FAQ

行李

  • 松本站与松本巴士总站内部或周边有无行李寄存处?

    电车站内外均有投币式寄存柜。
    详情请查看车站地图与“旅游实用信息”页面。巴士总站内的投币式寄存柜(不能过夜)位于售票处入口旁边。

  • 松本城有行李寄存处吗?

    寄存小件物品的投币式寄存柜位于本丸庭园。稍大件的行李可以寄存在景区内的商店,但需带走贵重物品和易碎品。

  • 上高地有投币式寄存柜吗?

    上高地巴士总站1楼设有行李寄存处(电话:0263-95-2034),但没有投币式寄存柜。费用按天计算,小件行李:400日元/大件行李:500日元(超大件:600日元)。行李寄存处开放时间为上午6点至下午5点。

  • 有无类似FedEx的快递服务?

    您可以利用大和运输公司提供的“黑猫宅急便”服务(详情请查看英语官方网站)。
    行李将于第二天送达目的地(您下榻的酒店)。首先请确保您下榻的酒店是否同意接收您的行李。若不同意,我们建议您确认目的地附近有无便利店,并将其作为行李寄取点。

สัมภาระ

  • มีจุดบริการรับฝากสัมภาระในสถานีมัตสึโมโต้ สถานีรถประจำทางมัตสึโมโต้และบริเวณใกล้เคียงหรือไม่

    มีตู้ล็อคเกอร์แบบหยอดเหรียญทั้งด้านในและด้านนอกสถานีรถไฟ ดูแผนที่สถานีและดูรายละเอียดเพิ่มเติมได้ที่หน้าข้อมูลน่ารู้สำหรับการท่องเที่ยว
    มีตู้ล็อคเกอร์แบบหยอดเหรียญตั้งอยู่ติดกับเคาน์เตอร์จำหน่ายบัตรโดยสารในอาคารสถานีรถประจำทาง

  • ปราสาทมัตสึโมโต้มีจุดบริการรับฝากสัมภาระหรือไม่?

    มีตู้ล็อคเกอร์แบบหยอดเหรียญสำหรับฝากสัมภาระขนาดเล็กติดตั้งอยู่บริเวณสวนภายในปราสาท สำหรับสัมภาระขนาดใหญ่สามารถฝากได้ที่ร้านค้าที่อยู่ภายในบริเวณปราสาท แต่ทางร้านค้าจะขอให้นำสิ่งของมีค่าและของที่เสียหายได้ง่ายออก

  • ที่คามิโคจิมีตู้ล็อคเกอร์แบบหยอดเหรียญหรือไม่?

    มีห้องรับฝากสัมภาระที่สถานีรถประจำทางคามิโคจิชั้น 1 แต่ไม่มีตู้ล็อคเกอร์แบบหยอดเหรียญ อัตราค่าบริการขึ้นอยู่กับจำนวนวันที่รับฝาก สัมภาระขนาดเล็ก 350 เยน ขนาดกลาง 400 เยน ขนาดใหญ่ 500 เยน (ราคา 600 เยนสำหรับสัมภาระขนาดใหญ่กว่าปกติ) จุดบริการรับฝากเปิดตั้งแต่ 6:00 น. – 17:00 น.

  • มีบริการจัดส่งพัสดุภัณฑ์คล้ายกับ FedEx หรือไม่?

    บริษัทขนส่งยามาโตะ “คุโรเนะโกะ (แมวดำ)” ให้บริการขนส่งกระเป๋าเดินทางและพัสดุ ดูรายละเอียดได้ในเว็บไซต์ภาษาอังกฤษ สัมภาระจะไปถึงปลายทาง (โรงแรม) ในวันรุ่งขึ้น กรุณาตรวจสอบยืนยันก่อนว่าปลายทางสามารถรับสัมภาระให้คุณได้หรือไม่ ไม่เช่นนั้น ขอแนะนำให้เลือกรับ/ส่งสัมภาระที่ร้านสะดวกซื้อที่อยู่ใกล้ที่พักแรมที่คุณจะเดินทางไป

观光与活动

  • 您能推荐欣赏日本阿尔卑斯的绝佳观景点吗?

    除了松本城的公园与天守之外,还有城山公园、阿尔卑斯公园等,都是观赏日本阿尔卑斯的好地方。您可以在浅间温泉健走路线的最高处欣赏壮丽美景。松本市民艺术馆的顶楼花园是鲜为人知的好去处,在这里可以免费饱览日本阿尔卑斯。在松本民艺馆2楼,则可以透过美丽的窗户欣赏日本阿尔卑斯及葡萄园美景。而马场家住宅也是一个很好的观景点,在这里您可以同时看到日本阿尔卑斯的两座最高峰——枪岳和穗高岳。

  • 哪些区域或地点比较平坦,并允许轮椅与婴儿车进入或者方便老人行动?

    位于松本的中町绳手以及位于木曾谷盐尻部分地区的奈良井宿较为平坦,老街非常适于散步。此外,在松本市美术馆附近的县(AGATA)之森公园,即使是坐轮椅者,也可以轻松闲逛。

  • 在松本附近参观农场和采摘水果

    参观农场之前,请先知悉,除了安昙野大王山葵农场之外,前往任何一家农场您都需要骑摩托车、乘出租车或开车前往。
    秋季(10月与11月的部分)在Yokoya农园,您可以采摘苹果。此农园的工作人员可以说一些简单的英语。
    在安昙野市,您可以随时在安昙野水果农场采摘苹果。详情请下载安昙野多语言宣传单
    WWOOF成员的Ogurayama农场提供英语服务。
    在毗邻松本市南部的盐尻市,许多葡萄园从8月下旬至10月中旬开放游客采果。其中一个葡萄园从盐尻站步行只需15分钟(或乘坐出租车几分钟)。
    位于盐尻的Tirolean森林中还设有一座萌宠动物园。

  • 松本市内观赏樱花的最佳地点在哪里?樱花何时盛开?

    松本城因樱花而闻名。当地人很喜欢在城山公园薄川一带赏樱及享用户外烧烤。弘法山与光城山(位于安昙野市)也颇受欢迎,推荐您在樱花树间穿行的小道健走。赏樱的最佳时节一般在4月中旬(但这也是因时因地而异)。详情请查看本网站“花卉与红叶”下的“樱花”页面。

松本城

  • 松本城 进入松本城需要等待多久?

    松本城里面空间较小,要想进入天守(城堡主楼),游客必须穿过陡峭狭窄的台阶。因此于假日期间,尤其是黄金周(4月29日至5月5日前后)和盂兰盆节(8月13日至16日前后)期间更是人满为患。您可能需要等待20分钟至2个小时才能进入城堡。正如照片和日语官方网站所示,等待时长被张贴在城堡正门(黑门)外。游览观光的高峰一般是上午10点30分至下午3点。最后入场时间为下午4点30分,但在黄金周、八月第二周及盂兰盆节期间被延至下午5点30分。午餐时间可能不会太拥挤,但这也因时而异,例如当大型旅游团到来时,就会变得很拥挤。

  • 堡里还可以做什么?

    详见英文页

健走和登山

  • 冬天可以去上高地吗?

    上高地的公共设施在冬季期间(11月16日至4月中旬)完全关闭,只能步行前往。您需要准备雪地靴及其他相应装备,并且必须具备冬季健走的经验。冬天还有雪崩的危险,所以建议您带上一名经验丰富的老手或导游,仅在情况稳定时出发。包括Little Peaks(日语网站)在内的很多公司都在冬季提供上高地区域的当地导游行程。
    冬季期间,进入上高地最近的入口是泽渡。您可以从松本站乘坐巴士前往泽渡,并从泽渡乘坐出租车前往中之汤(无停车场)后,再步行前往上高地。从中之汤至河童桥往返需要6到8小时。
    上高地附近的乘鞍高原白骨温泉即使在冬天也对外开放,并可以乘坐巴士前往。

  • 开山祭(4月27日)前可以去上高地吗?

    可以。咨询处与一些餐馆已经开放,但大多数酒店仍处于歇业状态。路上还残留着一些积雪(由于天气与海拔的关系),因此请务必穿上适合的鞋。这段期间并不拥挤,是游玩的大好时机(日本本国游客很少,但有些外国游客,包括旅游团队会前去游玩)。

  • 在5月、6月及10月,日本阿尔卑斯有雪吗?

    详见英文页

  • 我想在上高地露营。我需要在小梨平营地或德泽园营地订位吗?

    详见英文页

  • 我想待在山间小屋里。那里都有哪些设施?我需要提前预约吗?

    详见英文页

  • 对于为期一天的健走(中级路程),有什么建议吗?

    详见英文页

  • 有无多语言导游?

    位于乘鞍的NORTHSTAR Alpine Lodge的老板和员工都是英语母语人士。他们提供夏季健走、冬季雪鞋健走等行程。
    有关私人导游信息,请查看“导游/行程”页面。

美食和购物

  • 有无清真或素食的餐厅或美食?

    详见英文页

  • 有无体育酒吧或咖啡馆可以观看足球赛等体育比赛?

    详见英文页

  • 有无当地手工精酿啤酒?

    松本酿酒厂自2016年开始营业,除了在中町设有酒吧之外,也预计于2018年4月在本町的信每Media Garden大楼开设另一家分店。酿酒厂老板与Old Rock的老板是同一人,因此您在Old Rock也可以品味松本手工精酿啤酒。

  • 有无可以购买廉价饮品的地方?

    筑地市场食堂是一家居酒屋,其店面位于车站附近麦当劳所在的砖路上,每天从下午3点至6点提供欢乐时光特价,一杯啤酒仅需100日元。
    您还可以在立饮酒吧8盎司以130日元买一杯威士忌,或以200日元买一杯日本酒。

  • 有无夜店或Live House?

    详见英文页

  • 有无百元店?

    Alpico Plaza、巴士总站大楼7楼有一家。
    另一家名为Daiso,位于车站附近大楼(内有丸善书店进驻)的4楼。
    永旺梦乐城内也有一家Seriya,此外在郊区还有一些百元店。

  • 松本有农贸市场吗?

    中町有一家名为藏Marche的小型农贸市场,由日本农协(JA)负责经营,另外也有一家小型农贸市场位于松本车站大楼MIDORI的1楼。而郊区则有一些较大的农贸市场,其中值得推荐的是阿尔卑斯市场,从松本站乘坐巴士即可抵达。

  • 有无大型超市或进口食品店?

    永旺梦乐城内有一家永旺品牌的大型超市。此商场还有一家KALDI,里面可以买到一些进口商品与特殊商品。
    位于北松本站附近的Nagisa Life Site内也有一家大型超市TSURUYA,营业时间至晚上8点,乘坐周游巴士Town Sneaker的西路线即可抵达。
    而西友则是沃尔玛旗下的一家超市,24小时营业。
    此外还有如Delicia等许多其他现代化的当地超市,其中一家位于车站前巴士总站大楼(Alpico Plaza)。

  • 有无大型电器商店?

    永旺梦乐城内有野岛,而位于南松本站附近的山田电机规模更大。距离松本站或北松本站更近的EDION 也是一家大型电器连锁店,可以乘坐周游巴士抵达。

  • 松本有跳蚤市场吗?

    跳蚤市场信州(日语网站)每隔1至2个月会在PARCO百货公司前的花钟公园或阿尔卑斯公园开设为期几天的跳蚤市场。
    另外,绳手通中町通有一些很好的古董店。

住宿和温泉

  • 有无男女共浴的公共温泉浴池或带独立浴室的温泉旅馆?

    详见英文页

  • 松本有无青年旅社或其他便宜的住宿设施?

    详见英文页

  • 有无可以联系到丸茂旅馆的电子邮箱?

    请通过电话(+ 81-263-32-0115)或传真(+ 81-263-35-2251)订房。

  • 我们想携带训练有素的狗,有无地方可以携带宠物?

    详见英文页

  • 有无短租房?

    详见英文页

交通和路线 – 往返于上高地、新穗高、高山

  • 能否在一天内乘坐巴士至上高地散步并前往高山?

    详见英文页

  • 如何从松本前往高山?

    详见英文页

  • 如何从松本前往新穗高?

    仅在旅游旺季时(4月中旬至5月中旬、6月中旬至8月中旬及元旦前后)一天有两班直达巴士。其他期间需从松本巴士总站乘坐巴士至平汤温泉,并换乘浓飞巴士。
    详情请查看Alpico巴士时刻表浓飞巴士时刻表

  • 是否需要预订从高山至上高地、从上高地至松本,以及从高山至松本的巴士?

    不需要。巴士无需预约。

交通和路线 – 其他

  • 冬季期间有无公共交通工具(除出租车外)前往美原高原

    详见英文页

  • 如何从地狱谷野猿公苑前往松本?

    详见英文页

  • 如何从妻笼/马笼(经过木曾町中山道的驿道“武士街道”)前往松本?

    详见英文页

  • 如何从立山黑部阿尔卑斯山脉路线前往松本?

    乘坐当地巴士前往信浓大町站,然后乘坐电车前往松本。详情请查看此处

  • 如何从金泽前往松本?

    详见英文页

  • 从松本出发,如何前往高远观赏樱花?

    您可以搭配电车与巴士前往公园。从松本站出发,先乘坐JR中央线或特快列车梓(Azusa)号至冈谷站(30分钟)换乘JR饭田线后,于伊那市站下车(50分钟)。再乘坐巴士至高远站(25分钟)后,步行约15分钟即可抵达公园。巴士每20分钟一班。

  • 我预计在半夜左右抵达松本。车站或别处有无可逗留之地,以等待早晨第一班电车或巴士?

    详见英文页

旅游实用信息及其他

  • 哪里可以连接Wi-Fi或互联网?

    请查看本网站“策划您的旅途”下的“旅游实用信息”中的“Wi-Fi热点”部分。

  • 哪里可以给手机或其他设备充电?

    详见英文页

  • 哪里有能使用国际卡的ATM?哪里可以兑换货币?

    请查看本网站“策划您的旅途”下的“旅游实用信息”中的“外币兑换与ATM”部分。

  • 有无关于动漫《橘色奇迹 orange》外景地的信息?

    位于松本的观光咨询处提供日本漫画与电影(分开)的外景地地图。
    此外,您也可以下载显示外景地具体位置的APP“Butai Meguri”(仅供日语详细信息)。

  • 有无多语言导游服务?

    详情请查看此处

  • 松本有什么著名庆典吗?

    详见英文页

行李

  • 松本站與松本巴士總站內部或周邊有無行李寄存處?

    電車站內外均有投幣式置物櫃。
    詳情請查閱車站地圖與「旅遊實用資訊」頁面。巴士總站內的投幣式置物櫃(不能過夜)位於售票處入口旁邊。

  • 松本城有行李寄存處嗎?

    寄存小件物品的投幣式置物櫃位於本丸庭園 。稍大件的行李可以寄存在景區內的商店,但需帶走貴重物品與易碎品。

  • 上高地有投幣式置物櫃嗎?

    上高地巴士總站1樓設有行李寄存處(電話:0263-95-2034),但沒有投幣式置物櫃。費用按天計算,小件行李:400日圓/大件行李:500日圓(超大件:600日圓)。行李寄存處開放時間為上午6點至下午5點。

  • 有無類似FedEx的快遞服務?

    您可以利用大和運輸公司提供的「黑貓宅急便」服務(詳情請參閱英文官方網站)。
    行李將於第二天送達目的地(您下榻的飯店)。首先請確保您下榻的飯店是否同意接收您的行李。若不同意,我們建議您確認目的地附近有無便利商店,並將其作為行李寄取地。

觀光與活動

  • 您能推薦欣賞日本阿爾卑斯的絕佳觀景點嗎?

    除了松本城的公園與天守之外,還有城山公園、阿爾卑斯公園等,都是觀賞日本阿爾卑斯的好地方。您可以在淺間溫泉健行路線的最高處欣賞壯麗美景。松本市民藝術館的頂樓花園是鮮為人知的好去處,在這裡可以免費飽覽日本阿爾卑斯。在松本民藝館2樓,則可以透過美麗的窗戶欣賞日本阿爾卑斯及葡萄園美景。而馬場家住宅也是一個很好的觀景點,在這裡您可以同時看到日本阿爾卑斯的兩座最高峰——槍岳與穗高岳。

  • 哪些區域或地點比較平坦,並允許輪椅與嬰兒車進入或者方便老人行動?

    位於松本的中町繩手以及位於木曾谷鹽尻部分地區的奈良井宿較為平坦,老街非常適於散步。此外,在松本市美術館附近的縣(AGATA)之森公園,即使是坐輪椅者,也可以輕鬆閒逛。

  • 在松本附近參觀農場與採摘水果

    參觀農場之前,請先知悉,除了安曇野大王山葵農場之外,前往任何一家農場您都需要騎機車、搭計程車或開車前往。
    秋季(10月與11月的部分)在Yokoya農園,您可以採摘蘋果。此農園的工作人員可以說一些簡單的英文。
    在安曇野市,您可以隨時在安曇野水果農場採摘蘋果。詳情請下載安曇野多語言宣傳單
    WWOOF成員的Ogurayama農場提供英文服務。
    在毗鄰松本市南部的鹽尻市,許多葡萄園從8月下旬至10月中旬開放遊客採果。其中一個葡萄園從鹽尻站步行只需15分鐘(或乘坐計程車幾分鐘)。
    位於鹽尻的Tirolean森林中還設有一座萌寵動物園。

  • 松本市內觀賞櫻花的最佳地點在何處?櫻花何時盛開?

    松本城因櫻花而聞名。當地人很喜歡在城山公園薄川一帶賞櫻及享用戶外燒烤。弘法山與光城山(位於安曇野市)也頗受歡迎,推薦您在櫻花樹間穿行的小道健行。賞櫻的最佳時節一般在4月中旬(但這也是因時因地而異)。詳情請參閱本網站「花卉與紅葉」下的「櫻花」頁面。

松本城

  • 進入松本城需要等候多長時間?

    松本城裡面空間較小,要想進入天守(城堡主樓),遊客必須穿過陡峭狹窄的台階。因此於假日期間,尤其是黃金周(4月29日至5月5日前後)與盂蘭盆節(8月13日至16日前後)期間更是人滿為患。您可能需要等候20分鍾至2個小時才能進入城堡。正如照片與日文官方網站所示,等候時長被張貼在城堡正門(黑門)外。遊覽觀光的高峰一般是上午10點30分至下午3點。最後入場時間為下午4點30分,但在黃金周、八月第二周及盂蘭盆節期間被延至下午5點30分。午餐時間可能不會太擁擠,但這也因時而異,例如當大型旅遊團到來時,就會變得很擁擠。

  • 城堡裡還可以做什麼?

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健行與登山

  • 冬天可以去上高地嗎?

    上高地的公共設施在冬季期間(11月16日至4月中旬)完全關閉,只能步行前往。您需要準備雪地靴及其他相應裝備,並且必須具備冬季健行的經驗。冬天還有雪崩的危險,所以建議您帶上一名經驗豐富的老手或導遊,僅在情況穩定時出發。包括Little Peaks(日文網站)在內的很多公司都在冬季提供上高地區域的當地導遊行程。
    冬季期間,進入上高地的最近入口是澤渡。您可以從松本站搭乘巴士前往澤渡,並從澤渡搭乘計程車前往中之湯(無停車場)後,再步行前往上高地。從中之湯至河童橋往返需要6至8個小時。
    上高地附近的乘鞍高原白骨溫泉即使在冬天也對外開放,並可以搭乘巴士前往。

  • 開山祭(4月27日)前可以去上高地嗎?

