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Updated • updatedSep 22, 2025
Updated • updatedSep 22, 2025
Many of us love traveling on the Wanderlog team, so naturally we’re always on the hunt to find the most popular spots anytime we travel somewhere new. With favorites like Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto City Museum of Art, and Former Kaichi School and more, get ready to experience the best places in Matsumoto.
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Sights & Landmarks
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Matsumoto-jō Castle, located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is a 16th-century national treasure with striking black walls. Visitors can explore historical weapons exhibits and climb to the top for panoramic views of the city and snow-capped mountains. The castle grounds are adorned with maple and cherry trees, making it a popular spot for viewing red leaves and cherry blossoms in early November. The castle offers evening lighting events until 22:00.
Gorgeous castle both in the day and at night. Suggested buying timed tickets in advance else you'll need to line up (it was 100 minutes on the day we were there), but we just walked through, scanned and were in the castle within a few minutes. Once inside its a museum of sorts with displays of weapons the castle was designed to protect against (flint lock etc) and although it was busy if you wanted to read the displays simply allow people to go ahead of you and enjoy your own pace. We really enjoyed it!
Joshua H — Google review
It is one of Japan's premier historic castles. It is listed as a National Treasure of Japan. Completed in the late sixteenth century, it maintains its original wooden interiors and external stonework. It is a flatland castle. Lots of people here, careful with personal belongings. Very popular place. Plenty to see inside and outside. Wear comfy shoes, hat, sunscreen, take water. While outside is even terrain and easy walking, inside you have lot of steep stairs and crowds. Headroom is limited on some stairs. Fee charged for entry. Great place for photography. Lovely museum exhibits at each level
Truly a national treasure.
This castle has been on my wishlist for so long.
Visited on sunday 19 Oct.
Even from the outer area you can feel the magnificent of this castle, beautiful and elegant castle.
The stairs inside is steep and narrow, do it slowly and carefuly as to not hit your head to one of its wood beam.
Also I had the chance to watched the live firearms show afterwards, its really cool, feels like going back to 1600s
Sengoku jidai era.
I enjoyed my visit to this castle, thank you.
Last year, I visited Matsumoto Castle, and it was an incredible experience rich in history and culture. Standing before the majestic black-and-white fortress, I could truly feel the spirit of Japan’s samurai era. The castle’s elegant design, surrounded by a serene moat and distant mountains, creates a perfect harmony between strength and beauty. Inside, the wooden interiors and steep staircases tell stories of centuries past. It’s not just a castle—it’s a living piece of Japan’s heritage. A must-visit for anyone who loves history and tradition!
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Visually impressive from the outside, stunning architecture and layout. Dissapointingly dull on the inside! Other than a display of weapons there is precious little explanation of the castle's background, how people lived or the evolution.
Very good volunteer guides but they are not allowed to enter the castle itself.
Feels like a wasted opportunity for an immersive historical experience
The castle is absolutely gorgeous, and the surrounding grounds and gardens are beautifully maintained. It’s also very easy to get to.
Unfortunately, on this visit I didn’t get to see the inside, as the wait time was 80 minutes. It’s a shame, but as with many popular spots here in Japan, there are simply too many tourists for you to really enjoy it to the fullest.
Still, it’s well worth the trip.
Beautiful great free grounds to walk all the way around it fires cost to go inside we choose not to. There were a-lot of people here. They had a flower display on sure which was really neat as well
Beautiful Castle, but limited interior experience
Matsumoto Castle is absolutely stunning from the outside, living up to its "Crow Castle" reputation. It's truly picturesque, especially with the moat and the mountains in the background.
However, the interior tour is quite sparse in terms of exhibits. If you don't enjoy climbing very steep, original wooden stairs, you might prefer just walking the beautiful grounds and enjoying the exterior views (which are free). Still a must-see for the architecture!
4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0873, Japan•
Art museum
Museums
The Matsumoto City Museum of Art is a must-visit landmark in the city, alongside the famous Matsumoto Castle. This museum is dedicated to artists associated with Nagano Prefecture and offers an immersive experience into the world of Yayoi Kusama, a renowned contemporary artist born in Matsumoto. Even before entering the museum, visitors are greeted by the impressive outdoor sculpture 'The Visionary Flowers,' which leaves a lasting impression.
I truly enjoyed my time at the Matsumoto City Museum of Art. The museum is located in the city center, just a few minutes’ walk from Matsumoto Castle and Matsumoto City Museum – making all combined a great day-trip itinerary coming from Tokyo.
In this museum I first learn that Yayoi Kusama is originally from Matsumoto.
The museum itself is designed in Kusama’s spirit with her art at the front of the museum and her famous red dots covering the windows.
The museum has a number of floors, mostly showing local / other art by different artists.
The highlight for me was Kusama’s special gallery at the top floor – taking the visitor on a journey through Kusama’s life, and the different phases she went through and created in.
The gallery showed beautiful art created by Kusama across different genres (paintings, statues, mirror-rooms and more).
Lastly, the museum also has an external garden where you can sit and relax during your visit to the venue.
Overall, this is a great museum and I had a great time visiting it and learning more about Matsumoto and specifically about Kusama.
I highly recommend to visit this place when you visit Matsumoto.
Adam S — Google review
A small but very beautiful museum with a collection of art from Yayoi Kusama herself. While you can’t take photos inside (except for one area), the grounds themselves are beautiful with a cafe and an amazing gift shop. I highly recommend it if you have 1-2 hours to spare.
Great experience for the work of Yayoi Kusama. The museum is recommended as the best place in Japan to witness Yayoi's work (Matsumoto is her place of birth). The interactive part is memorable (photos and videos not allowed in these rooms, hence no media added to my post on these aspects). I would say 30-60min are enough to visit the museum - there are some other areas besides Yoyoi's rooms. I would have liked more Yayoi's merchandise in the shop. Definitely a must-see in Matsumoto!
Great for Yayoi Kusama Fans, but a small museum.
We came specifically to see the permanent Yayoi Kusama collection, which is excellent (don't miss the stunning outdoor pieces!). The entrance fee is very reasonable/affordable.
However, the overall museum space is quite small. The exhibition area is limited, so there isn't a huge amount of content to see outside of the main Kusama works. It's a quick visit, but definitely worth it if you are a fan of her art!
Well worth visiting for the Yusama exhibits and installations alone. JPY800 to enter and they have a great gift shop and cafe too. There are not many places within the gallery that you can take photos, but that doesn’t really matter as it’s a memorable experience.
I love museum. This one is pretty tiny, but have everything in it.
And if you are a big fan of Yayoi ..... YES this place is talk about her and show her old and new art.
So fun to see the museum that honors Kusama. We were just in Naoshima 10 days ago, home to her yellow pumpkin and hollow red pumpkin. The installations she created at this museum are extraordinary. There was also a fabulous exhibition of Japanese contemporary artists that we thoroughly enjoyed.
Have a great great time here !!!
Merchandises created by many artists are available to collect. And there is a very sweet and warm cafe located in the museum area.
4 Chome-2-22 Central, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0811, Japan•
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Historic Sites
Former Kaichi School, built in 1876, is one of Japan's oldest elementary school buildings and now serves as an education museum. The Western-influenced design with Japanese elements like the roof over the main entrance and dragon carvings make it a unique sight. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring old artworks, chairs, tables, and other educational artifacts from the Edo period to modern times for a glimpse into Japan's educational history.
I think whether a place is a city of culture or not depends on the type of lord who ruled it in the past.
I think the reason why Matsumoto, Nagano has such high academic ability is because the lord originally believed that "education is important."
Education is the most important thing in life as a human being.
