Discover the artistry of Kiso lacquerware and the grandeur of Matsumoto Castle.
Local Encounters
Hyper Local
Away from the crowds
Immerse yourself in the traditional crafts of Kiso-Hirasawa, explore the historic Matsumoto city, and enjoy a scenic e-bike ride through Azumino's countryside.
Arrive in Narai the previous day and stay at Byaku Narai. After breakfast on Day 1, walk 30 minutes or take a short local train to Kiso-Hirasawa to enjoy the Beauty of Kiso Lacquerware experience, visiting family-run ateliers. Afterward, a private car brings you to Matsumoto, stopping for lunch and a wine tasting at Sun Sun Winery or a local soba shop. In Matsumoto, enjoy free time to explore craft shops, charming neighborhoods, or visit the Matsumoto City Museum of Art. Check into Hotel Matsumoto Jūjō to relax in your private or communal hot spring, followed by a wood-fired dinner or a sumptuous course menu. Day 2 begins after breakfast with a visit to Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s finest original keeps, before transferring to nearby Azumino for a gentle e-bike ride through its spring-fed countryside. Stop for lunch along the way and tailor the route to guest preferences with visits to a wasabi farm, a world-class local ice-cream shop, or a restorative break at Chill Out Coffee.
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Day 1
Kiso lacquerware, Matsumoto city, hot spring, dinner.
Day 2
Matsumoto Castle, Azumino e-bike ride, wasabi farm.
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