20 Activities in Matsumoto, Japan (with Map and Images)

Discover the True Character of Matsumoto on a Personalized Tour! From our famous castle, to our historic shopping streets and enticing food and art scene, Matsumoto is best experienced on a...

Explore the city and its surroundings on this off-the-beaten-path bike tour! Far from the Japanese metropolises, enjoy a deep breath of fresh air and the magnificent landscapes of Matsumoto City....

Discover Matsumoto on a relaxed private walking tour that blends samurai history, charming streets and local flavors. Meet your guide at Matsumoto Station and step back in time at Matsumoto...

This private and customizable tour for Matsumoto city (in Nagano Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences,...

An immersive experience into Japanese cuisine! Buckwheat has long been grown in Matsumoto, lending to its well-established tradition of Soba noodle making. This part of the country is famed as the...

Enjoy sake-tasting odyssey at a historic brewery run by very friendly owners. Immerse yourself in the nuances of local sake flavors, gaining insights into the meticulous brewing techniques that...

Holiday Travel offers a photography program that takes visitors to some of Matsumoto Nagano’s most popular spots. Led by highly qualified photographers, our program works around your travel...

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...

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...

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...

Discover the breathtaking winter landscapes of Norikura Highlands, including frozen waterfalls, snow-covered forests, and panoramic mountain views that few travelers ever get to see. This snowshoe...

Explore the hidden winter wonderland of Kamikochi on a guided 7 km snowshoe hike. Follow local experts through quiet tunnels to the shimmering Taisho Pond and along the Azusa River to Tashiro...

On this 1-day walking tour, your guide will show you around one of Japan's best medium sized cities - Matsumoto. Set to a beautiful background of the Japanese Alps and blessed with hundreds of...

Evening air, the sound of spring water, the warmth held in old stone streets. Matsumoto has flourished for centuries as a castle town, where wells and natural springs were once central to daily...

This private and customizable tour for Kamikochi is ideal for guests who want their trip tailored to their interests and preferences, ensuring they can explore the city at their own speed. With...

Embark on a captivating day of exploration through the enchanting city of Matsumoto, Japan! From the grandeur of Matsumoto Castle to the tranquility of Matsumoto-jinja Shrine, immerse yourself in...

Discover the unique flavors and traditions of Azumino and Matsumoto on this private car tour. Highlights include hands-on wasabi harvesting at Juuichiya, a wasabi-grating and soba lunch at...

Special Night Access to the Keep (Tenshu) Normally closed to the public after dark, the iconic Tenshu of Matsumoto Castle will be opened exclusively for this tour.

Unlike a typical city jog or sightseeing walk, this experience blends trail running with storytelling. You’ll run through Matsumoto’s quiet backstreets, past the Yayoi Kusama Art Museum, the old...

Kintsugi reflects the Japanese spirit of cherishing broken things. Tableware that holds memories or old, broken tableware can be repaired with kintsugi, making it usable again. In this experience,...