5 days in Matsumoto Itinerary

A castle town, Matsumoto possesses one of the best-preserved feudal structures in the country, and maintains its historical attractions and traditions while simultaneously exuding a modern, cosmopolitan charm.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Matsumoto: Hakuba Happoone Ski Resort (in Hakuba-mura), Zenko-ji Temple (in Nagano) and Daiho-ji Temple (in Aoki-mura). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Matsumoto Castle, buy something for everyone on your list at Karuizawa prince shopping plaza, admire the masterpieces at Matsumoto City Museum of Art, and contemplate the long history of Kaichi Gakko Primary School.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Matsumoto driving holiday website .

If you are flying in from Brazil, the closest major airports are Toyama Airport, Komatsu Airport and Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport. In January, daytime highs in Matsumoto are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can travel back home.