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Matsumoto

Matsumoto

Laura Murray
This is a simple map of things to see and do around the Matsumoto castle. The three main sights are: the castle, Nawate shopping street, and Nakamachi shopping street. Scattered around those sights are lots of cute cafes and restaurants to check out. A fun thing to search for in Matsumoto are the wells that are all over the place!
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Matsumoto-jō Castle
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Built in the late 1500s, Matsumoto is one of Japan's oldest original unburnt castles! Guests can climb to the top of the castle. 610 yen per adult.
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Shopping Streets

Nawate Shopping Street
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This shopping street is nicknamed 'Frog street' and sells a lot of random frog merch. The nearby river bank used to have many frogs constantly ribbiting.
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Nakamachi Shopping Street Promotion Association
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Nakamachi street has very distinct architecture, with very white walls.
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Landmarks

中町蔵の井戸
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Built in 1888, this is a restored sake warehouse. There will be random events and exhibits inside.
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Yohashira-jinja Shrine
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Nearby free shrine with beautiful autumn foliage.
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Water Wells

The city has many hidden spring water well that are tapping into the the subterranean aquifer below Nagano Prefecture. The drinking water wells were first dug in 1603.

Find a couple and take a sip!

Genchi Well
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Kitamon Ōido Well
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Kitababa Yanagi Well
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Café  

NAKAMACHI CAFE STAND 中町氷菓店
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Fluffy pancakes, shaved ice, sandwiches and espresso.
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Laboratorio
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Sandwiches, shaved ice, espresso
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Sioribi
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Bookstore café with espresso and light eats
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High-Five Coffee Stand
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Panini and coffee. Very Vancouver café vibe
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SAND IN
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Take out Japanese style sandos, some spots to sit inside but mostly take out.
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Den-en Bakery
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Bakery with fresh baked buns and things.
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Dessert places

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream Matsumoto
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Ice cream shop
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プリン専門店春夏秋冬 中町店
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Pudding shop, You can get it on a stick from the vending machine, or go inside and get something a bit bigger
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Restaurants

Yakiniku Meigetsukan
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Yakiniku place. No English menu and they don't speak English. A bit on the expensive side, expect to spend 4500+ yen. Try Shinshu and Hida beef.
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Kobayashi Soba
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Soba meal sets. Closes at 5pm.
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oldies b goodies
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Burger set place, Lunch spot. Closes at 3pm
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MIDORI Matsumoto
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Grocery store food. If you get there after 5pm you can have half priced meals! Lots of options.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Laura Murray
Hi, I'm an Arborist from Canada. I'm a cozy traveler who likes searching for hidden gems and cool trees. You'll find café, food, garden, and easy hike recommendations here.
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Matsumoto-jō Castle
Nawate Shopping Street
Nakamachi Shopping Street Promotion Association
Yohashira-jinja Shrine
Genchi Well
Yakiniku Meigetsukan
NAKAMACHI CAFE STAND 中町氷菓店
Laboratorio
Kobayashi Soba
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream Matsumoto
プリン専門店春夏秋冬 中町店
oldies b goodies
Kitamon Ōido Well
Kitababa Yanagi Well
SAND IN
Den-en Bakery
Sioribi
High-Five Coffee Stand
中町蔵の井戸
MIDORI Matsumoto
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