Naganos Hidden Samurai Town & Tomyo Lantern Festival Tour
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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This engaging special event tour transports you to Nagano’s hidden samurai town of Matsuhiro for an afternoon of samurai experiences and discovery of the open secret beneath its feet before enjoying an early dinner and guided evening tour of the city’s near-1400 year old Zenko-ji Temple during it’s Tomyo Lantern Festival.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Landing and facility fees
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Lunch
Snacks
Accommodation
What To Expect
Matsushiro
After a bus ride from Nagano Station, Discover Nagano’s hidden samurai town of Matsushiro, former stronghold of the Sanada clan and home to the Bunbu Gakko Military Arts School where you can try your hand at ‘katana’ (sword) practice
Matsushiro Zozan Chikago
Descend underground to the Zozan Imperial Tunnels beneath Matsushiro – the intended hidden headquarters of the Japanese government and military in the closing stages of WW2
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Naganos Hidden Samurai Town & Tomyo Lantern Festival Tour
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An unforgettable experience!
hannahkK4745BM,
Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Naganos Hidden Samurai Town & Tomyo Lantern Festival Tour was an amazing experience that we got to be a part of during our trip to Hakuba. Kevin was an amazing tour guide, with so much history to share about Matsuhsiro and taking us to lots of hidden areas we couldn’t have found ourselves. Kevin was also very friendly, knowledgeable and a fantastic translator to help us ask questions and converse with the locals. Our driver Kanazawa was also fantastic and even dropped us back to our hotel so we didn’t have to walk at night. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience and we are so grateful to Kevin and Kanazawa for their generosity and knowledge to make this a wonderful tour.
Perfect Balance of History, Beauty & Fun
Alex F,
Mar 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Was a fantastic tour!! What’s better than practicing Kenjutsu with an actual master! Plus the amazing history of the Matsushiro Headquarter and the beautiful light festival at Zenkoji temple!
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