Activities and Spots

Uncover the Past and Taste the Present on an Evening Tour of Castle-Town Matsumoto

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 …

Posted on 2019.01.10in

Happy New Year 2019!! Have you ever seen Japanese macaques soaking in the hot springs? Jugokudani Yaen Koen (also known as the Snow …

Posted on 2018.11.27in

Last week we had a wonderful guest come and visit us: Barbora Pilátová, an 18-year-old student who came all the way from the …

Posted on 2018.10.25in

Here are some pictures from the Taiko Drum Workshop.

Posted on 2018.09.19in

Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre (MPAC) is known as the finest concert hall in the city, but not many people know it as a spot …