Culture Daio Wasabi Farm Katherine Moore Try Wasabi flavoured everything at Japan's largest Wasabi farm at Hotaka, close to Matsumoto. Watch cool clean water filter..
14 Street & Urban Matsumoto Castle Area Cathy Cawood The area around Matsumoto castle has a very traditional atmosphere, and is a pleasant place for a stroll.
Gardens & Parks Wasabi Special Elena Lisina Special place for those who like wasabi - you should visit it!
10 Culture Tokoji Temple in Azumino Peter Sidell In the countryside of Azumino near Matsumoto in central Japan, Tokoji is an attractive Buddhist temple, home to plenty of interesting..
Culture Nagano City Youth Museum and Zoo Carolyn Rawson Spend a fun few hours at Nagano City Youth Science Museum and Joyama Zoo.
12 Culture Fukashi-jinja Shrine in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Fukashi-jinja is a lively Shinto shrine, with bright colours and some interesting..
Culture Starry Sky Film Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug The Starry Sky Film Festival has become one of Nagano Prefecture's most-loved summer traditions, and it's held in the beautiful..