Tickets & tours
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Best valueEmbark on a captivating day of exploration through the enchanting city of Matsumoto, Japan! From the grandeur of Matsumoto Castle to the tranquility of Matsumoto-jinja...
Discover a real feudal era castle and the historical streets! Matsumoto is a city with deep-rooted living traditions and proud people who retain an ancestral way of...
Top ratedYour 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...
Small groupDiscover Matsumoto on a relaxed walking tour featuring castle history, local sake, old streets, and a light local snack. Visit Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s most...
Most bookedDefined by its mountains and natural landscapes, Central Japan is the literal heartland of this beautiful country and a road less travelled by many international...
Guests on this exciting 1 day tour of Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku will have the chance to get hands-on with Japan's fascinating history by personally entering the...
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| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gps audio game | 1 h to 2 h | $13 | Compare | n/a | independent budget travelers |
| discovery walking tour | 3 h | $63 | Compare | 4.9 (55) | first-time visitors |
| castle & samurai experience | 3 h | $89 | Compare | 4.9 (89) | history buffs and families |
| castle & sake walking tour | 3 h | $142 | Compare | 5.0 (6) | culture and food lovers |
| kamikochi & castle day trip | 9 h | $181 | Compare | 5.0 (142) | nature lovers and photographers |
| castle & narai-juku day trip | 10 h | $198 | Compare | 5.0 (51) | exploring old japan |
Adult timed e-tickets cost 1,200 JPY. Same-day paper tickets cost 1,300 JPY. Children aged 6 to 15 pay 400 JPY. Children 5 and under enter for free.
The official ticket only covers entry. You can book private or small-group English guided tours through third-party platforms. These typically include the castle and the surrounding historic streets.
Nearby dojos offer hands-on samurai training. Visitors wear traditional yukata and hakama clothing. A master teaches katana sword fighting techniques. Combined guided packages start around 13,400 JPY.
From Viator
89 reviews of the castle & samurai experience on Viator
Our guide was knowledgeable and easy to understand. We learned so much.
Kei was great. He was so helpful and flexible as I hurt my leg was using a cane. I learned so much and we had many laughs and architecture discussions. I am so glad I booked this tour. I was very well taken care of and saw everything. Thank you Kei.
Great experience. Guide was excellent. The castle was well worth the visit. Just be aware. there are a lot of steep awkward stairs to the top of the castle
