Explore Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi’s alpine beauty on a guided tour. Discover Central Japan’s hidden gems with lunch and transport included.
Explore Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi’s alpine beauty on a guided tour. Discover Central Japan’s hidden gems with lunch and transport included.
- Kamikochi - Nestled 1500 meters above sea level within the Chubu Sangaku National Park, Kamikochi is renowned for its untouched natural beauty, stunning rivers and ponds, verdant forests, and towering mountain peaks exceeding 3000 meters. The guide will take visitors on a leisurely walking trail beginning at Taisho Pond, following the…
- Kamikochi - Nestled 1500 meters above sea level within the Chubu Sangaku National Park, Kamikochi is renowned for its untouched natural beauty, stunning rivers and ponds, verdant forests, and towering mountain peaks exceeding 3000 meters. The guide will take visitors on a leisurely walking trail beginning at Taisho Pond, following the breathtakingly blue Azusa River, through diverse forests, and leading to the park’s renowned Kappabashi (Kappa Bridge). The walk takes approximately 1.5 hours, after which there is an additional 1.5 hours to enjoy a snack, coffee, or explore further along the river. With the magnificent Mount Hodataka as a backdrop, Kamikochi consistently delights visitors and is frequently ranked among Japan’s top experiences.
- Matsumoto Castle - The guide will escort visitors around the historic castle grounds, sharing its history, legends, and secrets. Visitors have the option to enter the castle and ascend to the top floor of its six stories or simply relax outside.
- Nawate Shopping District - Wander through Nawate-dori, also known as “Frog Street,” which features over 50 shops, restaurants, and cafes, famous for offering a variety of frog-themed items.
- Private transportation
- English speaking drivers
- Fully customisable tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- English speaking drivers
- Fully customisable tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- All fees and/or taxes
Central Japan, renowned for its majestic mountains and stunning natural landscapes, serves as the heartland of this enchanting country and remains a less frequented path for many international travelers. This captivating one-day tour invites participants to explore Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s few remaining original castles and a designated National…
Central Japan, renowned for its majestic mountains and stunning natural landscapes, serves as the heartland of this enchanting country and remains a less frequented path for many international travelers. This captivating one-day tour invites participants to explore Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s few remaining original castles and a designated National Treasure. The journey then ascends into the magnificent North Alps, leading to the preserved alpine sanctuary of Kamikochi. Guided by a local expert, the tour includes lunch and direct transportation to and from Kamikochi, offering a perfect blend of two of Central Japan’s most iconic attractions.
- Ticket for Matsumoto Castle, situated at 4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto 390-0873 in Nagano Prefecture would be paid on site
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.