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Discover Matsumoto:
Castle Town Charm &
Temari Craft Workshop
downtown Matsumoto
1 day (lunch) included
NA
2~6 persons
49,000 yen (tax included)
A minimum of two participants is required to book.
downtown Matsumoto
1 day (lunch) included
NA
2~6 persons
49,000 yen (tax included)
A minimum of two participants is required to book.
Tour information
The castle town formed around Matsumoto Castle in the Edo period still forms the foundation of Matsumoto's urban area.
Visitors can enjoy the castle and stroll along the charming streets and paths while reminiscing about life in the Edo period and the townscape.
You will also be able to experience the traditional Matsumoto Temari making.
*Include Licensed Guide Interpreter services
Tour information
- 9:00 Meet at the East Exit of JR Matsumoto Station *Customers staying in downtown Matsumoto can also MEET at the hotel lobby.
Matsumoto Castle→Nawate Street→Yohashira Shrine→Nakamachi Street
12:00 Nakamachi-dori (Lunch) Sake and Soba Daihoku or Souan
13:30 Matsumoto Temari experience and shopping
16:00 Free time to explore Nakamachi
17:00 End at Matsumoto Station or hotel lobby
*We can also take you to the place of your choice in downtown Matsumoto.
(e.g. Matsumoto City Museum of Art, Matsumoto City Museum, Ishii Miso, Matsumoto AEON MALL, etc.)
Tour cost
Day trip with 1 meal
49,000 yen per person (tax included)
A minimum of two participants is required.
Guide service, Matsumoto Castle entrance fee, lunch, Matsumoto Temari experience fee
Not included:
Transportation from your home to the meeting place, shopping, entrance fees to places not included in the itinerary, food and beverages other than lunch, etc.
Tour Details
Matsumoto Castle, built in the Warring States Period, is believed to have originated from Fukashi Castle, which was built about 500 years ago.
It is the oldest existing five-story, six-story castle tower in Japan and is designated as a national treasure,
The black and white contrast of the castle is very beautiful against the mountains of the Northern Alps.
This soba restaurant is located along the Metoba River that flows near Matsumoto Castle. You can enjoy Shinshu buckwheat noodles and other dishes using seasonal ingredients.
Enjoy the seasonal local cuisine of Shinshu and locally brewed sake in the relaxed atmosphere of a warehouse building.
Visitors can enjoy the experience of Matsumoto's traditional temari technique, using yarns dyed with plants and trees from Shinshu and other parts of Japan.
Enjoy the gentle colors and mindful time created by nature.
Number of applicants
2~6 persons
Place of implementation
Downtown Matsumoto
Cancellation Charges
Cancellation Date and Cancellation Fee
1. Cancellation 11 days prior to the start of the tour: Free of charge
2. Cancellation 10 days prior to the start of the tour (except 3~6): 20% of the tour fee
3. Cancellation 7 days or more prior to the start of the tour (excluding 4~6): 30% of the tour fee
4. Cancellation on the day before the start of the tour: 40% of the tour fee
5. Cancellation on the day of the tour (except 6): 50% of the tour fee
6. Cancellation after the start of the tour and no-show: 100% of the tour fee
Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance
Precautions and Conditions of Participation
The entire tour is about 3km, walking on mostly flat paths.
The Matsumoto Temari experience is available for children from 3rd grade and up (9 years old~).
Tour Options
We can also provide information on dinner locations and nighttime sightseeing spots. Please contact us in advance.
Access / Map
It is easily accessible from Tokyo and Hokuriku areas, as well as from Nagoya and Kansai areas.
Meeting place
9:00 Gather at Matsumoto Station
Drop-off point
17:00 Dismissal at Matsumoto Station *Dismissal at another location is possible upon consultation.