• OYAKI FARM BY IROHADO - 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.

• Matsushiro Literary and Military School - 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.

• 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 including samurai experience

• Transport fees inc. Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ to / from Nagano Station
• Any additional “oyaki” (JPY100 ~ 200)
• Additional food, snacks & drinks

Spend a day as a samurai with this tour that delves into Nagano’s distinctive samurai history in the historic town of Matsushiro. The tour includes visits to some of Japan’s most well-preserved samurai homes and offers hands-on activities like cooking the local specialty ‘oyaki’ and practicing with a katana at an Edo Period military school. Guided by a local expert, this immersive tour is available year-round and provides genuine insight into Nagano’s samurai legacy through direct experience.

• 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.

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