西村英明 — Google review
As western people, this was les interesting. This school is built according to Western architecture, but with the building techniques they were familiar with. You learn a lot about the architecture of the building and you can feel how proud people are and were with the building, but I was hoping to learn more about the school system and educational methods. Also not everything was in English, we had to use Google translate a lot. Definitely take a sweater here because it is quite cold inside. We went in spring.
Excellent heritage site. Love to see the significance of this ex school in the past progressing the development of japan during meiji era. Residential area and surrounding of the school are lovely and tranquil and its a journey by itself. Entrance fee are very reasonable around 300-500¥
A historical place where the European missionaries setup school for the local children. The architecture is a mixture of European design with some Asian sculptures. The school is temporary closed for refurbishment. It's next to the local central library and a short walk from the castle.
It was interesting to see and read about the history of the school and the building.
As I am a foreign tourist, I would have appreciated more descriptions in English.
Really interesting historic building right in Matsumoto close to the castle. There isn't a huge amount of English but it seemed that the key points of the building and materials were translated into English as well which was very helpful. The building itself is a beautiful combination of Japanese construction and western aesthetics that makes for a really interesting tour around the school. They do make you take off your shoes and put on school slippers, just a heads up.
Had a great time there! To be fair, it built up with some fun interactions with locals, but the museum itself is quite interesting. In hindsight there wasn't really that much, still I managed to spend over an hour in that. Has a quite lovely feel to it.
Good place to spend a few moments just to look how educational system in Japan has developed since long time ago. Ticket price is ¥800
2 Chome-4-12 Kaichi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0876, Japan•
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Museums
The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, located in Matsumoto City, is home to a vast and significant collection of ukiyo-e artworks. Many of these pieces are currently on display at a special exhibition hosted by the Matsumoto City Museum. The museum features works by renowned artist Hokusai Katsushika, including famous pieces like The Great Wave Off Kanagawa and Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.
Like many messages said here, this is not a big museum or a big gallery. Many art works were not even the original one. But, the visitors all seemed to enjoy their staying. They paid attention to these paintings quietly. Also, you can find English description in most paintings, covering not only the name of the painting, but also the story of the painting.
CS K — Google review
This museum is tough to recommend for its normally displayed collection, which is tiny (by tiny, I mean 30 pieces max). It's also not easy to get to, being a 15-20 minute walk from the nearest train station and buses aren't much better. As such, if you're going to visit I recommend seeing what the special collection is that they have on display - their special collections take up their main display room, which is 3x the size of the rest of the museum. If the special collection is not to your taste, I would not recommend visiting.
If it is however (or if you have access to a car and can make the journey without depending on the limited public transit options, it is a charming building with a very good gift shop - there are a number of prints done via woodblock techniques if you're looking for one (plus a lot of other ukiyo-e-related gifts that I haven't seen anywhere else in Japan). In the end I'll give it four stars for the quality of their special collection curation, the format shop, and decent AC on a hot day... just be warned it might not tick all of your ukiyo-e boxes.
Excellent little museum with a peerless collection of ukiyo-e prints and a solid gift shop. Good explanatory video running and helpful staff. The pieces in show are low in number due to the size of the gallery and to help conserve them due to light/oil exposure.
TIP: transit does not easily get you here without a car. Use Uber or equivalent to get legit taxis to and from!
Very nice museum and the walk from the train station is peaceful and beautiful in itself worth the trip. If you appreciate traditional Japanese art worth a stop. There's a 30 min video supposedly available also in English explaining how wood prints are made, just watching the craftsmanship was super interesting
Small but informative. There's a video covering the process and a little of the history, and then a room with a collection of prints with information in English and Japanese. A shuttle bus runs to and from the area on the alps side of Matsumoto JR station and there are two train lines within walking distance.
The museum looks big from the outside, but it's just one room with maybe 150 or so works. The exhibit is rotated often. If it wasn't for the 500 yen student ticket, I would be a little annoyed at the price.
Hard to recommend a visit to this museum: it's quite hard to get to without a car / taxi, and it's deceptively small. The exhibit was interesting, but we felt it lacked displays of the unique & elaborate process & equipment behind Ukiyo-e.
The museum has ¥100 discount for seniors, regardless of nationality. The
paintings in the exhibition hall are all duplicated works, not authentic, and only Mr. utagawa’s paintings are the main. I found some painting books on
The resting area, I think it’s worthless
to come here, go to library and you will
have more fun to study Ukiyoe.
2206-1 Shimadachi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0852, Japan•
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Technology museum
Specialty Museums
The Matsumoto Timepiece Museum is a contemporary gallery that houses an extensive collection of working clocks and watches from various time periods. Established in 1974 with a donation of antique clocks and timepieces, the museum offers an introduction to the history of watches and showcases over a thousand timepieces dating back to the sixteenth century.
My interest in watches and clock bought me to this place. I like the collections and how it was presented. Thank you.
Alfred P — Google review
A very interesting place, especially if you're into clocks. It's a small but well-maintained collection of clocks, as well as exhibits that go over the history of timekeeping. The clocks are organized by both historical era and area of origin.
This is a small but very charming museum for anyone interested in timepieces in general and the history of Japanese clocks in particular. Exhibits range from watches to very large clocks, with quite a few very distinctive and quirky examples. There is also a room of phonographs. I enjoyed this immensely - particularly the sound to ticking, because all the clocks seemed to be working. Great value!
Cute little museum with some interesting history and many well preserved (and functional!) watches and clocks from various periods.
Nice and cozy small clocks and watches museum. You can spend time approx 30-60 min here. Enjoy seeing the many types of clocks and watches here.
We went there on a rainy day. It’s small but worth the fees. Worth a visit for those interested in clocks and watches. Almost all the exhibits are working and there are some truly interesting pieces with gramophone live session.
Interesting place to add to your Matsumoto itinerary. You could spend more or less an hour here before heading to Matsumoto Castle. You can see interesting clocks and most have English descriptions on them. I think all of the time pieces are still working. So you'll definitely learn something to your visit here
Sweet little museum in Matsumoto. Make sure you get inside 10-15 minutes before round hour, because most clocks here ring! Some of the special ones do really weird things, so make sure to look around and go around between them when they ring.
1 Chome-21-15 Central, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0811, Japan•
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Sights & Landmarks
Civic Centers
Nakamachi Dori is a charming street known for its traditional black and white Namako-Kabe design on the buildings, giving it a unique aesthetic appeal. Many of the old storehouses along this street, some dating back over a century, have been repurposed into shops, restaurants, bars, and museums. One notable attraction is the Scale Museum, which offers discounted entry to holders of the Town Sneaker One Day Pass ticket.
Museum
History Museums
The Matsumotoshi Hakari (=weight scale) Museum is a unique attraction located on Nakamachi Street, offering visitors the chance to explore various weights and scales inside a beautiful building. The museum is known for its quiet atmosphere and affordable admission fee of 200 Yen. Additionally, it features exhibits related to the sericulture industry and other items, making it a satisfying stop while strolling down the historic street.
A must see if u r interested in historical scales and weighs plus an old ancient Matsumoto westernized house
Jack C — Google review
A unique museum on measuring instruments. They have a fascinating and educational collection of instruments such as scales and weights that takes you back in time. The buildings and the garden are lovely as well.
This was a nice place to visit. The staff was so super nice and explained things if I had a question. The different scales were actually interesting to see. The interactive areas were cool too. It was a nice place to explore while walking in the area.
An interesting small museum of measures and scales. You find an innovative idea of counting tiny parts accurately using a scale for instance.
(Translated by Google) It stands on a section of Nakamachi Street lined with plasterwork, so I almost passed by it.
It is said that Matsumoto City has the largest number of museums in Japan, but if this is included in the number, it is a small museum that would be inflated.
