Neko no Sanpo

Matsumoto Holidays

A Japanese alpine town, overlooked by a castle.

Visit Matsumoto

Art & Culture
Castle and fortress
Place or Historical Monument

Matsumoto: How to get there?

2hrs 40min by train from Tokyo

Matsumoto: See when to go?

All year round

Matsumoto: For how long?

A few hours

Learn more about your destination

Matsumoto: What to see nearby?

Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market

Shiba-Shimbashi

Odaiba

What our travellers think of their stay

Marielle Awad

Travel writer

A Japanese alpine town, overlooked by a castle.

My suggestion

If you're in Matsumoto, a trip to the castle is a must. The town's a convenient departure point if you're heading to the Japanese alpine region during a trip to Japan, but not necessarily worth the while in itself.

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