11 Historical Magnificent Matsumoto Castle Anne Lauenroth Magnificent Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's 12 remaining original castles, dating back to the 16th century.
Culture Bell Ami Doll Shop in Matsumoto Elena Lisina The Ami Doll Shop in Matsumoto used an old technique of oshie and is the only one studio-shop that still produces oshie dolls of..
Culture Ninja Trick Mansion Sherilyn Siy The Ninja Trick Mansion is one of the attractions of the Togakushi Folk Museum, which is nestled in the forested mountains across..
9 Culture Samurai Trail's Little-known Spots Akira Matsuo Little-known Great Spots in the Kiso-Fukushima area: The biggest Zen garden in east Asia and a cozy post town, along the Kiso Samurai..
Culture Suwa Grand Shrine in Nagano Elena Lisina Suwa Taisha is the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan and the head shrine of the Suwa network of shrines, composed of more than ten thousand..
16 Arts & Crafts Matsumoto Crafts Elena Lisina Samples of crafts such as oshie dolls popular in Matsumoto city.
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..