In addition to the scale exhibition space, there are two outbuildings in the garden at the back, one of which is used as a space to introduce silkworm farming, and the other is just an outbuilding (Japanese-style room) There is only a Western-style room and there is nothing on display.)
Well, it's 200 yen, which is cheaper than other museums, so I'd say it's worth the price.
(Original)
漆喰塗りが並んだ中町通りの一画にちょこんと建っているので、危うく通り過ぎそうになりました
松本市は博物館の数が日本一だと言いますが、ここも数に含まれているとするなら、水増ししてると言わざるを得ないほど、こぢんまりとした資料館です
秤の展示スペースの他にも奥の庭の方へ行くと離が2つあり、1つは蚕の養殖を紹介するスペースとして使われていて、もう一つは本当にただの離でした(和室と洋室があるだけで、特に展示している物は無い)
まあ200円と他の博物館等に比べて安いので、値段相応と言えばそうなんですが
(Translated by Google) I bought some #milk bread at #KomatsuBakery and made a reservation for lunch nearby.
With just an hour until opening time, I left my jacket and luggage in the store and walked empty-handed.
I strolled down the recommended #NakamachiStreet.
#MatsumotoCastle #CastleTown Storehouses line the street.
I visited the #ScaleMuseum.
#Sericulture was popular in this area.
#Scales used to weigh silkworm cocoons apparently required precision.
I even got to see inside the original building.
Even though there's no air conditioning, it's cool inside the storehouse. (^-^)...
#WorkingAwayInMatsumoto
#SightseeingInMatsumoto
(Original)
#小松パン店 で #牛乳パン を仕入れて
すぐ近くでランチを予約
開店時間までの小一時間
上着も荷物も預かって頂き手ぶらで
お勧めされた #中町通り を散策
#松本城 #城下町 通り沿いに蔵が並んでいます
#はかり資料館 を見学
#養蚕 が盛んであったこの周辺
#蚕の繭 を量る #はかり は精度も求められたそう
当時の建物の中まで拝見できました
冷房もないのに蔵の中は涼しい(^-^)。。。
#松本出稼ぎ
#松本観光
(Translated by Google) As the name suggests, this facility has a variety of scales on display.
A quick look will take about 10 to 20 minutes, but the admission fee is only 200 yen.
The building is undeniably old, but not so much that it bothers me.
Scales of various shapes are on display. There are some explanations of how to use and applications, but they do not go into much depth.
However, it is recommended for people who enjoy seeing a variety of things. It was also OK to take pictures as long as you didn't use a flash.
The road in front of us is one-way, but community buses also run and there is a bus stop right in front of us.
Although it's not a place worth making a destination, I thought it was a good facility to stop by while sightseeing.
(Original)
名前の通りいろいろなはかりが展示されている施設です。
ざっと見る程度なら10～20分程度で終わりますが、そのぶん入場料は200円とお手頃です。
建物の古さは否めませんが、特に気になるほどではなく。
いろいろな形のはかりが展示されています。使い方や用途について解説されているものもありますが、あまり深く掘り下げた解説まではされていません。
でもいろいろなものを見て楽しめる人にはお勧めです。またフラッシュ使用しなければ撮影もＯＫでした。
目の前の道路は一方通行ですが、コミュニティバスも走っていて目の前にバス停あります。
ここを目的地にするほどの場所ではありませんが、観光ついでに寄るにはいい施設だと思いました。
(Translated by Google) It's located on Nakadori. The building blends in with the surroundings so easily that you might miss it. (lol)
It was even more amazing than I expected. The museum has many old scales from the Edo period on display. It felt like a history that has continued up to the present day. The explanations of the exhibits are intriguing.
(Original)
中通りにあります。建物が周りと一体化しているので見逃しそうになります。（笑）
期待以上の素晴らしさです。資料館は、江戸時代からの古いはかりがたくさん展示されています。現在に至るまでの歴史みたいなものを感じました。展示品の説明書きが興味を沸かせてくれます。
3 Chome-4-21 Central, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0811, Japan•
Community center
Coffee shop
Nakamachi Kurassic-kan, also known as the Tairei Sake Brewery, is a collection of well-preserved Meiji-era buildings located in the heart of Nakamachi Street. The complex features traditional wooden beam structures surrounding a charming Japanese garden and inner courtyard with a hand-pumped well. Visitors can explore the space for free and take in the nostalgic atmosphere of tatami rooms, narrow stairs, and low ceilings.
My experience here was excellent. Good service, nice calm ambiance. Its perfect if you want to read a book while having some tea or coffee.
Andru T — Google review
(Translated by Google) A splendid old mansion that you can enter for free.
When you step into the dirt floor and look up, you can see the horizontal beams and pillars built into the thick beams, catching the light from the skylight and creating a stunning appearance. You can also go up to the second floor, so you can get a closer look. The manufacturing process for clay walls is also interesting.
You can also feel the craftsmanship in the carvings on the transoms and decorations on the sliding doors in the Japanese-style rooms.
(Original)
無料で入れる立派な昔のお屋敷。
土間に入って見上げると太い梁に組み込まれた横木や柱が天窓からの光を受けて見事な佇まい。2階にも上がれるのでより近くで見ることもできる。土壁の製造工程も興味深い。
また和室にある欄間の彫刻や襖の飾りに職人の技を感じられる。
(Translated by Google) This building has a chic exterior and is located in the middle of Nakamachi, the town of storehouses. There is rental space, and events are held from time to time, as well as a cafe. Tours are free.
On the day we visited, there was an exhibition and sale of handmade hats, bags, and other items.
(Original)
蔵の街・中町の中ほどにあるシックな外観の建物。レンタルスペースがあって、随時催し物が開かれているほか、カフェも併設されています。見学は無料でできます。
訪れた日は手作りの帽子やバッグなどの展示即売会が開催されていました。
(Translated by Google) It is located in front of the Town Sneaker East route bus stop. A fine old building that you can enter for free. The design is beautiful, with plenty of high-quality wood, and I felt that it had good taste. The decoration of the transom is especially wonderful, and as you can see by enlarging the photo, you will be amazed at the fine carvings that complete the dynamic design.
It has been beautifully renovated so that it can be used for events and circles.
Cold, soft-tasting water gushes constantly from the well in front of the building.
(Original)
タウンスニーカー東ルートのバス停前にあります。無料で入れる昔ながらの立派な建物。質の良い木材をふんだんに使い意匠も美しく、趣味の良さを感じました。特に欄間の装飾が素晴らしく、写真を拡大すると見えますが、ダイナミックなデザインの完成度を高めている、細かな彫りの見事さに驚きます。
イベントやサークルで使えるように綺麗にリフォームされています。
建物の前にある井戸から、冷たくて柔らかな味の水が絶え間なく湧き出ています。
(Translated by Google) Once inside the building, you can see the interesting structure of many pillars and beams.
(Original)
建物内に入ると見える、沢山の柱と梁を組んだ構造が面白い
(Translated by Google) A facility where you can tour the main building, storehouse, and outbuildings of a sake brewery. It seems that it was relocated from a neighboring town. The main house and storehouse are said to have been built in the 1890s, and the outbuildings are said to have been built in the Taisho era. The beams supporting the magnificent building were worth seeing.
(Original)
造り酒屋の母屋・土蔵・離れを見学できる施設。隣町から移築してきたらしいです。母屋と土蔵は明治21年、離れは大正の建築とされています。立派な建物を支える梁組は見ごたえがありました。
(Translated by Google) Classic as the name suggests
It's free to view inside.
It appears to be used as a rental conference room and for events.
