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Narai-juku & Matsumoto Private Tour
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Joined 2025
In the morning we'll visit Narai-juku, a preserved post town on the ancient Nakasendo road, offers a quiet escape into history. You'll enjoy a stroll , learning about history and charm from the guide, dropping by the local shops and cafes.
In the afternoon, we'll visit Matsumoto castle with 400yrs of history. You'll enjoy going up the tower and be inspired by the majesty of the castle.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Matsumoto train station
- In front of Starbucks across from the ticket gate
Train ride
We'll enjoy the view of the country side in 50mins train ride
Narai-juku posttown
We'll time travel back to 18 century Edo era,
enjoying a peaceful walk around the town
Take a train back to Matsumoto
50mins ride
Matsumoto station
We'll take a bus from Matsumoto station to the castle for 5mins
Matsumoto castle
If you are up to it, we can go up the 6 story tower.
Ending Point
Matsumoto station
Want to personalize this tour?
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Inclusions & Exclusions
:Guide fee
:Your tickets(1300yen/person)
:You and the guide' public transportation fares
1400yen/person)
:Lunch
Tour Important Information
Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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 Japan! 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!
My specialties are nature, sustainable-living, fermented food, vegan food, healing arts, spirituality.
Reviews
June D.
“A day of enjoyment in Nagano”
My family had a wonderful day visiting Nagano. The snow monkey park was so enjoyable and the hike from the park was beautiful. We enjoyed eating the traditional dumplings from this area, as well as the sake brewery tasting and the beautiful temple. Erin was very nice and informative and made the day very nice. Definitely a doable day trip from Tokyo using the Shinkansen. Oh and the apples and apple juice from this area is so delicious.
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Eri M.
June san, Thank you! Even though it was hot day, it was a magical experience to be close to many new-born babies in quiet monkey park, wasn't it? I am glad your family enjoyed all the hight lights of Nagano in one day, being away from crowded cities.
$412/ per group
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