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 …
Japanese Swords Are Beautiful at Matsumoto City Museum
The Matsumoto City Museum's special exhibition runs from October 2 through November 16, 2025, under a straightforward title: Japanese Swords Are Beautiful. The …
Kamikochi Closed for the Winter from November 16th
Kamikochi National Park will be closed from November 16th onward. The park closes each year from mid-November to mid-April. Bus services to Kamikochi …
Nagano City: Worth the Journey North
We have launched Nagano Experience to share more of what makes this region remarkable. Nagano City, just an hour north of Matsumoto, offers …
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