Suggested Itineraries

Matsumoto and Surrounding Area

The Three-star Road (Mitsuboshi Kaido) area

Two nights
01

Tokyo (Shinjuku)

160 min
02

Matsumoto Station

3 min
03
Bus Terminal

Bus Terminal

Buy a Three-star Route ticket.
10 min
* You can also walk (15 min)
04
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.
05
Asama Hot Springs

Asama Hot Springs

Another option is to stay in Utsukushigahara Hot Springs
Direct bus to Kamikochi — Depart at 9:45 AM
06
Kamikochi

Kamikochi

About 51 kilometers west of Matsumoto City lies Kamikochi, roughly meaning "where gods descend", origi... [Read more...]
25 min
07
Takayama

Takayama

Enjoy sightseeing in the city. Spend the night here.
50 min
08
Shirakawago

Shirakawago

See the famous gassho-style houses in this traditional village located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture.
85 min
09
Kanazawa

Kanazawa

The capital of Ishikawa Prefecture. Here you will find well-preserved Edo-style townscapes, traditional Japanese handicrafts and other products, plenty of museums to visit, and delicious food!
250 min
Shinkansen
10

Tokyo

Three-star Route Bus Tickets are also available.

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