Matsumoto Tours & Trips

See Matsumoto's iconic black 16th-century castle, famously called 'The Crow,' in this busy tourist city. After your castle tour, you'll have free time to check out Matsumoto's lively streets before heading to Nagano. The trip includes scenic drives through the Japanese Alps with stops at the traditional village of Tsumago, where lunch is provided.

See Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's most complete original castles with black wainscoting and a unique secondary donjon next to the main keep. Then head to Suwa Lake, Nagano Prefecture's largest lake with cherry blossoms in spring that's great for cruises and fishing, plus visit Suwa Taisha, one of Japan's oldest shrines.

Visit Matsumoto Castle, a rare hirajiro fortress built on plains with its black exterior and unusual secondary donjon—it's one of Japan's most complete original castles. Continue to Suwa Lake, Nagano's largest lake that's beautiful with spring cherry blossoms and summer fireworks.

See Matsumoto Castle, that famous 16th-century fortress they call 'The Crow' because of its black walls, and you'll have free time to walk around this busy tourist city. The trip from Kyoto takes you through nice countryside with a lunch stop in Tsumago, then later you'll visit the Toyota Museum in Nagoya.

Head to Matsumoto to see its famous 16th-century castle, called "The Crow" because of its black exterior. On the way to Matsumoto, you'll stop for an included lunch at a local restaurant in Tsumago, a traditional wooden village. This 2-day tour is open to travelers aged 3+ and includes a stay at the New Miyako Hotel in Kyoto, which has good access to public transportation.

Check out Matsumoto Castle, a rare hirajiro fortress built on plains with its black exterior and unique secondary donjon—it's one of Japan's most complete original castles. After that, head to Lake Suwa, Nagano's largest lake, then see the ancient Suwa Taisha Grand Shrine, one of the country's oldest religious sites.