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

Light Hiking in Asama Hot Springs with an Amazing View

Fresh Cider from Locally Grown Apples at Apple Bar Sidreria

Snow Walls on Mt. Norikuradake

Gourmet Directory

Snowshoeing to the Frozen Zengoro Falls in Norikura

Even More Free Rental Bikes Now Available for Tourists

Whole-hearted Samurai Experience in a Castle Town

Apple Picking Starts October 1 at Yokoya Farm!

Mt. Norikuradake is full of fall colors already!

Photo exhibition

This is One Museum That’s Hard to Miss

Winter Light Displays

Hidden Matsumoto: Kasamori Inari Shrine

Mount Yakedake – Hiking an Active Volcano

Sunday drums at the castle

Unagi in a Different Way at Sakuraya

Climbing Mt. Yari & Mt. Hotaka

Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming Around Matsumoto

“What’s With All the Frogs?”

Explore Matsumoto in (Japanese) Style with Kimono and Yukata

Matsumoto Taiko Festival — From the Main Stage!

Japanese Culture Experience in Nakamachi – Day 1 Report

Bamboo Craft Workshop Viewing in Nakamachi