    可以。諮詢處與一些餐館已經開放,但大多數飯店仍處於歇業狀態。路上還殘留著一些積雪(由於天氣與海拔的關係),因此請務必穿上適合的鞋。這段期間並不擁擠,是遊玩的大好時機(日本本國遊客很少,但有些外國遊客,包括旅遊團隊會前往遊玩)。

  • 在5月、6月及10月,日本阿爾卑斯有雪嗎?

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  • 我想在上高地露營。我需要在小梨平營地或德澤園營地訂位嗎?

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  • 我想待在山間小屋裡。那裡都有哪些設施?我需要提前預約嗎?

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  • 對於為期一天的健行(中級路程),有什麽建議嗎?

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  • 有無多語言導遊?

    位於乘鞍的NORTHSTAR Alpine Lodge的老板與員工都是英語母語人士。他們提供夏季健行、冬季雪鞋健行等行程。
    有關私人導遊資訊,請參閱「導遊/行程」頁面。

美食與購物

  • 有無清真或素食的餐廳或美食?

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  • 有無運動酒吧或咖啡館可以觀看足球賽等運動比賽?

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  • 有無當地手工精釀啤酒?

    松本釀酒廠自2016年開始營業,除了在中町設有酒吧之外,也預計於2018年4月在本町的信每Media Garden大樓開設另一家分店。釀酒廠老板與Old Rock的老板是同一人,因此您在Old Rock也可以品味松本手工精釀啤酒。

  • 有無可以購買廉價飲品的地方?

    築地市場食堂是一家居酒屋,其店面位於車站附近麥當勞所在的磚路上,每天從下午3點至6點提供歡樂時光特價,一杯啤酒僅需100日圓。
    您還可以在立飲酒吧8盎司以130日圓買一杯威士忌,或以200日圓買一杯日本酒。

  • 有無夜店或Live House?

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  • 有無百圓店?

    Alpico Plaza、巴士總站大樓7樓有一家。
    另一家名為Daiso,位於車站附近大樓(內有丸善書店進駐)的4樓。
    永旺夢樂城內也有一家Seriya,此外在郊區還有一些百圓店。

  • 松本有農民市集嗎?

    中町有一家名為藏Marche的小型農民市集,由日本農協(JA)負責經營,另外也有一家小型農民市集位於松本車站大樓MIDORI的1樓。而郊區則有一些較大的農民市集,其中值得推薦的是阿爾卑斯市場,從松本站搭乘巴士即可抵達。

  • 有無大型超市或進口食品店?

    永旺夢樂城內有一家永旺品牌的大型超市。此商場還有一家加爾第咖啡,裡面可以買到一些進口商品與特殊商品。
    位於北松本站附近的Nagisa Life Site內也有一家大型超市TSURUYA,營業時間至晚上8點,搭乘周遊巴士Town Sneaker的西路線即可抵達。
    而西友則是一家沃爾瑪百貨旗下的超市,24小時營業。
    此外還有如Delicia等許多其他現代化的當地超市,其中一家位於車站前巴士總站大樓(Alpico Plaza)。

  • 有無大型電器商店?

    永旺夢樂城內有野島,而位於南松本站附近的山田電機規模更大。距離松本站或北松本站更近的EDION 也是一家大型電器連鎖店,可以搭乘周遊巴士抵達。

  • 松本有跳蚤市場嗎?

    跳蚤市場信州(日文網站)每隔1至2個月會在PARCO百貨公司前的花鐘公園或阿爾卑斯公園開設為期幾天的跳蚤市場。
    另外,繩手通中町通有一些很好的古董店。

住宿與溫泉

  • 有無男女共浴的公共溫泉浴池或帶獨立浴室的溫泉旅館?

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  • 松本有無青年旅社或其他便宜的住宿設施?

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  • 有無可以聯絡到丸茂旅館的電子信箱?

    請透過電話(+ 81-263-32-0115)或傳真(+ 81-263-35-2251)訂房。

  • 我們想攜帶訓練有素的狗,有無地方可以攜帶寵物?

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  • 有無短租房?

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交通與路線 – 往返於上高地・新穗高・高山

  • 能否在一天內搭乘巴士至上高地散步並前往高山?

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  • 如何從松本前往高山?

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  • 如何從松本前往新穗高?

    僅在旅遊旺季時(4月中旬至5月中旬、6月中旬至8月中旬及元旦前後)一天有兩班直達巴士。其他期間需從松本巴士總站搭乘巴士至平湯溫泉,並轉乘濃飛巴士。
    詳情請參閱Alpico巴士時刻表濃飛巴士時刻表

  • 是否需要預訂從高山至上高地、從上高地至松本,以及從高山至松本的巴士?

    不需要。巴士無需預約。

交通與路線 – 其他

  • 冬季期間有無公共交通工具(除計程車外)前往美原高原

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  • 如何從地獄谷野猿公苑前往松本?

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  • 如何從妻籠/馬籠(經過木曾町中山道的驛道「武士街道」)前往松本?

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  • 如何從立山黑部阿爾卑斯山脈路線前往松本?

    搭乘當地巴士前往信濃大町站,繼而搭乘電車前往松本。詳情請參閱此處

  • 如何從金澤前往松本?

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  • 從松本出發,如何前往高遠觀賞櫻花?

    您可以搭配電車與巴士前往公園。從松本站出發,先搭乘JR中央線或特快列車梓(Azusa)號至岡谷站(30分鐘)轉乘JR飯田線後,於伊那市站下車(50分鐘)。再搭乘巴士至高遠站(25分鐘)後,步行約15分鐘即可抵達公園。巴士每20分鐘一班。

  • 我預計在半夜左右抵達松本。車站或別處有無可逗留之地,以等待早晨第一班電車或巴士?

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旅遊實用資訊與其他

  • 何處可以連接Wi-Fi或網際網路?

    請參閱本網站「策劃您的旅途」下的「旅遊實用資訊」中的「Wi-Fi熱點」部分。

  • 何處可以給手機或其他設備充電?

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  • 何處有能使用國際卡的ATM?何處可以兌換貨幣?

    請參閱本網站「策劃您的旅途」下的「旅遊實用資訊」中的「外幣兌換與ATM」部分。

  • 有無關於動漫《orange 橘色奇蹟》外景地的資訊?

    位於松本的觀光諮詢處提供日本漫畫與電影(分開)的外景地地圖。
    此外,您也可以下載顯示外景地具體位置的APP「Butai Meguri」(僅供日文詳細資訊)。

  • 有無多語言導遊服務?

    詳情請參閱此處

  • 松本有什麽著名祭典嗎?

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Bagages

  • Is there luggage storage in/around Matsumoto Station and Matsumoto Bus Terminal?

    There are coin lockers inside and outside of the train station.
    See this station map and Useful Trip Info page for the details. Coin lockers (cannot be used overnight) are located just the Bus Terminal in the area just next to the ticket counter entrance.

  • Is there luggage storage at Matsumoto Castle?

    Coin-operated lockers for smaller items are located on the castle grounds. Larger bags can be left at the shop on the premises, but they ask that you remove valuables and fragile items.

  • Are there coin lockers at Kamikochi?

    There is a baggage room (tel: 0263-95-2034) on the first floor of the Kamikochi Bus Terminal, but there are no coin lockers. Rates are by the day. Small: ¥350 / Medium: ¥400 / Large: ¥500 (¥600 for oversize). The office is open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Are there any courier services like FedEx?

    “Kuro Neko (Black Cat)” Yamato Transport Co. has an English website.
    The luggage would be sent to your destination (hotel) by the next day. Be sure that you first confirm whether or not your lodging will agree to receive your luggage. Otherwise, we recommend a convenience store drop-off/pick-up option if a convenience stores is close to your destination.

Gepäck

  • Is there luggage storage in/around Matsumoto Station and Matsumoto Bus Terminal?

    There are coin lockers inside and outside of the train station.
    See this station map and Useful Trip Info page for the details. Coin lockers (cannot be used overnight) are located just the Bus Terminal in the area just next to the ticket counter entrance.

  • Is there luggage storage at Matsumoto Castle?

    Coin-operated lockers for smaller items are located on the castle grounds. Larger bags can be left at the shop on the premises, but they ask that you remove valuables and fragile items.

  • Are there coin lockers at Kamikochi?

    There is a baggage room (tel: 0263-95-2034) on the first floor of the Kamikochi Bus Terminal, but there are no coin lockers. Rates are by the day. Small: ¥350 / Medium: ¥400 / Large: ¥500 (¥600 for oversize). The office is open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Are there any courier services like FedEx?

    “Kuro Neko (Black Cat)” Yamato Transport Co. has an English website.
    The luggage would be sent to your destination (hotel) by the next day. Be sure that you first confirm whether or not your lodging will agree to receive your luggage. Otherwise, we recommend a convenience store drop-off/pick-up option if a convenience stores is close to your destination.

짐(수하물)

  • Is there luggage storage in/around Matsumoto Station and Matsumoto Bus Terminal?

    There are coin lockers inside and outside of the train station.
    See this station map and Useful Trip Info page for the details. Coin lockers (cannot be used overnight) are located just the Bus Terminal in the area just next to the ticket counter entrance.

  • Is there luggage storage at Matsumoto Castle?

    Coin-operated lockers for smaller items are located on the castle grounds. Larger bags can be left at the shop on the premises, but they ask that you remove valuables and fragile items.

  • Are there coin lockers at Kamikochi?

    There is a baggage room (tel: 0263-95-2034) on the first floor of the Kamikochi Bus Terminal, but there are no coin lockers. Rates are by the day. Small: ¥350 / Medium: ¥400 / Large: ¥500 (¥600 for oversize). The office is open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Are there any courier services like FedEx?

    “Kuro Neko (Black Cat)” Yamato Transport Co. has an English website.
    The luggage would be sent to your destination (hotel) by the next day. Be sure that you first confirm whether or not your lodging will agree to receive your luggage. Otherwise, we recommend a convenience store drop-off/pick-up option if a convenience stores is close to your destination.

Багаж

  • Is there luggage storage in/around Matsumoto Station and Matsumoto Bus Terminal?

    There are coin lockers inside and outside of the train station.
    See this station map and Useful Trip Info page for the details. Coin lockers (cannot be used overnight) are located just the Bus Terminal in the area just next to the ticket counter entrance.

  • Is there luggage storage at Matsumoto Castle?

    Coin-operated lockers for smaller items are located on the castle grounds. Larger bags can be left at the shop on the premises, but they ask that you remove valuables and fragile items.

  • Are there coin lockers at Kamikochi?

    There is a baggage room (tel: 0263-95-2034) on the first floor of the Kamikochi Bus Terminal, but there are no coin lockers. Rates are by the day. Small: ¥350 / Medium: ¥400 / Large: ¥500 (¥600 for oversize). The office is open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Are there any courier services like FedEx?

    “Kuro Neko (Black Cat)” Yamato Transport Co. has an English website.
    The luggage would be sent to your destination (hotel) by the next day. Be sure that you first confirm whether or not your lodging will agree to receive your luggage. Otherwise, we recommend a convenience store drop-off/pick-up option if a convenience stores is close to your destination.

จุดที่น่าเที่ยวชม, สัมผัสประสบการณ์

  • ช่วยแนะนำจุดชมวิวที่สามารถชมทัศนียภาพอันงดงามของเทือกเขาแอลป์ญี่ปุ่นหน่อยได้ไหม?

    ใกล้กับสวนสาธารณะโจยามะและสวนสาธารณะแอลป์ซึ่งอยู่ไม่ไกลจากปราสาทมัตสึโมโต้เป็นจุดชมวิวที่เหมาะแก่การชมทัศนียภาพของเทือกเขาแอลป์ญี่ปุ่น นอกจากนี้ คุณสามารถชมวิวที่งดงามของเทือกเขาแอลป์ญี่ปุ่นได้จากด้านบนสุดของเส้นทางเดินป่าจากน้ำพุร้อนอะซามะ สถานที่ในตัวเมืองได้แก่ ด้านบนของสวนที่อยู่ในหอศิลป์เมืองมัตสึโมโต้ (มัตสึโมโต้มินเกจุสึคัง), ที่หน้าต่างชั้นสองของพิพิธภัณฑ์ศิลปะพื้นบ้านมัตสึโมโต้ ซึ่งเป็นสถานที่ชมทัศนียภาพอันงดงามของเทือกเขาแอลป์ญี่ปุ่นและไร่องุ่น, บ้านตระกูลบาบะเป็นอีกหนึ่งจุดชมวิวที่ยอดเยี่ยม สามารถมองเห็นได้ทั้งภูเขายาริและภูเขาโฮตากะดาเกะ ซึ่งเป็นยอดเขา 2 แห่งที่สูงที่สุดในเทือกเขาแอลป์ญี่ปุ่น

  • พื้นที่หรือสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่ใดบ้างที่เป็นพื้นราบ ผู้ใช้รถเข็นวีลแชร์/รถเข็นเด็กและ/หรือผู้สูงอายุสามารถไปไหนมาไหนได้อย่างสะดวก?

    ถนนนากะมาจิและถนนนาวาเตะในมัตสึโมโต้และเมืองที่พักแรมในอดีตนาราอิซึ่งอยู่ในหุบเขาคิโซในอำเภอชิโอจิริเป็นพื้นที่ราบและเป็นย่านที่มีบรรยากาศเก่าแก่ที่เหมาะแก่การเดินเล่น รวมทั้งที่สวนสาธารณะอะกะตะโนะโมริ ซึ่งอยู่ใกล้กับพิพิธภัณฑ์ศิลปะเมืองมัตสึโมโต้ ก็เป็นสถานที่ที่สามารถเที่ยวชมรอบๆ ได้อย่างสะดวกด้วยวีลแชร์

  • เที่ยวชมฟาร์มและเก็บผลไม้รอบๆ เมืองมัตสึโมโต้

    การเที่ยวชมฟาร์มนอกเหนือจากฟาร์มเพาะวาซาบิไดโอ อะซูมิโน่ จะต้องเดินทางโดยรถจักรยาน รถแท็กซี่หรือรถยนต์
    คุณสามารถเก็บแอปเปิ้ลได้ที่ฟาร์มโยโกยะในช่วงฤดูใบไม้ร่วง (ตุลาคม-พฤศจิกายน) เจ้าของฟาร์มสามารถพูดภาษาอังกฤษขั้นพื้นฐานได้
    ในอำเภออะซูมิโน่ สามารถเก็บแอปเปิ้ลได้ทุกช่วงเวลาในฟาร์มผลไม้อะซูมิโน่ สำหรับรายละเอียดเพิ่มเติมสามารถดาวน์โหลดได้ที่แผ่นพับหลายภาษาของอำเภออะซูมิโน่
    สำหรับฟาร์มที่สามารถพูดภาษาอังกฤษได้ ได้แก่ ฟาร์มโอกุระยามะ ซึ่งเป็นสมาชิกของวูฟ (WWOOF)
    นอกจากนี้ในอำเภอชิโอจิริซึ่งเป็นเมืองที่อยู่ทางทิศใต้ของมัตสึโมโต้ มีไร่องุ่นหลายแห่งเปิดให้นักท่องเที่ยวเก็บองุ่นได้ตั้งแต่เดือนสิงหาคมจนถึงกลางเดือนตุลาคม มีสวนองุ่นแห่งหนึ่งสามารถเดินจากสถานีรถไฟชิโอจิริเพียง 15 นาที (หรือใช้เวลาเพียงไม่กี่นาทีโดยรถแท็กซี่)
    นอกจากนี้ยังมีป่าทรีโรลีนซึ่งเป็นสวนสัตว์และมีกิจกรรมให้ทำมากมายท่ามกลางป่าไม้ในอำเภอชิโอจิริด้วย

  • สถานที่ชมดอกซากุระที่ดีที่สุดในเมืองคือที่ไหน? ดอกซากุระจะบานเมื่อไหร่?

    ปราสาทมัตสึโมโต้เป็นสถานที่ชมดอกซากุระที่มีชื่อเสียง นอกจากนี้ที่สวนสาธารณะโจยามะและบริเวณริมแม่น้ำสุสุกิก็เป็นสถานที่ขึ้นชื่อสำหรับการชมดอกซากุระและปิ้งบาร์บีคิว ภูเขาโคโบยามะซึ่งอยู่ไม่ไกลจากตัวเมืองมัตสึโมโต้และภูเขาฮิคารุโจในอำเภออะซูมิโน่ซึ่งมีเส้นทางเดินป่าท่ามกลางต้นซากุระก็ได้รับความนิยมเช่นกัน กลางเดือนเมษายนเป็นช่วงเวลาที่เหมาะแก่การชมซากุระ (ขึ้นอยู่กับสถานที่และอากาศในแต่ละปีด้วย) ดูรายละเอียดหน้าติดตามสถานการ์ดอกซากุระบาน ในลิงก์ “ดอกไม้และใบไม้เปลี่ยนสี”

Tourisme & Activités

  • Can you recommend good view points to see the Japan Alps?

    Besides the park and keep of Matsumoto Castle, Joyama Park, and Alps Park are good points for views of the Japan Alps. You can enjoy a spectacular view from the top point of a hiking course from Asama Hot Springs. A great, yet little-known spot downtown is a top garden of Performing Arts Center. The second floor of the Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum is a place to see the Japan Alps and grape orchards through the beautiful window. The Baba Family Residence is a good viewpoint where you can see both Mt. Yari and Mt. Hotakadake, the two highest summits of the Japan Alps.

  • What areas/places are flat and allow for wheelchair/stroller access and/or the elderly to get around easily?

    Nakamachi and Nawate Streets in Matsumoto and Narai Post Town in a part of Shiojiri in the Kiso Valley are flat, old streets that are good for strolling. Also, Agatanomori Park near the Matsumoto Museum of Art is a good place to go around even in a wheelchair.

  • Farm visits and fruit picking around Matsumoto

    On the farm visits front, other than the Diao Wasabi Farm in Azumino, you’ll need to go by bike, taxi, or car. Apple picking is available in the fall (Oct and part of Nov) at Yokoya Farm. They speak basic English. In Azumino City, you can do apple picking anytime at Azumino Fruit Farm. Download this Azumino Multilingual Leaflet for more details. English is spoken at Ogurayama Farm, a member of WWOOF.

    In Shiojiri, a southern neighboring city of Matsumoto, many grape orchards for tourists are open from late August until mid-October. One of them is located 15-minutes walking (or a few minutes by taxi) from Shiojiri Station. There is also a petting zoo at Tirolean Forest in Shiojiri.

  • What’s the best place in town for viewing cherry blossoms? When will they bloom?

    Matsumoto Castle is famous for cherry blossoms. Joyama Park and the Susuki River are popular among the locals for enjoying cherry blossoms and BBQs. Mt. Kobo and Mt. Hikarujo (in Azumino City) are also popular, and there are good hiking courses among the cherry trees. Mid-April is probably the best time to see them (but it depends on the year and place). See our Cherry Blossoms page.

Tourismus & Aktivitäten

  • Can you recommend good view points to see the Japan Alps?

