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

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

By o8Experience

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8h 30m
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Overview

Discover Matsumoto on this full-day tour through Japan’s historic heartland. Explore the black-walled Matsumoto Castle, a rare original fortress with deep samurai history. Visit a 150-year-old miso brewery for a guided tour and onigiri lunch. Stroll Japan’s largest wasabi farm, sampling wasabi ice cream and other treats. Taste local wines at a countryside vineyard, then end the day at the Ukiyo-e Museum, home to a major woodblock print collection. Led by a local guide, this small-group tour offers an authentic Matsumoto experience.

※ Depart from Nagano (8:10) or Matsumoto (9:30). Finish at either station. Luggage accepted only for one-way transfers between Nagano and Matsumoto (advance notice required).

・Matsumoto Castle
・Miso brewery tour & onigiri lunch
・Japan’s largest wasabi farm & local treats
・Local wine tasting in countryside vineyard
・Ukiyo-e Museum print collection
・Start/finish at Nagano or Matsumoto (luggage one-way only, notice required)

Activity location

Beck's Coffee Shop
- 1028 Kurita
- 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Matsumoto Sta. Alpsguchi
- 8
- 390-0817, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

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

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

8h 30m
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

NZ$338.66 x 2 AdultsNZ$677.32

Total

Until Sat, 8 Nov

What's included, what's not

Miso brewery tour with onigiri & miso soup lunch
Free time at Daio Wasabi Farm
Entry ticket to Matsumoto Castle
Start/finish at Nagano or Matsumoto (luggage one-way only, notice required)
Entry ticket to Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
Japanese wine tasting in scenic vineyards
Additional food & drinks (e.g. wasabi soft-serve, croquettes)
Bullet train tickets or travel before/after the tour
There are no mandatory in-destination costs.

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Start/finish at Nagano or Matsumoto Station. Luggage only for one-way transfers (Nagano ⇄ Matsumoto) with advance notice. Please confirm pickup/drop-off stations when booking.
o8Experience is a locally based tour company offering private and small-group experiences across Nagano and surrounding regions. From food and culture to nature and history, we create meaningful journeys tailored to curious travellers. Visit o8Experience to discover more.
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.

Activity itinerary

Beck's Coffee Shop

08:10 – Depart from Nagano Station：Meet your guide in front of Beck’s Coffee, just outside the Shinkansen gates.

松本駅アルプス口タクシー乗り場

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

1h
Admission ticket included

Enjoy a fully guided tour of one of Japan’s most iconic castles. Learn about its samurai-era design and legends, then take your time to explore and snap photos inside.

Ishii Miso

1h
Admission ticket 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

45m
Admission ticket included

Wander through the lush grounds of Japan’s largest wasabi farm. You’ll have free time to explore, shop, or purchase optional snacks like wasabi soft-serve or croquettes.

Azumino Winery

45m
Admission ticket included

Enjoy a relaxed tasting of locally made Japanese wine while taking in views of the surrounding vineyards and mountain landscape. Feel free to stroll the grounds or browse the cosy winery shop.

Japan Ukiyo-e Museum

45m
Admission ticket included

Explore timeless woodblock prints by masters like Hokusai and Hiroshige at the world’s largest private ukiyo-e collection.

松本駅アルプス口タクシー乗り場

15:45 – Drop-off at Matsumoto Station：This is the final stop for guests who joined from Matsumoto. Guests who started from Nagano may also choose to end their tour in Matsumoto if staying locally.

Nagano Station

17:00 – Return to Nagano Station (drop-off for Nagano starters and also available for Matsumoto starters).

Location

Activity location

Beck's Coffee Shop
- 1028 Kurita
- 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Matsumoto Sta. Alpsguchi
- 8
- 390-0817, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan
Beck's Coffee Shop
- 1028 Kurita
- 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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