Suggested Itineraries

Spring Excursion

Route 3: trace the waters of Matsumoto Castle’s moat weaving through the town

20 min
01
North Gate Well

North Gate Well

This water welled up when the outer moat was filled in.
02
Matsumoto Castle's Outermost Moat

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.
03
East Gate Well

East Gate Well

At one time, Matsumoto Castle’s east gate (horse gate) was here.
04
Sotobori Street

Sotobori Street

05
Nawate Yokocho

Nawate Yokocho

In narrow lanes, you can see water flowing in culverts as part of the aqueduct.
06
Midori Bridge (ruins)

Midori Bridge (ruins)

07
Metoba River

Metoba River

The final destination of the aqueduct