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  • May 1, 2019

    Private Walking Tour in Matsumoto

    As Nagano Prefecture’s second largest city, Matsumoto offers visitors lots to explore and enjoy all year round. From its iconic castle to its historic streets full of great craft stores, eateries and...
  • May 1, 2019

    Matsumoto Night Tour: Izakaya Dining & Castle Illumination

    The best way to discover any country and get to know the people is through its food and drink! This casual yet engaging guided tour takes you to multiple locations in Matsumoto City at night so you c...
  • May 1, 2019

    Sake Brewery Tour in Matsumoto

    Nagano Prefecture is Japan’s second largest producer of ‘sake’ and as such, visiting a brewery while in the region is a great way to dive that little bit deeper into the local culture. Kametaya Sake ...
  • May 1, 2019

    Soba-Making Experience in Matsumoto

    Made from buckwheat, ‘soba’ noodles are one of the most popular dishes in Japan and nowhere more so than in Matsumoto. While in the city you will come across lots of soba restaurants with many promot...
  • March 7, 2022

    Soba-Making, Sake & Wasabi Lunch Experience in Matsumoto

    Discover the charms and food culture of the Asama Onsen district of historic Matsumoto City, on this 5-hour guided walking tour. Led by a locally-based guide, you’ll delve into the tastes and tra...
  • March 7, 2022

    Castle Town Secrets & Traditional Gastronomic Lunch Tour

    People in Japan sometimes say, ‘There are two types of towns here. Temple towns and castle towns’. Matsumoto is very much a castle town; a historic city boasting one of Japan’s best preserved cas...
  • May 1, 2019

    Daio Wasabi Farm

    Located in the beautiful region of Azumino and set against the background of the Japanese Northern Alps, Daio Wasabi Farm is the one of the largest producers of wasabi in Japan. Covering an expansive ...
  • May 1, 2019

    Wasabi-Picking in Azumino

    Located between Matsumoto and the Hakuba Valley, and in the shadow of the North Japan Alps, Azumino is a tranquil rural enclave best-known for its abundant farmlands and mountain vistas. Fed by t...
  • May 1, 2019

    Local Food & Drink in Azumino

    Known for its abundant farmlands producing some of Japan’s best fruit and vegetables – most famously apples, ‘soba’ (buckwheat noodles) and ‘wasabi’ – Azumino is already known for its delicious food ...