Activities and Spots

Shinshu Miso: A must-see for all foodies and lovers of Japanese cuisine and tradition

Posted on 2022.12.22in

It’s hard to spend even a few days in Japan without coming face to face with a bowl of miso soup. With its …

Posted on 2022.10.08in

Matsumoto sits right smack in the middle of Japan, among many of the country’s highest mountains. Albeit compact, our castle town packs in …

Posted on 2022.09.21in

Matsumoto City is built around a feudal castle which has a rich history linked to samurai lore. You can still find remnants of …

Posted on 2022.08.27in

Your trip to the sake brewery will start with a short 10-minute train ride from Matsumoto Station aboard the Dentetsu Kamikochi Line. It’s …

Posted on 2022.07.02in

During Japan’s Edo Era a network of roads was developed to accommodate both travel and transportation across the land. Matsumoto sat at the …

Posted on 2022.05.11in

One thing that visitors to Matsumoto love is the walkability of this big little town. It's easy to get around on foot, and …

Posted on 2022.04.20in

It's no secret that Matsumoto is more than just mountains and a really cool castle. But while some of the town's most appealng …

Posted on 2022.03.25in

One of Matsumoto’s underlying charms is its compact downtown area. From Fukashi Shrine to Frog Street, from Matsumoto Castle to the Museum of …

Posted on 2021.11.05in

Beginning with the castle and spreading out in every direction, Matsumoto offers enough historical and cultural allure to keep you busy all day. …

Posted on 2021.06.03in

If you are a music lover, one of the most exciting cultural encounters you can have here in Matsumoto is our Taiko Experience. …