Matsumoto Castle Illumination The super creative folks at the Matsumoto Tourism Convention are at it again this winter, bringing their amazing and …
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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 …
Matsumoto Gun Corps: The Modern Samurai
Article by Sylvain Danjaume Retrouvez cet article en Français sur le Site Officiel de la ville . On Saturday the 20th of October the …
Special Event at the local Sake Brewery
The Kametaya Sake Brewery, located on the outskirts of the city, will be holding a seasonal measuring and sales event this coming weekend …
Enjoy shopping and taste grilled game meats for free!
Feel like hanging out in downtown this weekend? The Shinmai Media Garden would be a good option to visit. The special event "WINTER …
Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival
The hottest competition in the freezing night! Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival, one of the highlights of the winter in Mastumoto, will be …
Sankuro bonfire festival to be held this weekend
It's time again for the Sankuro festival! Sankuro (known nationwide as “Dondoyaki”) is a traditional bonfire where people in their community gather to …
Christmas season is coming!
This big Christmas tree is set up in the main entrance hall of Shinmai Media Garden. There will be a Christmas Market held …
Falconry Show at Matsumoto Castle
Last Sunday, Matsumoto Castle held a traditional falconry show in the Honmaru Garden. The event took place last year as well. The show …
Events this weekend
The wholesale market festival (Oct.21) The annual event open to the public in Oct. At this market, you'll find the freshest and highest-quality …