Top Things to do in Matsumoto
Top Restaurants in Matsumoto
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Matsumoto, Chubu
The proud black “crow castle” of Matsumoto keeps watch over a city that’s rapidly developing into an epicenter of food and culture. Slurp noodles made from local soba or taunt your taste buds with product from the Daio Wasabi Farm. Take a soothing soak in a local hot spring or spend a few minutes in the Timepiece Museum. Classical music fans should consider a visit during the Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto, founded by famed conductor Seiji Ozawa.
Restaurants in Matsumoto
1. Norikura Kogen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Norikura Kogen (Highland) is a large area spreading in the east of Mt. Norikura (3,026 m), which is the 10th highest mountain and one of the younger volcanoes in Japan. You can enjoy the magnificent views from Japan's highest highway (2,700m) over Mt. Norikura. There are also many viewpoints like water falls, flower gardens, and caldera lakes. Ushidome-ike is a beautiful pond, which gives you one of the best views of the mountains especially on a breathless morning or calm sunset. You can enjoy various activities like hiking, biking, jogging, birdwatching or just a peaceful walk in nature. The annual "Tenku Marathon" and "All Japan Norikura Mountain Cycling Race" are held in June and August each year. In Winter, Mt. Norikura Ski Resort is a renowned winter destination. The snow remains year round and some skiers enjoy skiing as late as August on Mt. Norikura. After walking or skiing, you can soak in Norikura Kogen Onsen (hot springs), which are famous for their white onsen water. Norikura is also famous for delicious soba noodles and other local mountain vegetables.
2. Taisho Pond
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 400 reviews
Reviewed By From_Hotel_to_Hotel - Singapore, Singapore
Easy walk to/from Kappa Bridge. Scenery along the Azusa river was so beautiful ard 3rd week of October, even though we visited 1-2weeks before the peak autumn.
3. Matsumoto Alps Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
4. Yarigatake
5. Kametaya Sake Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
6. Pond Tashiro
7. Kappa Bashi
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4.5 based on 516 reviews
Reviewed By ChloeTay - Singapore, Singapore
We were blessed to have a good weather when we visited Kamikochi. It was forecasted to rain heavily that day. The view is magnificent, water is so clear and clean and we enjoyed the 10km walk that day. It is a must to visit if you are travelling in that region, it can be evidence from the photos I took. We stayed overnight in Hirayu Onsen and took a bus (only 30 mins) to Kamikochi. No need to reserve, just buy the ticket on same day.
8. Mt. Yake
9. Matsumoto Brewery Tap Room
10. Yohashira Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By OldGirlTravels - London, United Kingdom
All the maple leaves were changing colour when we visited, and the shrine was a technicolour riot of beauty. It's definitely one of the most Instagrammable places in Japan.
