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Free cancellation available
Price is RM 849 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Explore “Old Japan” on a relaxed day trip to Narai-juku, a beautifully preserved Nakasendo post town, and enjoy a hands-on wasabi grating lunch at Daio Wasabi Farm.

    Enjoy a guided walk plus free time in Narai-juku to explore the historic streets, take photos, and visit local shops or cafés when open. Then grate fresh wasabi for lunch and take a short stroll along the clear-water canals and iconic waterwheels.

    This is not a rushed checklist tour — we keep the pace calm so you can enjoy the atmosphere and experience real freshly grated wasabi.

    The tour is available year-round. In winter, some shops and cafés may be closed or operate shorter hours.

    Main option: Matsumoto Start (9:45 AM) → Matsumoto Station, with optional Matsumoto Castle drop-off.

    Also available: Nagano Start (8:45 AM) → Nagano Station.

    • Narai-juku guided walk + free time: about 2 hours
    • Daio Wasabi Farm lunch + stroll: about 1.5 hours
    • Small-group tour with an English-speaking local guide

Activity location

  • Naraijuku
    • Narai,
    • 399-6303, Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Matsumoto Sta. Alpsguchi
    • 8
    • 390-0817, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Matsumoto Station Departure

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 45 minutes7h 45m
    7h 45m
  • English

Matsumoto Start: Start 9:45 AM (Matsumoto Station, Alps/West Exit). Return ~4:00 PM. Optional Matsumoto Castle drop-off (ticket not included).
Starting point:
Matsumoto Sta. Alpsguchi, 8 Habaue, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0817, Japan

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:45
Price details
RM 849.08 x 2 AdultsRM 1,698.16
Total
Price is RM 1,698.16
Until Thu, 29 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Free time in Narai-juku (shopping / snacks / photos)
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking local guide
  • Inclusions
    Transportation during the tour (fuel, tolls & parking included)
  • Inclusions
    Guided walk in Narai-juku (Nakasendo post town)
  • Inclusions
    wasabi grating set meal at Daio Wasabi Farm
  • Exclusions
    Matsumoto Castle entry ticket (optional drop-off on Matsumoto Start only; drop-off only)
  • Exclusions
    Additional food & drinks / souvenirs (e.g., wasabi soft-serve, croquettes, extra snacks)
  • Exclusions
    Train tickets or travel costs before/after the tour›
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities (optional)

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • 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
    • From December to March, some shops and cafés in Narai-juku may be closed or operate shorter hours. The tour still operates in normal winter conditions, but may be adjusted or cancelled in case of heavy snow or unsafe road conditions.

Activity itinerary

Naraijuku

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Arrive in Narai-juku, one of the best-preserved post towns on the historic Nakasendo route. Enjoy a relaxed guided walk along the historic main street, with stories, photo spots, and local insights. Then enjoy free time to explore at your own pace—small shops, snacks, coffee, and plenty of photo opportunities.

Daio Wasabi Farm

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
A proper lunch experience: grate fresh wasabi yourself, then enjoy a short stroll along the clear-water canals and past the iconic waterwheels. You can also try local favorites like wasabi ice cream and wasabi croquettes.

Matsumoto Castle

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Optional: Matsumoto Castle (Drop-off Only) Matsumoto Start/End only. Ticket not included. Drop-off only.

Location

Activity location

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    Naraijuku
    • Narai,
    • 399-6303, Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Matsumoto Sta. Alpsguchi
    • 8
    • 390-0817, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Beck's Coffee Shop
    • 1038-4 Kurita
    • 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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