Visit Matsumoto

A sacred spot enveloped in silence

• Japan Alps Area

A shrine dedicated to the Four Pillars, where all wishes come true

• Central Area

The shrine of the five deities enshrined on the north side of Matsumoto Castle

• Central Area

A Zen temple where one can calm the mind by gazing upon the rock garden

• Eastern Area

An ancient temple founded in the Nara period, passing down the teachings of Zen to this day.

• Central Area

A shrine dedicated to Ebisu

• Eastern Area

A temple standing in a castle town, distinguished by its majestic main hall

• Central Area

The "Tenjin-sama of Fukashi," who walked alongside the castle town

• Central Area

A famous spot for weeping cherry trees, where the mirror-like reflection of cherry blossoms in the rice paddies is spectacular.

• Central Area

Faith relics carved with prayers into the rock cave

• Northern Area (Shiga)

Stone Buddha Path Lined with Prayers for Recovery

• Central Area

A temple founded during the Muromachi period where the history of the samurai still lives on

• Central Area

An ancient temple where weeping cherry trees and a group of Buddhist statues stand

• Eastern Area

The history dating back to the early Kamakura period lives on in the elegant architecture.

• Central Area

The relocated Kannon Hall preserves the history of this ancient temple for today.

• Central Area

A power spot in Matsumoto Castle Town protected by the deity who governs water

• Central Area

Tenmangu Shrine in Asama Onsen, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning

• Eastern Area

A hall visited by those praying for recovery from illness

• Eastern Area

A temple whose Kannon Hall is a cultural treasure

• Central Area

The precious bell tower architecture remaining in the castle town

• Central Area

A temple renowned for its hydrangeas, worthy of the name "Shinano Hydrangea Temple"

• Central Area

A sacred waterfall where icefalls appear in winter

• Eastern Area

The ancient shrine in Asama Onsen, the setting for the Torch Festival

• Eastern Area

Inari Shrine Passing Down the Legend of the White Fox

• Central Area