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!

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.

Very serene Shinto shrine in the middle of the busy Matsumoto city. You can catch locals on their way passing through the shrine for a quick prayer or a quick pause. Beautifully lit in the evening too and there is a fun artisan shopping and streetfood street just south of the shrine.

My interest in watches and clock bought me to this place. I like the collections and how it was presented. Thank you.

Matsumoto is not a very big city, but it is convenient. The train station and bus stop are close together, which is a very convenient design.

I ordered the unagi in a rice bowl and my husband ate the sushi and chicken yakitori. We were both impressed with the high quality food. Fresh and tasty! And warm and outstanding service. Thank you for the most delicious dinner!

We really enjoyed our visit here. We took a ride on the clear-bottom boat — a fantastic experience cruising over the river, and well worth the ¥1,400 per person. It was fascinating to see how wasabi is grown directly in the river from a hot spring source. We also tried ice cream topped with fresh wasabi, it is surprisingly delicious! There were plenty of local snacks available too, perfect for taking home or enjoying on the go. Highly recommended!

Came up from Matsumoto, did a lovely bike tour ending at the Hotaka Shrine 🙏

This is the museum of the genius sculptor "Rokuzan" who died young. There are not many sculptures, but they are all wonderful. It's a little disappointing that the explanations are mostly in Japanese. The poems written by Kotaro Takamura are touching and beautiful.

So many cool glass items. My son got to make a blown glass wind chime with help from one of their artisans.

(Translated by Google) The staff here are so kind!! The service was so good. The staff are really working hard. This is the best Mos Burger experience I've ever had. Thank you! (Original) ここの店員さんは親切です!! The service was so good. The staff are really working hard. Best Mos Burger experience İ have ever had. Thank you!

(Translated by Google) Cash only 🏠 A warm interior reminiscent of the Showa era Entering the restaurant, you'll find a welcoming space enveloped in the warmth of wood. Potted plants line the counter seats, and the sounds and aromas of cooking drift softly through the partition separating the restaurant from the kitchen, creating a nostalgic and relaxing atmosphere. Though the space is retro, it's clean and comfortable. It's bustling with a wide range of customers, from solo diners to families and local regulars. Table seating, counter seating, and raised tatami seating are available, catering to any dining style. Posters and calendars adorning the interior convey a warm atmosphere that evokes a sense of connection to the local community. ⸻ 🍜 A classic chuka soba noodle dish and a miso ramen with plenty of vegetables This time, we tried the ever-popular chuka soba and miso ramen. ● chuka soba (soy sauce ramen) The moment the bowl arrived, I was instantly knocked out by the nostalgic aroma. The clear, golden soup has a perfect balance of animal-based broth and rich soy sauce, creating a gentle flavor that's hard to resist sipping. The toppings are simple yet efficient: char siu, naruto (fish cake), bamboo shoots, and green vegetables. The medium-thick, curly noodles mix well with the soup, creating a smooth, slurpable texture. It's a bowl that evokes a sense of comfort and nostalgia, making it a dish you'll want to return to again and again. ● Miso Ramen (with Vegetables) This is a hearty dish! The savory flavor of the stir-fried vegetables blends seamlessly into the miso soup, instantly stimulating your appetite. Topped with bean sprouts, chives, cabbage, carrots, ground meat, and plenty of corn, it's both visually and satisfyingly satisfying. The soup isn't too rich, with a slightly sweet miso base that pairs perfectly with the vegetables. On a cold day, this bowl is a hearty, savory flavor that warms you to the core. ⸻ 👨‍🍳 The service is warm and welcoming, and the local connection gives you a sense of security. The staff are all friendly and always smiling, even when they're busy. Their attentive service was impressive. They were also attentive when refilling water and checking orders, and the laid-back hospitality you expect from a long-established restaurant is truly comforting. ⸻ 📝 Overall: Not flashy, but still makes you want to come back. Chuka Ikematsu isn't a place that prides itself on flashy presentation or impressive ramen. But that's what makes it great. The comforting flavor makes you want to come back every day. Rather than a "special bowl of ramen," this ramen is the kind of ramen you'll find here, the kind you'd call "the best bowl of ramen in your life." ⸻ 💡 Recommended for: • Want to try local ramen • Love a nostalgic, comforting flavor • Prefer miso ramen with lots of vegetables • Want to bring children and older people along ⸻ It was a place of comfort in Azumino that I'll definitely visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal, "Chuka Ikematsu." (Original) 現金のみ 🏠 昭和のぬくもりが残る、あたたかな店内 店内に入ると、木の温もりに包まれた優しい空間。カウンター席には観葉植物が並び、厨房との仕切りからは調理中の音と香りがふんわりと届いてきて、どこか懐かしくて落ち着く雰囲気。 昭和レトロな空間ではあるけれど、清潔感があって居心地は抜群。おひとりさまから家族連れ、地元の常連さんまで、幅広い客層で賑わっていました。 テーブル席、カウンター席、小上がりの座敷席まで用意されており、どんなスタイルの食事にもフィット。店内に貼られたポスターやカレンダーからも、地域とのつながりを感じさせる温かな気配が伝わってきます。 ⸻ 🍜 これぞ王道の中華そばと、野菜たっぷり味噌ラーメン 今回は、定番人気の中華そばと味噌ラーメンをいただきました。 ● 中華そば（しょうゆラーメン） 着丼した瞬間、懐かしい香りに包まれて一気にノックアウト。黄金色に澄んだスープは、動物系の出汁と醤油のコクが絶妙なバランスで、飲み干したくなるやさしい味わい。 トッピングはチャーシュー、なると、メンマ、青菜とシンプルながら無駄のない構成。中太縮れ麺がスープとよく絡み、ツルツルとすすれる食感も◎。 何度でも食べたくなる、安心感と郷愁を感じる一杯でした。 ● 味噌ラーメン（野菜入り） こちらはガッツリ系！炒め野菜の香ばしさが味噌スープに溶け込み、食欲を直撃する一杯。もやし、ニラ、キャベツ、人参、挽き肉、そしてたっぷりのコーンがのっていて、見た目にも食べごたえにも大満足。 スープは濃厚すぎず、やや甘めの味噌ベースで、野菜との相性が抜群。寒い日にはこれ一杯で体の芯まで温まるような、滋味深い味わいでした。 ⸻ 👨‍🍳 接客はあたたかく、地元密着の安心感 店員さんはみなさん柔らかい対応で、忙しい中でも笑顔を絶やさず、気配りのある接客が印象的でした。お水の補充や注文の確認なども丁寧で、老舗ならではの“余裕あるおもてなし”が心地よいです。 ⸻ 📝 総評：派手じゃない。でも、また来たくなる。 中華いけまつは、決して派手な演出やインパクトの強いラーメンを売りにしているお店ではありません。だけどそこがいい。 毎日でも通いたくなる、ホッとする味。 「特別な一杯」というより、「暮らしの中にある最高の一杯」と言えるような、そんなラーメンがここにはあります。 ⸻ 💡 こんな人におすすめ • 地元に愛されるラーメンを味わいたい • どこか懐かしい、ほっとする味が好き • 野菜たっぷり系の味噌ラーメンが好物 • 子連れや年配の方とも一緒に行きたい ⸻ また必ず訪れたい、安曇野の心の拠り所でした。 「中華いけまつ」、ごちそうさまでした。

