Le château de Matsumoto est l'un des cinq châteaux classés « Trésors nationaux du Japon » et le plus ancien donjon du Japon. La construction de cet élégant édifice noir et blanc, doté de trois tourelles, a débuté en 1592. En raison de ses élégants murs noirs, le château de Matsumoto est parfois surnommé « Château du Corbeau ». Veuillez noter que l'escalier menant au sommet de la tour du château de Matsumoto est raide et étroit.

Nawate Street is a row of small shops with a subtle but recurring frog theme. Aside from a variety of snack shops, the street also has plenty of little nick knack shops and souvenirs. Yohashira Shrine is also on Nawate Street and is a lovely place to sit while enjoying your taiyaki or rice crackers. Feel free to stroll along Nawate Street and enjoy a relaxed rural village atmosphere within the heart of the city. Here you will find warm culture and hospitality and maybe a souvenir or two!

Nakamachi Street is a historic shopping area known for its old traditional storehouses called “Kura” which are characterized by their black-and-white, criss-cross patterned walls. This beautiful street is also a popular shopping area among the locals with many shops and restaurants to choose from. You can find many Japanese handicrafts, such as pottery, lacquerware and wooden crafts. Nakamachi retains this mercantile spirit, landmark of which is the old “Kurassic-kan”, a fully restored Sake warehouse, open to the public for viewing and host to many cultural activities.