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Matsusaka Walking Tour 1
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By Yasuhiro Fujinaga
Free cancellation available
Price is £47 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • While Matsusaka is famous around the world for its premium beef, the city is also a hidden treasure of samurai history, traditional craftsmanship, and merchant culture. On this 3-hour walking tour, you’ll discover the rich history and culture of Matsusaka through unique experiences. Try your hand at weaving the famous Matsusaka Momen cotton, explore the ruins of a samurai castle, step inside an authentic 17th-century samurai residence, and visit the magnificent mansion of a wealthy merchant from the Edo period. This tour is the perfect experience for travellers who want to explore Japan beyond the usual tourist attractions.

Activity location

  • Matsusaka City Tourist Information Center
    • 507-2 Kyomachi
    • 515-0017, Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Matsusaka Station
    • Kyōmachi
    • 515-0017, Matsusaka, Mie, Japan

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Matsusaka Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£46.98 x 1 Adult£46.98
Total
Price is £46.98
Until Wed, 12 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Matsusaka cotton making fee
  • Inclusions
    Maccha Tea
  • Inclusions
    Admission fee for 2 facilities
  • Inclusions
    Licensed Tour Guide
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the Meeting Point

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • 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
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Matsusaka City Tourist Information Center

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
Matsusaka cotton is famous for its distinct, beautiful indigo-blue striped patterns. Let’s make a small item of Matsusaka cotton on your own.

Matsusaka Castle Ruins

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Although the main keep no longer stands, Matsusaka Castle remains a fascinating place to explore. One of the best ways to appreciate a Japanese castle is by examining its impressive stone walls. Here, you’ll discover stonework from different periods, including the original walls built in the late 16th century and sections reconstructed during the 17th century.

Gojoban Yashiki

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
We’ll also visit the Castle Guards’ Residences, one of Matsusaka’s most picturesque spots. Put yourself in the shoes of a samurai and capture memorable photos in this beautifully preserved historic setting.

Matsusaka Merchant Museum

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Step inside two magnificent merchant residences and discover how Japan’s wealthy merchants lived during the Edo period, a time when commerce helped shape the nation’s future.

Location

Activity location

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    Matsusaka City Tourist Information Center
    • 507-2 Kyomachi
    • 515-0017, Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Matsusaka Station
    • Kyōmachi
    • 515-0017, Matsusaka, Mie, Japan

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