Suggested Itineraries

Downtown Area

Visit popular places like Matsumoto Castle

2–4 hours

5 min

You needn’t travel far to see this enchanting little shrine. In fact, it is situated just a short distance from the ic... [Read more...]

10 min

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

10 min

Via Sotobori Alley

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...]

1 min

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