Matsumoto Castle Illumination The super creative folks at the Matsumoto Tourism Convention are at it again this winter, bringing their amazing and …
Join us on our pilgrimage to Zenkoji Temple as we walk the ancient Zenkoji Kaido Road.
Some big events are taking place in Nagano prefecture: the Iida Oneri Festival; the Onbashira Festival of Suwa Taisha Shrine; and the Hotaka …
We’re on Camera! Assisting the City of Matsumoto, Bringing Our Castle Town to the World
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 …
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 …
Taiko Drumming with Our Big City Tourism Friends
Matsumoto sits right smack in the middle of Japan, among many of the country’s highest mountains. Albeit compact, our castle town packs in …
Samurai & Firearms: A live historical experience not to be missed!
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 …
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