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Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience

By Welcome Matsumoto
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 336 per adult
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Overview

Your chance to become a Samurai while visiting Matsumoto Castle!

What better place to have your samurai experience than in a city with an authentic castle from the feudal era?

First take a tour of Matsumoto Castle designated a “National Treasure” of Japan due to its well-preserved original structure! During the tour, you will learn about the Matsumoto Samurai lords, the history of Matsumoto City and even some of the castle's defensive strategies.

Then experience a live hands-on Samurai Sword Fighting activity! A Master Samurai will teach you some of these ancient fighting techniques. You can choose your own colors for your outfit which consists of a yukata (light kimono), hakama (wide-leg pants), and obi (belt). You can even select your swords!

The stage and the atmosphere of the place is bound to take you on a realistic journey back in time. The perfect setting for a complete immersion into this slice of Japanese history!

Activity location

  • Matsumoto Castle
    • 4-1 Marunouchi,
    • 390-0873, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Matsumoto Station
    • 1
    • 390-0815, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

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Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 335.88 x 1 AdultRM 335.88
Total
Price is RM 335.88

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Samurai outfits and swords rental during the activity
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry/Admission – Matsumoto Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry/Admission – Samurai Experience Activity
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Miscellaneous fees during the activity (meals, snacks, souvenirs etc.)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Insurance (Travel Insurance, Private Insurance, etc...)

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the stairs to reach the top of Matsumoto Castle’s tower are steep and narrow.
  • In Japan, authentic katanas are classified as illegal weapons under strict licensing laws. Tourists can see them in museums or specialty shops, but theatrical swords are widely used in performances, training, and during our samurai experience.
  • This activity focuses on proper sword techniques and kata accessible to all including families. It does not involve any type of slicing or cutting of objects.
  • There is no minimum age requirements
  • Children less than 6 years old can participate for free (kid’s outfits and foam swords are included at no additional fees)

Activity itinerary

Matsumoto Castle

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Matsumoto Castle is one of five castles designated as ‘National Treasures of Japan’ and the oldest castle donjon remaining in Japan. Construction began in 1592 of the elegant black and white structure with its three turrets. Because of the elegant black walls, Matsumoto Castle is sometimes called ‘Crow Castle’. Please note that the stairs to reach the top of Matsumoto Castle’s tower are steep and narrow.

Nakamachi Kurassic-kan

  • 1h
Here is the Samurai Experience Activity! Learn how to handle the sword (Katana) as well as some basic samurai movement (Kamae).

Location

Activity location

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    Matsumoto Castle
    • 4-1 Marunouchi,
    • 390-0873, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Matsumoto Station
    • 1
    • 390-0815, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

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