It's a nice temple to visit in the area. You can get a shrine stamp if your collecting them.

It was perfect, I really loved that they had fresh cheese as side in breakfast menu, there's the drink bar included in the menu, so you can take 2 coffee or 2 fruit juice if you want. I love the concept and the pancakes are as good as in the US.

14.30 last order for lunch. But after that owner offers hamburgers and donates with different toppings. I liked salmon donate, bread was especially tasty

So so so so so good! めっちゃ美味しいよ！！！😋we ordered the wasabi soba and the なごり雪soba! The texture of the noodles was delicious and bouncy and chewy all the same time. Even the dipping sauce was good. Definitely recommended if you want to know what good soba experience feels like.

Our dinner was excellent. Definitely recommended to stop for a meal. We will visit again. The service was very friendly with our order served timely. The soup curries were tasty, with the right amount of spicies, with choices for both kida and parents. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and tasted how they way they should always do! The portions were quite generous, so for kids I wiuld recommend half-size. The location is fairly easy to find, with parking available. The restaurant is located next to a small river with plenty of trees. There are even ourdoor tables, that must be great for lunch.

A great place to dine and shop. With the help from the customer service. We were able to locate the taxi stand and call for a cab in English. Attached are the photos of the taxi waiting area. Thanks again to the staff, and also the translator on the other end of the phone.

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.

We enjoyed a lunch/snack on the third floor of the media center. We ate at the deli and cafe L’Oiseau. The food was a visual experience and the taste was incredible. I had a wagyu burger. The tomato had been roasted which added incredible flavor. It was perfectly cooked and on a homemade bun. By far, this was the best burger I have eaten in Japan. 🇯🇵 My husband enjoyed a salad and quiche. My son had a chocolate filled pastry and his girlfriend had an incredible cinnamon roll. The restaurant is in a lovely space with a Mountain View.

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.