Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e

5.0 (6 reviews) 6 h 15 min – 8 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Discover Matsumoto beyond the castle on a full-day tour combining samurai history, local food, wasabi, wine, and ukiyo-e. Depart from Nagano (8:00 AM / 8.5 hrs) or Matsumoto (9:30 AM / 6.25 hrs).

Explore the black-walled Matsumoto Castle, visit a 150-year-old miso brewery for a guided visit and onigiri lunch, and enjoy free time at Japan’s largest wasabi farm. Stop at a countryside winery for a casual tasting of local wines, then finish at the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum. On Mondays, the museum is replaced by Matsumoto City History Village.

・Entry to Matsumoto Castle

・Guided miso brewery visit & onigiri lunch

・Free time at Japan’s largest wasabi farm

・Casual wine tasting at a countryside winery

・Entry to the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (History Village on Mondays)

・Castle, food, countryside & culture in one day

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 15 min – 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: o8Experience

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Smooth entry to Matsumoto Castle (entry ticket included)
Included: Miso brewery tour with onigiri & miso soup lunch
Included: Free time at Daio Wasabi Farm
Included: Entry to the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (Matsumoto City History Village on Mondays)
Included: Transportation between all tour locations
Included: Scenic winery stop with a casual counter-style tasting of around five small wine samples

Not included

Not included: Additional food & drinks (e.g. wasabi soft-serve, croquettes)
Not included: Bullet train tickets or travel before/after the tour
Not included: There are no mandatory in-destination costs.

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

08:00 – Depart from Nagano Station：Meet your guide in front of Beck’s Coffee, just outside the Shinkansen gates.
Stop 2

5 min

09:30 – Pickup at Matsumoto Station：Your guide will meet you at the Alps (West) Exit – look out for our light yellow Toyota van.
Matsumoto Castle

one hour Admission included

Enjoy a brief introduction from your guide before entering one of Japan’s most iconic castles. Then take your time to explore inside and snap photos at your own pace.
Ishii Miso

one hour Admission included

Take a guided tour of a 150-year-old miso brewery and enjoy a traditional lunch of miso soup and handmade onigiri.
Daio Wasabi Farm

45 min Admission included

Wander through the lush grounds of Japan’s largest wasabi farm. You’ll have free time to explore at your own pace, browse local souvenirs, and enjoy optional snacks like wasabi soft-serve or croquettes.
Azumino Winery

45 min Admission included

Enjoy a casual tasting of locally made Japanese wine, served as small samples at the counter, while taking in views of the surrounding vineyards and mountain landscape. Feel free to stroll the grounds or browse the cozy winery shop.
Japan Ukiyo-e Museum

45 min Admission included

Explore timeless woodblock prints by masters like Hokusai and Hiroshige at the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, home to the world’s largest private collection of ukiyo-e art. On Mondays and substitute holidays, the final museum stop is Matsumoto City History Village instead.
Stop 8

5 min

15:45 – Drop-off at Matsumoto Station:

This is the final stop for guests who joined from Matsumoto. Guests who started from Nagano will continue on to Nagano Station after this stop.
Stop 9

5 min

17:00 – Return to Nagano Station (for guests who started the tour from Nagano).

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Two pickup options: 1)Nagano Station 08:00 – meet by Beck’s Coffee, by the Shinkansen gates. 2) Matsumoto Station 09:30 – outside the Alps West Exit by the taxi stand; look for our light yellow van. Start/finish Nagano or Matsumoto (luggage transport OK – please let us know in advance).
Two pickup options: 1)Nagano Station 08:00 – meet by Beck’s Coffee, by the Shinkansen gates. 2) Matsumoto Station 09:30 – outside the Alps West Exit by the taxi stand; look for our light yellow van. Start/finish Nagano or Matsumoto (luggage transport OK – please let us know in advance).

End point

Two pickup options: 1)Nagano Station 08:00 – meet by Beck’s Coffee, by the Shinkansen gates. 2) Matsumoto Station 09:30 – outside the Alps West Exit by the taxi stand; look for our light yellow van. Start/finish Nagano or Matsumoto (luggage transport OK – please let us know in advance).
Two pickup options: 1)Nagano Station 08:00 – meet by Beck’s Coffee, by the Shinkansen gates. 2) Matsumoto Station 09:30 – outside the Alps West Exit by the taxi stand; look for our light yellow van. Start/finish Nagano or Matsumoto (luggage transport OK – please let us know in advance).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Start from Nagano Station (8:00 AM) or Matsumoto Station (9:30 AM). Please confirm your preferred meeting point when booking.
Please note: on Monday departures, the final museum stop is Matsumoto City History Village instead of the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum.
This tour is scheduled to conclude at Matsumoto Station by 15:45 and return to Nagano Station by around 17:00. However, please note that timing may vary due to traffic or weather conditions. If you are planning onward travel, we recommend booking trains departing after 16:30 from Matsumoto and after 17:30 from Nagano Station to ensure a comfortable buffer. ➤ Guests who joined the tour from Matsumoto Station can choose to end their tour there at 15:45. ➤ Guests returning to Nagano Station will arrive by around 17:00.
On-time departure policy: Tours depart on time. We can wait up to 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After that, late arrivals are treated as a no-show (no refund/reschedule).
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