Matsumoto Private Customizable Full Day Tour

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, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

A well-preserved feudal castle located in the city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It’s one of Japan’s most complete and beautiful original castles, often referred to as the “Crow Castle” due to its dark grey exterior.

A popular tourist destination located in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It’s famous for its wasabi cultivation and offers visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the process of growing wasabi.

Pedestrian street with a lively vibe featuring shops, cafes, food vendors & frog-themed souvenirs.

Known for its traditional storehouses, called kura, which are characterized by their black-and-white, criss-cross patterned walls. This beautiful street is also a popular shopping area where you can buy Japanese handicrafts, such as pottery, lacquerware, and wooden crafts. There are many cafes, restaurants, and soba shops, as well, so it is a great place to search for a place to eat.

It is one of the three main shrines in Shinano Province. The Engishiki Jinmyocho describes it as a Myojin Taisha and it is now a Beppyo shrine. It is a Sōja shrine. It enshrines all the kami of the shrines in Shinano Province

Just across a small bridge on the way to Matsumoto Castle, Nawate Street is a row of small shops with a subtle but recurring frog theme. The banks of the river once echoed with the voices of frogs. Kaeru, the Japanese word for “frog” can also mean “to return home.” Thus, as a symbol of the frog history and to invoke a safe return home, a statue of a frog marks the entrance to the street.

Matsumoto Museum of Art’s most popular attraction is their permanent Yayoi Kusama works. Kusama was born in Matsumoto and was able to find relief from her visual and auditory hallucinations through her artistic expressions.

Small traditional religious shrine & popular destination for viewing colorful autumn foliage.

This western-style building, fused with Japanese elements, was designated an Important Cultural Property in 1961. Relocated two years later during work on the nearby Metoba River, in 1965 the old school building was turned into an education museum

• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Moderate Cancellation Policy:
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
• PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
• After your booking, you will receive a link to the Matsumoto Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Matsumoto Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
• Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
• If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
• Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
• Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
• Custom Itinerary:
• Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
• How far in advance should I book?
• Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
• What if I’m late?
• We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
• Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
• Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
• Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
• Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour

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  Tour w/ public transportation: Full Day (8 hour) private tour with tour guide and public Transportation at Matsumoto
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  Tour w/ private vehicle: Full Day (8 hour) private tour with tour guide and private vehicle at Matsumoto

• Discover 4-5 attractions within the designated tour timeframe.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the hotel located within city center)
• English-speaking professional tour guide
• 8-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf
• Transportation within the city only

• Meals, food and drinks not specified
• Fees for optional tours and activities for guests and tour guide
• Gratuities (optional)

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• This Tour is Provided by Japan Awaits.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.