Culture Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Festival 2025 Sunday - Nov 23rd If you think fireworks festivals in Japan are only typical of the summer, then you should visit Nagano around the end of Novem..
Anime & Manga “Your Name” Movie Real-life Location Tour Featured If you have watched "Your Name (Kimi no Na Wa)", the beautiful views and delicious-looking must have got your attention. Here in..
Culture Matsumoto Castle 5 (5Reviews) Also known as "Crow's Castle" because of its unusual black exterior, Matsumoto Castle is one of the three most beautiful castles in Japan, along with..
Culture Zenkoji Temple 5 (1Review) Zenkoji Temple in Nagano Prefecture is considered one of the most popular temples in Japan and is the largest in the country after the Todai-ji of Nara...
Culture Matsumoto Frog Festival 2026 Early Jun Matsumoto's Frog Festival only happens two days every year. Make sure to catch it while it's here!
Festivals Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival 2026 Mid Oct The Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival is an annual event which has been running for almost 20 years now, and it brings soba restaurants..
Culture Jigokudani Monkey Park 4.8 (4Reviews) Jigokudani is famous for its hot springs and the macaque monkeys that bathe in them. It is the only place in the world where wild monkeys bathe in hot..
Historical Matsumoto Grand Taiko Festival 2026 Late Jul An introduction to the raw and elegant sound and fury of the Matsumoto Taiko Festival
