Nagano’s Hidden Samurai Town & Tomyo Lantern Festival Tour

This engaging special event tour transports you to Nagano’s hidden samurai town of Matsuhiro for an afternoon of samurai experiences and discovery of the open secret beneath its feet before enjoying an early dinner and guided evening tour of the city’s near-1400 year old Zenko-ji Temple during it’s Tomyo Lantern Festival.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Matsushiro - After a bus ride from Nagano Station, Discover Nagano’s hidden samurai town of Matsushiro, former stronghold of the Sanada clan and home to the Bunbu Gakko Military Arts School where you can try your hand at ‘katana’ (sword) practice
What's Included
  • anding and/or facility fees
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Accommodation
Location
Nagano Station
NAGANO STATION @ 12:15 The meetup point is inside the station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen ticket gates. Please ensure you are there prior to the meetup time as the tour will need to depart by 12:20.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Alex_f
Mar 1, 2024
Perfect Balance of History, Beauty & Fun - Was a fantastic tour!! What’s better than practicing Kenjutsu with an actual master! Plus the amazing history of the Matsushiro Headquarter and the beautiful light festival at Zenkoji temple!
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