Matsumoto City is proud of its heritage and has always tried to preserve its ancestral traditions. Of course, just like many cities around …
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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 …
Taiko Drumming with Our Big City Tourism Friends
Matsumoto sits right smack in the middle of Japan, among many of the country’s highest mountains. Albeit compact, our castle town packs in …
Samurai & Katana: An Invaluable Historical Legacy
Matsumoto City is built around a feudal castle which has a rich history linked to samurai lore. You can still find remnants of …
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