Matsumoto City and Trail Guided Run

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 2 more

Unlike a typical city jog or sightseeing walk, this experience blends trail running with storytelling. You’ll run through Matsumoto’s quiet backstreets, past the Yayoi Kusama Art Museum, the old Agata school park, and up the forested trails toward the ruins of Hayashi Castle — a forgotten fortress overlooking the Northern Alps.
Along the way, I’ll share local insights about Matsumoto’s samurai past, mountain culture, and modern art scene, showing how nature and history meet in one 15 km loop. It’s designed for intermediate runners who want more than just a workout — a cultural journey on foot through one of Japan’s most atmospheric castle towns without actually going to the famous castle.

What's Included

Guide with a lot of knowledge.
Running snack to stay fueled and electrolytes are available.
Drinks for on the run (bring your own: 1-1.5L advised)
Running vest (rental possible, needs to be communicated 24hrs in advance)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

General meeting place is at the train station, but can pick up at hotels. The run tour starts when we meet and possibly pick up other travelers along the way.

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Meeting point
Matsumoto Station Square

Outside the castle exit there is an open space. Sometimes it is used for small events, but there is a bronze statue there of Kamonji, our moral support, which is the general meeting point.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Pass through the Matsumoto streets towards the mountain and experience an area that used to hold an old fort. Learn about Matsumoto, the culture, the people, the food and enjoy the nature!

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Supplied by Hikyaku Adventures – Private Tours in Japan

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Half-day Tours
Running Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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