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Home/Destinations/Nagano/Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle Tours

A samurai stronghold: day trips reach Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s finest original castles, its black-and-white keep reflected in the moat below the Alps. A striking National Treasure.

103 tours · prices per person, book with partner

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano
Nagano
1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano
4.9(1,148)·8 hours
from$141/ person
via Viator
1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle
Nagano
1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle
5.0(137)·9 hours
from$181/ person
via Viator
(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Tour
Nagano
(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Tour
4.7(105)·10 hours
from$214/ person
via Viator
1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour
Nagano
1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour
4.9(101)·9 hours
from$167/ person
via Viator
Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience
Matsumoto
Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience
4.9(89)·3 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
Nagano
Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
5.0(76)·8 hours
from$331/ person
via Viator
Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee
Nagano
Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee
5.0(57)·8–10 hours
from$418/ person
via Viator
Matsumoto Discovery - Half Day Walking Tour
Matsumoto
Matsumoto Discovery - Half Day Walking Tour
4.9(52)·3 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
1-Day Tour from Matsumoto: Walk the Nakasendo Trail
Nagano
1-Day Tour from Matsumoto: Walk the Nakasendo Trail
4.8(52)·8h 55min
from$190/ person
via Viator
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
Nagano
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
5.0(50)·10 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake
Nagano
1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake
5.0(42)·8–9 hours
from$141/ person
via Viator
1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station
Nagano
1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station
4.9(38)·9h 50min
from$244/ person
via Viator
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
−15%
Nagano
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
4.9(36)·2 hours
from$54$63/ person
via Viator
Nagano Spring: 1-Day Cherry Blossoms & Snow Monkeys Guided Tour
Nagano
Nagano Spring: 1-Day Cherry Blossoms & Snow Monkeys Guided Tour
4.9(34)·9 hours
from$141/ person
via Viator
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
Nagano
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
5.0(32)·6–7 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
1-Day Tateyama-Kurobe Tour: Walking on the 'Roof of Japan'
Nagano
1-Day Tateyama-Kurobe Tour: Walking on the 'Roof of Japan'
4.9(22)·8–11 hours
from$214/ person
via Viator
Private Electric Bike Tour & Soba Lunch
Matsumoto
Private Electric Bike Tour & Soba Lunch
5.0(17)·6 hours
from$161/ person
via Viator
Jigokudani Snow Monkey and Togakushi Shrine Private Tour
Nagano
Jigokudani Snow Monkey and Togakushi Shrine Private Tour
4.6(16)·8 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Nagano Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Nagano
Nagano Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
4.8(13)·4 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Togakushi Shrine Private Tour with English Local Guide
Nagano
Togakushi Shrine Private Tour with English Local Guide
5.0(11)·5–6 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour
Nagano
Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour
5.0(7)·4–5 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e
−9%
Nagano
Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e
5.0(6)·6h 15min–8h 30min
from$174$193/ person
via Viator
Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano
Nagano
Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano
5.0(6)·8 hours
from$257/ person
via Viator
Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Local Bites Walking Tour
Matsumoto
Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Local Bites Walking Tour
5.0(6)·3 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano
Nagano
Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano
4.8(6)·8h 30min
from$141/ person
via Viator
Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle: A Perfect Nature & Heritage Day
Matsumoto
Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle: A Perfect Nature & Heritage Day
5.0(5)·7h 30min–9h
from$211/ person
via Viator
Matsumoto Discovery - Customizable Private Tour
Matsumoto
Matsumoto Discovery - Customizable Private Tour
5.0(5)·2–8 hours
from$518/ person
via Viator
Nagano Private Walking Tour with a Local
Nagano
Nagano Private Walking Tour with a Local
4.8(4)·2–6 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Half Day Archery and Samurai Experience in Matsumoto
Matsumoto
Half Day Archery and Samurai Experience in Matsumoto
5.0(3)·4 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Private One-Day Everything Tour in Nagano or Matsumoto
Nagano
Private One-Day Everything Tour in Nagano or Matsumoto
5.0(3)·8 hours
from$512/ person
via Viator
Private Edo Period Tour Matsumoto Castle and Nakasendo Trail
Nagano
Private Edo Period Tour Matsumoto Castle and Nakasendo Trail
4.0(2)·6–10 hours
from$197/ person
via Viator
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano to Takayama via Matsumoto
Nagano
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano to Takayama via Matsumoto
5.0(2)·2 days
from$635/ person
via Viator
Calligraphy Experience at an Old House near Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto
Calligraphy Experience at an Old House near Matsumoto Castle
3.0(2)·1 hour
from$84/ person
via Viator
Matsumoto Original: A Local's City Walking Tour
Matsumoto
Matsumoto Original: A Local's City Walking Tour
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Matsumoto: Castle Keep Walk with Optional Kaichi School
−30%
Matsumoto
Matsumoto: Castle Keep Walk with Optional Kaichi School
5.0(1)·1h 30min–2h 30min
from$91$130/ person
via Viator
1 Hour Private Photoshoot in Matsumoto Nagano
Matsumoto
1 Hour Private Photoshoot in Matsumoto Nagano
5.0(1)·1 hour
from$87/ person
via Viator
Private 1 Day Ski Tour from Nagano Station
Nagano
Private 1 Day Ski Tour from Nagano Station
5.0(1)·10 hours
from$620/ person
via Viator
[From Nagano] Private 1-day Kamikochi & Matsumoto Tour
Nagano
[From Nagano] Private 1-day Kamikochi & Matsumoto Tour
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$560/ person
via Viator
Nagano Matsumoto Castle and Culinary Heritage Walking Tour
Matsumoto
Nagano Matsumoto Castle and Culinary Heritage Walking Tour
4 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
1 Day Tour from Hakuba Matsumoto Castle with Soba Making
Nagano
1 Day Tour from Hakuba Matsumoto Castle with Soba Making
11 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Matsumoto Castle Tour, Local Lunch and Sake Experience
Matsumoto
Matsumoto Castle Tour, Local Lunch and Sake Experience
6 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
Narai-juku & Wasabi Grating Lunch: Nakasendo Meets Real Flavor
−9%
Matsumoto
Narai-juku & Wasabi Grating Lunch: Nakasendo Meets Real Flavor
6h 25min–7h 45min
from$191$212/ person
via Viator
Nagano :Matsumoto Local Food & Bar Hopping Tour with Area Options
Matsumoto
Nagano :Matsumoto Local Food & Bar Hopping Tour with Area Options
2 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Nagano Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Nagano
Nagano Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hours
from$157/ person
via Viator
Nagano Day Trip Togakushi Shrine and Jigokudani Monkey Park
Nagano
Nagano Day Trip Togakushi Shrine and Jigokudani Monkey Park
8 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Matsumoto Days GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game
Matsumoto
Matsumoto Days GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game
1–2 hours
from$13/ person
via Viator
Shirahone＆Naraijuku,MatsumotoNagano,Private car tour,Spanishguide
Matsumoto
Shirahone＆Naraijuku,MatsumotoNagano,Private car tour,Spanishguide
8 hours
from$162/ person
via Viator
From Nagano Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Private Day Trip
Nagano
From Nagano Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Private Day Trip
9h 30min
from$1,025/ person
via Viator

Matsumoto Castle in Nagano — FAQ

What is Matsumoto Castle?
One of Japan’s oldest original wooden castles.
Why is it called the Crow Castle?
For its striking black exterior.
How far is it from Nagano?
About an hour by train.

More things to do in Nagano

Snow MonkeysZenkō-ji TempleSake TastingTogakushi Shrine