Good atmosphere
Next door is a similarly chic tea room☕
(Original)
名前の通り クラシック
中は観覧無料です
貸し会議室やイベントにも使われている模様
雰囲気良いです
お隣には 同じく蔵シックな茶房あり☕
(Translated by Google) The calm atmosphere was relaxing. The coffee was delicious!
(Original)
落ち着いた空間で、癒されました。
コーヒーがとても美味しかったです！
2 Chome-9-15 Central, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0811, Japan•
Heritage building
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Sites
The Old Catholic Priest's House is sparsely furnished, but offers an intriguing glimpse into a genuine 19th century residence. Admission is free and it is conveniently located near the castle, adjacent to the Kaichi School. Taking a quick walk-through provides visitors with a valuable insight into the history of this authentic home. There are not many objects on display, but its impressive Western architecture makes up for that. When I visited in February, just before closing time, there were no people around.
beautiful！
小林淳雄 — Google review
beautiful and well preserved, unfortunately it was under renovation when we visited. there is a catholic church about 5 minute walk from there.
Quaint house with a nice old, nostalgic feel. Good for a stop when visiting the Kaichi School to learn insight into some history of Matsumoto.
The house is barely furnished, but it's interesting to see a genuine 19th century home. Admission is free and it's not far from the castle. It's next door to the Kaichi School. It's worth a quick walk-through to get a sense of a real historical home.
Not that many items inside. Nice Western architecture. I did not see a single person during my visit (February, right before the closing time). There were some brochures/visitor booklets for places around Matsumoto on the first floor by the entrance.
An interesting look at Western architecture in Japan at the time, however this exhibit is small, unmanned, and fairly sparse. There's an average of one piece of furniture for every room in the building.
Free admission. Nothing interesting.
✌🏼✌🏼👍
2 Chome-6-24 Kaichi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0876, Japan•
Hotel
Nestled in the heart of Matsumoto, the Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel is a luxurious retreat that perfectly blends comfort and convenience. With its tastefully decorated rooms, this upscale hotel offers an inviting atmosphere for travelers seeking relaxation after exploring the vibrant city. Guests can enjoy delightful dining experiences at one of the four refined restaurants on-site or unwind with bike rentals to discover local attractions like Matsumoto Castle and Yohashira Shrine, both just a stone's throw away.
Very thoughtful hotel. Every part of the room is very well designed and well thought out. You can see the recommendation cards explaining the amenities throughout the room, I love that. The complimentary mineral water bottles in the room is very kind. We appreciate that. The water pressure for shower and bath is fantastic. Hotel location is perfect, short walks to our choicest restaurants and Matsumoto castle. We went to the castle both day and night and got great photos.
Wonderful breakfast selections, they used quality ingredients and cooked them very well. Salad bar is plentiful,I especially loved the stir-fried mushrooms. So delicious and healthy. The breakfast room is gorgeous, it really made the experience all the more special.
Above all, the staff in every department of Matsumoto Marunouchi hotel are really kind and helpful. They all made us felt very welcomed. Thank you very much.
Kathy W — Google review
This hotel is definitely a three star, not a four star. They didn’t help with our bags when we arrived. The rooms are old and a bit stuffy. The location is great and the breakfast was very good. The amenities were very basic.
We had a truly wonderful stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. The location was perfect, centrally located and very convenient for exploring the area. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The rooms were comfortable and the overall experience made our time in Matsumoto even more enjoyable.
The staff deserve a very special mention. Everyone we met was kind, professional, and went out of their way to help. I would especially like to thank the young woman with the trainee badge. She was doing such an amazing job, so polite, and made us feel so welcome. I would also like to thank the receptionist who assisted us with our luggage transfer. Our suitcases were around 30kg each, and without their help the process would have been overwhelming. They were so efficient and thoughtful, and we are incredibly grateful.
Thank you so much for your hospitality, it made all the difference to our trip.
We had a great stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. The location was perfect - 5 min walk to the Castle, 5 min walk to Nawate Street riverside market, 12 min to Kusama Art museum.
The hotel is near a main street and there is no view from the rooms but it is quiet.
The atmosphere was warm and front desk staff extremely helpful. The rooms were comfortable. The breakfast buffet was great and we loved the ambience in that room.
This hotel is very clean and comfortable, and quite nicely located near Matsumoto station, an easy walk or bus ride for those less mobile. The highlight of my stay however, was the extremely impressive display of professionalism by the front desk staff, who went so far beyond their official duties in helping to get me a taxi the next day. They spent around 30 minutes calling taxi companies even though the morning I was trying to get one was very busy, and the taxi they ended up getting me was even cheaper than the one I originally had wanted. It’s no exaggeration to say this is the best front desk service I’ve ever received in my entire life.
This hotel has a superb location, literally 3mim walk from Matsumoto castle. I would say this is its strongest quality. The rooms are OK although a little on the small side and have an old feeling. Breakfast was simply OK.
Overall I would recommend staying here if you are staying one single day in Matsumoto to see the castle.
Great hotel 5 minute walk from the castle. Excellent and friendly staff, great breakfast and well appointed rooms. We loved our stay in Matsumoto.
Hot tip: visit the soba restaurant next to the temple for delicious soba.
The is very well located hotel within walking distance of the castle. Unfortunately, the on-site car parking wasn’t in the hotel so we had to park a little way away. The rooms are immaculately clean but as usual in most Japanese hotels quite small. The bed was very comfortable. The big buffet breakfast is served in an amazing function room that is worth seeing.
3 Chome-5-15 Ote, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0874, Japan•
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Castle
Hayashi Castle Ruins, initially known as Fukashi Castle, was built in 1504 to protect the Ogasawara Clan. After being reclaimed by the clan in 1582, it was renamed Matsumoto Castle. The castle offers a panoramic view of Matsumotodaira and features well-preserved earthworks and stone masonry. Visitors can explore the area's trenches and defensive structures while enjoying scenic views of Shiroyama.
(Translated by Google) Hayashi Castle was built by the Ogasawara clan between 1440 and 1460, and in 1550, before the invasion of the Takeda clan from Kai, the castle fell without any attack or defense. Nowadays, it is considered to be a castle ruin related to the Ogasawara clan and is a national historic site along with Ojo.
The rest area in the middle of the ruins of the main fort is now unusable. Also, the ground is slippery so you should be careful ⚠️If you have any questions, please ask! I'll answer as much as I can! 🙇♀️
(Original)
林城は、1440～1460年頃に小笠原氏により築城され、1550年に甲斐の武田氏の侵攻の前に城での攻防もなく自落しました。今では、小笠原氏に関係してる城跡とされ小城と共に国史跡になっています。
今、主郭の跡の真ん中にある休憩所は、使えなくなっています。また、地面が滑りやすいので気をつけるようにした方がいいと思います⚠️分からないことがあったら聞いてください！出来る限り答えます！🙇♀️
Tsubasa T — Google review
The ruins of Great Hayashi Castle span one mountain in a larger frond-like typographic chain of moutains and castles. To the east of Hayashiohjō is Mizubanjō and to the west is Hayashikojō, Lesser Hayashi Castle. Between are gently sloping valleys with terraced fields and homes. On my way to Hayashiohjō I could see both the greater and lesser mounts together from the plain.
The layout of Hayashiohjō makes it easy to explore. Starting at the trail head one climbs up the initial face of the mountain foot via some switchbacks. It was here that I was climbing when from overhead several rocks came tumbling down. I looked up and saw a family of Kamoshika (Japanese goatalopes / serow) sprinting across the mountain slope. They put some distance between me and them and then began to look back at me. Eventually calming down they began their usual routine of snuffling about in the fallen leaves for stuff to eat and eventually ambled on out of sight.