    Besides the park and keep of Matsumoto Castle, Joyama Park, and Alps Park are good points for views of the Japan Alps. You can enjoy a spectacular view from the top point of a hiking course from Asama Hot Springs. A great, yet little-known spot downtown is a top garden of Performing Arts Center. The second floor of the Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum is a place to see the Japan Alps and grape orchards through the beautiful window. The Baba Family Residence is a good viewpoint where you can see both Mt. Yari and Mt. Hotakadake, the two highest summits of the Japan Alps.

  • What areas/places are flat and allow for wheelchair/stroller access and/or the elderly to get around easily?

    Nakamachi and Nawate Streets in Matsumoto and Narai Post Town in a part of Shiojiri in the Kiso Valley are flat, old streets that are good for strolling. Also, Agatanomori Park near the Matsumoto Museum of Art is a good place to go around even in a wheelchair.

  • Farm visits and fruit picking around Matsumoto

    On the farm visits front, other than the Diao Wasabi Farm in Azumino, you’ll need to go by bike, taxi, or car. Apple picking is available in the fall (Oct and part of Nov) at Yokoya Farm. They speak basic English. In Azumino City, you can do apple picking anytime at Azumino Fruit Farm. Download this Azumino Multilingual Leaflet for more details. English is spoken at Ogurayama Farm, a member of WWOOF.

    In Shiojiri, a southern neighboring city of Matsumoto, many grape orchards for tourists are open from late August until mid-October. One of them is located 15-minutes walking (or a few minutes by taxi) from Shiojiri Station. There is also a petting zoo at Tirolean Forest in Shiojiri.

  • What’s the best place in town for viewing cherry blossoms? When will they bloom?

    Matsumoto Castle is famous for cherry blossoms. Joyama Park and the Susuki River are popular among the locals for enjoying cherry blossoms and BBQs. Mt. Kobo and Mt. Hikarujo (in Azumino City) are also popular, and there are good hiking courses among the cherry trees. Mid-April is probably the best time to see them (but it depends on the year and place). See our Cherry Blossoms page.

볼거리・놀거리

  • Can you recommend good view points to see the Japan Alps?

    Besides the park and keep of Matsumoto Castle, Joyama Park, and Alps Park are good points for views of the Japan Alps. You can enjoy a spectacular view from the top point of a hiking course from Asama Hot Springs. A great, yet little-known spot downtown is a top garden of Performing Arts Center. The second floor of the Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum is a place to see the Japan Alps and grape orchards through the beautiful window. The Baba Family Residence is a good viewpoint where you can see both Mt. Yari and Mt. Hotakadake, the two highest summits of the Japan Alps.

  • What areas/places are flat and allow for wheelchair/stroller access and/or the elderly to get around easily?

    Nakamachi and Nawate Streets in Matsumoto and Narai Post Town in a part of Shiojiri in the Kiso Valley are flat, old streets that are good for strolling. Also, Agatanomori Park near the Matsumoto Museum of Art is a good place to go around even in a wheelchair.

  • Farm visits and fruit picking around Matsumoto

    On the farm visits front, other than the Diao Wasabi Farm in Azumino, you’ll need to go by bike, taxi, or car. Apple picking is available in the fall (Oct and part of Nov) at Yokoya Farm. They speak basic English. In Azumino City, you can do apple picking anytime at Azumino Fruit Farm. Download this Azumino Multilingual Leaflet for more details. English is spoken at Ogurayama Farm, a member of WWOOF.

    In Shiojiri, a southern neighboring city of Matsumoto, many grape orchards for tourists are open from late August until mid-October. One of them is located 15-minutes walking (or a few minutes by taxi) from Shiojiri Station. There is also a petting zoo at Tirolean Forest in Shiojiri.

  • What’s the best place in town for viewing cherry blossoms? When will they bloom?

    Matsumoto Castle is famous for cherry blossoms. Joyama Park and the Susuki River are popular among the locals for enjoying cherry blossoms and BBQs. Mt. Kobo and Mt. Hikarujo (in Azumino City) are also popular, and there are good hiking courses among the cherry trees. Mid-April is probably the best time to see them (but it depends on the year and place). See our Cherry Blossoms page.

Достопримечательности и Мероприятия

  • Can you recommend good view points to see the Japan Alps?

    Besides the park and keep of Matsumoto Castle, Joyama Park, and Alps Park are good points for views of the Japan Alps. You can enjoy a spectacular view from the top point of a hiking course from Asama Hot Springs. A great, yet little-known spot downtown is a top garden of Performing Arts Center. The second floor of the Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum is a place to see the Japan Alps and grape orchards through the beautiful window. The Baba Family Residence is a good viewpoint where you can see both Mt. Yari and Mt. Hotakadake, the two highest summits of the Japan Alps.

  • What areas/places are flat and allow for wheelchair/stroller access and/or the elderly to get around easily?

    Nakamachi and Nawate Streets in Matsumoto and Narai Post Town in a part of Shiojiri in the Kiso Valley are flat, old streets that are good for strolling. Also, Agatanomori Park near the Matsumoto Museum of Art is a good place to go around even in a wheelchair.

  • Farm visits and fruit picking around Matsumoto

    On the farm visits front, other than the Diao Wasabi Farm in Azumino, you’ll need to go by bike, taxi, or car. Apple picking is available in the fall (Oct and part of Nov) at Yokoya Farm. They speak basic English. In Azumino City, you can do apple picking anytime at Azumino Fruit Farm. Download this Azumino Multilingual Leaflet for more details. English is spoken at Ogurayama Farm, a member of WWOOF.

    In Shiojiri, a southern neighboring city of Matsumoto, many grape orchards for tourists are open from late August until mid-October. One of them is located 15-minutes walking (or a few minutes by taxi) from Shiojiri Station. There is also a petting zoo at Tirolean Forest in Shiojiri.

  • What’s the best place in town for viewing cherry blossoms? When will they bloom?

    Matsumoto Castle is famous for cherry blossoms. Joyama Park and the Susuki River are popular among the locals for enjoying cherry blossoms and BBQs. Mt. Kobo and Mt. Hikarujo (in Azumino City) are also popular, and there are good hiking courses among the cherry trees. Mid-April is probably the best time to see them (but it depends on the year and place). See our Cherry Blossoms page.

ปราสาทมัตสึโมโต้

  • ใช้เวลารอคิวเข้าปราสาทประมาณกี่นาที?

    ปราสาทมัตสึโมโต้สามารถจุคนได้น้อยเนื่องจากพื้นที่ในปราสาทสูงชันและแคบ ในช่วงวันหยุดโดยเฉพาะช่วงโกลเด้นวีค (ประมาณ 29 เมษายน-5 พฤษภาคม) และโอบ้ง (ประมาณ 13-16 สิงหาคม) จะมีผู้คนหนาแน่นเป็นพิเศษ อาจต้องรอคิวเพื่อเข้าปราสาทตั้งแต่ 20 นาทีไปจนถึง 2 ชั่วโมง ระยะเวลารอเข้าปราสาทจะติดประกาศตรงประตูทางเข้าหลัก (ประตูคุโรมง) และมีการแจ้งในเว็บไซต์อย่างเป็นทางการเวอร์ชั่นภาษาญี่ปุ่น ช่วงเวลาที่มีผู้คนหนาแน่นคือเวลาประมาณ 10:30 – 15:00 น. เวลาเปิดให้เข้าปราสาทรอบสุดท้ายคือ 16:30 น. แต่จะขยายเวลาไปถึง 17:30 น. ในระหว่างช่วงโกลเด้นวีค ช่วงสัปดาห์ที่ 2 ของเดือนสิงหาคมและช่วงโอบ้ง ในช่วงเวลาพักเที่ยงผู้คนอาจไม่ค่อยหนาแน่นมากนัก แต่ก็ขึ้นอยู่กับปัจจัยอื่นๆ ด้วย เช่น หากมีกรุ๊ปทัวร์ขนาดใหญ่มาเยี่ยมชมก็จะมีผู้คนหนาแน่น

  • ปราสาทมัตสึโมโต้มีกิจกรรมอะไรให้ทำบ้าง?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

Le Château de Matsumoto

  • What is the wait time to enter the castle?

    Matsumoto Castle has a small capacity because there are only steep and narrow steps for going up inside the keep. So it is crowded during holidays especially Golden Week (around April 29 to May 5) and Obon (around August 13 to 16). You may have to wait anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours to enter the castle. The waiting time is posted outside of the castle’s main gate (kuromon) as shown in the photo and on the official Japanese website. Peak visiting hours are generally from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Last admission is 4:30 p.m., but this is pushed forward to 5:30 p.m. during Golden Week and around the second week of August and Obon. Lunch time might not be so crowded, though it depends on other factors. For instance, when a big tour group comes, it is crowded.

  • Is there anything else to do at the castle?

    In addition to the castle’s museum and shop, events such as live music performances, ice sculpting, soba festivals, tea ceremonies, samurai parades, and more are held on the castle grounds on several days every month. Check out our Facebook events page or the castle’s English Event Information page for upcoming event information. You can see Ikegami Hyakuchikutei, a historical Japanese house which has a full-scale tea-ceremony room (chashitsu) with a tea garden, located just across the street on the castle’s north side. You can often see an armored samurai, a ninja, and a kimono-wearing princess (Omotenashi-tai – see more here) and take photos with them. Also, a rickshaw puller is sometimes waiting in front of the castle’s main gate to give rickshaw tours.

Burg Matsumoto

  • What is the wait time to enter the castle?

    Matsumoto Castle has a small capacity because there are only steep and narrow steps for going up inside the keep. So it is crowded during holidays especially Golden Week (around April 29 to May 5) and Obon (around August 13 to 16). You may have to wait anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours to enter the castle. The waiting time is posted outside of the castle’s main gate (kuromon) as shown in the photo and on the official Japanese website. Peak visiting hours are generally from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Last admission is 4:30 p.m., but this is pushed forward to 5:30 p.m. during Golden Week and around the second week of August and Obon. Lunch time might not be so crowded, though it depends on other factors. For instance, when a big tour group comes, it is crowded.

  • Is there anything else to do at the castle?

    In addition to the castle’s museum and shop, events such as live music performances, ice sculpting, soba festivals, tea ceremonies, samurai parades, and more are held on the castle grounds on several days every month. Check out our Facebook events page or the castle’s English Event Information page for upcoming event information. You can see Ikegami Hyakuchikutei, a historical Japanese house which has a full-scale tea-ceremony room (chashitsu) with a tea garden, located just across the street on the castle’s north side. You can often see an armored samurai, a ninja, and a kimono-wearing princess (Omotenashi-tai – see more here) and take photos with them. Also, a rickshaw puller is sometimes waiting in front of the castle’s main gate to give rickshaw tours.

마츠모토성

  • What is the wait time to enter the castle?

    Matsumoto Castle has a small capacity because there are only steep and narrow steps for going up inside the keep. So it is crowded during holidays especially Golden Week (around April 29 to May 5) and Obon (around August 13 to 16). You may have to wait anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours to enter the castle. The waiting time is posted outside of the castle’s main gate (kuromon) as shown in the photo and on the official Japanese website. Peak visiting hours are generally from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Last admission is 4:30 p.m., but this is pushed forward to 5:30 p.m. during Golden Week and around the second week of August and Obon. Lunch time might not be so crowded, though it depends on other factors. For instance, when a big tour group comes, it is crowded.

  • Is there anything else to do at the castle?

    In addition to the castle’s museum and shop, events such as live music performances, ice sculpting, soba festivals, tea ceremonies, samurai parades, and more are held on the castle grounds on several days every month. Check out our Facebook events page or the castle’s English Event Information page for upcoming event information. You can see Ikegami Hyakuchikutei, a historical Japanese house which has a full-scale tea-ceremony room (chashitsu) with a tea garden, located just across the street on the castle’s north side. You can often see an armored samurai, a ninja, and a kimono-wearing princess (Omotenashi-tai – see more here) and take photos with them. Also, a rickshaw puller is sometimes waiting in front of the castle’s main gate to give rickshaw tours.

Замок Mацумото

  • What is the wait time to enter the castle?

    Matsumoto Castle has a small capacity because there are only steep and narrow steps for going up inside the keep. So it is crowded during holidays especially Golden Week (around April 29 to May 5) and Obon (around August 13 to 16). You may have to wait anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours to enter the castle. The waiting time is posted outside of the castle’s main gate (kuromon) as shown in the photo and on the official Japanese website. Peak visiting hours are generally from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Last admission is 4:30 p.m., but this is pushed forward to 5:30 p.m. during Golden Week and around the second week of August and Obon. Lunch time might not be so crowded, though it depends on other factors. For instance, when a big tour group comes, it is crowded.

  • Is there anything else to do at the castle?

    In addition to the castle’s museum and shop, events such as live music performances, ice sculpting, soba festivals, tea ceremonies, samurai parades, and more are held on the castle grounds on several days every month. Check out our Facebook events page or the castle’s English Event Information page for upcoming event information. You can see Ikegami Hyakuchikutei, a historical Japanese house which has a full-scale tea-ceremony room (chashitsu) with a tea garden, located just across the street on the castle’s north side. You can often see an armored samurai, a ninja, and a kimono-wearing princess (Omotenashi-tai – see more here) and take photos with them. Also, a rickshaw puller is sometimes waiting in front of the castle’s main gate to give rickshaw tours.

เดินป่า&ปีนเขา

  • สามารถไปเที่ยวคามิโคจิในฤดูหนาวได้หรือไม่?

    สิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกต่างๆ ในคามิโคจิจะปิดให้บริการในฤดูหนาว (ตั้งแต่ 16 พฤศจิกายน จนถึงกลางเดือนเมษายน) สามารถเข้าไปได้เพียงแค่บริเวณเชิงเขาเท่านั้น คุณต้องเตรียมรองเท้าเดินบนหิมะและอุปกรณ์อื่นๆ ที่จำเป็น รวมถึงต้องมีประสบการณ์เดินป่าในฤดูหนาวด้วยเนื่องจากเป็นพื้นที่เสี่ยงต่อการเกิดหิมะถล่ม ขอแนะนำให้เดินทางกับผู้ที่มีประสบการณ์เดินป่าในฤดูหนาวหรือไกด์ในสภาพอากาศที่เหมาะแก่การเดินป่า ในฤดูหนาวจะมีไกด์ท้องถิ่นนำเที่ยวในคามิโคจิซึ่งให้บริการโดยบริษัทหลายแห่ง เช่น ไกด์บริษัทลิตเติ้ลพีค (เว็บไซต์ภาษาญี่ปุ่น)
    สถานที่ที่สามารถเข้าใกล้คามิโคจิได้มากที่สุดในฤดูหนาวได้แก่ สะวันโดะ สามารถเดินทางไปยังสะวันโดะได้โดยรถบัสจากสถานีมัตสึโมโต้ จากนั้น ต่อรถแท็กซี่ไปยังน้ำพุร้อนนากะโนะยุ (ไม่มีที่จอดรถ) และเดินเท้าต่อไป จากน้ำพุร้อนนากะโนะยุไปยังสะพานคัปปะ ใช้เวลาไปกลับประมาณ 6-8 ชม.

    ที่ราบสูงโนริกุระและน้ำพุร้อนชิราโฮเนะซึ่งอยู่ใกล้กับคามิโคจิเปิดให้บริการในฤดูหนาวด้วยเช่นกัน สามารถเดินทางเข้าถึงได้ด้วยรถบัส

  • สามารถเดินทางไปคามิโคจิก่อนมีการทำพิธีเปิดภูเขา (27 เมษายน) ได้หรือไม่?

    ได้ สิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกต่างๆ เช่น ศูนย์บริการข้อมูลนักท่องเที่ยวและร้านอาหารบางแห่งจะเปิดให้บริการแล้ว แต่โรงแรมส่วนใหญ่ยังอยู่ระหว่างเตรียมการเปิดให้บริการ หิมะยังคงมีหลงเหลืออยู่ตามทางเดินควรเตรียมรองเท้าเดินบนหิมะไปด้วย ช่วงเวลาดังกล่าวถือเป็นช่วงเวลาที่เหมาะแก่การไปเที่ยวเนื่องจากนักท่องเที่ยวยังไม่แออัด (มีเพียงนักท่องเที่ยวญี่ปุ่นและนักท่องเที่ยวต่างชาติบางส่วนที่มากับกรุ๊ปทัวร์)

  • เทือกเขาแอลป์ญี่ปุ่นมีหิมะในเดือนพฤษภาคม มิถุนายนและเดือนตุลาคมหรือไม่?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • ฉันต้องการตั้งแคมป์ในคามิโคจิ ควรจองที่สถานที่สำหรับกางเต็นท์ในสถานที่ตั้งแคมป์โคนะชิไดร่าหรือที่โทคุซาว่าเอ็นหรือไม่?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • ฉันต้องการพักที่กระท่อมบนภูเขา (ยามะโกย่า) อยากทราบว่ามีสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกชนิดใดให้บริการบ้าง? ต้องจองล่วงหน้าหรือเปล่า?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • ช่วยแนะนำภูเขาที่สามารถเดินป่าแบบไปเช้าเย็นกลับสำหรับนักเดินป่าที่มีความชำนาญระดับปานกลางได้หรือไม่?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • มีไกด์หลายภาษาให้บริการหรือไม่?

    ที่นอร์ธสตาร์ อัลไพน์ ลอดจน์ในโนริกุระ เจ้าของกิจการและพนักงานชาวต่างชาติสามารถพูดภาษาอังกฤษได้เป็นอย่างดี ที่นี่ให้บริการนำเที่ยว เช่น เดินป่าในฤดูร้อนและเดินป่าบนรองเท้าเดินบนหิมะในฤดูหนาว
    สำหรับการใช้บริการไกด์ส่วนตัว กรุณาดูที่ไกด์นำเที่ยว

อาหาร&ช้อปปิ้ง

  • มีร้านอาหารหรือร้านขายอาหารฮาลาลหรืออาหารมังสวิรัติหรือไม่?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • มีสปอร์ตบาร์/คาเฟ่ที่สามารถชมการแข่งขันกีฬา เช่น การแข่งขันฟุตบอลหรือไม่?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • มีเบียร์ที่ทำขึ้นเองในท้องถิ่นหรือไม่?

    มี มัตสึโมโต้บริวเวอรี่เปิดกิจการมาตั้งแต่ปี 2016 มีบาร์เหล้าแท็ปรูมบนถนนนากะมาจิและในเดือนเมษายน ปี 2018 จะเปิดบาร์เหล้าที่อาคารชินมัยมีเดียการ์เด้น ในถนนฮงมาจิอีกหนึ่งแห่ง เจ้าของกิจการเป็นเจ้าของเดียวกับผับ OLD ROCK สามารถดื่มเบียร์ที่มัตสึโมโต้บริวเวอรี่ทำขึ้นเองได้ที่นั่นเช่นกัน

  • มีที่ไหนบ้างที่สามารถดื่มเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอร์ได้ในราคาถูก?

