Matsumoto Tours & Trips

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.

See Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's most complete original castles with its distinctive black wainscoting and unique secondary donjon, then relax by the shores of Suwa Lake, Nagano Prefecture's largest lake surrounded by cherry blossoms in spring. You'll visit the ancient Suwa Taisha shrine, one of Japan's oldest and most important shrines, and have private air-conditioned vehicle transport with an expert guide throughout this 7-day tour. Stay in handpicked downtown hotels with spacious rooms, see the UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go village, and travel via Shinkansen bullet train between major cities including Tokyo and Osaka.

See Matsumoto's 16th-century castle, famously called 'The Crow,' in this vibrant tourist city located in the Japanese Alps. Travel from Kyoto through scenic countryside to Tsumago's wooden village, then continue to Matsumoto with free time before heading to Nagano. Ride the bullet train covering nearly 500 km in just over two hours from Tokyo to Kyoto.

Matsumoto Castle, nicknamed 'The Crow' for its black exterior dating to the 16th century, marks the start of this tour through scenic mountain landscapes. You'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Tenryu-ji Temple and Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. The route takes you up Mount Fuji to the Fifth Station at 2,305 meters, followed by a boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko. Accommodations include the Shinagawa Prince Hotel Tokyo and traditional Ryokan inns with onsen access. Lunch at a local restaurant in Tsumago is included in the package.

Stop at Matsumoto's striking 16th-century castle, nicknamed "The Crow" for its distinctive black exterior, with included admission during this scenic visit in the Japanese Alps region. After seeing Tsumago's traditional wooden village along the Nakasendo Route with included lunch, you'll have free time to wander Matsumoto's historic streets and castle grounds. This comfort-level tour accommodates travelers ages 3+ in groups of 2-72 passengers.

See Matsumoto's 16th-century castle, known as 'The Crow' for its black exterior, with admission included. The fortress stands as one of Japan's premier original castles, featuring steep wooden stairs and panoramic views from its upper floors. After the castle visit, stroll through Matsumoto's historic streets before traveling through scenic mountain landscapes back to Tokyo.

See Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's most complete original castles with its rare black wainscoting and unique secondary donjon, then head to the peaceful Suwa Lake surrounded by seasonal cherry blossoms. This private 5-day tour features comfortable air-conditioned transportation, expert English-speaking guides, and carefully selected downtown hotels with breakfast included. Travel through Central Japan with visits to Nara Park's 1,200 roaming deer and Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates, with departures available year-round from November through September.

Check out Matsumoto Castle with its distinctive black walls - it's one of Japan's original castles built on plains and features a unique secondary donjon and turret connected to the main keep. Head to Lake Suwa, Nagano Prefecture's largest lake, and see Suwa Taisha Grand Shrine, one of Japan's oldest and most important shrines. This private guided tour includes stays at downtown hotels with expert local guides throughout.