Visit Matsumoto

The official tourism site of Matsumoto City. The official tourism site of Matsumoto in Nagano, Japan.

The website is developed and operated by local citizens who are eager to share their favorite things about Matsumoto! The project is developed by local citizens who love to tell the world about Matsumoto! We share information about tourism in Matsumoto, interesting events in the city, good places to eat, blog posts written by locals, and more!

14/03/2026

Dear Matsumoto Fans - Dear Matsumoto fans,
How are you?

It’s the beginning of March, which is always a challenging month. To me, this is when I do my taxes and prepare to face a brand new year.
I do not really like this month, because I always have to say goodbye to a lot of friends.
Today, I am also saying goodbye to Shin Matsumoto Monogatari.

Over the years, I truly enjoyed visiting different places in tow... https://visitmatsumoto.com/en/uncategorized/dear-matsumoto-fans/

12/03/2026

A Day at the Museum: A Journey Through the History of the City - Dear Matsumoto fans,
How are you?
We are getting close to spring, and from April the city will officially take on its role as “Culture City of East Asia” (CCEA) for one year.
We are looking at one exciting year ahead.
The other day, I paid a visit at a relatively new facility in town: the Matsumoto City Museum (open since fall 2023).
This museum is on the way to the castle, and a good introduc... https://visitmatsumoto.com/en/history/a-day-at-the-museum-a-journey-through-the-history-of-the-city/

07/03/2026

An Evening Walk in Matsumoto: Matsumoto in March - Dear Matsumoto fans,
how are you doing?
Today I want to tell you about March in Matsumoto.
Rather than the beginning of spring, March is more similar to the “tail of winter”. When you think temperatures have finally gone up and become milder, they lower again and there can be sudden snow.
In fact, as far as I can remember, it has snown every March for the past few years.
Mostly, the city is ... https://visitmatsumoto.com/en/sightseeing/an-evening-walk-in-matsumoto-matsumoto-in-march/

16/11/2025

Despierta Mi Amigo - Art Gallery at Shioribi - Dear Matsumoto fans,
How are you doing?
October was a really warm month this year. We are finally seeing the red leaves in town only now.
However this post is not about the red leaves. I want to talk about a gallery I visited recently!
You are probably thinking that in Matsumoto there are a lot of art exhibitions. You are right, Matsumoto is known to be a city where artists gather!
Today’s artis... https://visitmatsumoto.com/en/culture-art/despierta-mi-amigo-art-gallery-at-shioribi/

23/09/2025

"Sculpture Skin" by Ito Sumiyo - Dear Matsumoto Fans,
How are you doing?
One of the things that I really like about living in Matsumoto is that there is always a lot going on, and that is because the city is known to be a city of artists with a lot of creative people who and organize events, art galleries, and gatherings.
The other day, coming back from work, as I was going to my favorite cake shop in Ote Matsumoto, I noticed thi... https://visitmatsumoto.com/en/culture-art/sculpture-skin-by-ito-sumiyo/

20/09/2025

Cultural Experience in Matsumoto: Learn Traditional Dancing in Matsumoto - Dear Matsumoto Fans,
How are you doing?
Today, with Visit Matsumoto, we attended a traditional Japanese Dance lesson in town.
Traditional dance is widely called 日本舞踊　nihon buyo, this is broad a term that includes kabuki and bon odori, and many other forms of dancing.
We visited on a Friday afternoon. Arrived to the school, which is inside a traditional Japanese house, we were welcomed ... https://visitmatsumoto.com/en/experience/cultural-experience-in-matsumoto-learn-traditional-dancing-in-matsumoto/

12/09/2025

Signs that Autumn is arriving in Matsumoto (September) - Dear Matsumoto Fans,
How are you?
I know many of you are wondering wether it’s worth it or not to visit Matsumoto in September.
In fact, the chances of facing a typhoon and rainy weather are not low, the high season with festivals and dances is over by now, and September is just not a holiday month.
However, Summer in Matsumoto starts late and ends late as well. September marks end of summer and... https://visitmatsumoto.com/en/seasonal-topics/signs-that-autumn-is-arriving-in-matsumoto-september/

29/08/2025

Idear: young people revitalizing uramachi - Dear Matsumoto fans,
How are you doing?
We have reached the end of August, an unbelievably hot summer. I think we all feel a bit under the weather.
Normally, we experience two extremely hot weeks, and then a mild summer in Matsumoto, with refreshing evenings. However, this year the heat wave has yet to end.
Still, we have started seeing some autumn vegetables at the market, meaning that autumn is ... https://visitmatsumoto.com/en/uncategorized/idear-young-people-revitalizing-uramachi/

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