Many events will take place in downtown Matsumoto this year but you will also find other events in different locations around the city. …
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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 …
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 …