The castle structure follows the mountain ridge, being perforated by horikiri (trenches). All the way up the mountain is terraced to either side of the main path, with gate ruins and trenches separating clusters of dozens of sub-baileys in each segment. The higher up the more numerous these many terraced enclosures. At the top of the mount are two large baileys, separated by a trench system with gate remains. The shukuruwa (main bailey) is ringed with dorui (earthen embankments). On the inside of this dorui there are traces and segments of ishiźumi (stone-pilings). In one place the dorui is broken up by a koguchi (tiger's maw gate) ruin.
Beyond the shurukuwa is a sizable rear bailey. These uppermost integral baileys are ensconced with several layers of ring baileys. A path leads down from one of them to the "princess's make-up well", below which one can see a double trench although it was difficult to photograph. The autumn foliage at Hayashi Castle was particularly charming.
(Translated by Google) The area around the main wall had been cleared on a large scale, and something like cork had been laid down, and it was in good condition. Although the rest area is dangerous and off-limits, it has a pretty nice atmosphere. I'm looking forward to the future.
Some signboards have collapsed, and there are two fallen trees on the path from Kinka Bridge. It's still one more step. There are horikiri and flat fields between the first gate and the main building, but there are no signboards or anything like that.
I think it could become a wonderful park if it was improved in various ways. So far, even the children from Yamabe Elementary School, just below, are not climbing the mountain. I have no choice but to say that it is wasteful.
(Original)
主郭付近は大規模に伐採されており、コルクのようなものが敷かれ、随分と整備されていた。休憩所は危険で立ち入り禁止だが、かなり良い雰囲気になっている。今後が楽しみだ。
看板等は崩壊したものもあり、金華橋からの通路には倒木が2本ある。まだもう一歩と言うところ。一の門跡から主郭の間に、堀切や平場などあるが、看板等は全く整備されていない。
色々と整備すれば、素晴らしい公園になると思う。今のところ、すぐ眼下の山辺小学校の児童すら登らない。勿体無いと言う他ない。
(Translated by Google) Hayashidai Castle, along with the neighboring Hayashiko Castle across the valley, are designated as national historic sites.
Hayashidai Castle is 846m above sea level, with a relative height of about 230m from the foot of the mountain. Currently, a forest road has been developed, and it is very convenient to drive up to the main castle.
Hayashidai Castle's main and second baileys are well-maintained and easy to visit. The main bailey is protected by earthworks, and some stonework remains. However, compared to other castles of the Ogasawara clan, there are only a few stone walls. The area around the main bailey is protected by moats and vertical moats.
Like other castles of the Ogasawara clan, countless small baileys are lined up in a stepped structure at the bottom. According to the layout map, Hayashidai Castle has the largest number of small baileys. I wonder if the houses of the vassals were lined up there in the past. However, when I visited at the end of June, the small baileys were overgrown and I could hardly see them. Unfortunately, most of the area was overgrown, and it was not a very memorable castle.
Hayashi Castle was built in the Muromachi period. During the Sengoku period, the Ogasawara clan, which had been divided into the three clans of Fuchu, Matsuo, and Suzuoka, was reunited by the Fuchu Ogasawara clan, who moved their main castle from Ikawa Castle to Hayashi Castle. In 1550, the Takeda clan invaded Shinano, and after Hanihara Castle fell, the Ogasawara clan fled from Hayashi Castle without a fight.
(Original)
林大城は谷を挟んだ隣の林小城とともに国の史跡に指定されている。
林大城は標高846m、麓からの比高は約230mである。現在、林道が整備され主郭近くまで車で上がることができ非常に便利である。
林大城は主郭、二郭は整備されており見学しやすい。主郭は土塁で守られており、一部に石積が残っている。ただし、他の小笠原氏系の城に比べると石垣はわずかである。主郭周辺は堀切と竪堀で守られている。
小笠原氏系の他の城と同様、下部には無数の小郭が段郭状に並んでいる。縄張り図によると林大城はその小郭の規模が最大である。往時は家臣団の屋敷などが並んでいたのだろうか。ただし、訪問した6月末はその小郭群は藪化しており、ほぼ見ることはできなかった。残念ながら全体的に藪化している部分が多く、あまり印象に残らない城であった。
林城は室町時代に築かれた。戦国期に府中・松尾・鈴岡三氏に分かれていた小笠原氏を府中小笠原氏が再統一した後、本城を井川城から林城に移したという。1550年に武田氏が信濃に侵攻し、埴原城落城後、小笠原氏は戦わずして林城から逃亡した。
(Translated by Google) National historic site with an altitude of 844m and a relative height of approximately 190m🎌
If you search on your smartphone, you will find a map of the territory, nearby parking lots, and surrounding historical sites👯
Hayashi Kojo and Suiban Castle are next door, Kirihara Castle and Shimofuri Castle are on the opposite mountain, Yamaga Castle and Miyahara Castle are in the east, Igawa Castle is the ruins of a residence to the west, etc.
The remains of the Ogasawara clan castle complex cannot be seen in just one or two days (ヾﾉ･ω･`)
Some of the excavation reports can be viewed on smartphones 👍️...It's a bit tiring for the eyes though 😣
I always run out of time😉
This place always makes my legs tremble🥵
Still, I keep coming back 🕺
(Original)
標高844m、比高約190mの国史跡🎌
スマホ検索すると 縄張図、近くの駐車場、周りの史跡はてんこ盛り👯
隣の林小城、水番城、向かいの山には桐原城に霜降城、東奥には山家城に宮原城、西に居館跡の井川城 他
｢小笠原氏城館群｣の遺構は とても１日や２日では見れません (ヾﾉ･ω･`)
発掘調査報告書もスマホで見れるモノがあった👍️...目が疲れるけど😣
いつも時間が足りなくなるﾄｺ😉
いつも足がガクガクになるﾄｺ🥵
それでもまた来てしまうﾄｺ🕺
(Translated by Google) Park in the parking lot of Harizuka Tumulus, the residence of the Ogasawara clan, and walk 10 minutes to the entrance to Hayashi Castle. The scenery is nice while looking at Shiroyama. The first climb is steep, but it takes about 40 minutes to reach the main fort. The remains of the structure, stone walls, vertical moat, and trenches are well maintained and well maintained. There is a connecting road to Ogi, but due to rain, we will visit it later. For reference, it is a 20 minute walk from the Harizuka Tumulus parking lot to the Hayashi-Kojo climbing entrance.
(Original)
小笠原氏の居城、針塚古墳の駐車場に駐車し林城登り口まで徒歩１０分で行ける。城山を見ながら景色も良い。最初の登りは急だが４０分程度で主郭まで行ける。遺構も石垣、竪堀や堀切もしっかり残り整備もされている。小城への連絡路有るが雨で後日。参考までに針塚古墳駐車場から林小城登り口まで徒歩20分。
(Translated by Google) The residence of the Ogasawara clan of Fuchu, the governor of Shinano.
This castle fell without a fight before the Takeda clan invaded Shinano.
As the castle was the guardian of Shinano, its ruins remain over a wide area, and there are many things to see.
A forest road leads from the Hashikura district, and you can drive right up to the main castle, but it is narrow and steep.
(Original)
信濃守護府中小笠原氏の居城。
武田氏の信濃侵攻の前に戦わずして自落した城。
信濃守護の城だけあって広範囲に遺構が残存、見所の多い城跡。
橋倉地区から林道が通じており、主郭直下まで車で行けるが狭路で急坂。
(Translated by Google) This was the main castle of the Ogasawara clan, the guardian of Shinano. It was attacked by the Takeda and fell to its own hands, but was destroyed as it was, so it remains exactly as it was. Many flat areas and moats remain along the ridge, and the appearance of a medieval mountain castle is well preserved.
