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Walking or Biking Tour of Matsumoto
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Joined 2026
We will walk around the popular destination of Matsumoto. We will visit Matsumoto Castle- one of Japan's three original castles and a national treasure. On the tour, we will visit some lesser-known shrines, but beautiful ones. We will walk down the old market street called Nawate and walk among the warehouses of Nakamichi. Finally, we will visit a samurai house and an old elementary school. There will be time for souvenir shopping and snacks if you wish. It is truly Matsumoto.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Matsumoto Station
- In front of the main gate inside the station.
Fukashi Shrine
An ornate shrine built in 1339. We will walk through the complex.
Nakamichi
We will walk through the picturesque warehouse area.
Nawate Street
We will explore Matsumoto's historical market. Here, we will have time for some souvenir shopping, snacks, and a Japanese lunch.
Matsumoto Castle
It is one of the three original castles in Japan and a national treasure. We will walk around the grounds and go inside the castle.
Kaichi School
A historical school built during the time of Japanese industrialization. You can see what a 19th-century school looked like.
Takahashi Samurai House
This is the only house in Matsumoto that belonged to a feudal family. You can see what life was like during the samurai era.
Ending Point
Matsumoto Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
-Guide fee
-Public transportation fee, if taken
-Lunch: 1,500 and up
-Castle entrance fee
-Museum fee
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
We will spend a lot of time outside, so be sure to wear appropriate clothes for the weather.
This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/ knee problems.
For lunch, we can choose a Japanese restaurant or another restaurant of your choice.
The Samurai house is closed on weekends.
We can substitute, or if we have time, we can visit a museum or a musician's house.
The castle entrance fee and any museum fees are on you.
Lunch is on you.
Important message from the supplier
I am only available during mornings and afternoons.
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 2026
About Tour Guide Patrick M.
I have loved Japan since my high school homestay in Kyoto. I came back a couple of times and lived in Sendai and Yamanashi. I currently reside in Nagano. I have lived here for sixteen years. I have explored the country and traveled to all 47 prefectures.
Also, I am a travel writer, and I have written many articles about Nagano and Japan. I know the geography, history, economics, and so forth of the prefecture.
I have training in culture, as I have a masters degree in intercultural understanding. I know a lot about culture in general, and Japanese culture.
At the same time, I have much experience working with tourists. For many years in America, I worked in various tourist venues like hotels, restaurants, and gift shops. Currently in Japan, because of my travel writing, I follow tourist trends.
On my own, I have explored the prefecture extensively. I have hiked many of the trails and mountains. I have visited all the major sights and many unknown but interesting places.
Along with my native language, English, I speak fluent Japanese and Spanish. I can guide in any of those languages and help people navigate places because of my high level Japanese.
$117/ per person
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