    สึคิจิ อิชิบะ โชกุโด เป็นร้านเหล้าสไตล์ญี่ปุ่น ตั้งอยู่บนถนนที่ปูด้วยอิฐ ใกล้กับร้านแมคโดนัลด์หน้าสถานีรถไฟ จะมีช่วงเวลาสุดคุ้มสามารถดื่มเบียร์แก้วละ 100 เยนได้ตั้งแต่เวลา 15:00-18:00 น. นอกจากนี้ยังสามารถดื่มวิสกี้ได้ในราคาตั้งแต่ 130 เยนต่อแก้ว เหล้าสาเกราคาตั้งแต่ 200 เยนต่อแก้วได้ที่ “8 Ounce” ซึ่งเป็นบาร์สำหรับยืนดื่ม

  • มีไนท์คลับหรือคาเฟ่ฟังดนตรี (ไลฟ์เฮ้าส์) หรือไม่?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • มีร้าน 100 เยนหรือไม่

    ที่ชั้น 7 ของอาคารสถานีรถประจำทาง(อัลพิโก้พลาซ่า) มีร้าน 100 เยนอยู่ 1 แห่ง สำหรับที่อื่นๆ ได้แก่ ร้านไดโซะ อยู่ที่ร้านขายหนังสือมารุเซ็นชั้น 4 ซึ่งอยู่ไม่ไกลจากสถานีมัตสึโมโต้และมีร้านเซริย่าในห้าง AEON Mall นอกจากนี้ยังมีร้าน 100 เยนอีกหลายแห่งตามชานเมือง

  • ในมัตสึโมโต้มีตลาดขายสินค้าเกษตรหรือไม่?

    บนถนนนากะมาจิมีร้านเล็กๆ อยู่ 1 ร้านชื่อคุระมาร์เช่นากะมาจิ ดำเนินกิจการโดย สหกรณ์การเกษตรญี่ปุ่น (JA) และมีร้านเล็กๆ อีกหนึ่งแห่งที่ชั้น 1 ของห้างมิโดริในสถานีมัตสึโมโต้ ส่วนร้านค้าขนาดใหญ่จะมีอยู่ตามชานเมือง ตลาดที่น่าสนใจอีกหนึ่งแห่งคือแอลป์อิชิบะ สามารถเดินทางจากสถานีมัตสึโมโต้โดยรถบัส

  • มีซุปเปอร์มาร์เก็ตขนาดใหญ่/ร้านค้าจำหน่ายอาหารนานาชาติหรือไม่

    ที่ห้าง AEON Mallมีซุปเปอร์มาร์เก็ตขนาดใหญ่ซึ่งเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของร้าน AEON STYLE นอกจากนี้ภายในห้าง AEON ยังมีร้าน KALDI ซึ่งจำหน่ายสินค้านำเข้า สินค้าชนิดพิเศษและอาหารนานาชาติเช่นกัน
    ศูนย์การค้านากิสะไลฟ์ ใกล้กับสถานีคิตะ-มัตสึโมโต้ มีซุปเปอร์มาร์เก็ตขนาดใหญ่ชื่อ “สึรุย่า” เปิดทำการตั้งแต่ 9:30-20:00 น. สามารถเดินทางจากสถานีมัตสึโมโต้โดยขึ้นรถบัสทาวน์สนีกเกอร์สายตะวันตก

    เซยูเป็นซุปเปอร์มาร์เก็ตของบริษัทค้าปลีกวอลมาร์ท เปิดให้บริการตลอด 24 ชั่วโมง
    นอกจากนี้ยังมีซุปเปอร์มาร์เก็ตในท้องถิ่นอีกมากมาย เช่น เดลิเชีย มีสาขาหนึ่งอยู่ที่ชั้นใต้ดินของอาคารสถานีรถประจำทาง (อัลพิโก้พลาซ่า) หน้าสถานีมัตสึโมโต้

  • มีร้านขายเครื่องใช้ไฟฟ้าขนาดใหญ่หรือไม่

    โนะจิมะในห้าง AEON Mall และร้านยามาดะเด็นกิใกล้กับสถานีมินามิมัตสึโมโต้เป็นร้านขายเครื่องใช้ไฟฟ้าขนาดใหญ่ เอดิออนเป็นร้านขายเครื่องใช้ไฟฟ้าขนาดใหญ่ที่มีหลายสาขาเช่นกัน อยู่ไม่ไกลจากสถานีมัตสึโมโต้และสถานีคิตะมัตสึโมโต้ สามารถเดินทางได้โดยรถบัสทัศนาจรรอบเมือง

  • ในมัตสึโมโต้มีตลาดนัดขายสินค้ามือสองหรือไม่?

    ฟลีมาร์เก็ตชินชู (เว็บไซต์ภาษาญี่ปุ่น) เป็นตลาดขายสินค้ามือสองที่เปิดขายสินค้าเพียงไม่กี่วันใน 1 หรือ 2 เดือน ที่บริเวณสวนสาธารณะฮานะโดเคตรงด้านหน้าห้างพาร์โก้ หรือที่สวนสาธารณะแอลป์ นอกจากนี้ยังมีร้านขายของเก่าบนถนนนาวาเตะและถนนนากะมาจิด้วย

Randonnée & Escalade

  • Can I go to Kamikochi in winter?

    Kamikochi’s public facilities are completely closed in winter (Nov 16 to mid-Apr). You can only enter there on foot. You need snowshoes, other appropriate equipment, and winter hiking experience. There is a risk of avalanche, so it is recommended that you go with an experienced person or guide only when conditions are good. There are local guided tours through Kamikochi offered by companies including Little Peaks (Japanese site) in winter.

    The closest place to enter Kamikochi during the winter is Sawando. You can get to Sawando from Matsumoto Station by bus. Then, take a taxi to Nakanoyu (no parking lot) and walk from there. It takes 6–8 hours for a round trip from Nakanoyu to Kappa Bridge.
    Norikura Highlands and Shirahone Hot Springs near Kamikochi are open even in winter and accessible by bus.

  • Can I go to Kamikochi before the opening ceremony (Apr 27)?

    Yes. Facilities like the information center and some restaurants are open, but most hotels are still preparing to open. There is still some snow on the trails (due to the weather and altitude), so just be sure to have proper footwear. It is a great time to go, because it is not busy (there are few Japanese tourists, but some foreigners including those in tour groups are there).

  • Is there snow in May, June, and October in the Japan Alps?

    Tall mountains (around 3,000 m) like Mt. Yari, Hotaka, and Jonen are covered with snow from around mid-October until the later part of June. There is a risk of avalanche, so it is recommended that you only climb such mountains from July through September. From April to June and from October to November, you can hike in areas lower than 3,000 m, such as Mt. Hachibuse and Utsukushigahara, even if there is snow on the trails.

  • I want to camp in Kamikochi. Should I book a spot for my tent in Konashidaira or Tokusawa-en campsites?

    If you have your own tent, you don’t need to worry about booking a spot. These campsites don’t accept bookings for their free tent spots. More than several hundred tents can be pitched, and they do not fill up even in their busiest season.

    Konashidaira has small rental tents and mats, but they can’t be reserved. Tokusawa-en has fixed tents and you can reserve them.

  • I want to stay in a mountain lodge (yamagoya). What kind of facilities do they provide? Should I reserve it ahead of time?

    Yamagoya provide the minimum facilities and service for climbers, so you can use bedding (futon, no bed), food, and water (no shower). Usually you don’t have to book in advance, because yamagoya must accept any climber without reservation for climbers’ safety (but you should reach the yamagoya early in the afternoon: before 3 p.m. if possible, 5 p.m. at the latest).

  • Do you have any advice on a good one-day intermediate hike?

    How about Mt. Yakedake, a volcano in the Japan Alps about 10 km hike from/to Kamikochi? Refer to this webpage. It is an active volcano, but less dangerous than other mountains like Mt. Asama and Ontake so you are able to climb to the top. Another suggestion is Mt. Norikura. It is at a high elevation (3,026m), but not especially difficult, because you can go up to a 2,700-meter point (Tatamidaira) by bus. It takes only 2.5 hours from/to Tatamidaira. Going down to Sanbon Fall Bus Stop (1,900 m) is a good one day hike (5.5 hr, 10 km). You can also visit our Hiking page for a more comprehensive list of hikes in the area.

  • Are there any multilingual hiking guides available?

    Northstar’s Alpine Lodge in Norikura, where the owner and some workers are English native speakers, offer tours such as hiking in summer and snowshoeing in winter. For private guides for hire, see Guides.

Wandern & Bergsteigen

  • Can I go to Kamikochi in winter?

    Kamikochi’s public facilities are completely closed in winter (Nov 16 to mid-Apr). You can only enter there on foot. You need snowshoes, other appropriate equipment, and winter hiking experience. There is a risk of avalanche, so it is recommended that you go with an experienced person or guide only when conditions are good. There are local guided tours through Kamikochi offered by companies including Little Peaks (Japanese site) in winter.

    The closest place to enter Kamikochi during the winter is Sawando. You can get to Sawando from Matsumoto Station by bus. Then, take a taxi to Nakanoyu (no parking lot) and walk from there. It takes 6–8 hours for a round trip from Nakanoyu to Kappa Bridge.
    Norikura Highlands and Shirahone Hot Springs near Kamikochi are open even in winter and accessible by bus.

  • Can I go to Kamikochi before the opening ceremony (Apr 27)?

    Yes. Facilities like the information center and some restaurants are open, but most hotels are still preparing to open. There is still some snow on the trails (due to the weather and altitude), so just be sure to have proper footwear. It is a great time to go, because it is not busy (there are few Japanese tourists, but some foreigners including those in tour groups are there).

  • Is there snow in May, June, and October in the Japan Alps?

    Tall mountains (around 3,000 m) like Mt. Yari, Hotaka, and Jonen are covered with snow from around mid-October until the later part of June. There is a risk of avalanche, so it is recommended that you only climb such mountains from July through September. From April to June and from October to November, you can hike in areas lower than 3,000 m, such as Mt. Hachibuse and Utsukushigahara, even if there is snow on the trails.

  • I want to camp in Kamikochi. Should I book a spot for my tent in Konashidaira or Tokusawa-en campsites?

    If you have your own tent, you don’t need to worry about booking a spot. These campsites don’t accept bookings for their free tent spots. More than several hundred tents can be pitched, and they do not fill up even in their busiest season.

    Konashidaira has small rental tents and mats, but they can’t be reserved. Tokusawa-en has fixed tents and you can reserve them.

  • I want to stay in a mountain lodge (yamagoya). What kind of facilities do they provide? Should I reserve it ahead of time?

    Yamagoya provide the minimum facilities and service for climbers, so you can use bedding (futon, no bed), food, and water (no shower). Usually you don’t have to book in advance, because yamagoya must accept any climber without reservation for climbers’ safety (but you should reach the yamagoya early in the afternoon: before 3 p.m. if possible, 5 p.m. at the latest).

  • Do you have any advice on a good one-day intermediate hike?

    How about Mt. Yakedake, a volcano in the Japan Alps about 10 km hike from/to Kamikochi? Refer to this webpage. It is an active volcano, but less dangerous than other mountains like Mt. Asama and Ontake so you are able to climb to the top. Another suggestion is Mt. Norikura. It is at a high elevation (3,026m), but not especially difficult, because you can go up to a 2,700-meter point (Tatamidaira) by bus. It takes only 2.5 hours from/to Tatamidaira. Going down to Sanbon Fall Bus Stop (1,900 m) is a good one day hike (5.5 hr, 10 km). You can also visit our Hiking page for a more comprehensive list of hikes in the area.

  • Are there any multilingual hiking guides available?

    Northstar’s Alpine Lodge in Norikura, where the owner and some workers are English native speakers, offer tours such as hiking in summer and snowshoeing in winter. For private guides for hire, see Guides.

하이킹・등산

  • Can I go to Kamikochi in winter?

    Kamikochi’s public facilities are completely closed in winter (Nov 16 to mid-Apr). You can only enter there on foot. You need snowshoes, other appropriate equipment, and winter hiking experience. There is a risk of avalanche, so it is recommended that you go with an experienced person or guide only when conditions are good. There are local guided tours through Kamikochi offered by companies including Little Peaks (Japanese site) in winter.

    The closest place to enter Kamikochi during the winter is Sawando. You can get to Sawando from Matsumoto Station by bus. Then, take a taxi to Nakanoyu (no parking lot) and walk from there. It takes 6–8 hours for a round trip from Nakanoyu to Kappa Bridge.
    Norikura Highlands and Shirahone Hot Springs near Kamikochi are open even in winter and accessible by bus.

  • Can I go to Kamikochi before the opening ceremony (Apr 27)?

    Yes. Facilities like the information center and some restaurants are open, but most hotels are still preparing to open. There is still some snow on the trails (due to the weather and altitude), so just be sure to have proper footwear. It is a great time to go, because it is not busy (there are few Japanese tourists, but some foreigners including those in tour groups are there).

  • Is there snow in May, June, and October in the Japan Alps?

    Tall mountains (around 3,000 m) like Mt. Yari, Hotaka, and Jonen are covered with snow from around mid-October until the later part of June. There is a risk of avalanche, so it is recommended that you only climb such mountains from July through September. From April to June and from October to November, you can hike in areas lower than 3,000 m, such as Mt. Hachibuse and Utsukushigahara, even if there is snow on the trails.

  • I want to camp in Kamikochi. Should I book a spot for my tent in Konashidaira or Tokusawa-en campsites?

    If you have your own tent, you don’t need to worry about booking a spot. These campsites don’t accept bookings for their free tent spots. More than several hundred tents can be pitched, and they do not fill up even in their busiest season.

    Konashidaira has small rental tents and mats, but they can’t be reserved. Tokusawa-en has fixed tents and you can reserve them.

  • I want to stay in a mountain lodge (yamagoya). What kind of facilities do they provide? Should I reserve it ahead of time?

    Yamagoya provide the minimum facilities and service for climbers, so you can use bedding (futon, no bed), food, and water (no shower). Usually you don’t have to book in advance, because yamagoya must accept any climber without reservation for climbers’ safety (but you should reach the yamagoya early in the afternoon: before 3 p.m. if possible, 5 p.m. at the latest).

  • Do you have any advice on a good one-day intermediate hike?

    How about Mt. Yakedake, a volcano in the Japan Alps about 10 km hike from/to Kamikochi? Refer to this webpage. It is an active volcano, but less dangerous than other mountains like Mt. Asama and Ontake so you are able to climb to the top. Another suggestion is Mt. Norikura. It is at a high elevation (3,026m), but not especially difficult, because you can go up to a 2,700-meter point (Tatamidaira) by bus. It takes only 2.5 hours from/to Tatamidaira. Going down to Sanbon Fall Bus Stop (1,900 m) is a good one day hike (5.5 hr, 10 km). You can also visit our Hiking page for a more comprehensive list of hikes in the area.

  • Are there any multilingual hiking guides available?

    Northstar’s Alpine Lodge in Norikura, where the owner and some workers are English native speakers, offer tours such as hiking in summer and snowshoeing in winter. For private guides for hire, see Guides.

Альпинизм и походы

  • Can I go to Kamikochi in winter?

    Kamikochi’s public facilities are completely closed in winter (Nov 16 to mid-Apr). You can only enter there on foot. You need snowshoes, other appropriate equipment, and winter hiking experience. There is a risk of avalanche, so it is recommended that you go with an experienced person or guide only when conditions are good. There are local guided tours through Kamikochi offered by companies including Little Peaks (Japanese site) in winter.

    The closest place to enter Kamikochi during the winter is Sawando. You can get to Sawando from Matsumoto Station by bus. Then, take a taxi to Nakanoyu (no parking lot) and walk from there. It takes 6–8 hours for a round trip from Nakanoyu to Kappa Bridge.
    Norikura Highlands and Shirahone Hot Springs near Kamikochi are open even in winter and accessible by bus.

  • Can I go to Kamikochi before the opening ceremony (Apr 27)?

    Yes. Facilities like the information center and some restaurants are open, but most hotels are still preparing to open. There is still some snow on the trails (due to the weather and altitude), so just be sure to have proper footwear. It is a great time to go, because it is not busy (there are few Japanese tourists, but some foreigners including those in tour groups are there).

  • Is there snow in May, June, and October in the Japan Alps?

    Tall mountains (around 3,000 m) like Mt. Yari, Hotaka, and Jonen are covered with snow from around mid-October until the later part of June. There is a risk of avalanche, so it is recommended that you only climb such mountains from July through September. From April to June and from October to November, you can hike in areas lower than 3,000 m, such as Mt. Hachibuse and Utsukushigahara, even if there is snow on the trails.

  • I want to camp in Kamikochi. Should I book a spot for my tent in Konashidaira or Tokusawa-en campsites?

    If you have your own tent, you don’t need to worry about booking a spot. These campsites don’t accept bookings for their free tent spots. More than several hundred tents can be pitched, and they do not fill up even in their busiest season.

    Konashidaira has small rental tents and mats, but they can’t be reserved. Tokusawa-en has fixed tents and you can reserve them.

  • I want to stay in a mountain lodge (yamagoya). What kind of facilities do they provide? Should I reserve it ahead of time?

    Yamagoya provide the minimum facilities and service for climbers, so you can use bedding (futon, no bed), food, and water (no shower). Usually you don’t have to book in advance, because yamagoya must accept any climber without reservation for climbers’ safety (but you should reach the yamagoya early in the afternoon: before 3 p.m. if possible, 5 p.m. at the latest).

  • Do you have any advice on a good one-day intermediate hike?

    How about Mt. Yakedake, a volcano in the Japan Alps about 10 km hike from/to Kamikochi? Refer to this webpage. It is an active volcano, but less dangerous than other mountains like Mt. Asama and Ontake so you are able to climb to the top. Another suggestion is Mt. Norikura. It is at a high elevation (3,026m), but not especially difficult, because you can go up to a 2,700-meter point (Tatamidaira) by bus. It takes only 2.5 hours from/to Tatamidaira. Going down to Sanbon Fall Bus Stop (1,900 m) is a good one day hike (5.5 hr, 10 km). You can also visit our Hiking page for a more comprehensive list of hikes in the area.

  • Are there any multilingual hiking guides available?

    Northstar’s Alpine Lodge in Norikura, where the owner and some workers are English native speakers, offer tours such as hiking in summer and snowshoeing in winter. For private guides for hire, see Guides.

Gastronomique & Artisanat régional

  • Is there any halal or vegan restaurants/food?

    The owner/chef of restaurant Doon Shokudo Indoyama is Indian and offers a halal chicken curry and vegan gluten-free, nut-free menus.

    Healthy Penguin Cafe offers vegan food and is located just off of Nawate Street not far from the Castle. Some other restaurants have vegetarian menus. See our Cuisine page for listings.

    Halal Gourmet Japan is available online and as an app, and it introduces places offering halal and vegetarian dishes.

  • Is there any sports bar/cafe where I can watch sporting events, such as football matches?

    The Irish bar CELTS near Matsumoto Station (map), Spocafé Garage near Shinshu University (map), and Old Rock Pub have big-screen TVs, but they usually show the local soccer team Yamaga’s matches and big Japanese sports matches like a World Cup match. You might be able to ask the manager to show your favorite match if it is a popular event.

  • Are there any local craft beers?

    Matsumoto Brewery has been in business since 2016. They have a tap room in Nakamachi and are opening another one in the Shinmai Media Garden Building in Honmachi from April 2018. The owner also runs Old Rock so you can drink Matsumoto Brewery craft beers there, too.

  • Are there any places with cheap drinks?

    Tsukiji Ichiba Shokudo, an izakaya and its annex located on the brick road with the McDonald’s near the station, have happy hour with beer for ¥100 a glass from 3 to 6 p.m. You can also get a glass of whiskey from ¥130 and a glass of sake from ¥200 at 8 Ounce Standing Bar.

  • Are there any nightclubs or live houses?

