Tokyo
English
10 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 6 people

Matsumoto Castle; One-DayTour from Tokyo

Day Trip

Matsumoto Castle is listed as a National Treasure of Japan, and is one of the twelve remaining original Tenshu (the keep) in Japan. It was built in the sixteenth century. You are able to enter the inside of the castle and go up to the top of the floor! The castle is painted with black lacquer. The reason for using black lacquer is to protect the castle from fire.The beautiful Northern Alps can be seen from the castle tower. You will also enjoy strolling around the Matsumoto city!

Shinya E.

4.86 / 5
(44 reviews)

Meeting Point

At your hotel lobby in Tokyo

08:30 AM

At your hotel lobby in Tokyo

A guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in Tokyo. (We get on Super Express Train AZUSA at Shinjyuku Station.)

11:40 AM

Matsumoto Station

We get off at Matsumoto Station.

11:50 AM

We strall around in Matsumoto City.

You can enjoy strolling around the city, especially, Nawate Street and Nakamichi Street.

12:50 PM

Lunch

You can enjoy lunch at a nice Japanese style restaurant near Matsumoto Castle.

01:50 PM

Matsumoto Castle

You can enter the inside of the castle and go up to the top of the floor of the Matsumoto Castle.

The Northern Alps can be seen from the castle tower. The color of the mountaion landscape changes with the changing of the seasons. So, you can always see beautiful and wondeful scenery from the Tenshu (the keep).

04:30 PM

Matsumoto Station

We get on the Super Express Train AZUSA boud for Tokyo.

07:10 PM

We get off at Shinjyuku Station.

After getting off at Shinjyuku Station, we will go back to your hotel.

07:30 PM

Back to your hotel in Tokyo or a place where you would like to break up in Tokyo

At your hotel

Ending Point

At your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

☆Guide fee

☆Hotel pick-up fee

What‘s not included

☆Transportaion fee (about 100 USD for a person; you and a guide)

☆Lunch fee (about 10 USD ~20 USD)

☆Admission fee of Matsumoto Castle (700 JPY; about 5 USD; you and a guide)

Important Information

Please see the calendar for availability.

☆Matsumoto Castle is located in Nagano City, close to Matsumoto Station and is within easy reach of Tokyo by train. It takes about 2 hours and 39 minutes from Tokyo by train. So, I can guide Matsumoto Castle in Nagano City as a One Day Tour, if you pay the transportation fee for a guide.

☆ Transportation fee is about 100 USD. (round trips per a person for you and a guide)

☆Matsumoto Castle Admission Fee: Adult 700 JPY for a person (About 6 USD; 1 USD = 130 JPY)

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Reviews

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Ratchadaporn A.

5 / 5
Aug 19, 2024

Unforgettable Mt. Fuji Tour with Shinya: The Perfect Guide for a Fun and Delicious Experience!

We had the pleasure of having Shinya as our guide for the Mt. Fuji, Hakone, and Lake Ashi one-day tour from Tokyo, and he truly made the experience unforgettable! Shinya’s knowledge and enthusiasm added so much fun to the trip, and he effortlessly guided us to all the must-see spots. One of the highlights was when Shinya asked if we liked cheesecake. When we said yes, he took us to a fantastic spot by Lake Ashi with the most delicious cheesecake and the best soft serve we've ever had. It was a delightful surprise and just one example of how Shinya goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great time. Even outside the tour, Shinya was incredibly helpful. When we asked him about local food, he recommended a spot in Tokyo Station. We ended up buying a lot of delicious food there, thanks to his great suggestion! If you’re looking for a guide who knows the area well and adds a personal touch to the experience, Shinya is your guy! Highly recommend him for your Mt. Fuji adventure. Paan Anukul

Shinya E.

Hi Paan, What a wonderful review! I am truly honored to receive such a terrific review. Your review will be one I will never forget! Thank you so much. I am very very glad to hear that you enjoyed today. I am looking forward to seeing you again in the future. Until then, let's keep each other in good health. Shinya

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Candace P.

5 / 5
Jul 28, 2024

Incredible experience!

Our family of 5 (3 kids aged 12, 15 and 17) adored our 2.5 days with Shinya. He was highly knowledgeable, kind, patient, easy to get along with and a pleasure to learn from. We could not recommend him more and plan to let our friends back home know that he is an ideal guide if ever in Tokyo!

Shinya E.

Candace, Thank you so much for your review. I could not be more pleased with this excellent review. It was very good for me to know you and your family. I look forward to seeing you and your family again in Japan or in the U.S.A.!

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Beryl H.

5 / 5
Jul 3, 2024

Wonderful experience!

Our tour with Shinya was great from start to finish. He made superb choices in what buildings to show us. I addition to famous landmarks, he covered some of his personal favorites. He has a deep love for the city and knowledge about it that was reflected in the tour. It was an excellent introduction to the city. We also appreciated that he communicated with us frequently about the pace and asked for our input.

Shinya E.

Dear Beryl, Thank you so much for writing the review. I am so glad to hear that you liked my preference architectures, which I chose!! I am glad you enjoyed my tour!! Thanks to you, I also enjoyed taking with all of you. See you soon again in Japan. Shinya

Milagros W.

5 / 5
Jun 23, 2024

Amazing time, very knowledgeable

Shinya, took 10 of us all around akihabara area for 4 hours and not once did we have any issues. He was very knowledgeable, courteous, and even gave recommendations for other places in Japan to visit. Will eventually use his tour again when we return to Japan

Shinya E.

Dear Milagros, Thank you so much for your review. I am very glad to hear that you and your friends enjoyed the tour, it rained, though. I look forward to seeing you again soon in Japan! Shinya

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