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A traditional Japanese castle with a mountainous backdrop. 1
A shop entrance with a frog mascot, straw decorations, and various items on display. 2
A wooden interior with benches, framed pictures on the walls, and informational signs. 3
A street with traditional buildings, a mountain in the background, and a directional sign. 4
A bustling street market with people shopping and dining, traditional architecture, and cherry blossoms in the background. 5

Matsumoto Discovery - Half Day Walking Tour

By Welcome Matsumoto
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CHF 49 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Discover a real feudal era castle and the historical streets!

Matsumoto is a city with deep-rooted living traditions and proud people who retain an ancestral way of life that we have to honour and respect! Get an introduction into Matsumoto’s past and present during a 3 hour half-day walking tour.

Make your stay in Matsumoto the most unique and enjoyable experience possible! Your guide will help you enjoying the best of the city.

Our half-day Matsumoto Castle Town Walking Tour is designed to reveal the living traditions of our city by following a different route to and from the castle, and in doing so, bring the history and tradition of the famous castle town to life!

Take more than just a tour, discover ancient history and wisdom, have a unique and enlightening experience! Get a glimpse of all there is to explore in Matsumoto City!

Activity location

  • Matsumoto Castle
    • 4-1 Marunouchi,
    • 390-0873, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Matsumoto Station
    • 1
    • 390-0815, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Matsumoto Discovery - Half Day

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

3 Hour Half-Day Walking Tour

Language options: English
Price details
CHF 49.04 x 1 AdultCHF 49.04
Total
Price is CHF 49.04
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry/Admission – Matsumoto Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport, miscellaneous fees for you during the activity (snacks, souvenir, etc...)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Insurance (Travel Insurance, Private Insurance, etc...)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the stairs to reach the top of Matsumoto Castle’s tower are steep and narrow.

Activity itinerary

Matsumoto Castle

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Matsumoto Castle is one of five castles designated as ‘National Treasures of Japan’ and the oldest castle donjon remaining in Japan. Construction began in 1592 of the elegant black and white structure with its three turrets. Because of the elegant black walls, Matsumoto Castle is sometimes called ‘Crow Castle’. Please note that the stairs to reach the top of Matsumoto Castle’s tower are steep and narrow.

Nawate Shopping District

  • 30m
Nawate Street is a row of small shops with a subtle but recurring frog theme. Aside from a variety of snack shops, the street also has plenty of little nick knack shops and souvenirs. Yohashira Shrine is also on Nawate Street and is a lovely place to sit while enjoying your taiyaki or rice crackers. Feel free to stroll along Nawate Street and enjoy a relaxed rural village atmosphere within the heart of the city. Here you will find warm culture and hospitality and maybe a souvenir or two!

Nakamachi Street

  • 30m
Nakamachi Street is a historic shopping area known for its old traditional storehouses called “Kura” which are characterised by their black-and-white, criss-cross patterned walls. This beautiful street is also a popular shopping area among the locals with many shops and restaurants to choose from. You can find many Japanese handicrafts, such as pottery, lacquerware and wooden crafts. Nakamachi retains this mercantile spirit, landmark of which is the old “Kurassic-kan”, a fully restored Sake warehouse, open to the public for viewing and host to many cultural activities.

Location

Activity location

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    Matsumoto Castle
    • 4-1 Marunouchi,
    • 390-0873, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Matsumoto Station
    • 1
    • 390-0815, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Matsumoto Station
    • 1
    • 390-0815, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

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