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Matsumoto Custom Full Day Tour
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Non-refundable
You will not receive a refund if you cancel. Learn More
8 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Russian, Mandarin, Japanese, English
Overview
This private and customizable tour for Matsumoto city (in Nagano Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.
What's Included
- Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off within Matsumoto
- Transportation within Matsumoto City (either public transportation or private chartered vehicle)
- Flexibility to customize your itinerary according to your preferences
- Trip to Matsumoto Castle, Nawate Street, Daio Wasabi Farm and more
- Meals, snacks and drinks
- Optional Activities in Matsumoto
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle
• Admission Ticket Free
Daio Wasabi Farm
Wasabi Farm
• Admission Ticket Free
Nawate Shopping District
Nawate
• Admission Ticket Free
Nakamachi Street
Nakamachi Street
• Admission Ticket Free
Hotaka Shrine
Hotaka Shrine
• Admission Ticket Free
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• Admission Ticket Free
Nawate Shopping District
Just across a small bridge on the way to Matsumoto Castle, Nawate Street is a row of small shops with a subtle but recurring frog theme. The banks of the river once echoed with the voices of frogs. Kaeru, the Japanese word for “frog” can also mean “to return home.” Thus, as a symbol of the frog history and to invoke a safe return home, a statue of a frog marks the entrance to the street.
• Admission Ticket Free
Jorinji Temple
Connected directly to the shrine is the large Jorinji Temple with an over 200-year-old wooden gate that is apparently the oldest in Matsumoto.
• Admission Ticket Free
Kasamori Inari Shrine
Like the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Kasamori Inari Shrine is dedicated to the Inari deity (associated with the rice harvest, prosperity in business, among other things) and is characterized by fox figures and rows of red torii gates.
• Admission Ticket Free
Matsumoto City Museum of Art
Matsumoto Museum of Art’s most popular attraction is their permanent Yayoi Kusama works. Kusama was born in Matsumoto and was able to find relief from her visual and auditory hallucinations through her artistic expressions.
• Admission Ticket Free
Miharashi Farm Ina Miharashi Strawberry Farm
One of the largest agricultural farms in Nagano prefecture and you can enjoy fruit-picking goods like strawberries (from January 1st to the middle of June), blueberries (from early-September to late-October), apples (from late-August ot late-November) and so much more! There are also an array of other food experiences that you can do in the farm and one of my favorites would be the making of soba (Japanese buckwheat) noodle.
• Admission Ticket Free
Yohashira Shrine
Small traditional religious shrine & popular destination for viewing colorful autumn foliage.
• Admission Ticket Free
Matsumoto Alps Park
Alps Park is well-known for having one of the best views of the Japan Alps in Matsumoto, but it is also a great place to visit if you have kids. With the park’s wide range of outdoor playground equipment, petting zoo, and plenty of places to explore nature, kids and adults can both enjoy.
• Admission Ticket Free
Kamikochi Visitor Center
Kamikōchi is a remote mountainous highland valley within the Hida Mountains range, in the western region of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It has been preserved in its natural state within Chūbu-Sangaku National Park.
• Admission Ticket Free
Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji Castle and Kumamoto Castle. The building is also known as the "Crow Castle" due to its black exterior. It was the seat of the Matsumoto domain.
• Admission Ticket Free
Myojin Pond
This is a pond near Hotaka Shrine, surrounded by bamboo and coniferous trees.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. Child applies to ages 1 to 11.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
- Moderate Cancellation Policy:
- 100% refund for cancellations made up to 4 days before the start time of the experience. Cancellations made after that time period will receive no refund
- Preparing a customized tour requires some time, especially if reservations for restaurants or other venues are required. We recommend making a reservation as early as possible. Ideally, it should be 3 months before your travel date, or 1 month before the travel date at the very least. For Custom Tour bookings that are requested with less than 7 days before the travel date, we may not be able to arrange your custom tour in time so your booking request may be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.
- Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
- Why am I charged a service fee if I make a cancellation after you started planning the trip?
- Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be very challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and your answers from the Custom Tour form, we will begin putting together your Itinerary Sheet and will start arranging your tour guide, buying tickets, making reservations at venues for your tour, etc.
- If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary Sheet, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable.
- If your cancellation falls within the fees applied to the Standard Cancellation Policy, the service fee of 15% will no longer take effect. You will only be responsible for the cancellation fee specified in the Standard Cancellation Policy. Please carefully review the terms and conditions specified on the checkout page.
- PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
- After your booking, you will receive a link to the Matsumoto Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Matsumoto Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
- Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today.
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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