Matsumoto Castle is the setting for most of these, and putting on armour or holding a katana in the shadow of a real keep beats a studio in a shopping mall. The night sword tour, with the castle lit up, is the one I’d pick.
Discover Matsumoto Castle and try your hand at samurai sword fighting with this immersive, well-reviewed tour—perfect for history lovers and culture enthusiasts.
Most Popular★ 4.9“We had a fantastic time with our guide Shin and our Samurai teacher Kei. They were both extremely helpful and knowledgeable and it was a memorable experience. We would definitely recommend it. Thank you!”
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128 reviews3 hoursFrom $88by Matsumoto Experience
Experience the grandeur of Matsumoto Castle and immerse yourself in the world of samurais. Uncover the secrets of Japan's history through this captivating tour.
★ 5.0“Fantastic experience. Our guide for the castle was very knowledgeable and friendly, she moved at the perfect pace for us. The samurai experience was fantastic! Instructors were great and our teenage kids had a blast!!”
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69 reviewsFrom $88.53by Welcome Matsumoto
Discover Nagano's Zenkoji Temple and experience the thrill of becoming a Samurai for a day with this comprehensive, culturally rich tour designed for all ages.
★ 5.0“Absolutely loved the Samurai experience, Kei explained everything very carefully and we learnt a lot, Tom our guide was excellent had a huge amount of local knowledge and being Canadian could understand his English!”
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4 reviewsFrom $83.89by Welcome Matsumoto
Experience Matsumoto’s historic castle at night with a guided tour, samurai sword fighting, and stunning winter illumination for an authentic cultural adventure.
★ 5.0“We loved this activity! Our guide was K and he was informative & had very interesting facts about the castle & the area in general. The 6 of us loved his Knowledge & enthusiasm. The samurai training was lots of fun & K impressed us…”
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3 reviewsFrom $97by Matsumoto Experience