There’s a lot going on here in Japan’s best little castle town! Not only is Matsumoto beginning to see the long-awaited return of …
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Matsumoto, a perfect springboard from which to explore Japan!
Located in Nagano Prefecture in the heart of Japan, Matsumoto is a city full of history, where one can discover Japan and its …
Introducing Our Brand New Tours
The downturn in tourism over the last couple of years has not slowed us down one bit! We at Matsumoto Experience have been …
Matsumoto Experience is back !
This year has been challenging for all of us and of course for Matsumoto Experience as well. It’s been now a year since …
Holiday season is upon us!
The christmas tree has been lit on the Shinmai Media Garden entrance hall. The tree will remain lit and on display through Christmas …
Swordswomen @ the Matsumoto castle
We had wonderful guests come and visit Kenyu Samurai Studio for the 60-min Samurai Experience course. These two ladies are sisters from Holland. …
Coming Soon!
We are now preparing to add new activities to our experience menu. Here are some pictures to give you an idea of what …
Samurai Experience - Live on TV
It's a big day for us! The local TV crew from NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) made a visit to Matsumoto on Wednesday, May 8 …
Sakura everywhere!
Cherry Blossoms, or SAKURA, are in full bloom in Matsumoto. ① Koboyama, the ancient tomb ② Matsumoto Castle ③ Metoba River ④ …
Reiwa : A new era name
It's finally unveiled! The Japanese government announced that the new imperial era, starting on May 1st, will be named "Reiwa." The name Reiwa …