    Bar & Lounge GNU, located in the building just east of the Bus Terminal, serves as a venue for live music events, DJ sessions, and dance parties. ALECX is also a popular live house, located on the B1 floor of the Nova Building along the street in front of the station.

  • Is there a 100 yen shop?

    There is one on the 7th floor of the Alpico Plaza/Bus Terminal Building.
    Another is Daiso on the 4th floor of the building with a Maruzen Bookstore, not far from the station. There is also a Seriya in Aeon Mall and some others in the suburbs.

  • Are there any farmer’s markets in Matsumoto?

    A small one is Kura Marche run by JA in Nakamachi and another small one is located on the 1st floor of the Matsumoto Station building’s Midori. Some larger ones are in the suburbs. A good one is Alps Ichiba which can be accessed from Matsumoto Station by bus.

  • Is there a large supermarket/international foods store?

    AEON Mall has a large supermarket that is part of their AEON STYLE store. The mall also has a Kaldi, which stocks a number of import and specialty items. Nagisa Life Site near Kita-Matsumoto Station has a large Tsuruya supermarket that is open till 8 p.m. It is accessible via the excursion bus Town Sneaker’s western route. Seiyu is a Wal-Mart store, and it is open 24 hours.

    There are a lot of other modern local supermarkets such as Delicia – one of which is located in the bus terminal building (Alpico Plaza) in front of the station.

  • Are there any big electronics shops?

    Nojima is in Aeon Mall and Yamada Denki (electronics) near Minami-Matsumoto Station is a bigger shop. Edion, also a big electronic shop chain, is closer from Matsumoto or Kita-Matsumoto Station and can be accessed by the Town Sneaker excursion bus (Nagisa Life Site stop).

  • Are there any flea markets in Matsumoto?

    Flea Market Shinshu (Japanese site) holds flea markets a few days every one or two months at Flower Clock Park in front of the Parco Department Store or Alps Park. Also, there are some good antique shops on Nawate Street and Nakamachi Street.

Esskultur & Regionale Produkte

  • Is there any halal or vegan restaurants/food?

    The owner/chef of restaurant Doon Shokudo Indoyama is Indian and offers a halal chicken curry and vegan gluten-free, nut-free menus.

    Healthy Penguin Cafe offers vegan food and is located just off of Nawate Street not far from the Castle. Some other restaurants have vegetarian menus. See our Cuisine page for listings.

    Halal Gourmet Japan is available online and as an app, and it introduces places offering halal and vegetarian dishes.

  • Is there any sports bar/cafe where I can watch sporting events, such as football matches?

    The Irish bar CELTS near Matsumoto Station (map), Spocafé Garage near Shinshu University (map), and Old Rock Pub have big-screen TVs, but they usually show the local soccer team Yamaga’s matches and big Japanese sports matches like a World Cup match. You might be able to ask the manager to show your favorite match if it is a popular event.

  • Are there any local craft beers?

    Matsumoto Brewery has been in business since 2016. They have a tap room in Nakamachi and are opening another one in the Shinmai Media Garden Building in Honmachi from April 2018. The owner also runs Old Rock so you can drink Matsumoto Brewery craft beers there, too.

  • Are there any places with cheap drinks?

    Tsukiji Ichiba Shokudo, an izakaya and its annex located on the brick road with the McDonald’s near the station, have happy hour with beer for ¥100 a glass from 3 to 6 p.m. You can also get a glass of whiskey from ¥130 and a glass of sake from ¥200 at 8 Ounce Standing Bar.

  • Are there any nightclubs or live houses?

    Bar & Lounge GNU, located in the building just east of the Bus Terminal, serves as a venue for live music events, DJ sessions, and dance parties. ALECX is also a popular live house, located on the B1 floor of the Nova Building along the street in front of the station.

  • Is there a 100 yen shop?

    There is one on the 7th floor of the Alpico Plaza/Bus Terminal Building.
    Another is Daiso on the 4th floor of the building with a Maruzen Bookstore, not far from the station. There is also a Seriya in Aeon Mall and some others in the suburbs.

  • Are there any farmer’s markets in Matsumoto?

    A small one is Kura Marche run by JA in Nakamachi and another small one is located on the 1st floor of the Matsumoto Station building’s Midori. Some larger ones are in the suburbs. A good one is Alps Ichiba which can be accessed from Matsumoto Station by bus.

  • Is there a large supermarket/international foods store?

    AEON Mall has a large supermarket that is part of their AEON STYLE store. The mall also has a Kaldi, which stocks a number of import and specialty items. Nagisa Life Site near Kita-Matsumoto Station has a large Tsuruya supermarket that is open till 8 p.m. It is accessible via the excursion bus Town Sneaker’s western route. Seiyu is a Wal-Mart store, and it is open 24 hours.

    There are a lot of other modern local supermarkets such as Delicia – one of which is located in the bus terminal building (Alpico Plaza) in front of the station.

  • Are there any big electronics shops?

    Nojima is in Aeon Mall and Yamada Denki (electronics) near Minami-Matsumoto Station is a bigger shop. Edion, also a big electronic shop chain, is closer from Matsumoto or Kita-Matsumoto Station and can be accessed by the Town Sneaker excursion bus (Nagisa Life Site stop).

  • Are there any flea markets in Matsumoto?

    Flea Market Shinshu (Japanese site) holds flea markets a few days every one or two months at Flower Clock Park in front of the Parco Department Store or Alps Park. Also, there are some good antique shops on Nawate Street and Nakamachi Street.

먹거리・선물·기념품

  • Is there any halal or vegan restaurants/food?

    The owner/chef of restaurant Doon Shokudo Indoyama is Indian and offers a halal chicken curry and vegan gluten-free, nut-free menus.

    Healthy Penguin Cafe offers vegan food and is located just off of Nawate Street not far from the Castle. Some other restaurants have vegetarian menus. See our Cuisine page for listings.

    Halal Gourmet Japan is available online and as an app, and it introduces places offering halal and vegetarian dishes.

  • Is there any sports bar/cafe where I can watch sporting events, such as football matches?

    The Irish bar CELTS near Matsumoto Station (map), Spocafé Garage near Shinshu University (map), and Old Rock Pub have big-screen TVs, but they usually show the local soccer team Yamaga’s matches and big Japanese sports matches like a World Cup match. You might be able to ask the manager to show your favorite match if it is a popular event.

  • Are there any local craft beers?

    Matsumoto Brewery has been in business since 2016. They have a tap room in Nakamachi and are opening another one in the Shinmai Media Garden Building in Honmachi from April 2018. The owner also runs Old Rock so you can drink Matsumoto Brewery craft beers there, too.

  • Are there any places with cheap drinks?

    Tsukiji Ichiba Shokudo, an izakaya and its annex located on the brick road with the McDonald’s near the station, have happy hour with beer for ¥100 a glass from 3 to 6 p.m. You can also get a glass of whiskey from ¥130 and a glass of sake from ¥200 at 8 Ounce Standing Bar.

  • Are there any nightclubs or live houses?

    Bar & Lounge GNU, located in the building just east of the Bus Terminal, serves as a venue for live music events, DJ sessions, and dance parties. ALECX is also a popular live house, located on the B1 floor of the Nova Building along the street in front of the station.

  • Is there a 100 yen shop?

    There is one on the 7th floor of the Alpico Plaza/Bus Terminal Building.
    Another is Daiso on the 4th floor of the building with a Maruzen Bookstore, not far from the station. There is also a Seriya in Aeon Mall and some others in the suburbs.

  • Are there any farmer’s markets in Matsumoto?

    A small one is Kura Marche run by JA in Nakamachi and another small one is located on the 1st floor of the Matsumoto Station building’s Midori. Some larger ones are in the suburbs. A good one is Alps Ichiba which can be accessed from Matsumoto Station by bus.

  • Is there a large supermarket/international foods store?

    AEON Mall has a large supermarket that is part of their AEON STYLE store. The mall also has a Kaldi, which stocks a number of import and specialty items. Nagisa Life Site near Kita-Matsumoto Station has a large Tsuruya supermarket that is open till 8 p.m. It is accessible via the excursion bus Town Sneaker’s western route. Seiyu is a Wal-Mart store, and it is open 24 hours.

    There are a lot of other modern local supermarkets such as Delicia – one of which is located in the bus terminal building (Alpico Plaza) in front of the station.

  • Are there any big electronics shops?

    Nojima is in Aeon Mall and Yamada Denki (electronics) near Minami-Matsumoto Station is a bigger shop. Edion, also a big electronic shop chain, is closer from Matsumoto or Kita-Matsumoto Station and can be accessed by the Town Sneaker excursion bus (Nagisa Life Site stop).

  • Are there any flea markets in Matsumoto?

    Flea Market Shinshu (Japanese site) holds flea markets a few days every one or two months at Flower Clock Park in front of the Parco Department Store or Alps Park. Also, there are some good antique shops on Nawate Street and Nakamachi Street.

Кухня и Покупки

  • Is there any halal or vegan restaurants/food?

    The owner/chef of restaurant Doon Shokudo Indoyama is Indian and offers a halal chicken curry and vegan gluten-free, nut-free menus.

    Healthy Penguin Cafe offers vegan food and is located just off of Nawate Street not far from the Castle. Some other restaurants have vegetarian menus. See our Cuisine page for listings.

    Halal Gourmet Japan is available online and as an app, and it introduces places offering halal and vegetarian dishes.

  • Is there any sports bar/cafe where I can watch sporting events, such as football matches?

    The Irish bar CELTS near Matsumoto Station (map), Spocafé Garage near Shinshu University (map), and Old Rock Pub have big-screen TVs, but they usually show the local soccer team Yamaga’s matches and big Japanese sports matches like a World Cup match. You might be able to ask the manager to show your favorite match if it is a popular event.

  • Are there any local craft beers?

    Matsumoto Brewery has been in business since 2016. They have a tap room in Nakamachi and are opening another one in the Shinmai Media Garden Building in Honmachi from April 2018. The owner also runs Old Rock so you can drink Matsumoto Brewery craft beers there, too.

  • Are there any places with cheap drinks?

    Tsukiji Ichiba Shokudo, an izakaya and its annex located on the brick road with the McDonald’s near the station, have happy hour with beer for ¥100 a glass from 3 to 6 p.m. You can also get a glass of whiskey from ¥130 and a glass of sake from ¥200 at 8 Ounce Standing Bar.

  • Are there any nightclubs or live houses?

    Bar & Lounge GNU, located in the building just east of the Bus Terminal, serves as a venue for live music events, DJ sessions, and dance parties. ALECX is also a popular live house, located on the B1 floor of the Nova Building along the street in front of the station.

  • Is there a 100 yen shop?

    There is one on the 7th floor of the Alpico Plaza/Bus Terminal Building.
    Another is Daiso on the 4th floor of the building with a Maruzen Bookstore, not far from the station. There is also a Seriya in Aeon Mall and some others in the suburbs.

  • Are there any farmer’s markets in Matsumoto?

    A small one is Kura Marche run by JA in Nakamachi and another small one is located on the 1st floor of the Matsumoto Station building’s Midori. Some larger ones are in the suburbs. A good one is Alps Ichiba which can be accessed from Matsumoto Station by bus.

  • Is there a large supermarket/international foods store?

    AEON Mall has a large supermarket that is part of their AEON STYLE store. The mall also has a Kaldi, which stocks a number of import and specialty items. Nagisa Life Site near Kita-Matsumoto Station has a large Tsuruya supermarket that is open till 8 p.m. It is accessible via the excursion bus Town Sneaker’s western route. Seiyu is a Wal-Mart store, and it is open 24 hours.

    There are a lot of other modern local supermarkets such as Delicia – one of which is located in the bus terminal building (Alpico Plaza) in front of the station.

  • Are there any big electronics shops?

    Nojima is in Aeon Mall and Yamada Denki (electronics) near Minami-Matsumoto Station is a bigger shop. Edion, also a big electronic shop chain, is closer from Matsumoto or Kita-Matsumoto Station and can be accessed by the Town Sneaker excursion bus (Nagisa Life Site stop).

  • Are there any flea markets in Matsumoto?

    Flea Market Shinshu (Japanese site) holds flea markets a few days every one or two months at Flower Clock Park in front of the Parco Department Store or Alps Park. Also, there are some good antique shops on Nawate Street and Nakamachi Street.

ที่พัก&น้ำพุร้อน

  • มีบ่อน้ำพุร้อนสาธารณะแบบแช่รวมหรือรีสอร์ทบ่อน้ำพุร้อนที่มีห้องอาบน้ำส่วนตัวหรือไม่?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • ในมัตสึโมโต้มียูธโฮสเทลหรือที่พักแรมราคาประหยัดหรือไม่?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • มารุโมะเรียวกังมีอีเมล์ที่ใช้ติดต่อได้หรือไม่?

    จองผ่านทางโทรศัพท์ (+81-263-32-0115) หรือแฟ็กซ์ (+81-263-35-2251)

  • ต้องการนำสุนัขที่ได้รับการฝึกมาเป็นอย่างดีเข้าพักแรมด้วย มีที่พักแรมที่ไหนสามารถนำสัตว์เลี้ยงเข้าพักแรมได้บ้าง?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • มีบ้านที่เปิดให้เช่าในระยะสั้นหรือไม่?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

Hébergements & Sources thermales

  • Is there a mixed (coed) hot spring public bath or a hot spring hotel with a private bathroom?

    Awanoyu Ryokan, a famous inn in Shirahone, has an outdoor bath with milky water that is coed. You can soak in it even if you don’t stay there at night. Katsura-no-yu Marunaga Ryokan in Shirahone also has an outdoor mixed bath.
    Many ryokan (e.g. Tamanoyu in Asama Hot Springs and Izumiya Zenbei in Utsukushigahara Hot Springs) have a family bath and a family or couple can bathe together in their private hot spring bathroom (some have an outdoor bath).

  • Are there any youth hostels in Matsumoto or other cheap places to stay?

    There is one youth hostel at Norikura Kogen Hot Springs, a backpackers’ hostel in the heart of Matsumoto City, a few guesthouses, and also some cheap ryokans. See our Accommodation Directory for more information.

  • Does Marumo Ryokan have an email address they can be reached at?

    Reservations are taken over the phone (+81-263-32-0115) or by FAX (+81-263-35-2251).

  • We would like to bring our well trained dog. Are there any places that take pets?

    Sakura Shimizu is a cottage where you can stay with your trained dog.
    If your dog is small and you have a cage, you can stay in Akanejuku in Gakenoyu Hot Spring (reservation is required).
    Located in Norikura Highlands, Hidamari (Japanese website) specializes in stays with pets, or you can also stay in Aobaso with your pet. Pension Poetical is also located in Norikura, and they take pets.
    Kamikochi Hotel in Sawando Hot Springs has two guest rooms for pets.

  • Is there any short-term housing available?

    Leopalace21 offers monthly contracts for furnished apartments, allowing you to rent from 30 days. While not cheap, their 1K-size apartments make for convenient living arrangements. They have an English website.

Unterkünfte & Heiße Quellen (Onsen)

  • Is there a mixed (coed) hot spring public bath or a hot spring hotel with a private bathroom?

    Awanoyu Ryokan, a famous inn in Shirahone, has an outdoor bath with milky water that is coed. You can soak in it even if you don’t stay there at night. Katsura-no-yu Marunaga Ryokan in Shirahone also has an outdoor mixed bath.
    Many ryokan (e.g. Tamanoyu in Asama Hot Springs and Izumiya Zenbei in Utsukushigahara Hot Springs) have a family bath and a family or couple can bathe together in their private hot spring bathroom (some have an outdoor bath).

  • Are there any youth hostels in Matsumoto or other cheap places to stay?

    There is one youth hostel at Norikura Kogen Hot Springs, a backpackers’ hostel in the heart of Matsumoto City, a few guesthouses, and also some cheap ryokans. See our Accommodation Directory for more information.

  • Does Marumo Ryokan have an email address they can be reached at?

    Reservations are taken over the phone (+81-263-32-0115) or by FAX (+81-263-35-2251).

  • We would like to bring our well trained dog. Are there any places that take pets?

    Sakura Shimizu is a cottage where you can stay with your trained dog.
    If your dog is small and you have a cage, you can stay in Akanejuku in Gakenoyu Hot Spring (reservation is required).
    Located in Norikura Highlands, Hidamari (Japanese website) specializes in stays with pets, or you can also stay in Aobaso with your pet. Pension Poetical is also located in Norikura, and they take pets.
    Kamikochi Hotel in Sawando Hot Springs has two guest rooms for pets.

  • Is there any short-term housing available?

    Leopalace21 offers monthly contracts for furnished apartments, allowing you to rent from 30 days. While not cheap, their 1K-size apartments make for convenient living arrangements. They have an English website.

숙박시설・온천

  • Is there a mixed (coed) hot spring public bath or a hot spring hotel with a private bathroom?

    Awanoyu Ryokan, a famous inn in Shirahone, has an outdoor bath with milky water that is coed. You can soak in it even if you don’t stay there at night. Katsura-no-yu Marunaga Ryokan in Shirahone also has an outdoor mixed bath.
    Many ryokan (e.g. Tamanoyu in Asama Hot Springs and Izumiya Zenbei in Utsukushigahara Hot Springs) have a family bath and a family or couple can bathe together in their private hot spring bathroom (some have an outdoor bath).

  • Are there any youth hostels in Matsumoto or other cheap places to stay?

    There is one youth hostel at Norikura Kogen Hot Springs, a backpackers’ hostel in the heart of Matsumoto City, a few guesthouses, and also some cheap ryokans. See our Accommodation Directory for more information.

  • Does Marumo Ryokan have an email address they can be reached at?

    Reservations are taken over the phone (+81-263-32-0115) or by FAX (+81-263-35-2251).

  • We would like to bring our well trained dog. Are there any places that take pets?

    Sakura Shimizu is a cottage where you can stay with your trained dog.
    If your dog is small and you have a cage, you can stay in Akanejuku in Gakenoyu Hot Spring (reservation is required).
    Located in Norikura Highlands, Hidamari (Japanese website) specializes in stays with pets, or you can also stay in Aobaso with your pet. Pension Poetical is also located in Norikura, and they take pets.
    Kamikochi Hotel in Sawando Hot Springs has two guest rooms for pets.

  • Is there any short-term housing available?

    Leopalace21 offers monthly contracts for furnished apartments, allowing you to rent from 30 days. While not cheap, their 1K-size apartments make for convenient living arrangements. They have an English website.

Гостиницы и Рёканы и Горячие источники – Онсэн -

  • Is there a mixed (coed) hot spring public bath or a hot spring hotel with a private bathroom?

    Awanoyu Ryokan, a famous inn in Shirahone, has an outdoor bath with milky water that is coed. You can soak in it even if you don’t stay there at night. Katsura-no-yu Marunaga Ryokan in Shirahone also has an outdoor mixed bath.
    Many ryokan (e.g. Tamanoyu in Asama Hot Springs and Izumiya Zenbei in Utsukushigahara Hot Springs) have a family bath and a family or couple can bathe together in their private hot spring bathroom (some have an outdoor bath).

  • Are there any youth hostels in Matsumoto or other cheap places to stay?

    There is one youth hostel at Norikura Kogen Hot Springs, a backpackers’ hostel in the heart of Matsumoto City, a few guesthouses, and also some cheap ryokans. See our Accommodation Directory for more information.