(Original)
信濃守護の小笠原氏の本城。武田に攻められ自落するも、そのまま破却された故に、そのままの姿を残しています。いくつもの平場や堀切が尾根沿いに残り、中世山城の姿をよく残しています。
Satoyamabe, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0221, Japan•
Inn
Japanese inn
Satoyama Villa Honjin, located in Shiga-mura and facing the old Zenkoji Road, is a historic building that served as an exclusive inn for Matsumoto Castle Lords during the Edo period. The original structure was destroyed by fire in 1908 but was meticulously restored to its former glory in 1913. This luxurious building has only four rooms and offers a genuine journey back in time with its authentic architecture.
(Translated by Google) This accommodation facility just opened in July 2024. It seems that the owner of Tobira Onsen bought the Honjin family's mansion in the Hofukuji village and renovated it. It's an irresistible facility for those who love old folk houses, and it's also perfect for foreign tourists who want to experience good old Japan. I visited the room that was made to accommodate the lord. The water area has also been thoroughly renovated, so there will be no inconvenience. The view of the Northern Alps from the symbolic chestnut tree in the backyard is spectacular. It is a luxurious facility. If you make a reservation, we can also pick you up from Matsumoto Station. The Western-style building next to the breakfast venue is a cafe-style building with Taisho architecture typical of Kaichi School's Matsumoto style. The main building is said to be 110 years old and the storehouse 160 years old.
(Original)
2024年７月にオープンしたばかりの宿泊施設。扉温泉のオーナーが保福寺集落の本陣家の屋敷を買い取ってリノベーションしたらしい。古民家好きにはたまらない施設だし、古き良き日本を感じたい外国人観光客にもうってつけ。殿様を泊めるために作られた部屋にお邪魔しました。水回りもしっかりリノベーションしているので不便はありません。裏庭のシンボルツリーの栗の木から眺める北アルプスは最高です。心に贅沢な施設です。予約すれば松本駅からの送迎も可能。朝食会場のとなりの洋館はカフェ仕様で、開智学校の松本らしい大正建築。母屋は110年前、蔵は160年前のものだそうです。
S A — Google review
(Translated by Google) I stayed in the Lord's Suite room.
Inside the room, there was a sword holder that was used long ago still on the wall, and in the common space there were also fixtures that were used in the past. Upon arrival, we were treated to oyaki baked on the hearth; I really felt the history throughout my stay!
Whenever I wondered what something was, the staff explained it to me, incorporating history into the explanation, making it a very exciting stay!
I would definitely like to stay here again.
(Original)
殿様スイートのお部屋に宿泊させていただきました。
お部屋の中にも昔使われていた刀置きが壁に残っていたり、共用スペースにも、過去使われていた備品があったり、到着時には、囲炉裏で作ったお焼きを頂いたりと、滞在中とても歴史を感じることができました！
これは何だろうと思ったものはスタッフの方が歴史を交えて説明してくださったので、とてもワクワクする滞在になりました！
ぜひまた宿泊させていただきたいと思います。
(Translated by Google) The hotel was renovated from an old house that was over 100 years old.
I was looking for a unique hotel to stay at in the Matsumoto area on my way back from Kamikochi during Golden Week, and I found this one.
I booked a few days in advance, so I could only book a room without meals, but when I called, they were happy to accommodate my request for additional meals.
When I arrived on the day, the sliding door at the entrance was so heavy that I thought it might be closed, so I hesitated for about 20 minutes before entering. lol
The exterior looked even older than the photos on the website, so I was quite nervous, but
when I entered the room, it was very clean and comfortable.
However, rather than renovating more than necessary, the unnecessary parts were left as they were. (Some parts of the earthen walls were exposed, etc.)
For dinner, we had a hot pot full of wild vegetables.
I wasn't expecting it to be a simple hot pot, but there was a wide variety of wild vegetables, and no regular vegetables. I was very satisfied ☺️
It is part of the Tobira group, which is famous for Myojinkan, and the service was very polite◎
(Original)
築100年?以上の古民家をリノベしたホテルでした。
GWに上高地帰りに、松本エリアで変わったホテルに泊まりたいなと探していたところ、見つけました。
数日前に取ったので素泊まりしか予約できませんでしたが、電話したところ快く食事追加に対応してくださいました。
当日着いて、エントランスの引き戸が重すぎて閉まっているかと思い、迷うこと20分くらい入れずにいました。笑
外観がサイトの写真以上に年期が入っていて、かなりドキドキしましたが、
お部屋に入るとめちゃキレイで快適でした。
ただ、必要以上にリノベするというよりは、必要ないところは良い感じにそのままになっていました。(一部、土壁が露出しているなど)
夕食は山菜まみれのお鍋。
鍋で簡単な感じなのかと期待していなかったんですが、野菜は種類豊富な山菜で、普通の野菜はゼロ。かなり満足しました☺️
明神館で有名な扉グループの系列で、サービスもとても丁寧でした◎
(Translated by Google) I thought it was an old folk house, but when I learned that it was built as a resting place during the Edo period, I felt the weight of history.
It is said that part of it was destroyed in a fire, but it was restored in the Taisho era.
The interior has been renovated to take advantage of the building.
There was no television or sound equipment, and I felt like I had suddenly traveled back in time from the hustle and bustle of the city.
For dinner, drive into the city. Although it's a little far away, it's a building that makes you wonder what era it was in, and we were able to enjoy a relaxing meal while looking out at the garden.
Very delicious Japanese food. I could feel the ingenuity of the creator in each piece. It was a memorable dish.
I was once again impressed by the deliciousness of the dish, which was made using dashi stock and didn't make me feel thirsty after eating (due to the strong salty taste), which is common when eating out.
The freshly baked toast and fresh lettuce for breakfast were delicious, and it was a trip that satisfied my body, soul, and stomach.
(Original)
古民家かと思って訪れましたが、なんと江戸時代の参勤交代の際に休憩所として建てられた建物と知り、歴史の重みを感じました。
火事で一部焼失したとのことで、大正時代に復元されたそうです。
室内は、建物を生かしてリノベーションしています。
テレビも音響設備もなく、都会の喧騒から一気にタイムスリップしたような感覚に陥りました。
食事は、車で市街地へ移動。少し距離はありますが、これまた「何時代にきたのかな」と思われるような建物で、お庭を眺めながらゆったりと食事できました。
とても美味しい和食。一つ一つに作り手の創意工夫が感じられました。記憶に残るお料理でした。
外食にありがちな、食後の喉の渇き（塩味が濃いため）もなく、出汁を使って旨みを出すお料理に再度感激しました。
朝食の焼き立てトースト、新鮮なレタスも美味しく、身も心も胃袋も満たされた旅になりました。
(Translated by Google) I stayed the night.
The mansion, which was the headquarters of the former Matsumoto feudal lord, has been turned into a private lodging facility. We were also shown the room.
30-40 minutes by car from Matsumoto Station. Access is by car. It would be more convenient to rent a car from the station.
The accommodation has been beautifully renovated. It is a luxurious building with only 4 rooms. It is run by Tobira Onsen Myojinkan, a famous luxury inn, so you can rest assured that the beds, linens, bathrooms, and meals are of high quality.
Meals are optional.
The activity included E-bikes.
It's still a preview, but it's an old folk house that looks like it's going to be more and more fun in the future.
