The Historic & Beautiful Heart of a Region
Matsumoto Station | 15-20 walk |
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Nagano Station | 70 min walk & train |
Nakamachi Street | 5 min walk |
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Matsumoto City Museum of Art | 20 min walk |
Kamikochi | 60+ min drive |
The Historic & Beautiful Heart of a Region
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Dating back over 400 years, Matsumoto Castle is one of Central Japan’s most impressive cultural attractions.
Hosting many events throughout the year, castle plays a central role in the life of the city and boasts a recent history as interesting as its past.
Explore this pleasant little city known for its historic streets, lively arts scene and great food.
Combining your visit to the castle with another nearby destination or experience is the best way to get the most out of your time in Matsumoto.
The castle is within easy reach of Nagano and other cities including Nagoya and Tokyo.
Located in the shadow of the North Alps, a visit to Matsumoto Castle can be combined with exploration of Japan’s highest mountain range or surrounding rural townships.
A visit to Matsumoto places you within easy reach of the legendary Nakasendo Trail and the beautiful Kiso Valley.
Take your time in Central Japan and discover all that the region has to offer.
Experience one of Japan's most remarkable natural landscapes
Considered the jewel of the Chubu Sangaku National Park, Kamikochi is just over an hours drive from Matsumoto City.
Step back in time in one of Japan's best preserved Edo Period townships
Takayama is renowned for the preservation of its historical center and its spring and autumn 'matsuri', two of Japan’s most beautiful festivals.
Known as the 'Roof of Japan', this is one of Japan's most iconic landscapes
Open from mid-April to late-November, its most famous feature is the grand Snow Walls in spring and outstanding hiking in summer.
Walk the historic road through the beautiful Kiso Valley
One of five major routes linking Kyoto to Tokyo during the Edo Period, the Nakasendo retains its historic character in its beautiful post towns.
Wander the scenic farm and sample the surprisingly subtle flavour of real wasabi.
As one of the largest wasabi farms in Japan, Daio is equally renowned as the setting for Kurosawa Akira's film 'Dreams'
Nagano's most international ski resorts
Well-established as one of Japan's premier winter sports destination, Hakuba is emerging as a mecca for green season sports enthuiasts.
The spiritual heart of Nagano
Established in 642, Zenko-ji is one of Japan's oldest and most important Buddhist temples and welcomes visitors of any faith or background.
Visit Nagano's world-famous monkeys
Known for their antics in winter, the monkeys come to the park all year round.
Historic buildings
Souvenir shops
Restaurants & cafes
Public toilets
Matsumoto Station | 15-20 walk |
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Nagano Station | 70 min walk & train |
Nakamachi Street | 5 min walk |
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Matsumoto City Museum of Art | 20 min walk |
Kamikochi | 60+ min drive |