  • Does Marumo Ryokan have an email address they can be reached at?

    Reservations are taken over the phone (+81-263-32-0115) or by FAX (+81-263-35-2251).

  • We would like to bring our well trained dog. Are there any places that take pets?

    Sakura Shimizu is a cottage where you can stay with your trained dog.
    If your dog is small and you have a cage, you can stay in Akanejuku in Gakenoyu Hot Spring (reservation is required).
    Located in Norikura Highlands, Hidamari (Japanese website) specializes in stays with pets, or you can also stay in Aobaso with your pet. Pension Poetical is also located in Norikura, and they take pets.
    Kamikochi Hotel in Sawando Hot Springs has two guest rooms for pets.

  • Is there any short-term housing available?

    Leopalace21 offers monthly contracts for furnished apartments, allowing you to rent from 30 days. While not cheap, their 1K-size apartments make for convenient living arrangements. They have an English website.

การเดินทาง – จาก/ไปคามิโคจิ/ชินโฮตากะ/ทากายาม่า

  • สามารถโดยสารรถประจำทางไปเที่ยวที่คามิโคจิ แล้วเลยไปเที่ยวทากายาม่าได้ใน 1 วันหรือไม่?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • จากมัตสึโมโต้จะเดินทางไปทากายาม่าได้อย่างไร?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • จากมัตสึโมโต้จะเดินทางไปชินโฮตากะได้อย่างไร?

    มีรถบัสวิ่งตรง 2 เที่ยวต่อวัน ให้บริการเฉพาะฤดูท่องเที่ยวที่มีนักท่องเที่ยวหนาแน่นเท่านั้น (กลางเดือนเมษายน-กลางเดือนพฤษภาคม, กลางเดือนกรกฎาคม-กลางเดือนสิงหาคมและช่วงวันหยุดปีใหม่) ในช่วงเวลาอื่น สามารถขึ้นรถบัสจากสถานีรถประจำทางมัตสึโมโต้ไปลงที่น้ำพุร้อนฮิรายุ จากนั้นต่อรถบัสโนะฮิไปยังชินโฮตากะ ดูตารางเวลารถบัสอัลพิโก้และตารางเวลารถบัสโนะฮิ

  • สามารถสำรองที่นั่งบนรถบัสจากทากายาม่าไปคามิโคจิ จากคามิโคจิไปมัตสึโมโต้หรือจากทากายาม่าไปมัตสึโมโต้ได้หรือไม่?

    ไม่ได้ รถบัสดังกล่าวไม่สามารถสำรองที่นั่งล่วงหน้าได้

Транспорт и маршруты– Kamikochi, Shin-Hotaka и Takayama

  • Is it possible to take a bus to Kamikochi, go for a walk, and get to Takayama in one day?

    Yes, depending on your schedule. We suggest that you check the bus timetables and plan your schedule accordingly. In Kamikochi, the most popular hiking course from Kappa Bridge to Taisho Pond takes around 2 hours round trip. Sightseeing buses can bring you straight to the Kamikochi Bus Terminal near the bridge. Getting off a bus at Taisho Pond, hiking to Kappa Bridge, taking a bus from the Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen, then transferring to a bus to Takayama is the quickest trip.

    See timetable for Matsumoto to Kamikochi.
    See timetable for Hirayu Onsen/Takayama buses.

  • How can I access Takayama from Matsumoto?

    There is an express bus. See Alpico website’s Matsumoto-Takayama/Shin-Hotaka page for details about buses. Fare costs ¥3,190 one way and ¥5,660 round trip. Children’s tickets are half price. The Alpico Bus Company also sells Shinshu–Hida Alps Wide Free Passport, a 4-day unlimited ride ticket for buses running between Matsumoto, Kamikochi/Norikura, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and some other places in Gifu. It might be convenient and cheap if you travel to those areas.

  • How can I access Shin-Hotaka from Matsumoto?

    There are two direct buses a day only during peak season (mid-April to mid-May, mid-July to mid-August, and around New Year’s Day). For other days, take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen and transfer to a Nohi Bus there.
    See Alpico Bus Timetable and Nohi Bus Timetable.

  • Is it necessary to book the bus from Takayama to Kamikochi, from Kamikochi to Matsumoto, and from Takayama to Matsumoto?

    No. The buses do not take reservations.

การเดินทาง – อื่นๆ

  • มีรถโดยสารสาธารณะใดบ้าง (นอกเหนือจากรถแท็กซี่) ที่สามารถเดินทางไปยังที่ราบสูงอุสึกุชิงะฮาร่าระหว่างฤดูหนาว?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • จากอุทยาน “ลิงภูเขา” จิโกกุดานิจะเดินทางมายังมัตสึโมโต้ได้อย่างไร?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • จากซึมาโกะ/มาโกเมะ (“เส้นทางซามูไร” นากะเซ็นโด เมืองที่พักแรมเก่าในคิโซะ) จะเดินทางมายังมัตสึโมโต้ได้อย่างไร?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • จากเส้นทางแอลป์ทาเตยามะคุโรเบะจะเดินทางมายังมัตสึโมโต้ได้อย่างไร?

    ขึ้นรถบัสประจำทางมาลงที่สถานีชินาโน่-โอมัตจิ จากนั้นต่อรถไฟมายังมัตสึโมโต้ ดูรายละเอียดที่นี่

  • จากคานาซาว่าจะเดินทางมายังมัตสึโมโต้ได้อย่างไร? 

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • จากมัตสึโมโต้จะเดินทางไปชมดอกซากุระที่ทาคาโตะได้อย่างไร?

    สามารถเดินทางไปยังทาคาโตะได้โดยขึ้นรถไฟแล้วไปต่อด้วยรถบัส จากสถานีมัตสึโมโต้ขึ้นรถไฟสายชูโอหรือรถไฟด่วนพิเศษซุปเปอร์อะซูสะไปลงที่สถานีโอกาย่า (30 นาที) จากสถานีโอกาย่าต่อรถไฟสายอีดะไปลงที่สถานีอีนะชิ (50 นาที) จากนั้นนั่งรถบัสไปลงที่ป้ายทาคาโตะเอกิ (25 นาที) แล้วเดินอีก 15 นาทีเพื่อขึ้นไปยังอุทยาน รถบัสออกทุกๆ 20 นาที

  • ฉันจะไปถึงมัตสึโมโต้กลางดึก ภายในสถานีรถไฟหรือที่อื่นๆ มีที่ไหนบ้างที่สามารถอยู่รอจนกว่ารถไฟเที่ยวแรกหรือรถบัสเที่ยวแรกจะออกได้บ้าง?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

교통 – 가미코치・신호타카・다카야마

  • Is it possible to take a bus to Kamikochi, go for a walk, and get to Takayama in one day?

    Yes, depending on your schedule. We suggest that you check the bus timetables and plan your schedule accordingly. In Kamikochi, the most popular hiking course from Kappa Bridge to Taisho Pond takes around 2 hours round trip. Sightseeing buses can bring you straight to the Kamikochi Bus Terminal near the bridge. Getting off a bus at Taisho Pond, hiking to Kappa Bridge, taking a bus from the Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen, then transferring to a bus to Takayama is the quickest trip.

    See timetable for Matsumoto to Kamikochi.
    See timetable for Hirayu Onsen/Takayama buses.

  • How can I access Takayama from Matsumoto?

    There is an express bus. See Alpico website’s Matsumoto-Takayama/Shin-Hotaka page for details about buses. Fare costs ¥3,190 one way and ¥5,660 round trip. Children’s tickets are half price. The Alpico Bus Company also sells Shinshu–Hida Alps Wide Free Passport, a 4-day unlimited ride ticket for buses running between Matsumoto, Kamikochi/Norikura, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and some other places in Gifu. It might be convenient and cheap if you travel to those areas.

  • How can I access Shin-Hotaka from Matsumoto?

    There are two direct buses a day only during peak season (mid-April to mid-May, mid-July to mid-August, and around New Year’s Day). For other days, take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen and transfer to a Nohi Bus there.
    See Alpico Bus Timetable and Nohi Bus Timetable.

  • Is it necessary to book the bus from Takayama to Kamikochi, from Kamikochi to Matsumoto, and from Takayama to Matsumoto?

    No. The buses do not take reservations.

Transport & Itinéraires – Kamikochi, Shin-Hotaka & Takayama

  • Is it possible to take a bus to Kamikochi, go for a walk, and get to Takayama in one day?

    Yes, depending on your schedule. We suggest that you check the bus timetables and plan your schedule accordingly. In Kamikochi, the most popular hiking course from Kappa Bridge to Taisho Pond takes around 2 hours round trip. Sightseeing buses can bring you straight to the Kamikochi Bus Terminal near the bridge. Getting off a bus at Taisho Pond, hiking to Kappa Bridge, taking a bus from the Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen, then transferring to a bus to Takayama is the quickest trip.

    See timetable for Matsumoto to Kamikochi.
    See timetable for Hirayu Onsen/Takayama buses.

  • How can I access Takayama from Matsumoto?

    There is an express bus. See Alpico website’s Matsumoto-Takayama/Shin-Hotaka page for details about buses. Fare costs ¥3,190 one way and ¥5,660 round trip. Children’s tickets are half price. The Alpico Bus Company also sells Shinshu–Hida Alps Wide Free Passport, a 4-day unlimited ride ticket for buses running between Matsumoto, Kamikochi/Norikura, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and some other places in Gifu. It might be convenient and cheap if you travel to those areas.

  • How can I access Shin-Hotaka from Matsumoto?

    There are two direct buses a day only during peak season (mid-April to mid-May, mid-July to mid-August, and around New Year’s Day). For other days, take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen and transfer to a Nohi Bus there.
    See Alpico Bus Timetable and Nohi Bus Timetable.

  • Is it necessary to book the bus from Takayama to Kamikochi, from Kamikochi to Matsumoto, and from Takayama to Matsumoto?

    No. The buses do not take reservations.

Verkehrsmittel & -wege – Kamikochi, Shin-Hotak & Takayama

  • Is it possible to take a bus to Kamikochi, go for a walk, and get to Takayama in one day?

    Yes, depending on your schedule. We suggest that you check the bus timetables and plan your schedule accordingly. In Kamikochi, the most popular hiking course from Kappa Bridge to Taisho Pond takes around 2 hours round trip. Sightseeing buses can bring you straight to the Kamikochi Bus Terminal near the bridge. Getting off a bus at Taisho Pond, hiking to Kappa Bridge, taking a bus from the Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen, then transferring to a bus to Takayama is the quickest trip.

    See timetable for Matsumoto to Kamikochi.
    See timetable for Hirayu Onsen/Takayama buses.

  • How can I access Takayama from Matsumoto?

    There is an express bus. See Alpico website’s Matsumoto-Takayama/Shin-Hotaka page for details about buses. Fare costs ¥3,190 one way and ¥5,660 round trip. Children’s tickets are half price. The Alpico Bus Company also sells Shinshu–Hida Alps Wide Free Passport, a 4-day unlimited ride ticket for buses running between Matsumoto, Kamikochi/Norikura, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and some other places in Gifu. It might be convenient and cheap if you travel to those areas.

  • How can I access Shin-Hotaka from Matsumoto?

    There are two direct buses a day only during peak season (mid-April to mid-May, mid-July to mid-August, and around New Year’s Day). For other days, take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen and transfer to a Nohi Bus there.
    See Alpico Bus Timetable and Nohi Bus Timetable.

  • Is it necessary to book the bus from Takayama to Kamikochi, from Kamikochi to Matsumoto, and from Takayama to Matsumoto?

    No. The buses do not take reservations.

Verkehrsmittel & -wege – Mehr

  • Is there any form of public transport (besides taxi) during winter to get to Utsukushigahara Highlands?

    Buses run during a few select periods in the summer only. If you stay in Utsukushigahara’s Ougatou Hotel or Yamamoto Goya Furusato-kan (cheaper than Ougatou Hotel), they have a shuttle bus service from Matsumoto Station. Be sure to reserve the bus for Ougatou Hotel as there are road restrictions in the winter, and you cannot access the hotel in your own vehicle. Yamamoto Goya does not pick up from Matsumoto Station in the winter (the pick-up location changes). See the Utsukushigahara Highlands page.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from the Jigokudani Monkey Park?

    Take a taxi or bus to Yudanaka Station then take the Nagano Dentetsu Line train to Nagano Station. Transfer to the JR Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.
    OR
    Take an express bus from the Kanbayashi Onsen bus stop straight to Nagano Station. Transfer to the JR Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.
    More information is available in English on the park’s website.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from Tsumago/Magome (Nakasendo ‘Samurai Trail’ post towns in Kiso)?

    A local bus runs between Tsumago and Magome. From Tsumago, you can catch a local bus to Nagiso Station and take either a local train or the Ltd. Exp. Shinano straight to Matsumoto. Visit the Nagiso Town Tourism Association’s official website for timetables and more information in English.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?

    Take a local bus to Shinano Omachi Station then take a train to Matsumoto. See the Access page’s Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route section for details.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from Kanazawa?

    Train: From Kanazawa Station, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station then transfer to the Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.

    Bus: A cheaper method would be to take a bus from Kanazawa to Takayama, transfer at Takayama, and take another bus directly to Matsumoto. See the Three-Star Route bus ticket.

    (See the question above regarding access from Takayama.)

  • From Matsumoto, how can I access Takato to see the cherry blossoms?

    You can access the park via a combination of train and bus. From Matsumoto Station you will take the JR Chuo Line or the Super Express Azusa to Okaya Station (30 min). Transfer at Okaya Station to the JR Iida Line and get off at Inashi Station (50 min). Take a bus to the Takato Eki stop (25 min) then walk about 15 minutes to the park. The buses depart about every 20 minutes.

  • I will arrive at Matsumoto around midnight. Is there a place in the station or elsewhere I can stay until the first train/bus?

    Matsumoto Station’s long, wide concourse remains unlocked 24 hours. There are no chairs, but you can stay in the concourse (not necessarily dangerous, but remain at your own risk). The waiting room is closed until 15 – 30 minutes before the first train.

    Karaoke boxes and manga/internet cafés near the station are open 24 hours. You can pay to stay in a private room.
    ALPICO Plaza/Matsumoto Bus Terminal’s waiting area opens from 4:40 a.m.

교통 – 그 외

  • Is there any form of public transport (besides taxi) during winter to get to Utsukushigahara Highlands?

    Buses run during a few select periods in the summer only. If you stay in Utsukushigahara’s Ougatou Hotel or Yamamoto Goya Furusato-kan (cheaper than Ougatou Hotel), they have a shuttle bus service from Matsumoto Station. Be sure to reserve the bus for Ougatou Hotel as there are road restrictions in the winter, and you cannot access the hotel in your own vehicle. Yamamoto Goya does not pick up from Matsumoto Station in the winter (the pick-up location changes). See the Utsukushigahara Highlands page.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from the Jigokudani Monkey Park?

    Take a taxi or bus to Yudanaka Station then take the Nagano Dentetsu Line train to Nagano Station. Transfer to the JR Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.
    OR
    Take an express bus from the Kanbayashi Onsen bus stop straight to Nagano Station. Transfer to the JR Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.
    More information is available in English on the park’s website.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from Tsumago/Magome (Nakasendo ‘Samurai Trail’ post towns in Kiso)?

    A local bus runs between Tsumago and Magome. From Tsumago, you can catch a local bus to Nagiso Station and take either a local train or the Ltd. Exp. Shinano straight to Matsumoto. Visit the Nagiso Town Tourism Association’s official website for timetables and more information in English.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?

    Take a local bus to Shinano Omachi Station then take a train to Matsumoto. See the Access page’s Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route section for details.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from Kanazawa?

    Train: From Kanazawa Station, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station then transfer to the Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.

    Bus: A cheaper method would be to take a bus from Kanazawa to Takayama, transfer at Takayama, and take another bus directly to Matsumoto. See the Three-Star Route bus ticket.

    (See the question above regarding access from Takayama.)

  • From Matsumoto, how can I access Takato to see the cherry blossoms?

    You can access the park via a combination of train and bus. From Matsumoto Station you will take the JR Chuo Line or the Super Express Azusa to Okaya Station (30 min). Transfer at Okaya Station to the JR Iida Line and get off at Inashi Station (50 min). Take a bus to the Takato Eki stop (25 min) then walk about 15 minutes to the park. The buses depart about every 20 minutes.

  • I will arrive at Matsumoto around midnight. Is there a place in the station or elsewhere I can stay until the first train/bus?

    Matsumoto Station’s long, wide concourse remains unlocked 24 hours. There are no chairs, but you can stay in the concourse (not necessarily dangerous, but remain at your own risk). The waiting room is closed until 15 – 30 minutes before the first train.

    Karaoke boxes and manga/internet cafés near the station are open 24 hours. You can pay to stay in a private room.
    ALPICO Plaza/Matsumoto Bus Terminal’s waiting area opens from 4:40 a.m.

Транспорт и маршруты – Прочая

  • Is there any form of public transport (besides taxi) during winter to get to Utsukushigahara Highlands?

    Buses run during a few select periods in the summer only. If you stay in Utsukushigahara’s Ougatou Hotel or Yamamoto Goya Furusato-kan (cheaper than Ougatou Hotel), they have a shuttle bus service from Matsumoto Station. Be sure to reserve the bus for Ougatou Hotel as there are road restrictions in the winter, and you cannot access the hotel in your own vehicle. Yamamoto Goya does not pick up from Matsumoto Station in the winter (the pick-up location changes). See the Utsukushigahara Highlands page.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from the Jigokudani Monkey Park?

    Take a taxi or bus to Yudanaka Station then take the Nagano Dentetsu Line train to Nagano Station. Transfer to the JR Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.
    OR
    Take an express bus from the Kanbayashi Onsen bus stop straight to Nagano Station. Transfer to the JR Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.
    More information is available in English on the park’s website.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from Tsumago/Magome (Nakasendo ‘Samurai Trail’ post towns in Kiso)?

    A local bus runs between Tsumago and Magome. From Tsumago, you can catch a local bus to Nagiso Station and take either a local train or the Ltd. Exp. Shinano straight to Matsumoto. Visit the Nagiso Town Tourism Association’s official website for timetables and more information in English.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?

    Take a local bus to Shinano Omachi Station then take a train to Matsumoto. See the Access page’s Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route section for details.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from Kanazawa?

    Train: From Kanazawa Station, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station then transfer to the Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.

    Bus: A cheaper method would be to take a bus from Kanazawa to Takayama, transfer at Takayama, and take another bus directly to Matsumoto. See the Three-Star Route bus ticket.

    (See the question above regarding access from Takayama.)

  • From Matsumoto, how can I access Takato to see the cherry blossoms?

    You can access the park via a combination of train and bus. From Matsumoto Station you will take the JR Chuo Line or the Super Express Azusa to Okaya Station (30 min). Transfer at Okaya Station to the JR Iida Line and get off at Inashi Station (50 min). Take a bus to the Takato Eki stop (25 min) then walk about 15 minutes to the park. The buses depart about every 20 minutes.

  • I will arrive at Matsumoto around midnight. Is there a place in the station or elsewhere I can stay until the first train/bus?

    Matsumoto Station’s long, wide concourse remains unlocked 24 hours. There are no chairs, but you can stay in the concourse (not necessarily dangerous, but remain at your own risk). The waiting room is closed until 15 – 30 minutes before the first train.

