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Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience is a tour in Matsumoto. Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience has a rating of 4.90/5.00.

Your 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 feudal era?

First take a tour of Matsumoto Castle designated a “National Treasure” of Japan due to its well-preserved original structure! During the tour, you will learn about the Matsumoto Samurai lords, the history of Matsumoto City and even some of the castle's defensive strategies.

Then experience a live hands-on Samurai Sword Fighting activity! A Master Samurai will teach you some of these ancient fighting techniques. You can choose your own colors for your outfit which consists of a yukata (light kimono), hakama (wide-leg pants), and obi (belt). You can even select your swords!

The stage and the atmosphere of the place is bound to take you on a realistic journey back in time. The perfect setting for a complete immersion into this slice of Japanese history!

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$89.76 per person

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Nagano Prefecture

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