4 Walking Tours in Nagano, With What Each Costs to Join

1.Matsumoto Castle Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 3 hours · from $63Our pick

Review of Matsumoto’s 3-hour castle town walk, with samurai routes, castle entry, Nawate Street, Nakamachi, guide tips, and value advice.

“I had a lovely time with Naomi. She was very knowledgeable and had lots of interesting insights about the castle and the area in general. We went to a couple of great little shopping areas and a temple that I probably wouldn’t have found if not for her. It was a lovely day and a lovely tour. Thanks Naomi!!”

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2.Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $91Top rated

Explore Nagano through oyaki, sake, matcha, Zenkoji, and quiet back streets on a friendly three-hour food and culture walk.

“Love the food and talking to Masa. The experience was very personable, informative, interesting at a relaxed pace and fun.”

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3.Matsumoto Discovery – Half Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $65

Review of Matsumoto Discovery, a flexible three-hour walking tour with Matsumoto Castle, historic streets, local guides, and practical tips.

“We had a blast. The Matsumoto castle is beautiful!!! Our tour guide Naomi, did an excellent job taking us through and answering all questions. Need to be fit to climb up the castle but it was all worth it. The shop areas were awesome and we had time to explore.”

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4.1-Day Tour from Matsumoto: Walk the Nakasendo Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $211

Walk Japan’s historic Nakasendo Trail from Tsumago to Magome with an English-speaking guide, mountain views, old inns, waterfalls, and forest paths.

“Kevin was a great guide traveling along the old Nakasendo trail. He knows the history and is an avid hiker in Japan. You will experience some of what commuters faced back in the day traveling between Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo). Bring fit legs (some stairs) and you will have a great time.”

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