During the New Year holiday season, many museums, local sake and miso breweries, craft shops, restaurants, and other venues may be closed or …
Miso: The Soul of Japanese Cooking
Japanese food is popular throughout the world and a big part of the reason many people chose to visit. Even if you are …
Summer Festivals of Matsumoto: Eat, Drink, Laugh & Dance!
Summer in Japan is hot. A time to be outdoors and with your community to drink, eat and dance the nights away. Positioned …
Visit Kamikochi: The Jewel of Chubu Sangaku National Park
Located near the midpoint of Chubu Sangaku National Park, the alpine valley of Kamikochi is a special protected zone within the park and …
Matsumoto’s Best Cherry Blossom Spots: Enjoy the Beauty of Sakura this Spring
Spring is a beautiful time of year to visit Japan and above all else is synonymous with one thing – cherry blossoms. Known …
Visit Azumino: The Best Things To Do Just Outside of Matsumoto City
Located thirty minutes to the north of Matsumoto City, Azumino is a lovely rural enclave defined by the surrounding mountains and blessed with …
Matsumoto City Museum’s Special Exhibition of the Sakai Collection
The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum houses one of the largest and most important collections of ukiyo-e in Japan, with many of its artworks currently …
Visit Historic Matsumoto from Hakuba: Winter-Only Express Bus Service
Operating form January 17th to February 14th 2024, a new express bus service connects the popular ski resorts of Hakuba Valley and the …
Matsumoto Art & Architecture Festival
Matsumoto City endeavors to introduce visitors to the many aspects of our history and contemporary character through new events each year. In February …
Closure & Limited Opening Hours over the New Year’s Holiday
Over the upcoming New Year's holiday, many local attractions, shops, museums and other services in Matsumoto will be closed or have limited opening …
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