1 day itinerary

Ultimate Guide to Matsumoto

Take a walk through the castle city with the highlight of touring Matsumoto Castle, one of the National Treasure castles of Japan. In Matsumoto, which is also known as a city of the arts, you can also enjoy modern art.

Day 1
The Former Kaichi School ( 10:30 AM ~ 11:20 AM )
Matsumoto Castle ( 11:30 AM ~ 01:20 PM )
Nawate Street ( 01:30 PM ~ 01:50 PM )
Nakamachi Street ( 02:00 PM ~ 03:10 PM )
Matsumoto City Museum of Art ( 03:30 PM ~ 04:30 PM )

Day 1 - Nagano

10:30 AM ~ 11:20 AM - The Former Kaichi School

Tour the elementary school grounds with the air of the good old days when the school was built in the 19th century. Its unusual design combining Japanese and Western styles is not to be missed.

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Business Hours	Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) Closed days: The New Year’s holidays (Dec. 29-Jan. 3） March-November: the 3rd Monday of the month (if it’s a national holiday, then the following Tuesday will be closed) December-February: every Monday (if it’s a national holiday, then the following Tuesday will be closed)
Price	Adults: 300 YEN Child: 150 YEN
Address	2-4-12 Kaichi, Matsumoto, Nagano See map
Telephone	0263-32-5725
Website	http://welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp/contents03+index.id+5.htm

11:30 AM ~ 01:20 PM - Matsumoto Castle

Head over to the National Treasure of Matsumoto Castle. Explore the interior of the castle which hasn’t changed since its original construction, and then take in the full view of the city and the Japanese Alps from the castle tower. Following the tour, enjoy a walk through the garden. It’s also great to have lunch here since there are many restaurants in the vicinity. Try the soba and the popular oyaki dumplings, both specialties of Matsumoto.

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Business Hours	Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM )
Price	Adults: 610 YEN Child: 300 YEN 6 years old or under: Free
Address	4-1 Marunochi, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano See map
Telephone	0263-32-2902

01:30 PM ~ 01:50 PM - Nawate Street

On this small road which has been called a long embankment resembling a rope, an Edo Era castle town shopping district has been recreated. Take a look into the row of shops where you can do some shopping and sample some light snacks.

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Business Hours	Depends on the store
Address	4-3, Ote, Matsumoto, Nagano See map
Website	http://welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp/contents07+index.htm

02:00 PM ~ 03:10 PM - Nakamachi Street

Nakamachi Dori is a district consisting of a row of white-walled earthen kura-style buildings. There are stores selling high-quality local handicrafts and household goods shops which are famous even in Japan, along with cafés and restaurants. There are also small museums such as the Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum and the Matsumoto City Hakari Museum so it’s fun to drop by those places as well.

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Address	3-2-14 Chuo, Matsumoto, Nagano See map
Telephone	0263-36-1421
Website	http://nakamachi-street.com/english/

03:30 PM ~ 04:30 PM - Matsumoto City Museum of Art

The works of world-famous Matsumoto-born artist Yayoi Kusama are on display here along with other works collected by the city of Matsumoto. An incredible display of Kusama’s works greets you at the entrance.

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Business Hours	Tuesday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) Wednesday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) Thursday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) Friday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) Weekends ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) Closing days: Mondays (if it’s a national holiday, then the following Tuesday is closed) New Year’s holidays Open every day in August
Price	Adults: 410 YEN Child: FREE
Address	4-2-22 Chuo, Matsumoto,Nagano See map
Telephone	0263-39-7400
Website	http://matsumoto-artmuse.jp/en/