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Matsumoto Castle; One-DayTour from Tokyo
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Joined 2018
Matsumoto Castle is listed as a National Treasure of Japan, and is one of the twelve remaining original Tenshu (the keep) in Japan. It was built in the sixteenth century. You are able to enter the inside of the castle and go up to the top of the floor! The castle is painted with black lacquer. The reason for using black lacquer is to protect the castle from fire.The beautiful Northern Alps can be seen from the castle tower. You will also enjoy strolling around the Matsumoto city!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel lobby in Tokyo
At your hotel lobby in Tokyo
A guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in Tokyo. (We get on Super Express Train AZUSA at Shinjyuku Station.)
Matsumoto Station
We get off at Matsumoto Station.
We strall around in Matsumoto City.
You can enjoy strolling around the city, especially, Nawate Street and Nakamichi Street.
Lunch
You can enjoy lunch at a nice Japanese style restaurant near Matsumoto Castle.
Matsumoto Castle
You can enter the inside of the castle and go up to the top of the floor of the Matsumoto Castle.
The Northern Alps can be seen from the castle tower. The color of the mountaion landscape changes with the changing of the seasons. So, you can always see beautiful and wondeful scenery from the Tenshu (the keep).
Matsumoto Station
We get on the Super Express Train AZUSA boud for Tokyo.
We get off at Shinjyuku Station.
After getting off at Shinjyuku Station, we will go back to your hotel.
Back to your hotel in Tokyo or a place where you would like to break up in Tokyo
At your hotel
Ending Point
At your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
・Guide fee
・Hotel pick-up fee
・Transportaion fee (about 100 USD for a person; you and a guide)
・Lunch fee (about 10 USD ～20 USD)
・Admission fee of Matsumoto Castle (700 JPY; about 5 USD; you and a guide)
Tour Important Information
☆Matsumoto Castle is located in Nagano City, close to Matsumoto Station and is within easy reach of Tokyo by train. It takes about 2 hours and 39 minutes from Tokyo by train. So, I can guide Matsumoto Castle in Nagano City as a One Day Tour, if you pay the transportation fee for a guide.
☆ Transportation fee is about 100 USD. (round trips per a person for you and a guide)
☆Matsumoto Castle Admission Fee: Adult 700 JPY for a person (About 6 USD; 1 USD = 130 JPY)
Important message from the supplier
Please see the calendar for availability.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Shinya E.
Hi, I am Shinya, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I was born in Tokyo and brought up there. I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years. Since I am a Tokyoite, I am able to give you precious information about places which are not written on ordinary guide books. I would like to support you to make your trip in Japan much more fun and wonderful! I want to make you smile, surprise and happy throurgh the tour!
One of my favorite things to do is to see architecuture designed by famous architecs, such as Kuma Kengo, and Ando Tadao. I also like to see art works, such as paintings, Ukiyoe woodblock prints, and tea bowls, and something like that.
Lastly, I love tennis very much. I have been playing tennis for more than 40 years! I also love to watch tennis game! I have visited Melbourne in Australia to see the Australinan Open Tennis in 2020 just before Corona Pandemic. I visited New York to see the U.S. Open Tennis last summer in 2023.
Let's enjoy exploring Japan!
I look forward to seeing you in Japan!
Shinya
Reviews
Ann W.
“Great experience of must see sites on day of arrival”
I had a wonderful guided tour in Tokyo. We visited the beautiful Meiji Jingu Shrine, explored the lively Harajuku area including Takeshita Street and Omotesando, and even enjoyed a great coffee break together. Shinya was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience feel effortless. From navigating public transport to sharing fascinating local insights. It was the perfect mix of culture, fun, and authentic Tokyo life. Highly recommended!
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Shinya E.
Dear Ann, thank you very much for your review. I am very glad to know that you enjoyed the tour! I enjoyed talking with you, also. Thank you for shareing the time with me. I would be happy if I could guide you again in Japan in the future. Shinya
Susan S.
“Architecture of Tokyo”
I had a very pleasant morning with Shinya in Tokyo. He showed me many buildings that I would not have found walking on my own, and gave me information about them and the architects. He pointed out unusual features of the buildings that I had missed, and even gave me a presentation that I can refer to now that I'm home. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
Shinya E.
Dear Susan, Thank you so much for your review! I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I also enjoyed talking with you about a variety of topics about Japan. I am looking forward to seeing you again in Japan. Shinya
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Alisha N.
“Amazing Anime Experience ”
We had Shinya as our tour guide 5 years ago and had the best time. He was the first person we thought about when we planned this trip for our son who loves Anime and animals. Shinya researched and created the perfect itinerary for him. I highly recommend Shinya!
Shinya E.
Alisha, Thank you so much for your feedback, review. I really appreciate it. It was great that you asked me to guide again!, which made me very happy! This time, with your family!! Thank you so much! Shinya
$414/ per group
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