The countless flavors of festivals in Japan are grounded in a few common themes. One of the most prevalent involves giving thanks for …
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World-Class Music Comes to Town with the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival
Every year in every season Matsumoto plays host to an impressive array of festivals and events. Some are grounded in ancient Japanese traditions. …
The Bon Bon Dance Festival, Matsumoto’s Biggest Event of the Year
Matsumoto may be best known as the home of Japan’s oldest castle tower, but those who live here know that this town lives …
Matsumoto’s “Trick or Treat Kelloween” Frog Festival!
Visitors heading to Matsumoto on June 25th are in for a treat, or perhaps better said a “trick or treat”, as that’s the …
Experience the Power of ‘Taiko’ at Matsumoto Castle
Held each year in July, the Japanese Taiko Drumming Festival brings together ‘taiko’ (drum) groups from all over Japan, in a magnificent display …
A Hearty Welcome to the Mountain Countryside
Many events will take place in downtown Matsumoto this year but you will also find other events in different locations around the city. …
Head for the Hills in the 2023 Tour de Utsukushigahara Cycling Race
Some people come to Matsumoto to check out Japan’s oldest castle. Others are lured by the mountains. But as the last weekend in …
Matsumoto Craft Fair 2023: Enjoy One of Japan’s Largest Craft Events!
Taking place over two days – the weekend of May 27th & 28th – the Matsumoto Craft Fair is one of Japan’s largest …
Laser Light Experience at Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle Illumination The super creative folks at the Matsumoto Tourism Convention are at it again this winter, bringing their amazing and …
Samurai & Firearms: A live historical experience not to be missed!
From the introduction of the first firearms to Japan in 1543, the Samurai gradually evolved into true modern warriors. Matsumoto Castle was purposly …
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