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Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto is the second largest city in Nagano Prefecture. It is most famous for Matsumotojo, one of Japan's most beautiful original castles. The city is also a good base for trips into the Japanese Alps, e.g. to Kamikochi.

Attractions

Central Matsumoto

1 Matsumoto Castle

Original and relatively complete castle.
User rating: 90/100 (126 votes)
Visited by: 184 users

2 Japan Ukiyoe Museum

Wooblock prints from a vast collection.
User rating: 76/100 (9 votes)
Visited by: 16 users

3 Nakamachi

Former merchant district with warehouses.
User rating: 69/100 (36 votes)
Visited by: 53 users

Side Trips from Matsumoto

1 Alpine Route

Spectacular route through the Northern Alps.
User rating: 95/100 (30 votes)
Visited by: 56 users

2 Kamikochi

Popular mountain resort in the Japanese Alps.
User rating: 89/100 (41 votes)
Visited by: 68 users

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English Links

Matsumoto City
English city website.

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