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1 Day Samurai Life Tour Oyaki Samurai and Katana Practice

Nagano, Japanby Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Experience a day in the life of a samurai, as this tour explores Nagano’s unique samurai past in historic town of Matsushiro, including visits to some of Japan’s best-preserved samurai residences and hands-on experiences cooking local specialty “oyaki” and katana practice at an Edo Period military school. All led by a locally-based guide, this engaging tour is available throughout the year and offers real insight through firsthand experience of Nagano’s samurai heritage

What's included

  • Transport costs to all listed destinations / activities and English-speaking guide on both days
  • Guided “oyaki” making experience
  • Entry to former Sanada Residence, former Higuchi Residence and Bunbu Gakko inc samurai experience
  • Transport fees inc. Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ to / from Nagano Station
  • Any additional “oyaki” (JPY100 ~ 200)
  • Additional food, snacks & drinks

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    2 hours

    Begin crafting your simple "oyaki" lunch, with experts guiding you every step of the way including an explanation of oyaki's cultural importance and Nagano and a tour of the facility. Enjoy the fruits of your labor by enjoying your "oyaki" for lunch on the roof of the facility surrounded by the crisp Nagano air and mountain scenery. More "oyaki" are available separately a the counter for individual purchase for your enjoyment.

  2. 2

    Matsushiro Literary and Military School

    5 hours

    Arrive in Matsushiro and enjoy approximately 4 hours exploring the historic samurai enclave including visits to the former Sanada Residence, the former Higuchi Residence and Bunbu Gakko Military Arts School inc. samurai experience. Following your time in Matsushiro, your guide will accompany you back to Nagano Station on the 16:30 bus before walking to the temple and your accommodation.

Meeting and pickup

*WINTER ONLY* Please wait inside the bus terminal and stay warm. Several tours operate from the bus terminal be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and confirm that you’re joining the correct tour. Please ensure you are at the terminal before the meeting time.

*WINTER ONLY* Please wait at the entrance of the hotel lobby. This is a group tour with multiple pickup points to follow. Please ensure you are at the hotel entrance prior to the meeting time and look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag.

The meetup point is inside the station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen ticket gates. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and ensure you are there prior to the meetup time as the tour will need to depart by 10:30.

End point

*WINTER ONLY* Please wait inside the bus terminal and stay warm. Several tours operate from the bus terminal be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and confirm that you’re joining the correct tour. Please ensure you are at the terminal before the meeting time.

*WINTER ONLY* Please wait at the entrance of the hotel lobby. This is a group tour with multiple pickup points to follow. Please ensure you are at the hotel entrance prior to the meeting time and look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag.

The meetup point is inside the station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen ticket gates. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and ensure you are there prior to the meetup time as the tour will need to depart by 10:30.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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