Narai-juku & Wasabi Grating Lunch: Nakasendo Meets Real Flavour

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Narai-juku & Wasabi Grating Lunch: Nakasendo Meets Real Flavour

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7h 45m
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Overview

Explore “Old Japan” on a relaxed day trip to Narai-juku (a beautifully preserved Nakasendo post town) and a hands-on wasabi grating lunch at Daio Wasabi Farm. Enjoy a guided walk plus free time in Narai-juku—browse small shops, try local snacks, and take photos at your own pace. Then grate fresh wasabi for lunch and take a short stroll along the clear-water canals and iconic waterwheels. Not a rushed checklist tour—we keep the pace calm so you can truly enjoy the town and taste what real freshly grated wasabi is like.

Main option: Matsumoto Start (9:45 AM) → return to Matsumoto Station, with an optional Matsumoto Castle drop-off (entry ticket not included; tour ends at the drop-off).
Also available: Nagano Start (8:45 AM) → return to Nagano Station (no castle option).

-Narai-juku guided walk + free time (about 2 hours)
-Daio Wasabi Farm: wasabi grating lunch + stroll (about 1.5 hours)
-Small premium group tour with an English-speaking local guide

Activity location

Naraijuku
- Narai,
- 399-6303, Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Matsumoto Sta. Alpsguchi
- 8
- 390-0817, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Nagano Station Departure

7h 45m
English

Nagano Start: Start 8:45 AM (Nagano Station). Return to Nagano Station (~4:30 PM). No Matsumoto Castle option.
Starting point:
Beck's Coffee Shop, 1028 Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921, Japan

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:45 AM

Price details

NZ$355.66 x 2 AdultsNZ$711.32

Total

Until Thu, 19 Mar

What's included, what's not

Free time in Narai-juku (shopping / snacks / photos)
English-speaking local guide
Transport during the tour (fuel, tolls & parking included)
Guided walk in Narai-juku (Nakasendo post town)
wasabi grating set meal at Daio Wasabi Farm
Matsumoto Castle entry ticket (optional drop-off on Matsumoto Start only; drop-off only)
Additional food & drinks / souvenirs (e.g., wasabi soft-serve, croquettes, extra snacks)
Train tickets or travel costs before/after the tour›
Service charge (optional)

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Naraijuku

2h
Admission ticket included

Arrive in Narai-juku, one of the best-preserved post towns on the historic Nakasendo route. Enjoy a relaxed guided walk along the historic high street, with stories, photo spots, and local insights. Then enjoy free time to explore at your own pace—small shops, snacks, coffee, and plenty of photo opportunities.

Daio Wasabi Farm

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

A proper lunch experience: grate fresh wasabi yourself, then enjoy a short stroll along the clear-water canals and past the iconic waterwheels. You can also try local favourites like wasabi ice cream and wasabi croquettes.

Matsumoto Castle

5m
Admission ticket not included

Optional: Matsumoto Castle (Drop-off Only) Matsumoto Start/End only. Ticket not included. Drop-off only.

Location

Activity location

Naraijuku
- Narai,
- 399-6303, Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Matsumoto Sta. Alpsguchi
- 8
- 390-0817, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan
Beck's Coffee Shop
- 1028 Kurita
- 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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