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Name: Matsumoto Vacation
Brand: Tripmasters Asia
SKU: Matsumoto
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Matsumoto is a majestic city known for its imposing castle, a 16th-century stronghold nicknamed 'Crow Castle' for its distinctive black walls. The city is also a gateway to the Japanese Alps where visitors can escape to the nearby ski resorts, explore magnificent museums, dine on delicious local cuisine including Soba noodles and sip on sensational sake.

Best Matsumoto Vacation Packages:

Tokyo - Matsumoto - Kyoto - Osaka with Rail Pass

9 nights itinerary

A vacation package in Japan sure to leave you breathless!. There will be plenty to do and to see when you travel to: Tokyo (a dazzling metropolis where neon-lit streets meet tranquil sites like the Meiji Jingu Shrine), Matsumoto (a charming alpine city celebrated for its stunningly preserved, black-and-white Matsumoto Castle), Kyoto (the cultural heart of Japan famed for its classical Buddhist temples and the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine), and Osaka (a dynamic culinary hub known for its vibrant street food scene and the bustling Dotonbori district).

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Other Matsumoto Vacation Packages:

Tokyo - Nagano - Matsumoto - Kanazawa - Toyam with Rail Pass

10 nights from $2,117*

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Tokyo and The Japanese Alps with Rail Pass (Matsumoto - Omachi - Toyama)

9 nights from $2,408*

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A vacation package in Japan sure to leave you breathless, combining these incredible destinations with the Rail Pass!. There will be plenty to do and to see when you travel to: Tokyo (Japan's vibrant capital, blending ultramodern skyscrapers with historic sites like the ancient Senso-ji Temple), Nagano (a scenic alpine city famous for its mountainous landscapes and the venerable Zenko-ji Temple), Matsumoto (a charming highland destination celebrated for its beautifully preserved, striking black-and-white Matsumoto Castle), Kanazawa (a historic cultural hub renowned for its traditional tea districts and the breathtaking Kenrokuen Garden), and Toyama (a picturesque gateway to the Japanese Alps, featuring serene bay views and the elegant Toyama Castle).

Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.

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Flight into Tokyo and out of Toyama

High-speed bullet train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - 7 Days)

7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel. (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).

Hotel for 2 nights in Tokyo

Train from Tokyo to Nagano: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Nagano train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 90 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Nagano

Train from Nagano to Matsumoto: Go to Nagano train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Matsumoto train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 80 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Matsumoto

Train from Matsumoto to Kanazawa: Go to Matsumoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kanazawa train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 150 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Kanazawa

Train from Kanazawa to Toyama: Go to Kanazawa train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Toyama train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 20 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Toyama

10 nights from $2,117*

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Discover the magnificent natural surroundings of Central Japan with The Rail Pass. Start in Tokyo (a capital city famous for Anime, electronics, manga, and video games). From here, catch the Rail Pass Train and visit these fascinating cities in the Japanese Alps Area: Matsumoto (known for The Matsumoto Castle, a 16th-century stronghold nicknamed “Crow Castle” for its distinctive black walls); Omachi (located at the foot of the Northern Alps, home to the Nagano side entrance to the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route and famous for its delicious "soba" - japanese noodles); and Toyama (at the coast of Japan, known for the "Toyama Castle Park" as well as its rich history).

Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.

Included:

Flight into Tokyo and out of Toyama

Bullet Train - Japan Rail Pass

High-speed bullet train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - 7 Days)

7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).

Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo

Train from Tokyo to Matsumoto: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Matsumoto train station. Journey takes approx. 150 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Matsumoto

Train from Matsumoto to Kitaomachi (Omachi) Go to Matsumoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kitaomachi (Omachi) train station. Journey takes approx. 65 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Omachi

Train from Kitaomachi (Omachi) to Toyama: Go to Kitaomachi (Omachi) train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Toyama train station. Journey takes approx. 175 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Toyama

9 nights from $2,408*

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Tokyo

Tokyo is Japan's energetic capital, and one of the largest, busiest cities in the world! This bustling city combines historical places, such as the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and Sensoji temple, with ultra modern skyscrapers like the Tokyo Tower and the world's tallest tower, the Skytree. From fashionable shopping districts to the world's largest fish market, the opportunities for adventure in Tokyo are endless. Explore the amazing Sony building, Imperial Palace, temples of Asakusa, Shinjuku Gyoen Park, Meiji Shrine, Korakuen Garden, Ueno Park, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Sea Life Park, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge and so much more!
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Osaka

Osaka is the third largest city in Japan, situated on the west of Honshu, a port city that flows into Osaka Bay offering visitors a wide variety of sights and attractions. A vibrant, extensive nightlife can be found on the streets of Osaka, filled with street food, market shopping, bright lights and the famed Gilco Man neon billboard sign and the giant crab. It's traditionally known as the 'nation's kitchen' and the food capital of Japan with some of the best food found in Dotonburi and Minami. Many museums fill the city as well as modern architecture along with beautiful outdoor spaces and the spectacular Osaka Castle. Explore the Osaka Castle, Osaka Park, Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Science Museum, National Museum of Art, Shiteno-jj Temple, Nanba Grand Kagetsu, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and so much more!
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Kyoto

Kyoto is nestled among the mountains in Western Honshu. The city is considered to be Japan's most beautiful, a living museum of its great artistic heritage. Discover its hidden beauty in its 2000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as palaces, gardens, and architecture. Among the most famous temples are Kiyomizu-Dera, a magnificent wooden temple; Kinkaku-Ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion; Ginkaku-Ji, the Temple of the Silver Pavilion; and Ryoan-Ji, famous for its rock garden. The 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto' are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Explore the Arashiyama and Sagano district, Kamo Shrines, Kyo-o-Gokokuji (Tô-ji), Kiyomizu-Dera, Daigo-Ji, Ninna-Ji, Saiho-Ji (Kokedera), Tenryu-Ji, Rokuon-Ji (Kinkaku-Ji), Jisho-Ji (Ginkaku-Ji), Ryoan-Ji, Hongan-Ji, Kozan-Ji and the Nijo Castle and so much more!
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