    Karaoke boxes and manga/internet cafés near the station are open 24 hours. You can pay to stay in a private room.
    ALPICO Plaza/Matsumoto Bus Terminal’s waiting area opens from 4:40 a.m.

ข้อมูลน่ารู้สำหรับการท่องเที่ยวและอื่นๆ

  • สามารถใช้ Wi-Fi และอินเตอร์เน็ตได้ที่ไหนบ้าง?

    ดูจุดให้บริการ Wi-Fi ได้ที่ข้อมูลน่ารู้สำหรับการท่องเที่ยวในหน้าวางแผนการเดินทาง

  • สามารถชาร์จโทรศัพท์มือถือหรืออุปกรณ์ต่างๆ ได้ที่ไหนบ้าง

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

  • มีตู้ ATM ที่ไหนบ้างที่สามารถใช้บัตรต่างประเทศได้? สามารถแลกเงินได้ที่ไหนบ้าง?

    ดูหน้าการแลกเปลี่ยนเงินตรา&ATM ซึ่งอยู่ในส่วนของข้อมูลน่ารู้สำหรับการท่องเที่ยว ในหน้าวางแผนการเดินทาง

  • มีข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับสถานที่ถ่ายทำภาพยนตร์/ฉากในการ์ตูนเรื่อง “ออร์เร้นจ์” หรือไม่?

    มีแผนที่สถานที่ถ่ายทำภาพยนตร์/ฉากในการ์ตูนเรื่อง “ออร์เร้นจ์” ที่ศูนย์ประชาสัมพันธ์การท่องเที่ยวเมืองมัตสึโมโต้เป็นภาษาญี่ปุ่น

    สามารถดาวน์โหลดแอพพลิเคชั่น “Butai Meguri” ซึ่งเป็นแอพฯ ที่แสดงสถานที่ถ่ายทำภาพยนตร์ สามารถดูเรื่องราวเชิงลึกของภาพยนตร์เรื่องออร์เร้นจ์ได้ แต่รายละเอียดจะเป็นภาษาญี่ปุ่น

  • มีไกด์หลายภาษาให้บริการหรือไม่

    ดูที่นี่

  • มัตสึโมโต้มีเทศกาลอะไรที่มีชื่อเสียงบ้าง?

    กรุณาดูหน้าภาษาอังกฤษ

Transport & Itinéraires – Autre

  • Is there any form of public transport (besides taxi) during winter to get to Utsukushigahara Highlands?

    Buses run during a few select periods in the summer only. If you stay in Utsukushigahara’s Ougatou Hotel or Yamamoto Goya Furusato-kan (cheaper than Ougatou Hotel), they have a shuttle bus service from Matsumoto Station. Be sure to reserve the bus for Ougatou Hotel as there are road restrictions in the winter, and you cannot access the hotel in your own vehicle. Yamamoto Goya does not pick up from Matsumoto Station in the winter (the pick-up location changes). See the Utsukushigahara Highlands page.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from the Jigokudani Monkey Park?

    Take a taxi or bus to Yudanaka Station then take the Nagano Dentetsu Line train to Nagano Station. Transfer to the JR Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.
    OR
    Take an express bus from the Kanbayashi Onsen bus stop straight to Nagano Station. Transfer to the JR Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.
    More information is available in English on the park’s website.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from Tsumago/Magome (Nakasendo ‘Samurai Trail’ post towns in Kiso)?

    A local bus runs between Tsumago and Magome. From Tsumago, you can catch a local bus to Nagiso Station and take either a local train or the Ltd. Exp. Shinano straight to Matsumoto. Visit the Nagiso Town Tourism Association’s official website for timetables and more information in English.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?

    Take a local bus to Shinano Omachi Station then take a train to Matsumoto. See the Access page’s Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route section for details.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from Kanazawa?

    Train: From Kanazawa Station, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station then transfer to the Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.

    Bus: A cheaper method would be to take a bus from Kanazawa to Takayama, transfer at Takayama, and take another bus directly to Matsumoto. See the Three-Star Route bus ticket.

    (See the question above regarding access from Takayama.)

  • From Matsumoto, how can I access Takato to see the cherry blossoms?

    You can access the park via a combination of train and bus. From Matsumoto Station you will take the JR Chuo Line or the Super Express Azusa to Okaya Station (30 min). Transfer at Okaya Station to the JR Iida Line and get off at Inashi Station (50 min). Take a bus to the Takato Eki stop (25 min) then walk about 15 minutes to the park. The buses depart about every 20 minutes.

  • I will arrive at Matsumoto around midnight. Is there a place in the station or elsewhere I can stay until the first train/bus?

    Matsumoto Station’s long, wide concourse remains unlocked 24 hours. There are no chairs, but you can stay in the concourse (not necessarily dangerous, but remain at your own risk). The waiting room is closed until 15 – 30 minutes before the first train.

    Karaoke boxes and manga/internet cafés near the station are open 24 hours. You can pay to stay in a private room.
    ALPICO Plaza/Matsumoto Bus Terminal’s waiting area opens from 4:40 a.m.

外国人社区、一般支持及咨询

  • 有无外国人社区或地方,可让我和住在松本市的外国人碰面?

    详见英文页

  • 有无面向外籍人士的咨询服务?

    详见英文页

  • 学习日语

    详见英文页

  • 哪里可以获得经过大使馆公证或翻译的官方文档?

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外國人社群、一般支援及諮詢

  • 有無外國人社群或地方,可讓我與住在松本市的外國人碰面?

    詳見英文頁

  • 有無外籍人士的諮詢服務?

    詳見英文頁

  • 學習日文

    詳見英文頁

  • 何處可以獲得經過大使館公證或翻譯的官方文件?

    詳見英文頁

Informations de voyage utiles & Autre

  • Where can I use Wi-Fi/internet?

    See our Wi-Fi Spots section under Useful Trip Info on the Plan Your Trip page.

  • Where can I charge my phone or other device?

    There is a Starbucks in Matsumoto Station. The Gusto near M Wing also offers seating with outlets. You can also use the outlets in Alpico Plaza/Matsumoto Bus Terminal if you are waiting for a bus. Finally, there are outlets near the ATM in the Ote Tourist Information Center. Please try to keep your charging period brief as to not inconvenience others.

  • Where are ATMs that accept international cards? / Where can I exchange money?

    See our Currency Exchange & ATMs section under Useful Trip Info on the Plan Your Trip page.

  • Is there any information on the locations that appear in the manga/anime “Orange”?

    There are Japanese location maps of the manga and movie (separately) in Tourist Information Centers in Matsumoto. Also, you can download an app Butai Meguri that show you where the locations are. Details are in Japanese. See our in depth story on Orange.

  • Are there any multilingual guides available for hire?

    See our Guides page.

  • Does Matsumoto have any famous festivals?

    Various themed festivals are held throughout the year. Some of the more lively festivals include the Asama Onsen Torch Festival (Taimatsu Matsuri), Tenjin Matsuri, Taiko Drum Festival, and the dance festival Matsumoto Bon-Bon. See our Festivals & Events page.

여행의 편리 정보・그 외

  • Where can I use Wi-Fi/internet?

    See our Wi-Fi Spots section under Useful Trip Info on the Plan Your Trip page.

  • Where can I charge my phone or other device?

    There is a Starbucks in Matsumoto Station. The Gusto near M Wing also offers seating with outlets. You can also use the outlets in Alpico Plaza/Matsumoto Bus Terminal if you are waiting for a bus. Finally, there are outlets near the ATM in the Ote Tourist Information Center. Please try to keep your charging period brief as to not inconvenience others.

  • Where are ATMs that accept international cards? / Where can I exchange money?

    See our Currency Exchange & ATMs section under Useful Trip Info on the Plan Your Trip page.

  • Is there any information on the locations that appear in the manga/anime “Orange”?

    There are Japanese location maps of the manga and movie (separately) in Tourist Information Centers in Matsumoto. Also, you can download an app Butai Meguri that show you where the locations are. Details are in Japanese. See our in depth story on Orange.

  • Are there any multilingual guides available for hire?

    See our Guides page.

  • Does Matsumoto have any famous festivals?

    Various themed festivals are held throughout the year. Some of the more lively festivals include the Asama Onsen Torch Festival (Taimatsu Matsuri), Tenjin Matsuri, Taiko Drum Festival, and the dance festival Matsumoto Bon-Bon. See our Festivals & Events page.

Прочая полезная информация для путешественников

  • Where can I use Wi-Fi/internet?

    See our Wi-Fi Spots section under Useful Trip Info on the Plan Your Trip page.

  • Where can I charge my phone or other device?

    There is a Starbucks in Matsumoto Station. The Gusto near M Wing also offers seating with outlets. You can also use the outlets in Alpico Plaza/Matsumoto Bus Terminal if you are waiting for a bus. Finally, there are outlets near the ATM in the Ote Tourist Information Center. Please try to keep your charging period brief as to not inconvenience others.

  • Where are ATMs that accept international cards? / Where can I exchange money?

    See our Currency Exchange & ATMs section under Useful Trip Info on the Plan Your Trip page.

  • Is there any information on the locations that appear in the manga/anime “Orange”?

    There are Japanese location maps of the manga and movie (separately) in Tourist Information Centers in Matsumoto. Also, you can download an app Butai Meguri that show you where the locations are. Details are in Japanese. See our in depth story on Orange.

  • Are there any multilingual guides available for hire?

    See our Guides page.

  • Does Matsumoto have any famous festivals?

    Various themed festivals are held throughout the year. Some of the more lively festivals include the Asama Onsen Torch Festival (Taimatsu Matsuri), Tenjin Matsuri, Taiko Drum Festival, and the dance festival Matsumoto Bon-Bon. See our Festivals & Events page.

ชุมชนคนต่างชาติ การให้ความช่วยเหลือทั่วไปและให้คำปรึกษา

การเอาตัวรอดจากภัยพิบัติและเหตุฉุกเฉิน

緊急災害應變須知

  • 萬一發生嚴重的地震或其他緊急狀況,我該怎麽辦?

    詳情請參閱「旅遊實用資訊」頁面的醫療與緊急電話部分

紧急灾害应变须知

  • 万一发生严重的地震或其他紧急状况,我该怎么办?

    详情请查看“旅游实用信息”页面的“医疗和紧急电话”部分

Baggage

  • Is there luggage storage in/around Matsumoto Station and Matsumoto Bus Terminal?

    There are coin lockers inside and outside of the train station.
    See this station map and Useful Trip Info page for the details. Coin lockers (cannot be used overnight) are located just the Bus Terminal in the area just next to the ticket counter entrance.

  • Is there luggage storage at Matsumoto Castle?

    Coin-operated lockers for smaller items are located on the castle grounds. Larger bags can be left at the shop on the premises, but they ask that you remove valuables and fragile items.

  • Are there coin lockers at Kamikochi?

    There is a baggage room (tel: 0263-95-2034) on the first floor of the Kamikochi Bus Terminal, but there are no coin lockers. Rates are by the day. Small: ¥350 / Medium: ¥400 / Large: ¥500 (¥600 for oversize). The office is open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Are there any courier services like FedEx?

    “Kuro Neko (Black Cat)” Yamato Transport Co. has an English website.
    The luggage would be sent to your destination (hotel) by the next day. Be sure that you first confirm whether or not your lodging will agree to receive your luggage. Otherwise, we recommend a convenience store drop-off/pick-up option if a convenience stores is close to your destination.

Hilfreiche Reiseinformationen & Mehr

  • Where can I use Wi-Fi/internet?

    See our Wi-Fi Spots section under Useful Trip Info on the Plan Your Trip page.

  • Where can I charge my phone or other device?

    There is a Starbucks in Matsumoto Station. The Gusto near M Wing also offers seating with outlets. You can also use the outlets in Alpico Plaza/Matsumoto Bus Terminal if you are waiting for a bus. Finally, there are outlets near the ATM in the Ote Tourist Information Center. Please try to keep your charging period brief as to not inconvenience others.

  • Where are ATMs that accept international cards? / Where can I exchange money?

    See our Currency Exchange & ATMs section under Useful Trip Info on the Plan Your Trip page.

  • Is there any information on the locations that appear in the manga/anime “Orange”?

    There are Japanese location maps of the manga and movie (separately) in Tourist Information Centers in Matsumoto. Also, you can download an app Butai Meguri that show you where the locations are. Details are in Japanese. See our in depth story on Orange.

  • Are there any multilingual guides available for hire?

    See our Guides page.

  • Does Matsumoto have any famous festivals?

    Various themed festivals are held throughout the year. Some of the more lively festivals include the Asama Onsen Torch Festival (Taimatsu Matsuri), Tenjin Matsuri, Taiko Drum Festival, and the dance festival Matsumoto Bon-Bon. See our Festivals & Events page.

Sightseeing & Activities

  • Can you recommend good view points to see the Japan Alps?

    Besides the park and keep of Matsumoto Castle, Joyama Park, and Alps Park are good points for views of the Japan Alps. You can enjoy a spectacular view from the top point of a hiking course from Asama Hot Springs. A great, yet little-known spot downtown is a top garden of Performing Arts Center. The second floor of the Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum is a place to see the Japan Alps and grape orchards through the beautiful window. The Baba Family Residence is a good viewpoint where you can see both Mt. Yari and Mt. Hotakadake, the two highest summits of the Japan Alps.

  • What areas/places are flat and allow for wheelchair/stroller access and/or the elderly to get around easily?

    Nakamachi and Nawate Streets in Matsumoto and Narai Post Town in a part of Shiojiri in the Kiso Valley are flat, old streets that are good for strolling. Also, Agatanomori Park near the Matsumoto Museum of Art is a good place to go around even in a wheelchair.

  • Farm visits and fruit picking around Matsumoto

    On the farm visits front, other than the Diao Wasabi Farm in Azumino, you’ll need to go by bike, taxi, or car. Apple picking is available in the fall (Oct and part of Nov) at Yokoya Farm. They speak basic English. In Azumino City, you can do apple picking anytime at Azumino Fruit Farm. Download this Azumino Multilingual Leaflet for more details. English is spoken at Ogurayama Farm, a member of WWOOF.

    In Shiojiri, a southern neighboring city of Matsumoto, many grape orchards for tourists are open from late August until mid-October. One of them is located 15-minutes walking (or a few minutes by taxi) from Shiojiri Station. There is also a petting zoo at Tirolean Forest in Shiojiri.

  • What’s the best place in town for viewing cherry blossoms? When will they bloom?

    Matsumoto Castle is famous for cherry blossoms. Joyama Park and the Susuki River are popular among the locals for enjoying cherry blossoms and BBQs. Mt. Kobo and Mt. Hikarujo (in Azumino City) are also popular, and there are good hiking courses among the cherry trees. Mid-April is probably the best time to see them (but it depends on the year and place). See our Cherry Blossoms page.

Matsumoto Castle

  • What is the wait time to enter the castle?

    Matsumoto Castle has a small capacity because there are only steep and narrow steps for going up inside the keep. So it is crowded during holidays especially Golden Week (around April 29 to May 5) and Obon (around August 13 to 16). You may have to wait anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours to enter the castle. The waiting time is posted outside of the castle’s main gate (kuromon) as shown in the photo and on the official Japanese website. Peak visiting hours are generally from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Last admission is 4:30 p.m., but this is pushed forward to 5:30 p.m. during Golden Week and around the second week of August and Obon. Lunch time might not be so crowded, though it depends on other factors. For instance, when a big tour group comes, it is crowded.

  • Is there anything else to do at the castle?

    In addition to the castle’s museum and shop, events such as live music performances, ice sculpting, soba festivals, tea ceremonies, samurai parades, and more are held on the castle grounds on several days every month. Check out our Facebook events page or the castle’s English Event Information page for upcoming event information. You can see Ikegami Hyakuchikutei, a historical Japanese house which has a full-scale tea-ceremony room (chashitsu) with a tea garden, located just across the street on the castle’s north side. You can often see an armored samurai, a ninja, and a kimono-wearing princess (Omotenashi-tai – see more here) and take photos with them. Also, a rickshaw puller is sometimes waiting in front of the castle’s main gate to give rickshaw tours.

Hiking & Mountain Climbing

  • Can I go to Kamikochi in winter?

    Kamikochi’s public facilities are completely closed in winter (Nov 16 to mid-Apr). You can only enter there on foot. You need snowshoes, other appropriate equipment, and winter hiking experience. There is a risk of avalanche, so it is recommended that you go with an experienced person or guide only when conditions are good. There are local guided tours through Kamikochi offered by companies including Little Peaks (Japanese site) in winter.

    The closest place to enter Kamikochi during the winter is Sawando. You can get to Sawando from Matsumoto Station by bus. Then, take a taxi to Nakanoyu (no parking lot) and walk from there. It takes 6–8 hours for a round trip from Nakanoyu to Kappa Bridge.
    Norikura Highlands and Shirahone Hot Springs near Kamikochi are open even in winter and accessible by bus.

  • Can I go to Kamikochi before the opening ceremony (Apr 27)?

    Yes. Facilities like the information center and some restaurants are open, but most hotels are still preparing to open. There is still some snow on the trails (due to the weather and altitude), so just be sure to have proper footwear. It is a great time to go, because it is not busy (there are few Japanese tourists, but some foreigners including those in tour groups are there).

  • Is there snow in May, June, and October in the Japan Alps?

    Tall mountains (around 3,000 m) like Mt. Yari, Hotaka, and Jonen are covered with snow from around mid-October until the later part of June. There is a risk of avalanche, so it is recommended that you only climb such mountains from July through September. From April to June and from October to November, you can hike in areas lower than 3,000 m, such as Mt. Hachibuse and Utsukushigahara, even if there is snow on the trails.

  • I want to camp in Kamikochi. Should I book a spot for my tent in Konashidaira or Tokusawa-en campsites?

    If you have your own tent, you don’t need to worry about booking a spot. These campsites don’t accept bookings for their free tent spots. More than several hundred tents can be pitched, and they do not fill up even in their busiest season.

    Konashidaira has small rental tents and mats, but they can’t be reserved. Tokusawa-en has fixed tents and you can reserve them.

  • I want to stay in a mountain lodge (yamagoya). What kind of facilities do they provide? Should I reserve it ahead of time?

    Yamagoya provide the minimum facilities and service for climbers, so you can use bedding (futon, no bed), food, and water (no shower). Usually you don’t have to book in advance, because yamagoya must accept any climber without reservation for climbers’ safety (but you should reach the yamagoya early in the afternoon: before 3 p.m. if possible, 5 p.m. at the latest).

  • Do you have any advice on a good one-day intermediate hike?

    How about Mt. Yakedake, a volcano in the Japan Alps about 10 km hike from/to Kamikochi? Refer to this webpage. It is an active volcano, but less dangerous than other mountains like Mt. Asama and Ontake so you are able to climb to the top. Another suggestion is Mt. Norikura. It is at a high elevation (3,026m), but not especially difficult, because you can go up to a 2,700-meter point (Tatamidaira) by bus. It takes only 2.5 hours from/to Tatamidaira. Going down to Sanbon Fall Bus Stop (1,900 m) is a good one day hike (5.5 hr, 10 km). You can also visit our Hiking page for a more comprehensive list of hikes in the area.

  • Are there any multilingual hiking guides available?

    Northstar’s Alpine Lodge in Norikura, where the owner and some workers are English native speakers, offer tours such as hiking in summer and snowshoeing in winter. For private guides for hire, see Guides.