(Original)
お泊まりしました。
元松本藩主の本陣だったお屋敷が民泊施設になりました。お部屋も見せていただきました。
松本駅からは車で30～40分。アクセスは車。駅からはレンタカーでもあったほうが便利です。
宿は綺麗にリノベーションされています。４部屋しかない贅沢な作りです。運営は有名な高級旅館、扉温泉明神館なのでベッド、リネン、バスルーム、食事などもクオリティ高く安心です。
お食事はオプションです。
アクティビティはEバイクがありました。
まだプレビューですがこれからどんどん楽しくなりそうな古民家でした。
(Translated by Google) Today, I attended a gathering to enjoy creative folktale storytelling at the Honjin Ozawa family.
Renovation work took five years,
I had a great time listening to Kazuo Hashizume, a creative folk tale teller, and historical stories from local history researcher Mr. Miyajima.
The room we could stay in was also nice.
(Original)
今日、本陣小澤家で、創作民話の語り部を味わう会に参加しました。
5年の年月をかけて改修工事、
創作民話の語り部 橋詰一夫さんのお話や郷土史研究家の宮島さんの歴史話を聞く機会があり、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
宿泊できるお部屋も素敵でした。
(Translated by Google) The atmosphere of the store is nice, including the owner, and the food, tea, and sweets are delicious. I feel that the drink prices are a little high.
(Original)
店主さん含めお店の雰囲気が良いですし、食事もお茶もスイーツも美味しいです。飲み物の値段が少々高めな設定に感じます。
(Translated by Google) The atmosphere is Taisho! ?
You can enjoy modern Japanese style. Will the service be Taisho as well?
(Original)
雰囲気は大正か！？
和風モダンを味わえます。サービスも合わせて大正でしょうか？
246 Hofukujimachi, Matsumoto, Nagano 399-7412, Japan•
Historical landmark
The Former Nagano District Court Matsumoto Branch building, constructed in 1908, is a historic site located within the grounds of Matsumoto Castle. It was relocated to its current location in 1982 as part of a community preservation initiative. Surrounded by a vintage brick and iron grate-style fence, it stands as the sole remaining structure of its kind in Japan.
(Translated by Google) (Matsumoto City Museum Branch) Matsumoto City History Museum
The name is a bit special, but after referring to the introduction in the museum, I found that many historical buildings in the museum that are more than a hundred years old were moved here from various places in Nagano Matsumoto, which shows how huge the construction project was during the move.
The main building, the "Old Matsumoto Ward Judicial Office Building" is listed as an important cultural property. The building was built in Meiji 41 (1908). It is an existing representative of modern Japanese-style architecture from the Meiji period, and is the only Japanese-style court in Japan that has completely preserved its internal and external forms.
Another building, "Gongyado Horaiya", was built around the late Edo period and is listed as an important cultural property of Matsumoto City. It is a tourist guest house built in the Kawaura settlement (Nagawa, Matsumoto City) along the Nogi Street connecting Matsumoto and Takayama. From the Meiji period to the Taisho period, many working girls from Gifu Prefecture and other places going to Suwa and Okaya rice mill rice mills used this place as an accommodation. Being inside feels like traveling back in time to ancient Japan hundreds of years ago. The stoves, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. are all built with solid wood. You must take off your shoes when visiting the Bora House. The daytime temperature was about 0 degrees Celsius, and my feet almost turned into popsicles. However, it was still so completely preserved, which I found incredible.
The "former Matsumoto Juvenile Penal Institution Solitary House" is a solitary dormitory of the Juvenile Penal Institution built in the 15th year of Taisho (1926). It has a history of nearly a hundred years. It was previously used to house juvenile prisoners and pending inmates. You can visit it inside An indescribable feeling.
There is also a "Kawashima Yoshiko Memorial Room" in the "Exhibition and Relaxation Building". Kawashima Yoshiko was born as a royal daughter of the Qing Dynasty, and later became the adopted daughter of Matsumoto Kawashima Naniwa. There are well-known celebrities such as "Joan Arc of Japan" and "Beautiful Men's Clothes". The title is partially related to Matsumoto Yoshiko. The museum displays relevant information about Yoshiko Kawashima.
There are also historic sites such as the "Ku Showa Kogye Rice Noodles Factory" and the Kinoshita Najie Family.
Because Matsumoto City's Shinosato is not in the busy and dense tourist area in front of Matsumoto Station, there are fewer people visiting. Because of this, it is more convenient to take pictures. If you have enough time, it is recommended to come and have a look.
The History Center is located next to the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum. It is recommended that you visit both museums together. The ticket price is about 400 yen, and you can get a 100 yen discount when you purchase the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum ticket with the ticket stub (original price is 1,000 yen)
Business hours: 9:00~17:00 (last entry time 16:30) Closed every Monday and 12/29-1/3
Transportation:
By train - Take the Matsumoto Electric Railway Kamikochi Line to "Oba Station" and walk for 15 minutes.
By bus - Take the Town Sneaker West Route from Matsumoto Station for a long trip and get off at "Ukiyoe Museum·Historical Sato".
(Original)
(松本市立博物館分館)松本市歴史の里
這個名字有些特別，但參照館內的介紹後發現，館內多座超過百年的歷史建築，都是從長野松本各地移築匯集到此地的，可見移築時的工程有多浩大。
主建築"舊松本區裁判所廳舍"更是被列為重要文化財，該廳舍建造於明治41年(1908年)。是現存的明治時期近代和風建築代表，是日本國內唯一內外部型態完全保存的和風裁判所。
另一建築"工女宿寶來屋"其建成約為江戶時代後期，列為松本市重要文化財，建造在連接松本及高山的野麥街道沿途的川浦集落(松本市奈川)的旅人民宿。從明治時代到大正時代，許多從岐阜縣等地前往諏訪、岡谷的製糸工廠的工女們利用這裡做為住宿處。身在裡面彷彿穿越到了幾百年前日本的古代，燒火的地灶、浴室、廚房等，都是用堅固的木材所建造。入內參觀寶來屋的時侯必須脫鞋，當天白天氣溫約0度c左右，我的腳快變成冰棒了，但還是能夠這樣完整的保存下來，令我覺得很不可思議。
"舊松本少年刑務所獨居舍房"是建造於大正15年(1926年)少年刑事所的獨居舍房，也有近百年的歷史，之前是收容青少年受刑者及未決拘禁者，進去參觀有種說不出的感覺。
" 展示、休憩棟"內還有設立"川島芳子紀念室"，川島芳子出生時為清朝王家皇女，後來成為松本川島浪速的養女，有「東洋貞德」「男裝麗人」等廣為人知的稱號，與松本有者一部份的淵源，該館展示有川島芳子的相關資料。
另外還有"舊昌和興業製糸場"和木下尚江家"等古蹟。
松本市歴史の里，因為不是在松本車站前熱鬧密集的觀光區，來參觀的人比較少，正因如此拍照是比較方便的，時間足夠的話，建議可以過來看看。
歷史之里位於日本浮世繪博物館旁建議可以兩館一起參觀。票價約400円，憑票根再購買日本浮世繪博物館門票可以折抵100 円 (原價1000円)
營業時間:9:00~17:00(最終入館時間 16:30)每週一及12/29-1/3休館
交通方式:
搭乘電車-搭乘松本電鐵上高地線至「大庭站」徒步15分鐘。
搭巴士-自松本站搭乘周遊巴士(Town Sneaker)西路線長行程於「浮世繪博物館．歷史之里」下車。
魏瑜萱 — Google review
(Translated by Google) A courtroom similar to the one in Wings of a Tiger. Solitary confinement is also interesting. There is no heating facility, so it's best to wear warm clothes in the middle of winter. Get 100 yen off at the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum next door with your ticket stub.
(Original)
虎に翼に出てくるような裁判所の法廷。独房も面白い。暖房設備がないので真冬は厚着で見て回ったほうがいい。チケット半券で隣の日本浮世絵博物館が１００円引きになる
(Translated by Google) 2023/10 weekday visit
The former Matsumoto District Court was relocated and preserved.
