Over the upcoming New Year's holiday, many local attractions, shops, museums and other services in Matsumoto will be closed or have limited opening …
Matsumoto's Traditional Breweries: Sake & Miso
Matsumoto City is proud of its heritage and has always tried to preserve its ancestral traditions. Of course, just like many cities around …
Frozen Artwork of the Matsumoto Ice Sculpture Festival
As has taken place for years now, Matsumoto’s most popular winter festival will be held in front of Matsumoto Castle and at different …
Winter Exclusive: Join Our Samurai Sword Fighting & Castle Illumination Tour
We are always looking to enhance the travel experience of visitors to Matsumoto and as such, this winter we are happy to offer …
Bathe in the Light of the Matsumoto Winter Illumination
Renowned for its historic character and famous castle, Matsumoto is a picturesque city perhaps at its most beautiful in winter. From December to …
Shinshu Soba-Making & Fresh Wasabi Cooking Class
Made from buckwheat, “soba” noodles are eaten throughout and especially in and around Matsumoto. Many Japanese travel to Matsumoto to enjoy our local …
Matsumoto City Museum: A Curated Journey Into The Past
The newly inaugurated Matsumoto City Museum celebrates the city’s feudal heritage along with the historical and cultural features that make Matsumoto one of …
Private & Personalized Tours Available in Matsumoto
Visitors to Matsumoto can enjoy a range of tours that capture the history and character of our famous castle city. There are many …
Playing With Fire: Asama Onsen’s Taimatsu Festival
The countless flavors of festivals in Japan are grounded in a few common themes. One of the most prevalent involves giving thanks for …
Meet the Residents of Matsumoto City
Matsumoto offers an immersive travel experience which brings you in contact with local people. Unlike the big cities, Matsumoto enjoys a rural atmosphere …