Top Nagano Plantation Tours

Discover Matsumoto on this full-day tour designed to cover the area’s cultural highlights in one rewarding day. Enter the black-walled Matsumoto Castle, a rare original fortress rich in samurai history, and explore at your own pace. Depart from Nagano (8:00 AM / 8.5 hrs) or Matsumoto (9:30 AM / 6.25 hrs). Visit a 150-year-old miso brewery for a guided visit and onigiri lunch. Enjoy free time at Japan’s largest wasabi farm, with canals, waterwheels, wasabi souvenirs, and optional snacks such as wasabi ice cream. Stop at a countryside winery for a casual tasting of local wines. End at the Ukiyo-e Museum, home to a major woodblock print collection. On Mondays, this museum stop is replaced by Matsumoto City History Village. ・Entry to Matsumoto Castle ・Guided miso brewery visit & onigiri lunch ・Free time at Japan’s largest wasabi farm ・Casual wine tasting at a scenic winery ・Entry to the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (History Village on Mondays) ・Matsumoto’s cultural highlights in one day

Luxury Orchard Experience in Azumino Travel via luxury van with Wi-Fi to the stunning Azumino plain. Immerse yourself in the fleeting beauty of apple blossoms and spring hand-thinning through this exclusive, hands-on activity. Expert Instruction & Personalized Care Receive an intimate orientation from the farm owner, followed by dedicated hands-on support from your private guide throughout the orchard work. This ensures both professional insight and seamless, personalized attention. Private Pop-up Lounge & Sweets Relax in a private outdoor setup, thoughtfully prepared for you among the trees. Savor freshly pressed juice and seasonal apple sweets while soaking in the tranquil farm atmosphere. Flexible 4 or 6-Hour Private Journey Includes door-to-door transport from Hakuba, Nagano, or Matsumoto. Choose a 4-hour session or a 6-hour tour, which includes a flexible lunch break arranged either before or after the activity.