Matsumoto Trip Overview
Traditional gourmet cuisine and journey into the heart of Matsumoto City!
In order to make your immersion in Japan even more complete, we invite you to join us on this fascinating journey into the very heart of Matsumoto City!
– Discover all the secrets of Matsumoto City
Explore the traditional Japanese warehouses and other historical buildings that represent the harmony between Japanese and Western architecture
– Enjoy the local sake
Taste a selection of excellent local sake recommended by the owner of this small still active local saje brewery
– A gourmet culinary experience in a traditional restaurant
This gourmet cuisine, also available in vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free versions in addition to the traditonal menu, will delight the taste buds of anyone
– Discover all the secrets around the Matsumoto Castle domain
Matsumoto Castle is a registered “National Treasure” of Japan. Howevern the historical and cultural importance of this castle is not confined to the castle tower
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Matsumoto, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan
Traditional gourmet cuisine and journey into the heart of Matsumoto City!
In order to make your immersion in Japan even more complete, we invite you to join us on this fascinating journey into the very heart of Matsumoto City!
– Discover all the secrets of Matsumoto City
Explore the traditional Japanese warehouses and other historical buildings that represent the harmony between Japanese and Western architecture
– Enjoy the local sake
Taste a selection of excellent local sake recommended by the owner of this small still active local saje brewery
– A gourmet culinary experience in a traditional restaurant
This gourmet cuisine, also available in vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free versions in addition to the traditonal menu, will delight the taste buds of anyone
– Discover all the secrets around the Matsumoto Castle domain
Matsumoto Castle is a registered “National Treasure” of Japan. Howevern the historical and cultural importance of this castle is not confined to the castle tower
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Nakamachi Kurassic-kan, 2-9-15 Chuo, Matsumoto 390-0811 Nagano Prefecture
Kurassic-kan is one of the city’s most famous buildings. This former sake brewery is a construction that perfectly represents Japanese architecture, and some remnants of the past are still present here.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Matsumoto City Scales Museum, 3-4-21, Chuo, Matsumoto Nagano Prefecture
This museum showcases antique weight scale models dating back before the Meiji Era all the way to the early Showa period. Some of these scales were used to weigh silk worm cocoons. In those days, Matsumoto was an important stop on an ancient silk road that used to link Suwa to the famous city of Takayama.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 善哉酒造株式会社, 5-chōme-4-24 Ōte, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0874, Japan
Explore a small still active local sake brewery. There is a selection of excellent local sake here and the owner is delighted to let you sample a few. This is a fun and cozy way to rub elbows with the locals!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hikariya Higashi, 4-chōme-7-14 Ōte, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0874, Japan
This traditional restaurant prides itself on bringing Japan’s intangible heritage to life! From inside the iconic local building and within its distinctly Japanese-style garden, to the gourmet cuisine offered, this restaurant succeeds in presenting an ancestral way of life, cultivated and cherished by local people who have lived here for generations.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Matsumoto Castle, 4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto 390-0873 Nagano Prefecture
The domain Matsumoto Castle used to extend way beyond its current boundaries and many remnants of its glorious past still exist. As you tour what was once the outer territory of the castle, you will discover all the secrets surrounding the castle itself –a discovery which concludes with a visit of the main tower of course!
Duration: 2 hours
