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A Day of Samurai, Kendo, Taiko, and More at the Matsumoto Castle Festival

Snowshoeing to the Frozen Zengoro Falls in Norikura

Apple Picking Starts October 1 at Yokoya Farm!

Unagi in a Different Way at Sakuraya

Don’t miss the best of fall with Visit Matsumoto’s “Colors Watch”!

Gourmet Directory

Light Hiking in Asama Hot Springs with an Amazing View

Hidden Matsumoto: Kasamori Inari Shrine

Snow Walls on Mt. Norikuradake

Baba Family Residence

Mt. Norikuradake is full of fall colors already!

Explore Matsumoto in (Japanese) Style with Kimono and Yukata

Take a Stroll to Kotakuji Temple

Japanese Culture Experience in Nakamachi – Day 1 Report

Mount Yakedake – Hiking an Active Volcano

Even More Free Rental Bikes Now Available for Tourists

Fresh Cider from Locally Grown Apples at Apple Bar Sidreria

Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming Around Matsumoto

Shirahone Onsen – A Peaceful Getaway at a Hot Springs Resort

Whole-hearted Samurai Experience in a Castle Town

Mountains of Blossoms – Part Two: Hikarijo-yama

Chikato Shrine and the Chikatoyama Walking Course

Matsumoto Tanabata

Free Wi-Fi is Available at Nakamachi Kurasshic-kan and Some Other Places in Matsumoto