1-Day Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto
English
1 day
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This one-day tour from Nagano and Matsumoto takes you to Matsumoto Castle, a registered National Treasure, and the historic post town of Narai-juku on the Nakasendo road. Led by a local English-speaking guide, you'll explore Frog Street, traditional wooden streetscapes, and centuries of Japanese history.
Transportation fee
Admission ticket to Matsumoto Castle
Guided walk at Narai-juku
English-speaking guide
What's not included
Lunch
Additional travel costs including train tickets
Accommodation (unless requested)
Available pickup from one of these locations:
Hotel Kokusai 21, Agatamachi-576 Minaminagano, Nagano
Shawn was the most amazing tour guide would highly recommend this tour .Shawn explained everything about the history of Japan.The castle was beautiful and the quaint town top it off .
English speaking tour guide
Robyn N
May 8, 2026
Fantastic tour!
We had the most amazing one day tour with our guide Hiroshi! We ended up booking on a cold and rainy day, which worked out for the best as we were the only ones on the tour and both Matsumoto and Narai-Juku were not very busy. There is a bit of driving involved but it’s totally worth it to learn all about two important and beautiful landmarks in Japan. The tour guide went above and beyond answering all our questions, and providing so much knowledge about the two landmarks. Would highly recommend!
Paige N
April 24, 2026
Robyn N
May 8, 2026
Awesome Trip
Shawn was the most amazing tour guide would highly recommend this tour .Shawn explained everything about the history of Japan.The castle was beautiful and the quaint town top it off .
English speaking tour guide
Paige N
April 24, 2026
Fantastic tour!
We had the most amazing one day tour with our guide Hiroshi! We ended up booking on a cold and rainy day, which worked out for the best as we were the only ones on the tour and both Matsumoto and Narai-Juku were not very busy. There is a bit of driving involved but it’s totally worth it to learn all about two important and beautiful landmarks in Japan. The tour guide went above and beyond answering all our questions, and providing so much knowledge about the two landmarks. Would highly recommend!