There are many explanations that are helpful.
In addition to the courthouse, the grounds include a prison, a silk mill, and exhibits related to great historical figures, so you can spend about 2 hours looking around.
I think the parking lot can accommodate about 30 cars for free.
Personally, I felt there was a lot to see.
(Original)
2023／10平日訪問
旧松本地方裁判所を移設し保存されています。
説明も多くあり参考になります。
場内には、裁判所の他に、刑務所や製糸工場、歴史の偉人に関するもの等ゆっくり見て回れば2時間程楽しめます。
駐車場は、無料で30台程駐められると思います。
個人的には見所が多く感じました。
(Translated by Google) It was just designated as an important cultural property in November 2015.
It is a hidden gem in Matsumoto, and when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, the wooden courthouse building and the cherry blossoms look very beautiful.
There are also exhibits about how trials were conducted in the past, including materials from buildings in Matsumoto City that are classified as cultural properties.
You can also experience the solitary confinement cells of the old juvenile prison and learn about the conditions in which children were incarcerated at the time.
The spinning mill where silk thread is spun has a well-maintained house and machinery.
Although it does not move, it is in a tasteful state of storage.
(Original)
とても平成27年11月に重要文化財に指定されたばかりです。
松本でも穴場的存在で、桜の開花時には裁判所の木造の建物と桜がとてもキレイに映えます。
昔の裁判がどのように行われていたか、松本市内の文化財級の建物の資料などの展示もあります。
また、旧少年刑務所の独居房などにも体験で入ることが出来て、当時どのような状態で収監されていたか実際の建物で学べます。
絹糸を紡ぐ紡績所も家屋や機械がキレイに保管されています。
動きませんが趣のある保管状態です。
(Translated by Google) There's something cool about Jitte. It feels more romantic than a sword ☺️
A building that combines Japanese and Western styles.
The basics are Western style.
The ceiling at the entrance is Western-style, but the ceiling inside is Japanese-style.
In the past, the courthouse and prosecutor's office were located in the same building.
That's why it's difficult to be innocent.
(Original)
十手って何かカッコいい。刀よりもロマン感じる☺️
和洋折衷な建物。
基礎は洋風。
入り口の天井は洋風だけど、中の天井和風。
昔は裁判所と検事局（検察）が同じ建物内にあったんだね。
こりゃ無罪になるのが難しいわけだ。
(Translated by Google) The former Matsumoto Ward Court Building was built in 1908 on the ruins of Matsumoto Castle's Ninomaru Palace, and is recognized for its high historical value as the most complete surviving example of the many Japanese-style court buildings built throughout Japan during the Meiji period. It was designated as a national important cultural property.
(Original)
旧松本区裁判所庁舎は、明治41年（1908） に松本城二の丸御殿跡に明治期に全国で数多く建てられた和風の裁判所庁舎のうち、最も完成度の現存例として、高い歴史的価値が認められ、国の重要文化財に指定されました。
(Translated by Google) The former Matsumoto Ward Court Office Building is one of the seven remaining buildings of the former ward courts, which once existed in more than 300 locations across the country. This building was built in 1908 on the ruins of Matsumoto Castle's Ninomaru Palace, and was used for 60 years until it was moved to the new government building in 1977. Currently designated as an important cultural property of the country, you can tour its precious interior.
(Original)
かつて全国に300か所あまりあった旧区裁判所の、現存している7棟の建物のうちの一つである旧松本区裁判所庁舎です。この建物は明治41年(1908年)に松本城二ノ丸御殿跡に建てられたもので、昭和52年(1977年)に新庁舎に移行されるまで60年間使用されていました。現在は国の重要文化財として、その貴重な内部を見学することが出来ます。
(Translated by Google) This is the former Matsumoto District Court building, which is designated as an important cultural property.
The appearance of the court from the Meiji period is well preserved.
(Original)
重要文化財に指定されているかつての松本地方裁判所の庁舎です。
明治期の裁判所の様相がよく残されています。
2196-1 Shimadachi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0852, Japan•
cheap
Cafe
Agetsuchi is a cozy and welcoming café in town where you can enjoy delicious yet affordable coffee. The friendly atmosphere and heartwarming hospitality make it a place where you might end up staying longer than planned. It's not ideal for those seeking solitude, but if you're looking for a charming place to relax and enjoy good coffee with friendly people, Agetsuchi is worth a visit.
Really friendly people there and a charming place to stay for a drink :)
Vincent J — Google review
(Translated by Google) A community cafe you can easily stop by
It was crowded with locals (^-^)
The atmosphere of the building is good.
Is it under the direct control of Matsumoto City?
You can have it at a reasonable price without being too formal (^-^)
On this day, the Japanese sweets in the Japanese sweets set were out of stock (Japanese sweet shop had a good night!), so we had to change the menu at short notice.
¥500
If you're here for sightseeing, it might be a good idea to gather information from the locals.
(Original)
手軽に寄りたい、コミュニティカフェ
地元の方で賑わっていました(^-^)
建物の雰囲気が良い。
松本市の直轄なのかな？
リーズナブルに堅苦しくなく頂けます(^-^)
この日は和菓子セットの和菓子が品切れ(和菓子やさんがおやすみ！)だった為、急遽メニューを変えて頂きました。
￥500
観光で来た方は、地元の方から情報収集するのにも良いかも？
(Translated by Google) A very cozy coffee shop!
The ice cream drink set is a great deal.
My favorite second-hand book cafe, Soundo, postponed its opening hours and I was disappointed. I ended up at Agetachi, which is diagonally opposite. Apparently they've been renting space on the first floor of the former civic hall and running the cafe for 13 years.
By the way, Pensee Komatsu's milk bread has gone up in price again. I managed to buy one for just 500 yen.
Komatsu's milk bread was 280 yen for a long time, but once they started raising the price I couldn't stop.
(Original)
とても居心地の良い喫茶店！
アイスクリームのドリンクセットはとてもお得感がある。
良く通う古本喫茶店の想雲堂が営業時間を繰り下げて空振りした。斜向かいあたりにあげたちに辿り着いた。元市民会館一階を間借りして、カフェを運営して13年間が立ったという。
ところで、パンセ小松の牛乳パンはまた値上げしたね。500玉一つで何とか購入できた。
小松の牛乳ぱんは長く280円だったけど、値上げしだしたら止まらなくなった。
(Translated by Google) This is a cafe in town that is very friendly and comfortable. The coffee is delicious, but it's cheap and you end up staying too long. This is a store I always want to go to. If you're passing by, please feel free to stop by and take a look. 🍒
(Original)
町のカフェ、とっても親しみやすく居心地が良いお店です。コーヒーも美味しいのに安くついつい長居してしまいます。いつも行きたいお店です。通りかかったら気軽に寄って見て下さい。🍒
(Translated by Google) It's cheap and comfortable.
However, it may not be suitable for people who want to enjoy time alone at a coffee shop or who don't like being talked to.
(Original)
安くて居心地がいい。
でも、喫茶店で一人の時間を楽しみたかったり、話しかけられるのが苦手な人は向いてないかもしれないです。
(Translated by Google) This baby cream puff set is a great value. These cream puffs are from Masamura, a long-established Western-style pastry shop in Matsumoto. They're super delicious.
(Original)
ベビーシュークリームのセットがお得です。松本の老舗洋菓子店マサムラのシュークリームです。激うまです。
(Translated by Google) Heartwarming hospitality
and coffee is good
(Original)
こころ暖かいおもてなし
とコーヒーが良いです
4 Chome-8-11 Ote, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0874, Japan•
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