From the introduction of the first firearms to Japan in 1543, the Samurai gradually evolved into true modern warriors. Matsumoto Castle was purposly …
Samurai & Katana: An Invaluable Historical Legacy
Matsumoto City is built around a feudal castle which has a rich history linked to samurai lore. You can still find remnants of …
Mini excursion into the Matsumoto countryside and a local Sake Brewery
Your trip to the sake brewery will start with a short 10-minute train ride from Matsumoto Station aboard the Dentetsu Kamikochi Line. It’s …
Walk Through History on the Old Kaido Roads of Matsumoto
During Japan’s Edo Era a network of roads was developed to accommodate both travel and transportation across the land. Matsumoto sat at the …
Soba-Making, Sake-Tasting & Fresh Wasabi-Grating: It's Easy in Asama Onsen
One thing that visitors to Matsumoto love is the walkability of this big little town. It's easy to get around on foot, and …
Insights & Details: The Best of Matsumoto
It's no secret that Matsumoto is more than just mountains and a really cool castle. But while some of the town's most appealng …
Cycling Matsumoto: No Better Way to Take It All In
One of Matsumoto’s underlying charms is its compact downtown area. From Fukashi Shrine to Frog Street, from Matsumoto Castle to the Museum of …
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 …
Uncover the Past and Taste the Present on an Evening Tour of Castle-Town Matsumoto
Beginning with the castle and spreading out in every direction, Matsumoto offers enough historical and cultural allure to keep you busy all day. …
Our Taiko Experience comes highly recommended by our guests!
If you are a music lover, one of the most exciting cultural encounters you can have here in Matsumoto is our Taiko Experience. …
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