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 …
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. …
Some of Our Best local Food & Drinks
Located in the heart of Japan, Matsumoto City is surrounded by the imposing mountains of the North Japan Alps. Thanks to this mountainous …
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 …
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