Japan · CASTLES AND HISTORIC SITES IN NAGANO
The good ones go weeks ahead and the great ones go sooner. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you read past the headline.
Explore Matsumoto Castle, learn samurai history, and practice katana basics in costume on this engaging three-hour English tour.
“Excellent tour. Knowledgeable, personable guide. Fabulous Samurai instructor - she was enthusiastic, supportive and an excellent teacher. Recommend.”
Combine Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi on a guided day trip from Nagano, with transport, castle entry, mountain walks, and free time included.
“It was a full day of activities! We enjoyed the tour of the castle and city of Matsumoto. Our hike into the Kamikochi area was breathtaking. Devan was a great guide, very friendly and personable. We really enjoyed our day!”
Review of the Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi tour from Nagano, with castle history, Frog Street, alpine walks, timing, price, and practical tips.
“Shin was our guide for our day trip to Matsumoto Castle & Kamikochi, and our family thoroughly enjoyed this experience! Shin was attentive and helped us learn about the history of the places we visited. Of course the highlight of our trip was the Alpine Valley. The walk to the Kappa bridge is breathtaking and it’s a MUST experience if you are visiting Nagano!”
Explore Matsumoto Castle, learn samurai history, and practice safe sword kata in costume during this lively three-hour tour.
“De rondleiding in Matsumoto Castle was zeer leerrijk en dus zeker de moeite waard. De samurai experience was een telleurstelling. Ik had verwacht een haktest te mogen doen met een scherp zwaard. Ik heb vijf seconden een metalen oefenzwaard vastgehad en voor de rest een houten zwaard. Jan Bossaerts”
Walk Matsumoto’s samurai route to its famous castle, then explore Nawate and Nakamachi with an English-speaking local guide.
“Tom is an excellent guide and having lived in Japan for so many years, has a unique perspective which is refreshing and interesting. I would attend any tour guides by him in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!”
Review of Nagano’s 10-hour Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku tour, with castle entry, Frog Street, seasonal activity, transport, price, and tips.
“i think for us the Narai-juku post town was the highlight of our tour. A cart came by and we ate the traditional sweet potato. A great experience to just stroll down the longest post office street. The Frog Street was ok ( I don't like frogs haRead more”
Review of the Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku day trip from Nagano, with samurai history, mountain views, transport tips, costs, and practical advice.
“The guide dedication to impart each and every part of history was commendable.. overall it was superb 🙌🌟”
Tour Matsumoto Castle, make soba with a master, and enjoy your noodles hot or chilled in this hands-on three-hour experience.
“It‘s a very fun tour to combine history with a quick cooking class. The handmade soba are so tasty and a huge difference to the store bought ones. Can highly recommend it.”
Review of Nagano’s Togakushi day tour, with soba making, sacred shrines, a ninja trick house, transport, lunch, and practical tips.
“My wife and I and our 12 year-old granddaughter really enjoyed the nature hike and Ninja tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgable and helpful. We learned a lot about Shintoism and the various types of plants in the park. The tall trees weRead more”
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