Located near the midpoint of Chubu Sangaku National Park, the alpine valley of Kamikochi is a special protected zone within the park and …
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Visit Azumino: The Best Things To Do Just Outside of Matsumoto City
Located thirty minutes to the north of Matsumoto City, Azumino is a lovely rural enclave defined by the surrounding mountains and blessed with …
Matsumoto's Traditional Breweries: Sake & Miso
Matsumoto City is proud of its heritage and has always tried to preserve its ancestral traditions. Of course, just like many cities around …
Winter Exclusive: Join Our Samurai Sword Fighting & Castle Illumination Tour
We are always looking to enhance the travel experience of visitors to Matsumoto and as such, this winter we are happy to offer …
Shinshu Soba-Making & Fresh Wasabi Cooking Class
Made from buckwheat, “soba” noodles are eaten throughout and especially in and around Matsumoto. Many Japanese travel to Matsumoto to enjoy our local …
Private & Personalized Tours Available in Matsumoto
Visitors to Matsumoto can enjoy a range of tours that capture the history and character of our famous castle city. There are many …
Some of Japan’s Most Beautiful Alpine Landscapes
Matsumoto City is located in the heart of Nagano Prefecture, host region of the 1998 Winter Olympics. As such, it comes as no …
A historic night tour of Matsumoto Castle
The beginning of this year was an opportunity for us to make history! This winter, Matsumoto-Experience became the first agency in the world …
Cycling the Matsumoto Countryside
Two of the things I love most about living here in the center of Nagano are cycling the Matsumoto countryside and sharing this …
Shinshu Miso: A must-see for all foodies and lovers of Japanese cuisine and tradition
It’s hard to spend even a few days in Japan without coming face to face with a bowl of miso soup. With its …