Activities and Spots

Mini excursion into the Matsumoto countryside and a local Sake Brewery

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. …

Posted on 2019.11.02in

A group of 11 people from France visited the GEIYUKAN theater yesterday, where they enjoyed the live shamisen music and HAUTA geisha songs …

Posted on 2019.03.05in

Strawberries are in season now here in Matsumoto! Located just outside of the downtown, Osawa Farm is a local family-run farm that grows …

Posted on 2019.02.16in

Last week, we welcomed 30 students and 3 teachers from the Harrow International School Hong Kong. They are staying in Hakuba for a …