Suggested Itineraries

Matsumoto and Surrounding Area

The Golden Route + Matsumoto and the Kiso area

Overnight
01

Tokyo (Shinjuku)

150 min
02

Matsumoto Station

10 min
03
Nakamachi Street

Nakamachi Street

Nakamachi Street is known for its traditional storehouses, called kura, which are characterized by their black-and-white... [Read more...]
1 min
04
Nawate Street

Nawate Street

Just across a small bridge on the way to Matsumoto Castle, Nawate Street is a row of small shops with a subtle but recur... [Read more...]
10 min
05
Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle is one of five castles designated as 'National Treasures of Japan' and the oldest five-tiered, six-stor... [Read more...]
12 min
* You can also take a taxi.
06
Utsukushigahara Hot Springs

Utsukushigahara Hot Springs

Spend a night in this area or find a hotel in the city.
17 min
07

Matsumoto Station

80 min
08

Nakatsugawa Station

25 min
Departure at 10:15 AM
09
Magomejuku

Magomejuku

If you have large bags or suitcases, you can use the baggage delivery service to Tsumago or you can leave your baggage and take a bus from Tsumago to Magome, then take a bus back to Nakatsugawa when you return.
180 min
10
Tsumagojuku

Tsumagojuku

Walk along the old Nakasendo Road, which is now a hiking course (also known as the Samurai Trail) until you reach Tsumagojuku.
10 min
Departure at 3:26 PM
11

Nagiso Station

100 min
Departure at 3:55 PM
12

Nagoya Station

45 min
Shinkansen
13

Kyoto

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