Car Rentals Compact cars from around 4,000 Yen/day!

Online Hostel Bookings Hostels and inexpensive ryokan from $10 per night!

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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. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Matsumoto. About transportation in Japan

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News and Reports

Nagano Cherry Blossom Report April 13, 2009

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Tours and Packages

Matsumoto/Kamikochi Train & Hotel Package Visit the Japan Alps in Nagano with round-trip limited express, accommodations and local bus pass included.

English Links

Matsumoto City English city website. Matsumoto Welcomes You! Official tourist information.

Japanese Links

Matsumoto City Official city website.