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Book fun cultural activities and hands-on workshops in the heart of Japan.

Book fun cultural activities and hands-on workshops in the heart of Japan.
Book fun cultural activities and hands-on workshops in the heart of Japan.
Book fun cultural activities and hands-on workshops in the heart of Japan.
Discover a real feudal era castle and so much more with our local English-speaking guide! Matsumoto is a city proud of its history …
Your chance to become a Samurai while visiting Matsumoto Castle! What better place to have your samurai experience than in a city with …
Start down the road towards becoming a skilled taiko drummer! Practice playing under the direction of a local group of experienced percussionists and …
A Culinary Journey Into the Heart of Matsumoto! Buckwheat has long been grown in the mountainous regions of Nagano, lending to its well-established …
Explore the city and its surroundings on this off-the-beaten-path bike tour! Far from the Japanese metropolises, come and enjoy a deep breath of …
Make family memories together while experiencing Japanese culture hands-on! Japanese Paper & Workshops / Family Tour. This interactive family adventure takes you on …
Experience Matsumoto’s Celebrated Samurai Culture! Constructed at the end of the ‘Sengoku Jidai’ (Warring States Period), Matsumoto Castle is the grandest symbol of …
Step into the world of Nihon-buyo! Art & Culture / Dance, Food and Art. Step into the world of Nihon-buyo, a classical Japanese …
Indulge in the Surprising Subtlety & Versatility of Real Wasabi! While it might divide opinion, “wasabi” is found in nearly all Japanese kitchens …
A Must-do For All Foodies & Lovers of Traditional Japanese Cuisine! Made from fermented soybeans, “miso” is a staple of every Japanese kitchen …
Discover the Warming World of Sake! Nagano Prefecture is Japan’s second largest producer of “sake” making Matsumoto – Nagano’s second largest city – …
An immersive experience within a local cuisine! Nagano is a place of mountains, pristine waterways and abundant farmlands that produce some of the …
Enjoy our popular Samurai Experience for a special night shift! History & Culture / Exclusive Evening Class. Step into the world of the …
The Best Way to Experience Matsumoto at the Best Price! Not sure what to do while in town? Let us plan the perfect …
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Based on 100 reviews La visite de la ferme de wasabi Daio avec Sylvain en juillet 2025 a été un de nos meilleurs moments de notre voyage au Japon. On a appris plein de choses sur le wasabi, et sur le Japon en général. A recommander vivement ! Romuald Le Lan2025-08-09 When we arrived at the station our tour guide was already waiting. We had a very sweet guide who took his time explaining things on the street when we passed by and the tour in the castle was very interesting! The samurai experience was very dangerous! For the guides at least because our kids had the best time with them! Also the adults liked it very much! I loved that even though our kids we're very chaotic and enthousiast they took there time explaining and playfull afterwards with the toy swords! So thank you for this great experience! Claudia Scherrenberg2025-08-06 We had a superb experience. Our local guide was exceptional. Answered all our questions. While the castle has English signs, our experience with a guide showed us so much more. We were able to see where the original castle walls were, and we were able to better understand the world of the samurai. The sword demonstration was very fun and authentic. It was not campy like some other ninja and samurai tourist experiences in Japan. I would absolutely book this again with different friends in the future. Craig Talmage2025-07-29 We did "Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience”. Is was a bit expensive, but worth it. The organisation responded very quickly; we booked a day ahead. And Kei was both an excellent tourguide as well as an excellent Samurai instructor. We enjoyed it very much. Arigato! Noortje Stremme2025-07-27 Amazing tour by Tim, we learned a lot about the history of Matsumoto and Japan that we would not have learned without a guide. The samurai experience afterwards was a lot of fun and again learned a lot! Great way to spend the afternoon, highly recommend it! Buying tickets and email communication was also very reliable. Marilyn Kluyskens2025-07-21 Une visite très instructive et très sympathique de la ferme Daio Wasabi avec Sylvain. Sylvain nous a passé en revue les secrets de fabrication du wasabi et enseigné l’art de sa dégustation avec les nouilles soba à l’occasion d’un repas convivial. D’habitude peu friands d’activités guidées (trop longues ou ennuyeuses), celle-ci vaut vraiment le détour. Apprécié et validé par toute la famille Agnes TOUZET-VIDEAU2025-07-19 Our family had such a fantastic few hours. Our guide for the castle tour, Matt, was patient, knowledgable, enthusiastic, and a great story teller. Our kids especially loved the samurai experience and katana teacher! We can highly recommend this tour. Peter Danckwerts2025-07-08 松本で参加した自転車ツアー、とても楽しかったです!ガイドさんは程よい距離感で、説明もわかりやすく、質問にも丁寧に答えてくれたので安心して楽しめました。 松本の魅力をしっかり感じられる、ちょうどいいコースで、ペースも無理なく、急なリクエストにも快く対応していただきました。 気軽に借りられる電動自転車で巡る松本、おすすめです! M. Taguchi2025-07-07

Extend your stay in Nagano Prefecture and don't miss Nagano City! Just a short trip from Matsumoto, this sacred city is home to the historic Zenkoji Temple, vibrant local culture, and seasonal events that reveal a different side of the region.