Dress in a kimono, visit Matsumoto Castle and the old town as you experience Japanese culture

At Hanakomichi, you can rent kimono (traditional Japanese wear), ninja costumes or samurai armor and a samurai helmet. I... [Read more...]

You can also choose to rent a kimono and experience the traditional Japanese tea ceremony at the Matcha Garden.

5 min

Matsumoto Castle is one of five castles designated as 'National Treasures of Japan' and the oldest five-tiered, six-stor... [Read more...]

5 min

* You can also use a rickshaw.

Ikegami Hyakuchikutei is a historical Japanese house and garden, located just across the road from the castle on its nor... [Read more...]

10 min

* You can also use a rickshaw.

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...]

5 min

At Hanakomichi, you can rent kimono (traditional Japanese wear), ninja costumes or samurai armor and a samurai helmet. I... [Read more...]

Return your rental outfit.

5 min

Sakuraya is a famous local unagi (eel) restaurant and has appeared in several guidebooks. The restaurant has a long hist... [Read more...]

5 min

Via Sotobori Alley

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

Along Nakamachi Street

CLOSED in 2012. Shamisen Geiyukan is a small hall, where you can enjoy shamisen music and hauta songs. Hauta are short ... [Read more...]

* Optional

Downtown Area