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Book fun cultural activities and hands-on workshops in the heart of Japan.

Book fun cultural activities and hands-on workshops in the heart of Japan.
Book fun cultural activities and hands-on workshops in the heart of Japan.
Book fun cultural activities and hands-on workshops in the heart of Japan.
Experience Illumination Festival and Samurai Culture in Nagano History & Culture / Winter Exclusive from Nov 15, 2025 - Feb 22, 2026. Each …
Sacred Streets & Temple: From Zenkoji Temple to the Hidden Heart of Nagano Step beyond the station and into the heart of old …
Step into the Soul of Ancient Japan at Zenkoji Temple and Become a Samurai for a Day! Discover one of Japan’s most beloved …
Experience Two Timeless Traditions in One Unforgettable Half-day tour Tea first arrived in Japan in the 8th century, introduced as a medicinal drink …
Explore the city and its surroundings on this off-the-beaten-path bike tour! Far from Japan’s bustling metropolises, yet easily accessible via Shinkansen from Tokyo, …
Make family memories together while experiencing Japanese culture hands-on! Japanese Paper & Workshops / Family Tour Make meaningful family memories on this hands-on …
Discover a part of Nagano’s History and the Warming World of Sake! Nagano Prefecture is Japan’s second-largest producer of sake, making it an …
Discover the Way of the Samurai in Nagano City ! Step into the world of the samurai with a unique evening session in …
Discover the True Character of Nagano on a Personalized Tour History & Culture / Private Walking Tour As one of the most important …
Discover the rich and seductive world of Ukiyo-e with our local English-speaking guide History & Art / Walking Tour Step back in time …
Discover Nagano in a Unique Way at a Great Value Take advantage of this unique chance to experience Nagano on one of our …
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Based on 117 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I haven’t stopped raving about the traditional Japanese dance (Nihon buyo) classes I took with the amazing Sensei and his wife, since I returned home. It was such an incredible experience that I will remember forever. I had the chance to watch the Sensei perform multiple dances, and the opportunity to learn from the Sensei and his wife who are so passionate about and have dedicated their life to their craft (they have been practicing for 47 years and 15 years, respectively). They were such incredibly generous, kind and caring people - I loved my first class so much, that I asked Matsumoto Experience to help arrange a second private 2 hour class for me that same week. I’m so grateful to Matsumoto Experience and my amazing tour guides for making this possible. Not only did my guides (Elodie and Tom) do all the translating throughout the 2 classes, but they were kind enough to take videos and photos, so I could fully immerse myself in the experience. I loved showing my friends and family back home the photos, especially being dressed in the traditional kimono and obi, and other outfits. I’d absolutely recommend this tour (which includes a tour of the miso brewery!) to anyone (you don’t need to know how to dance!!). It’s such a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese culture and dance, that you’ll remember forever! I separately took the Matsumoto castle and walking tour with Naomi- such a wonderful experience, Naomi had such a depth of knowledge about the castle and Matsumoto in general. Matsumoto Experience, I can’t thank you enough! Stephanie LiuTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderous time with our guide Akiko. The "Matsumoto Castle Tour & Taiko Drumming" was a great experience. KalieTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Très belle expérience de manierement de katanas, couplée avec la visite du superbe Château de Matsumoto. 🏯 Notre guide française était agréable, cultivée et pleine d'anecdotes ! Notre maître d'armes Miharu était excellente aussi. L'une des expériences "coup de cœur" de notre séjour au Japon. Merci ! CélineTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great afternoon with Shin seeing the sights of Matsumoto on the ebikes. Shin was funny and informative which made the experience the highlight of our time in Matsumoto. Brent ZekulichTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Une très belle expérience à la Ferme Daio Wasabi en compagnie de Sylvain et Elodie qui nous ont accompagné en tant que guides français, dont l'histoire du wasabi et les informations données ont rendu la balade à la Ferme très enrichissante ! Le repas était délicieux avec du wasabi à "râper" soi-même, ce qui révèle toutes les saveurs du wasabi frais. Nous recommandons à 100% cette expérience ! Barbara MollinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful experience and fantastic castle tour. We did the Samurai experience which was very informative and fun. Fully interactive and engaging. Shen was our guide. Perfect balance of friendliness and information. Highest recommendation. Ed EbingerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tom and sensei were excellent. Lot of fun and very informative Zack O'DohertyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a great experience, lots of patience from Kai to teach the very basics and explain all the reasons for each movement. The clothing definitely adds up, as you can also imagine how it was back then. would love to see a more advanced version of this same experience. Nicolas SeitzTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an absolutely wonderful experience! The tour through the castle was super interesting and our guide was very knowlegeable. Even on the way to the castle he gave us informations about japanese culture in general and interesting stuff about matsumoto itself. The swordfighting experience was awesome for me. We could choose an outfit and sword and then learned a basic form and we could even act out a small fightscene we the teacher and film it. She was super nice and helpful! I practice historical european martial arts and it was so cool to be able to exchange knowledge about swordfighting. Thank you so much for the cool experience!! Alan

Discover more of the region by adding Matsumoto to your itinerary! Known for its iconic castle, charming castle town streets, and surrounding alpine scenery, the city offers history, culture, and nature all in one place. Just a short trip from Nagano, this castle town is a must-see in the region.