"Matsumoto" Matsumoto by kiwigal_1

Matsumoto Travel Guide: 50 reviews and 197 photos

Matsumoto is the second largest city in NaganoPrefecture.

The prefectural airport is also located here and it is home to Matsumoto Castle.

For more information on places to see in Japan please look at my Japan page.

Last visit to Matsumoto: Mar 2001
Intro Updated Mar 21, 2007
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BY TRAIN Transportation (3)

There is no Shinkansen connected to Matsumoto but you can get there by Limited Express train ( Shinano ) from Nagoya... more travel advice

BY AIR Transportation (3)

Matsumoto is serviced by an airport with regular flights to and from Fukuoka, Osaka and Tokyo. The three major... more travel advice

WHAT TO BRING? What to Pack (1)

If you plan on doing a lot of train travel when you are in Japan then I suggest that you decline from bringing large,... more travel advice

HAKUBA Off The Beaten Path (1)

I mentioned Hakuba on my Nagano page. I decided that it needs to be mentioned here also as it is actually easier to get... more travel advice

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worldkiwi Feb 6, 2006 at 1:03 AM

Hi Rhianon... What a fantastic looking castle. Going there in April with 16 kids. Just need to find some accommodation now. Any tips?
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victorwkf Mar 11, 2005 at 8:45 AM

Thanks for the information & photos! I am planning to visit Matsumoto & Nagano in addition to Tokyo during my Japan trip in June this year.
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jimlb Jun 15, 2002 at 3:12 PM

its called Crow Castle!
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dianego Mar 17, 2002 at 7:43 PM

space rocket toilet? Happy Belated BDAY!!!
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ahassani Mar 13, 2002 at 8:20 AM

Very nice picture they are as beautiful as you are might be l
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undermysky Feb 13, 2002 at 8:39 PM

Going Tonight, Will try Yumeya if can find it...
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ersal Feb 12, 2002 at 1:29 AM

Wonderful Page...
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keeweechic Feb 10, 2002 at 2:01 PM

Great info, so lovely. space rocket loo? Happy B`day
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Geoff_Wright Feb 10, 2002 at 3:37 AM

Really interesting and helpful page.Happy Birthday too
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Waller Nov 13, 2001 at 7:26 AM

Splendid page, as always :)