Matsushiro Samurai Town & Fruit Picking Day Tour from Nagano
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step into a true samurai town—and finish with seasonal fruit picking—on this relaxed small-group day tour from Nagano. Your day centers on Matsushiro Samurai Town, one of Nagano’s best-preserved former castle districts. Walk through calm Edo-period streets and explore key sites tied to the legendary Sanada clan, including the castle ruins, the Sanada Treasure Museum, a samurai residence, and the Bunbu School where warriors trained in both studies and martial discipline. With an English-speaking guide, Matsushiro’s history comes alive. Then head to the countryside for seasonal fruit picking in Chikuma (included)—a fun local highlight that changes with the time of year. Along the way, stop at Oyaki Farm Matsushiro for terrace views and factory viewing; freshly made oyaki are available to purchase (optional). This tour is smooth and well-paced, returning to Nagano Station by mid-afternoon—ideal if you want a full experience without a late finish.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission to three key Matsushiro historic sites
- Seasonal fruit picking fee
- Transportation to / from all listed destinations
- English-speaking guide
What's not
- Bullet train tickets
- Drinks and food (available to purchase)
- There are no mandatory in-destination costs.
- Oyaki dumplings at Oyaki Farm (optional purchase)
Itinerary
Meet your guide, do a quick intro, then depart for Matsushiro.
Matsushiro (Samurai Town) – You’ll explore the main highlights of this former castle town in one smooth walk, including the castle ruins, the Sanada Treasure Museum, a historic samurai residence, the Bunbu School, and quiet Edo-period streets—while your guide shares the Sanada clan story and local context along the way.
Take a relaxing break at a beautiful modern oyaki facility with great countryside views. Enjoy time on the terrace and peek into the production area for factory viewing. Freshly made oyaki dumplings are available to purchase (optional) before continuing to Chikuma for fruit picking.
Finish the day with a fun hands-on farm experience in the Chikuma countryside. Fruit picking is included and varies by season (e.g., strawberries in winter–spring, citrus in autumn–winter). Enjoy the rural scenery and photo time before returning to Nagano Station.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In front of Beck’s Coffee inside Nagano Station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- o8Experience
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Nagano
- Its from-price is 25% below the median of the 61 day trips we list in Nagano.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Nagano
Nagano is a mountain city in central Japan, centred on the old Zenko-ji temple and ringed by ski slopes, hot springs and alpine valleys.
Nagano sits in a basin among the mountains of central Honshu, and Zenko-ji, a temple traditionally founded in the seventh century, is the heart of the city. Pilgrims have come to it for more than a thousand years, up a long approach lined with shops and lodgings to a great wooden hall. The city hosted the Winter Olympics in 1998.
Top-ranked sights in Nagano: Jigokudani Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen-Koen), Zenkoji Temple, Yudanaka Onsen.
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