Matsuyama Castle & Hidden Local Sweets: Artisan Shop Tasting Tour

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Dive into Matsuyama's everyday Japanese sweets culture on this 3-hour morning tour.

After exploring Matsuyama Castle with a guide, a local food specialist joins your guide to lead you through castle town neighborhoods where locals have cherished traditional confections for generations—not as tourist attractions, but as part of daily life.

◆ Guided Castle Exploration

Begin with a ropeway ride and castle tour led by your English-speaking guide, discovering 400 years of local history.

◆ Storoll Hidden Sweets Confectioneries with Local Food Specialist

Visit hidden sweets shops tucked along residential streets, experiencing:

・Tastings of handmade sweets: wagashi, mochi, and seasonal specialties

・Conversations with shop owners about their craft and traditions

・Glimpses of production areas and family stories

・Food Expert insights into local sweets culture and traditions

・Signature sweets comparison at two renowned tart makers

etc.

*Shop visits and interactions vary by daily operations.*

Thông tin khác

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Chính sách hủy

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

Cần Quan Tâm

After Enjoy Matsuyama Castle, you can discover Matsuyama's living sweet-making traditions on this intimate tour—where you're not just tasting, but connecting with the artisans who preserve centuries-old techniques in their daily work. ◆Step 1◆ Ascend by ropeway to explore one of Japan's twelve original castles. After descending, meet your local food specialist who guides you through the castle town. *Matsuyama Castle Entrance and lift tickets included. ◆Step ２: Ichimando Wagashi Atelier Visit intimate shop where a solo artisan crafts seasonal wagashi and soy sauce mochi. Experience tastings with tea, conversations about traditional techniques, workspace glimpses, etc. ◆Step ３: Kobayashi Shoten Mochi Shop Explore this beloved local mochi maker serving families for generations. Enjoy handmade mochi, inari sushi, owner's stories, photo opportunities, etc. ◆Step 4: Rokujiya Tart Main Shop Taste Ehime's iconic tart—sponge cake with sweet bean paste—at this respected maker. Experience tart tastings etc. ◆Step 5: Ichiroku Tart Main Shop Compare the rival tart maker's signature sweets and seasonal specialties. Time permitting, visit nearby shops for steamed buns or traditional seasonings.

Bao gồm

English-speaking guide for the entire tour

Explanation of Matsuyama sweets culture by a local food specialist

Complimentary tea service and tastings

Matsuyama Castle ropeway/lift ticket and entrance fee

Purchase souvenir costs at each store

Other personal expense

Tùy chọn

Matsuyama Castle & Hidden Local Sweets: Artisan Shop Tasting Tour

Đánh giá

4.67

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It made me want to know more about Matsuyama!
asakichi11,,25 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
It was great to go to a shop in Matsuyama that everyone in the know knew! We tended to focus on tourist spots, but we also wanted to go to some old shops!
Shopping in a castle town
213leil,,15 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
4.00
We were guided to several interesting food shops in the old town. The business owners are friendly. We bought some local products.
Learn about Matsuyama's food culture!
snxo7,,12 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Walking around Matsuyama castle, our guide showcased a few local grocers and shops that are important to the food culture in the city. My favourite stop was a local grocery store called 大徳商店 (Daitoku), which uses hand drawn signage to interact with patrons. They also have a spectacular selection of fruits. If you're someone who enjoys niche experiences, this tour is for you! Just remember to wear comfortable shoes!
Quite a local experience!
HippyAventurera,,10 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
4.00
We visited 5 local shops including the Japanese sweets and mochi shop that have a history of over 50 years. It was a nice stroll far from touristic places in the local neighborhood. The only thing is that if you are taking it between the breakfast and lunch times you will be probably too full to enjoy all the fresh foods that are in the shops. But it’s a great opportunity to buy some souvenirs to take back home!
Fresh and tasty
Sightseer27911243713,,10 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We were able to stop at 5 different local shops and learn about local products and specialties. The ingredients were all locally produced and everything I bought was very fresh and delicious!
Fresh food tour
H2443MRroxanneg,,10 thg 12, 2025
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5.00
We did a 90 min walk through a small shopping district that focused on regionally produced fresh foods. Two shops of particular note were a family owned mochi shop and a daifuku shop. Both were hand made and were super fresh and delicious! The tour covered a small area and was an easy stroll, appropriate for all ages.