Suggested Itineraries

Downtown Area

Take a fun food tour around the city

One-day trip
01
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...]
10 min
02
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...]
Grab some taiyaki, a fish-shaped snack made from a pancake-like batter filled with sweet fillings such as custard and red bean paste.
10 min
03
Genchi Well

Genchi Well

A historic well located in the center of the city. It has been used for hundreds of years by the locals. The natural spring water from the well is safe for drinking, so why not give it a try?
10 min
04
Ishii Miso Brewery

Ishii Miso Brewery

Get lunch, which includes a miso-grilled rice ball, miso soup, and more, and then finish off with some miso soft-serve ice cream for dessert.

10 min
05
Matsumoto City Museum of Art

Matsumoto City Museum of Art

Matsumoto Museum of Art's most popular attraction is their permanent Yayoi Kusama works. Kusama was born in Matsumoto an... [Read more...]
10 min
06
Agatanomori Park and the Former High School Memorial

Agatanomori Park and the Former High School Memorial

Agatanomori Park in Matsumoto, Japan, is very much a local’s park. This forest park is a great place for families, coupl... [Read more...]
10 min
07
Nakamachi Street

Nakamachi Street

Nakamachi Street is known for its traditional storehouses, called kura, which are characterized by their black-and-white... [Read more...]
Try traditional Japanese confections at Fujimura and/or Okinado.
3 min
08
Matsumoto Brewery Tap Room – Nakamachi

Matsumoto Brewery Tap Room – Nakamachi

This is the place to get great craft beer in Matsumoto! The Tap Room is located in the Nakamachi area down a small alley... [Read more...]
Take a break with a delicious local beer.
3 min
09
Itoya [CLOSED]

Itoya [CLOSED]

This shop has permanently closed since March 2025. A small restaurant on Nakamachi Street that serves oden throughout t... [Read more...]
Or, go to Kuriya (izakaya) for dinner, where you can try horsemeat sashimi and sake at their sake bar.
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