Suggested Itineraries
Spring Excursion
Route 3: trace the waters of Matsumoto Castle’s moat weaving through the town
20 min
01
North Gate Well
This water welled up when the outer moat was filled in.
02
Matsumoto Castle's Outermost Moat
This is all that remains of the outermost of Matsumoto Castle’s triple moats.
*From here the water flows into the Metoba River.
*From here the water flows into the Metoba River.
03
East Gate Well
At one time, Matsumoto Castle’s east gate (horse gate) was here.
04
Sotobori Street
05
Nawate Yokocho
In narrow lanes, you can see water flowing in culverts as part of the aqueduct.
06
Midori Bridge (ruins)
07
Metoba River
The final destination of the aqueduct