11 Jun 2023
When we met our Japanese guide at the train station we had the added bonus of his English colleague to accompany us on the tour. Although it was raining, both guides impressed us with their air of confidence and enthusiasm for the planned tour.
We had a great walking tour that took in the castle and lots of other various sights and locations across central Matsumoto. The highlight was Masumoto Castle with the added bonus of the English guide being a member of the “Matsomoto Castle Gun Corps” so his intimate knowledge of the castle and weapons displays was extensive.
After a great lunch of local buckwheat dumplings we continued the tour, with shopping tips etc. being given as we walked and then stopping at numerous locations where of the historical, cultural and religious significance of the site was explained to us.
The tour gave us the confidence to head out and explore on our own and we would recommend this tour as an introduction to Matsumoto.
Lyle and Linda Bell.
Perth, Australia.