Suggested Itineraries

Downtown Area

Visit the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum & see Yayoi Kusama’s artwork by Bus

One-day trip
01

Matsumoto Station Alps Exit

20 min
Use the "Town Sneaker" bus (West route)
02
Court and Historical Village (Rekishinosato)

Court and Historical Village (Rekishinosato)

Erected in the Meiji Period (1868-1912) as the Matsumoto Branch Court of Nagano District Court. This is the only wooden ... [Read more...]
2 min
03
The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum

The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum

The Japan Ukiyo-e (Ukiyoe) Museum is a print maker's dream, holding the largest private collection of ukiyo-e (woodblock... [Read more...]
20 min
You can take a taxi as well.
04
Kametaya Sake Brewery

Kametaya Sake Brewery

The Kametaya brewery is definitely worth a visit. Seeped in history, the brewery occupies one of the original farm house... [Read more...]
5 min
05

Shimonii Station

9 min
06

Matsumoto Station

16 min
Take the 'Town Sneaker' bus (East route)
07
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...]
Have lunch
10 min
08
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
09
Nakamachi Street

Nakamachi Street

Nakamachi Street is known for its traditional storehouses, called kura, which are characterized by their black-and-white... [Read more...]
1 min
10
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...]
Check in at your hotel, then off to dinner at an izakaya.
7 min
11
Matsumoto Castle Nighttime Light-up

Matsumoto Castle Nighttime Light-up

Matsumoto Castle is illuminated every night until 22:00 and is a beautiful sight worth seeing!
8 min
12
MAIN BAR COAT

MAIN BAR COAT

Despite its somewhat smaller population, Matsumoto's large number of bars has earned it the nickname "Bar City" arou... [Read more...]
Or if you prefer lively pubs/bars with many people, try Old Rock or Matsumoto Brewery.
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