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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
Peter J.
“Fantastic Highlights Tour -Tokyo at Its Best!”
This tour was the perfect introduction to the city! Shinya was very engaging and knowledgeable, sharing fun facts and cultural insights that brought every step to life. The itinerary was well-balanced, covering iconic landmarks without ever feeling rushed. An excellent choice for anyone wanting to experience Tokyo’s essential sights in a limited time. Highly recommended.
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Shinya E.
Dear Peter. Thank you so much for the review! I am very happy to know that both of you enjoyed the tour, though we had a cold rain on the tour's day. I hope we can meet again someday in Japan or Hungary (maybe) in the future. I also had a great time with you, thank you! Shinya
Justin C.
“A journey starts with a single step ”
Our journey had 16,000 of them. Shinya met us at our hotel and explained our itinerary in detail. The labyrinth like subway system was effortlessly dealt with and we travelled under and over ground on the clean and efficient trains. Shinya created a bespoke tour for us and explained the history of each area in detail. Getting to some areas early was key to beat the crowds for which we were grateful as later in the day there were crowds of people everywhere. Fortunately, Sundays means that the main road is closed to traffic and we could move unencumbered. Akihabara is definitely a must-see. We got back to the hotel after 9 hours with smiles, memories and tired feet. Recommended.
Shinya E.
Dear Justin. Thank you so much for the review!! The customized itinerary was truly unique. We walked a lot and got pretty tired, but I’m so happy you enjoyed the tour. Please continue to enjoy your trip! I hope we can meet again in Japan in the future. Thank you for sharing your time with me. Shinya
Kerrin C.
“Day tour with Shinya ”
Shinya was a wonderful guide for our first day in Japan. He shared his knowledge and experience of having lived in Tokyo for so many years. The selection of must see places was excellent and all the little in between places fantastic. We could not have seen all this by ourselves and Shinya was great company.
Shinya E.
Dear Kerrin. Thank you so much for the review! I am so happy that you, your husband, and your son enjoyed my tour!! We were lucky to have a pleasant day with beautiful weather. I hope we can meet again in Japan someday. Shinya
$405/ per group
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