Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e

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| Nagano, Japan

Features

Free Cancellation

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

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

6.3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Smooth entry to Matsumoto Castle (entry ticket included)
Miso brewery tour with onigiri & miso soup lunch
Free time at Daio Wasabi Farm
Entry to the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (Matsumoto City History Village on Mondays)
Scenic winery stop with a casual counter-style tasting of around five small wine samples
Scenic winery stop with a casual counter-style tasting of around five small wine samples
Japanese wine tasting in scenic vineyards

Additional food & drinks (e.g. wasabi soft-serve, croquettes)
Bullet train tickets or travel before/after the tour
There are no mandatory in-destination costs.

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Start from Nagano Station (8:00 AM) or Matsumoto Station (9:30 AM). Please confirm your preferred meeting point when booking.
Please note: on Monday departures, the final museum stop is Matsumoto City History Village instead of the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum.
This tour is scheduled to conclude at Matsumoto Station by 15:45 and return to Nagano Station by around 17:00. However, please note that timing may vary due to traffic or weather conditions. If you are planning onward travel, we recommend booking trains departing after 16:30 from Matsumoto and after 17:30 from Nagano Station to ensure a comfortable buffer. ➤ Guests who joined the tour from Matsumoto Station can choose to end their tour there at 15:45. ➤ Guests returning to Nagano Station will arrive by around 17:00.
On-time departure policy: Tours depart on time. We can wait up to 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After that, late arrivals are treated as a no-show (no refund/reschedule).
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Discover Matsumoto on this full-day tour designed to cover the city’s key cultural highlights in one rewarding day. Enter the black-walled Matsumoto Castle, a rare original fortress rich in samurai history, and explore at your own pace.

Depart from Nagano (8:00 AM / 8.5 hrs) or Matsumoto (9:30 AM /...

Duration from 6 Hours and 15 Minutes to 8 Hours and 30 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 12 people in the group

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Kurita
08:00 – Depart from Nagano Station：Meet your guide in front of Beck’s Coffee, just outside the Shinkansen gates.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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09:30 – Pickup at Matsumoto Station：Your guide will meet you at the Alps (West) Exit – look out for our light yellow Toyota van.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Matsumoto Castle

Enjoy a brief introduction from your guide before entering one of Japan’s most iconic castles. Then take your time to explore inside and snap photos at your own pace.

Duration 1 Hour•
Admission Ticket Included

Ishii Miso

Take a guided tour of a 150-year-old miso brewery and enjoy a traditional lunch of miso soup and handmade onigiri.

Duration 1 Hour•
Admission Ticket Included•
Guided Experience

Daio Wasabi Farm

Wander through the lush grounds of Japan’s largest wasabi farm. You’ll have free time to explore at your own pace, browse local souvenirs, and enjoy optional snacks like wasabi soft-serve or croquettes.

Duration 45 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Azumino Winery

Enjoy a casual tasting of locally made Japanese wine, served as small samples at the counter, while taking in views of the surrounding vineyards and mountain landscape. Feel free to stroll the grounds or browse the cozy winery shop.

Duration 45 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Japan Ukiyo-e Museum

Explore timeless woodblock prints by masters like Hokusai and Hiroshige at the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, home to the world’s largest private collection of ukiyo-e art. On Mondays and substitute holidays, the final museum stop is Matsumoto City History Village instead.

Duration 45 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

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15:45 – Drop-off at Matsumoto Station:
This is the final stop for guests who joined from Matsumoto. Guests who started from Nagano will continue on to Nagano Station after this stop.