Highlights Matsumoto Half a day Tour
Joined 2025
A journey with private guide through the heart of Matsumoto. Begin your adventure at Matsumoto castle with a history spanning over 400yrs. Take a stroll through Matsumoto' historic districts, where you'll run into traditional architecture, artisan shops, and welcoming locals. I'll provide insights into the city's cultural heritage.
I`ll be your language and cultural interpreter, which helps you understand Japanese culture and society, and takes your trip to deeper level.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Matsumoto JR station
- In front of Starbucks across from the ticket gate
Matsumoto castle
Get inspired by the beauty of the oldest existing castle in Japan.
It is fun to go up the 6 story tower.
Nawate street and Nakamachi street
We'll go through the pretty old streets, natural springs, full of artisan shops and local food. If you would like, you can try local speciality Oyaki dumplings.
200yrs old Miso brewery OR Matsumoto Museum
Please choose one option
1, 200yrs old Miso brewery for facility tour and samplings,
and try Miso ice cream
2, Matsumoto Museum to see the works of Yayoi Kusama
Ending Point
Matsumoto station
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding fee
Sampling and facility tour at Miso brewery
Entrance fee(castle-800yen, museum-600yen)
You and the guide` bus/taxi fare
Food
Tour Important Information
This tour involves walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Taking bus/taxi is available too.
The museum is closed on Mondays.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Eri M.
I have professionally guided people for the past 10 years, and I love connecting travelers to the local culture and its people. I'll be your language as well as cultural interpreter, and take your travel to deeper level.
I love Beautiful Nagano! I'll take you to famous spots as well as only-locals-know spots so that you can experience local culture behind the closed door.
My people said the day with me were the highlights of their time in Japan. You'll feel welcomed and inspired!
$426/ per group
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