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Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience

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Your chance to become a Samurai while visiting Matsumoto Castle! What better place to have your samurai experience than in a city with an authentic castle from the feudal era? First take a tour of Matsumoto Castle designated a “National Treasure” of Japan due to its well-preserved original structure! During the tour, you will learn about the Matsumoto Samurai lords, the history of Matsumoto City and even some of the castle's defensive strategies. Then experience a live hands-on Samurai Sword Fighting activity! A Master Samurai will teach you some of these ancient fighting techniques. You can choose your own colors for your outfit which consists of a yukata (light kimono), hakama (wide-leg pants), and obi (belt). You can even select your swords! The stage and the atmosphere of the place is bound to take you on a realistic journey back in time. The perfect setting for a complete immersion into this slice of Japanese history!
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  • Samurai outfits and swords rental during the activity
  • Entry/Admission – Matsumoto Castle
  • Entry/Admission – Samurai Experience Activity
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Miscellaneous fees during the activity (meals, snacks, souvenirs etc.)
  • Insurance (Travel Insurance, Private Insurance, etc...)
Departure Point

Matsumoto Station, 1-chōme-1 Fukashi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0815, Japan At the front of the ticket entrance gate/JR Line ticket office. The pick-up details will be arranged a few days before the activity by email

Return Details

Matsumoto Station, 1-chōme-1 Fukashi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0815, Japan At the front of the ticket entrance gate/JR Line ticket office. The pick-up details will be arranged a few days before the activity by email

  • Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    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.
    90 minutes
  • Nakamachi Kurassic-kan, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    Here is the Samurai Experience Activity! Learn how to handle the sword (Katana) as well as some basic samurai movement (Kamae).
    60 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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04 Jul 2024
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AlexanderW2548
30 May 2024
The best Tour we had in Japan! The guide had a lot of knowledge about the castle and Matsumoto. He was very passionate about that and we learned a lot during this private tour. And the samurai experienve was also very interesting. We got to learn the basic moves and techniques as a samurai, as well as about the history. We can only recommend doing this tour! 10/10
Voyager40822436948
22 May 2024
This was an awesome tour. It was just me and my brother and our guide was very passionate about his adopted home. It felt like talking to an old friend who was just speaking about his beloved home. We loved learning how to hold the katana and various stances and moves to use ND pretending to be both defender and 'dying bandit's was hilarious. As my brother and I didn't actually want to go into the castle and climb the stairs our guide offered to takes to the locals market and around the grounds of the castle expanding on the history of the area. It was awesome cause I love history and it felt very in depth and before we knew it the tour was over 3hrs later.
This tour in Japan is organized by Welcome Matsumoto

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