Kamikochi will soon open for the season with bus service from Matsumoto starting on April 17th. There will be limited facilities open until …
3 Cherry Blossom Viewing Sites in Matsumoto City
It’s that time of year again – the cherry blossoms are reaching their peak bloom here in Matsumoto! Japan has a deep connection …
What to do in Matsumoto Castle Area at Night?
By day, Matsumoto Castle draws visitors as one of Japan's most magnificent original castles. After sunset, when tour groups disperse and and the …
Hello Kitty Exhibition at the Matsumoto City Museum of Art
From January 21 to March 29, the Matsumoto City Museum of Art will be hosting the 60th annual Sanrio Exhibition. Sanrio began as …
Godzilla in the Castle Town
A 3.5-meter Godzilla has taken up residence in the east-west pedestrian passage of Matsumoto Station. The statue, built by the Shonai Morimori-kai, a …
Step into Edo Japan along the historic Nakasendo Trail
On this guided walk, you’ll see how merchant culture, mountain geography, and modern preservation shaped Narai-juku Post Town. From Chōsenji Temple’s dramatic dragon …
2025-2026 Holiday Schedule & Limited Opening Hours over the New Year's Holiday
During the New Year holiday season, many museums, local sake and miso breweries, craft shops, restaurants, and other venues may be closed or …
Matsumoto Castle: A Special Winter Evening at Japan's National Treasure
Winter nights in Matsumoto bring a transformation that would have astonished the samurai who once stood guard in this castle's wooden towers. From …
A cultural day: between art and gastronomy
After strolling through the streets of Matsumoto from the station, discovering the Fukashi Shrine on the way, you will find yourself in front …
Matsumoto Castle's Taikomon Gate to Open After Seven Years
After a seven-year closure, Matsumoto Castle will reopen its Taikomon Gate to the public from November 1st through 10th. The special access coincides …
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