Discover Matsumoto beyond the castle on a full-day tour combining samurai history, local food, wasabi, wine, and ukiyo-e. Depart from Nagano (8:00 AM / 8.5 hrs) or Matsumoto (9:30 AM / 6.25 hrs). Explore the black-walled Matsumoto Castle, visit a 150-year-old miso brewery for a guided visit and...

Your chance to become a Samurai while visiting Matsumoto Castle! What better place to have your samurai experience than in a city with an authentic castle from the feudal era? First take a tour of Matsumoto Castle designated a “National Treasure” of Japan due to its well-preserved original...

Discover a real feudal era castle and the historical streets! Matsumoto is a city with deep-rooted living traditions and proud people who retain an ancestral way of life that we have to honor and respect! Get an introduction into Matsumoto’s past and present during a 3 hour half-day walking...

Experience Matsumoto’s Celebrated Samurai Culture! Constructed at the end of the Warring States Period, Matsumoto Castle is the grandest symbol of the city’s feudal origins and samurai heritage. During your experience you will be provided with further insight into the feudal domain that was once...

Journey from Matsumoto or Nagano to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in a small group. Travel by tour vehicle to Ogizawa, then cross the mountains by electric bus, cable car, ropeway, and tunnel bus. Walk across Kurobe Dam and enjoy about two hours at 2,450-meter Murodo for lunch, photos, and...

Guests on this exciting 1 day tour of Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku will have the chance to get hands-on with Japan's fascinating history by personally entering the renowned Matsumoto Castle and strolling the streets of the quaint Narai-juku. There will also be opportunities to walk the downtown...

Kintsugi reflects the Japanese spirit of cherishing the things we own. Through this technique, vessels—whether filled with cherished memories or broken due to age—can be restored to a usable state. In this workshop, we use resin to complete the kintsugi process in just a few hours, whereas the...

Begin in Kamikochi amid alpine peaks, crystal-clear rivers, and quiet forest trails. Depart from Matsumoto (8:00 or 9:45 AM) or Nagano (8:45 AM), and arrive before the busiest hours—when the scenery feels calm and serene. Skip the bus lines with a direct ride to Kamikochi’s central parking. Enjoy...

Explore the most iconic and hidden spots in the heart of Tokyo with a local guide. After leaving the first bar, you will embark on a photography tour of some of the most iconic yet lesser known spots in the heart of Tokyo. Your English-speaking local Japanes guide/driver will take photos of each...

100% hands-on from start to finish, experience a uniquely authentic Japanese Cuisine for yourself! Matsumoto is famous for the quality of its Soba (buckwheat flour noodles) and its historic feudal castle! First take a tour of Matsumoto Castle designated a “National Treasure” of Japan due to its...

As our service will defines itself. Travelers to this region will be welcomed and will visualize the natural beauty, and traditional Japanese culture by visiting Historic Village in Mt.Fuji area. Also visiting sites including the Sengen Shrine Complex, Oshino Hakkai, Kawaguchiko Lake, and the Mount...

Led by highly qualified photographers, our program works around your travel schedule, capturing natural and memorable shots. -Available anywhere in Matsumoto Nagano. -The original 100+photo files will be delivered. -Photography can be booked up to 3 days in advance. Please select your preferred...