Private Tour
Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
On this full day private tour, visit the city of Matsumoto with your tour guide. Enjoy the historical Matsumoto Castle, the unique streets of Nawate and Nakamachi and see Daio Wasasbi Farm, the largest wasabi farm in Japan in the tranquil Hotaka Town.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Moderate Cancellation Policy:
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
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What if I'm late?
We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
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
Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
Daio Wasabi Farm and Hotaka Town: Only available with the private vehicle option. If you choose public transportation, we will recommend visiting an alternative location due to limited public transport access to these sites
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle (松本城 Matsumoto-jō) is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji Castle and Kumamoto Castle. The building is also known as the "Crow Castle" (烏城 Karasu-jō) due to its black exterior. It was the seat of the Matsumoto domain. It is located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, and is easily accessible by road or rail from Tokyo.
Nawate Shopping District
Located south of Matsumoto Castle, Nawate Street is a 200-meter long brick street that ride along the Metoba River. The street has been around since the 1500s and is filled with frog themed statues
What‘s Included
Matsumoto Castle entrance fee
Transportation within Matsumoto City (either public transportation or private chartered vehicle)
English speaking tour guide
Trip to Matsumoto Castle, Nawate Street, Daio Wasabi Farm and more
Meals, snacks and drinks
Optional Activities in Matsumoto
Options
Public Transportation
Tour w/ Public Transportation: Matsumoto Tour with Public Transportation from Nagano to Matsumoto and return.
Private Vehicle
Tour w/ Private Vehicle: Private Matsumoto Tour with private vehicle from Nagano to Matsumoto and return.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Matsumoto
B3688GHbettyr,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was perfect! Always happy to recommend. Our guide took our wishes into account and even visited a wasabi farm nit us.
Matsumoto private tour
christinedY3570WR,,Jun 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful private day tour for our party of 4, with our guide, Fumiko, who met us in the hotel lobby in Nagano and helped us obtain our train tickets to Matsumoto. Fumiko gave us a wonderful tour of Matsumoto City, including Frog Street, and Matsumoto Castle, and arranged for an outstanding lunch at the Kobayashi Soba Restaurant, who went out of their way of look after special dietary requirements of one of our party. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and spending time with Fumiko in Matsumoto.
A fabulous day in Matsumoto
K1235KLalexanderg,,Jul 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After being greeted by our guide Mutsumi, we travelled by train to Matsumoto. On arrival had a surprise with the Matsumoto mechanical clock and then made our way to the castle. This is an example of the finest Japanese architecture of the time. Beautiful gardens as well: challenging steps inside the castle for which extra care is advised. Our guide helped us pick an excellent local restaurant with great affordable food. Anyway a fantastic tour with a very knowledgeable guide which we greatly recommend
Nagano Two Day Private Tour
767cameronc,,Feb 17, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best tour ever! We spent the last two days with our guide Ilhom exploring Nagano and Matsumoto. It was such a delight travelling with Ilhom, he took us to so many great places that we otherwise would have never seen on our own. After first visiting the temple, he took us to a traditional place where they make dumplings, we entered through a very small door where we were able to cozy up next to the fire; so cool! We then experienced being a ninja at a great shop across the street, followed by a 300 year old sake distillery for lunch. Ilhom took us to all the best shops, and seemed to be friends with all the locals. Every part of this trip was amazing thanks to Ilhom, it felt like being guided by a friend, we will never forget it. The monkeys and Ryokan are a must, and I would highly suggest Matsumoto castle for the second day. We also went to a Wasabi farm in Matsumoto which I thought was amazing. I cannot recommend this tour enough, if we are ever able to return for another vacation I will definitely book another tour with him. It was absolutely an experience of a lifetime. Thanks so much Ilhom for such a wonderful time.
Best Tour i ever had
Florian Z,,Apr 22, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had de Matsumoto pivattour with illhom von Aril 18, 2018. It was the best privat tour i haver had, our Guide ilhom was great, we could speak about everything, he known a lot of things about the places we visited and about the japanese Culture. The Wasabi Farm was great and Matsumoto and the Castle also. we used a car for that tour, it was better for us, because for the rest for our Japanese time we allways used the train. We can definitly recommand this tourcampany and this Guide, if you book that tour, aks for ilhom!
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