Nagano :Matsumoto Local Food & Bar Hopping Tour with Area Options

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This tour is designed for travelers who want to enjoy Matsumoto’s local nightlife without needing to choose restaurants on their own. Instead of following a fixed list of venues, your guide will ask about your tastes and introduce nearby izakaya, bars, or casual food spots that suit the group and the atmosphere of the evening.

Matsumoto is known for its castle, old streets, craft culture, mountain setting, and relaxed local food scene. Depending on your selected area, you can enjoy the convenience of the station district or the historic atmosphere around Ote, Nakamachi, and Nawate.

With a guide by your side, it becomes easier to enter local places, understand menus, try regional food and drinks, and experience the city in a more natural way than simply visiting a tourist restaurant.

Options

Matsumoto Castle Area

Matsumoto Castle Area: Start near Matsumoto Castle and explore local food and drink spots around Nakamachi and Nawate with your guide.
Starting point:
Ote Police Box, 3-chōme-3-1 Ōte, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0874, Japan

Matsumoto Station Area

Matsumoto Station Area: Start near Matsumoto Station and enjoy local izakaya, bars, or casual food spots chosen by your guide based on your tastes.
Starting point:
7-ELEVEN Matsumoto Station Store, Japan, 390-0811 Nagano, Matsumoto, Chūō, 1-chōme−2−２５松田屋本店ビル

What's included

Food and drink allowance: JPY 1,500 per venue
Visits to 2 local food and drink spots
English-speaking guide
Total allowance: JPY 3,000 per person

Extra food and drinks over the allowance

What to expect

Matsumoto
2h

Matsumoto’s food and drink culture reflects both its castle town history and its role as a gateway to the Japanese Alps. Around the station, Ote, Nakamachi, and Nawate areas, visitors can find casual izakaya, local bars, craft beer spots, and restaurants serving regional flavors from Shinshu. This tour lets guests experience Matsumoto’s relaxed local nightlife with a guide, choosing places based on the group’s tastes and the atmosphere of the evening.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point for the Matsumoto Station Area option is in front of Seven-Eleven Matsumoto Ekimae. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow panel. Please check the meeting location before the tour starts.

Meeting point

The meeting point for the Ote Castle Town Area option is in front of the Ote Police Box of Matsumoto Police Station. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow panel. Please check the meeting location before the tour starts.

End point

The meeting point for the Matsumoto Station Area option is in front of Seven-Eleven Matsumoto Ekimae. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow panel. Please check the meeting location before the tour starts.

End point

The meeting point for the Ote Castle Town Area option is in front of the Ote Police Box of Matsumoto Police Station. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow panel. Please check the meeting location before the tour starts.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.