Suggested Itineraries
Downtown Area
Take a fun food tour around the city
One-day trip
10 min
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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
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
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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
A small restaurant on Nakamachi Street that serves oden throughout the year, various small plates, and sake. Most menu i... [Read more...]
Or, go to Kuriya (izakaya) for dinner, where you can try horsemeat sashimi and sake at their sake bar.