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Highlights
- A Journey Through Time Beginning at the National Treasure of Matsumoto Castle
- The Unique Allure of Harmony Between Nature and Craftsmanship
- The Aesthetic of Streetscapes Where History and Modernity Coexist
- The Deep Connection Between Sake and Pure Mountain Water
- The Final Realization of Living in Harmony With Nature
Your Experience
Meet your dedicated guide at the meeting point for sign-up and tour orientation (5 minutes) Tour starts. Head to Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure, and take a commemorative photo with the jet-black keep as your backdrop. Feel the weight of history stretching back to the Sengoku period. Stroll through Nawate shopping street. Enjoy exchanges with local artisans and merchants in a streetscape that honors history while maintaining a playful spirit. Visit and pray at Shihashira Shrine. Surrounded by a serene atmosphere, receive a lecture on Matsumoto's faith culture and the town's spiritual essence. Visit the historic sake brewery, Zenzai Sake Brewery. Tour the natural spring source and experience how snowmelt from the Northern Japanese Alps cultivates the delicate flavors of sake. Arrive at Genchi no Ido (Genchi Well). Reach out to the clear spring water and quietly come to understand why this town has lived in harmony with nature. Stroll through Nakamachi Street. Feel Matsumoto's aesthetic sensibility and artisan culture in a space where traditional white-walled storehouses coexist with contemporary craft shops. Rest at a café. Deepen your insights and learnings from the journey through dialogue with your guide. GOAL. Carrying with you an experience where Matsumoto's aesthetics and philosophy of nature are integrated.
Must Know
- A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 1 day(s) before the departure date
- In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
- In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 09:30). Notifications will then be sent via email
- Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.