Matsumoto Discovery - Half Day Walking Tour Day Tours

3 Hour Half-Day Walking Tour Itinerary 1 itinerary Day 1 Meet at meet-up point: Matsumoto Station You will end in downtown Matsumoto at any other location you choose. Attractions and Activities: Matsumoto-jō Castle (Ticket included) Matsumoto Castle is one of five castles designated as ‘National Treasures of Japan’ and the oldest castle donjon remaining in Japan. Construction began in 1592 of the elegant black and white structure with its three turrets. Because of the elegant black walls, Matsumoto Castle is sometimes called ‘Crow Castle’. Please note that the stairs to reach the top of Matsumoto Castle’s tower are steep and narrow. 2 hr(s) Attractions and Activities: Nawate Shopping Street (Free entry) Nawate Street is a row of small shops with a subtle but recurring frog theme. Aside from a variety of snack shops, the street also has plenty of little nick knack shops and souvenirs. Yohashira Shrine is also on Nawate Street and is a lovely place to sit while enjoying your taiyaki or rice crackers. Feel free to stroll along Nawate Street and enjoy a relaxed rural village atmosphere within the heart of the city. Here you will find warm culture and hospitality and maybe a souvenir or two! 30 min(s) Attractions and Activities: Nakamachi Dori (Free entry) Nakamachi Street is a historic shopping area known for its old traditional storehouses called “Kura” which are characterized by their black-and-white, criss-cross patterned walls. This beautiful street is also a popular shopping area among the locals with many shops and restaurants to choose from. You can find many Japanese handicrafts, such as pottery, lacquerware and wooden crafts. Nakamachi retains this mercantile spirit, landmark of which is the old “Kurassic-kan”, a fully restored Sake warehouse, open to the public for viewing and host to many cultural activities. 30 min(s) Tour participants leave on their own: Matsumoto StationEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion You will end in downtown Matsumoto at any other location you choose. *Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.