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 Matsumoto Castle's Tea Ceremony Akira Matsuo The Matsumoto Castle tea ceremony is being held on August 6th and 7th. Ikegami Hyakuchikutei, a historical Japanese house with gardens,..
Activities Apple Picking in Matsumoto Akira Matsuo Nov 18, 2016 Autumn is the season of beautiful, colored foliage, mushrooms in Nagano's forests, and, of course, the harvesting of fresh..
Culture Kimono & Ninja Cosplay/Rental Shop Akira Matsuo In Matsumoto, in Nagano Prefecture, a local beautician recently opened a fantastic shop of kimono (traditional Japanese clothes)..
Activities Sumo Roadshows in Nagano Akira Matsuo Sumo roadshows were held on Matsumoto and Nagano on October 14th and 16th.
Culture Candle Night in Matsumoto 2025 Mid Jun Enjoy a fantastic night by light of candles on green glass in the yard of the Matsumoto Museum of Art, with art and live music.