Matsumoto City and the surrounding region is an ideal area to explore by bicycle. Ride NAGANO provides guided cycling tours following recommended courses or customizable to your needs, interests and energy levels. Circuits of up to 7-hours can be arranged of groups of up to 5 guests (with the possibility of larger groups for an additional fee), led by locally-based English-speaking guides.

Typically starting and ending at Matsumoto Station, this is a great way to visit the best destinations in the city including Matsumoto Castle, the historic district around Nawate Dori and Nakamachi and the Matsumoto City Museum of Art while also going further to explore the beautiful rural enclave of Azumino including its famous Daio Wasabi Farm and Hotaka Shrine.

Available upon on request at all times of year – although the warmer months of April to November are best for cycling – cycling can be arranged up to 7-hours in duration and can be booked from 09:30 to 16:30. Bookings can be made using the phone number and email listed above.