Discover Matsumoto on this full-day tour designed to cover the city’s key cultural highlights in one rewarding day. Explore black-walled Matsumoto Castle, a rare original fortress rich in samurai history. Visit a 150-year-old miso brewery for a guided tour and onigiri lunch. Stroll Japan’s largest wasabi farm, with time to try wasabi ice cream and local treats. Stop at a scenic countryside winery for a casual tasting of local wines. End at the Ukiyo-e Museum, home to one of Japan’s major woodblock print collections.
※ Depart from Nagano (8:00 AM / 8.5 hrs) or Matsumoto (9:30 AM / 6.25 hrs).
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
・Casual local wine tasting at a scenic winery
・Ukiyo-e Museum print collection
・Start/finish at Nagano or Matsumoto (luggage one-way only, notice required)
What's included
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
Scenic winery stop with a casual counter-style tasting of around five small wine samples
Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
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 travelers. 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.
On-time departure policy: Tours depart on time. We can wait up to 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After that, late arrivals are treated as a no-show (no refund/reschedule).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
More than 1 days before departure: 100% refundable
1-0 days before departure: 0% refundable
Experience may be cancelled in bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not reached.