Cuisine & Shopping

  • Is there any halal or vegan restaurants/food?

    The owner/chef of restaurant Doon Shokudo Indoyama is Indian and offers a halal chicken curry and vegan gluten-free, nut-free menus.

    Healthy Penguin Cafe offers vegan food and is located just off of Nawate Street not far from the Castle. Some other restaurants have vegetarian menus. See our Cuisine page for listings.

    Halal Gourmet Japan is available online and as an app, and it introduces places offering halal and vegetarian dishes.

  • Is there any sports bar/cafe where I can watch sporting events, such as football matches?

    The Irish bar CELTS near Matsumoto Station (map), Spocafé Garage near Shinshu University (map), and Old Rock Pub have big-screen TVs, but they usually show the local soccer team Yamaga’s matches and big Japanese sports matches like a World Cup match. You might be able to ask the manager to show your favorite match if it is a popular event.

  • Are there any local craft beers?

    Matsumoto Brewery has been in business since 2016. They have a tap room in Nakamachi and are opening another one in the Shinmai Media Garden Building in Honmachi from April 2018. The owner also runs Old Rock so you can drink Matsumoto Brewery craft beers there, too.

  • Are there any places with cheap drinks?

    Tsukiji Ichiba Shokudo, an izakaya and its annex located on the brick road with the McDonald’s near the station, have happy hour with beer for ¥100 a glass from 3 to 6 p.m. You can also get a glass of whiskey from ¥130 and a glass of sake from ¥200 at 8 Ounce Standing Bar.

  • Are there any nightclubs or live houses?

    Bar & Lounge GNU, located in the building just east of the Bus Terminal, serves as a venue for live music events, DJ sessions, and dance parties. ALECX is also a popular live house, located on the B1 floor of the Nova Building along the street in front of the station.

  • Is there a 100 yen shop?

    There is one on the 7th floor of the Alpico Plaza/Bus Terminal Building.
    Another is Daiso on the 4th floor of the building with a Maruzen Bookstore, not far from the station. There is also a Seriya in Aeon Mall and some others in the suburbs.

  • Are there any farmer’s markets in Matsumoto?

    A small one is Kura Marche run by JA in Nakamachi and another small one is located on the 1st floor of the Matsumoto Station building’s Midori. Some larger ones are in the suburbs. A good one is Alps Ichiba which can be accessed from Matsumoto Station by bus.

  • Is there a large supermarket/international foods store?

    AEON Mall has a large supermarket that is part of their AEON STYLE store. The mall also has a Kaldi, which stocks a number of import and specialty items. Nagisa Life Site near Kita-Matsumoto Station has a large Tsuruya supermarket that is open till 8 p.m. It is accessible via the excursion bus Town Sneaker’s western route. Seiyu is a Wal-Mart store, and it is open 24 hours.

    There are a lot of other modern local supermarkets such as Delicia – one of which is located in the bus terminal building (Alpico Plaza) in front of the station.

  • Are there any big electronics shops?

    Nojima is in Aeon Mall and Yamada Denki (electronics) near Minami-Matsumoto Station is a bigger shop. Edion, also a big electronic shop chain, is closer from Matsumoto or Kita-Matsumoto Station and can be accessed by the Town Sneaker excursion bus (Nagisa Life Site stop).

  • Are there any flea markets in Matsumoto?

    Flea Market Shinshu (Japanese site) holds flea markets a few days every one or two months at Flower Clock Park in front of the Parco Department Store or Alps Park. Also, there are some good antique shops on Nawate Street and Nakamachi Street.

Accommodations & Hot Springs

  • Is there a mixed (coed) hot spring public bath or a hot spring hotel with a private bathroom?

    Awanoyu Ryokan, a famous inn in Shirahone, has an outdoor bath with milky water that is coed. You can soak in it even if you don’t stay there at night. Katsura-no-yu Marunaga Ryokan in Shirahone also has an outdoor mixed bath.
    Many ryokan (e.g. Tamanoyu in Asama Hot Springs and Izumiya Zenbei in Utsukushigahara Hot Springs) have a family bath and a family or couple can bathe together in their private hot spring bathroom (some have an outdoor bath).

  • Are there any youth hostels in Matsumoto or other cheap places to stay?

    There is one youth hostel at Norikura Kogen Hot Springs, a backpackers’ hostel in the heart of Matsumoto City, a few guesthouses, and also some cheap ryokans. See our Accommodation Directory for more information.

  • Does Marumo Ryokan have an email address they can be reached at?

    Reservations are taken over the phone (+81-263-32-0115) or by FAX (+81-263-35-2251).

  • We would like to bring our well trained dog. Are there any places that take pets?

    Sakura Shimizu is a cottage where you can stay with your trained dog.
    If your dog is small and you have a cage, you can stay in Akanejuku in Gakenoyu Hot Spring (reservation is required).
    Located in Norikura Highlands, Hidamari (Japanese website) specializes in stays with pets, or you can also stay in Aobaso with your pet. Pension Poetical is also located in Norikura, and they take pets.
    Kamikochi Hotel in Sawando Hot Springs has two guest rooms for pets.

  • Is there any short-term housing available?

    Leopalace21 offers monthly contracts for furnished apartments, allowing you to rent from 30 days. While not cheap, their 1K-size apartments make for convenient living arrangements. They have an English website.

Communauté étrangère, Général

  • Is there any international community or place where I can meet foreigners who live in Matsumoto city?

    Social Matsumoto hosts a get together about once a month. The location changes, but is typically within walking distance from Matsumoto Station. The Storyhouse Cafe is owned by an American and Japanese couple, and the cafe hosts events and meetups including language exchange. Old Rock is a pub often frequented by foreigners.

    There are also some churches in Matsumoto. Catholic Matsumoto Church near the castle and Matsumoto Abundant Life Christ Church are popular among local foreigners.

    On Facebook, you can join Nagano Prefecture International Group (open group) and, if you are living in the prefecture, The Nagano-ken JET (The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program) Collective (closed group). The Shinshu(Nagano) chapter of the Japan Association of Language Teachers has their own website and Facebook group.

  • Are there consultation services for foreigners?

    The Multicultural Plaza run by Matsumoto City offers information and educational opportunities for foreigners and Japanese natives. Depending on the day, they also provide consultation services in English, Chinese, Thai, Portuguese, and Tagalog regarding issues or questions that foreign residents may have.

  • Is there any place I can study Japanese?

    Free classes are offered at M Wing and other community centers. Popular ones are held in M Wing (central kominkan) every Tuesday 7 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. (PDF leaflets in Japanese here). For additional information, please contact the Matsumoto Multicultural Plaza on the third floor of M Wing. (E-mail: m.t.kyousei(at)gmail.com TEL: 0263-39-1106)

    A private institution, Marunouchi College of Business Japanese Language School offers a 3-month intensive course and a 2-year general course. Its location in downtown Matsumoto allows convenient access for those without cars.

  • Where can I have official documents for embassies notarized and/or translated?

    There is the Matsumoto Notarizing Office (Matsumoto Koshonin Yakuba, Momose Bldg. 3F, 2-5-1 Ote, Matsumoto 390-0874), but their services may not be offered in English.

    Administrative attorney Haruo Inoue (phone: 090-3565-7912) speaks English well and deals with foreigners’ visas, green cards, and naturalization.

    MT Labs, a translation company on Nakamachi Street can translate your documents and provide certification that they have been officially translated.

Gemeinschaft der Auswanderer, allgemeine Unterstützung und Beratung

  • Is there any international community or place where I can meet foreigners who live in Matsumoto city?

    Social Matsumoto hosts a get together about once a month. The location changes, but is typically within walking distance from Matsumoto Station. The Storyhouse Cafe is owned by an American and Japanese couple, and the cafe hosts events and meetups including language exchange. Old Rock is a pub often frequented by foreigners.

    There are also some churches in Matsumoto. Catholic Matsumoto Church near the castle and Matsumoto Abundant Life Christ Church are popular among local foreigners.

    On Facebook, you can join Nagano Prefecture International Group (open group) and, if you are living in the prefecture, The Nagano-ken JET (The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program) Collective (closed group). The Shinshu(Nagano) chapter of the Japan Association of Language Teachers has their own website and Facebook group.

  • Are there consultation services for foreigners?

    The Multicultural Plaza run by Matsumoto City offers information and educational opportunities for foreigners and Japanese natives. Depending on the day, they also provide consultation services in English, Chinese, Thai, Portuguese, and Tagalog regarding issues or questions that foreign residents may have.

  • Is there any place I can study Japanese?

    Free classes are offered at M Wing and other community centers. Popular ones are held in M Wing (central kominkan) every Tuesday 7 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. (PDF leaflets in Japanese here). For additional information, please contact the Matsumoto Multicultural Plaza on the third floor of M Wing. (E-mail: m.t.kyousei(at)gmail.com TEL: 0263-39-1106)

    A private institution, Marunouchi College of Business Japanese Language School offers a 3-month intensive course and a 2-year general course. Its location in downtown Matsumoto allows convenient access for those without cars.

  • Where can I have official documents for embassies notarized and/or translated?

    There is the Matsumoto Notarizing Office (Matsumoto Koshonin Yakuba, Momose Bldg. 3F, 2-5-1 Ote, Matsumoto 390-0874), but their services may not be offered in English.

    Administrative attorney Haruo Inoue (phone: 090-3565-7912) speaks English well and deals with foreigners’ visas, green cards, and naturalization.

    MT Labs, a translation company on Nakamachi Street can translate your documents and provide certification that they have been officially translated.

외국인 커뮤니티·상담

  • Is there any international community or place where I can meet foreigners who live in Matsumoto city?

    Social Matsumoto hosts a get together about once a month. The location changes, but is typically within walking distance from Matsumoto Station. The Storyhouse Cafe is owned by an American and Japanese couple, and the cafe hosts events and meetups including language exchange. Old Rock is a pub often frequented by foreigners.

    There are also some churches in Matsumoto. Catholic Matsumoto Church near the castle and Matsumoto Abundant Life Christ Church are popular among local foreigners.

    On Facebook, you can join Nagano Prefecture International Group (open group) and, if you are living in the prefecture, The Nagano-ken JET (The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program) Collective (closed group). The Shinshu(Nagano) chapter of the Japan Association of Language Teachers has their own website and Facebook group.

  • Are there consultation services for foreigners?

    The Multicultural Plaza run by Matsumoto City offers information and educational opportunities for foreigners and Japanese natives. Depending on the day, they also provide consultation services in English, Chinese, Thai, Portuguese, and Tagalog regarding issues or questions that foreign residents may have.

  • Is there any place I can study Japanese?

    Free classes are offered at M Wing and other community centers. Popular ones are held in M Wing (central kominkan) every Tuesday 7 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. (PDF leaflets in Japanese here). For additional information, please contact the Matsumoto Multicultural Plaza on the third floor of M Wing. (E-mail: m.t.kyousei(at)gmail.com TEL: 0263-39-1106)

    A private institution, Marunouchi College of Business Japanese Language School offers a 3-month intensive course and a 2-year general course. Its location in downtown Matsumoto allows convenient access for those without cars.

  • Where can I have official documents for embassies notarized and/or translated?

    There is the Matsumoto Notarizing Office (Matsumoto Koshonin Yakuba, Momose Bldg. 3F, 2-5-1 Ote, Matsumoto 390-0874), but their services may not be offered in English.

    Administrative attorney Haruo Inoue (phone: 090-3565-7912) speaks English well and deals with foreigners’ visas, green cards, and naturalization.

    MT Labs, a translation company on Nakamachi Street can translate your documents and provide certification that they have been officially translated.

Иностранные общины, помощь, советы

  • Is there any international community or place where I can meet foreigners who live in Matsumoto city?

    Social Matsumoto hosts a get together about once a month. The location changes, but is typically within walking distance from Matsumoto Station. The Storyhouse Cafe is owned by an American and Japanese couple, and the cafe hosts events and meetups including language exchange. Old Rock is a pub often frequented by foreigners.

    There are also some churches in Matsumoto. Catholic Matsumoto Church near the castle and Matsumoto Abundant Life Christ Church are popular among local foreigners.

    On Facebook, you can join Nagano Prefecture International Group (open group) and, if you are living in the prefecture, The Nagano-ken JET (The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program) Collective (closed group). The Shinshu(Nagano) chapter of the Japan Association of Language Teachers has their own website and Facebook group.

  • Are there consultation services for foreigners?

    The Multicultural Plaza run by Matsumoto City offers information and educational opportunities for foreigners and Japanese natives. Depending on the day, they also provide consultation services in English, Chinese, Thai, Portuguese, and Tagalog regarding issues or questions that foreign residents may have.

  • Is there any place I can study Japanese?

    Free classes are offered at M Wing and other community centers. Popular ones are held in M Wing (central kominkan) every Tuesday 7 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. (PDF leaflets in Japanese here). For additional information, please contact the Matsumoto Multicultural Plaza on the third floor of M Wing. (E-mail: m.t.kyousei(at)gmail.com TEL: 0263-39-1106)

    A private institution, Marunouchi College of Business Japanese Language School offers a 3-month intensive course and a 2-year general course. Its location in downtown Matsumoto allows convenient access for those without cars.

  • Where can I have official documents for embassies notarized and/or translated?

    There is the Matsumoto Notarizing Office (Matsumoto Koshonin Yakuba, Momose Bldg. 3F, 2-5-1 Ote, Matsumoto 390-0874), but their services may not be offered in English.

    Administrative attorney Haruo Inoue (phone: 090-3565-7912) speaks English well and deals with foreigners’ visas, green cards, and naturalization.

    MT Labs, a translation company on Nakamachi Street can translate your documents and provide certification that they have been officially translated.

Transportation & Routes – From/To Kamikochi, Shin-Hotaka, and Takayama

  • Is it possible to take a bus to Kamikochi, go for a walk, and get to Takayama in one day?

    Yes, depending on your schedule. We suggest that you check the bus timetables and plan your schedule accordingly. In Kamikochi, the most popular hiking course from Kappa Bridge to Taisho Pond takes around 2 hours round trip. Sightseeing buses can bring you straight to the Kamikochi Bus Terminal near the bridge. Getting off a bus at Taisho Pond, hiking to Kappa Bridge, taking a bus from the Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen, then transferring to a bus to Takayama is the quickest trip.

    See timetable for Matsumoto to Kamikochi.
    See timetable for Hirayu Onsen/Takayama buses.

  • How can I access Takayama from Matsumoto?

    There is an express bus. See Alpico website’s Matsumoto-Takayama/Shin-Hotaka page for details about buses. Fare costs ¥3,190 one way and ¥5,660 round trip. Children’s tickets are half price. The Alpico Bus Company also sells Shinshu–Hida Alps Wide Free Passport, a 4-day unlimited ride ticket for buses running between Matsumoto, Kamikochi/Norikura, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and some other places in Gifu. It might be convenient and cheap if you travel to those areas.

  • How can I access Shin-Hotaka from Matsumoto?

    There are two direct buses a day only during peak season (mid-April to mid-May, mid-July to mid-August, and around New Year’s Day). For other days, take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen and transfer to a Nohi Bus there.
    See Alpico Bus Timetable and Nohi Bus Timetable.

  • Is it necessary to book the bus from Takayama to Kamikochi, from Kamikochi to Matsumoto, and from Takayama to Matsumoto?

    No. The buses do not take reservations.

Transportation & Routes – Other

  • Is there any form of public transport (besides taxi) during winter to get to Utsukushigahara Highlands?

    Buses run during a few select periods in the summer only. If you stay in Utsukushigahara’s Ougatou Hotel or Yamamoto Goya Furusato-kan (cheaper than Ougatou Hotel), they have a shuttle bus service from Matsumoto Station. Be sure to reserve the bus for Ougatou Hotel as there are road restrictions in the winter, and you cannot access the hotel in your own vehicle. Yamamoto Goya does not pick up from Matsumoto Station in the winter (the pick-up location changes). See the Utsukushigahara Highlands page.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from the Jigokudani Monkey Park?

    Take a taxi or bus to Yudanaka Station then take the Nagano Dentetsu Line train to Nagano Station. Transfer to the JR Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.
    OR
    Take an express bus from the Kanbayashi Onsen bus stop straight to Nagano Station. Transfer to the JR Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.
    More information is available in English on the park’s website.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from Tsumago/Magome (Nakasendo ‘Samurai Trail’ post towns in Kiso)?

    A local bus runs between Tsumago and Magome. From Tsumago, you can catch a local bus to Nagiso Station and take either a local train or the Ltd. Exp. Shinano straight to Matsumoto. Visit the Nagiso Town Tourism Association’s official website for timetables and more information in English.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?

    Take a local bus to Shinano Omachi Station then take a train to Matsumoto. See the Access page’s Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route section for details.

  • How can I access Matsumoto from Kanazawa?

    Train: From Kanazawa Station, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station then transfer to the Ltd. Exp. Shinano bound for Nagoya.

    Bus: A cheaper method would be to take a bus from Kanazawa to Takayama, transfer at Takayama, and take another bus directly to Matsumoto. See the Three-Star Route bus ticket.

    (See the question above regarding access from Takayama.)

  • From Matsumoto, how can I access Takato to see the cherry blossoms?

    You can access the park via a combination of train and bus. From Matsumoto Station you will take the JR Chuo Line or the Super Express Azusa to Okaya Station (30 min). Transfer at Okaya Station to the JR Iida Line and get off at Inashi Station (50 min). Take a bus to the Takato Eki stop (25 min) then walk about 15 minutes to the park. The buses depart about every 20 minutes.

  • I will arrive at Matsumoto around midnight. Is there a place in the station or elsewhere I can stay until the first train/bus?

    Matsumoto Station’s long, wide concourse remains unlocked 24 hours. There are no chairs, but you can stay in the concourse (not necessarily dangerous, but remain at your own risk). The waiting room is closed until 15 – 30 minutes before the first train.

    Karaoke boxes and manga/internet cafés near the station are open 24 hours. You can pay to stay in a private room.
    ALPICO Plaza/Matsumoto Bus Terminal’s waiting area opens from 4:40 a.m.

응급처치

Медицинское обслуживание и номера экстренных служб

Traitement médical et numéros d’urgences

Medizinische Behandlung und Notruf Nummern

Useful Trip Info & Other Questions

  • Where can I use Wi-Fi/internet?

    See our Wi-Fi Spots section under Useful Trip Info on the Plan Your Trip page.

  • Where can I charge my phone or other device?

    There is a Starbucks in Matsumoto Station. The Gusto near M Wing also offers seating with outlets. You can also use the outlets in Alpico Plaza/Matsumoto Bus Terminal if you are waiting for a bus. Finally, there are outlets near the ATM in the Ote Tourist Information Center. Please try to keep your charging period brief as to not inconvenience others.

  • Where are ATMs that accept international cards? / Where can I exchange money?

    See our Currency Exchange & ATMs section under Useful Trip Info on the Plan Your Trip page.

  • Is there any information on the locations that appear in the manga/anime “Orange”?

    There are Japanese location maps of the manga and movie (separately) in Tourist Information Centers in Matsumoto. Also, you can download an app Butai Meguri that show you where the locations are. Details are in Japanese. See our in depth story on Orange.

  • Are there any multilingual guides available for hire?

    See our Guides page.

  • Does Matsumoto have any famous festivals?

    Various themed festivals are held throughout the year. Some of the more lively festivals include the Asama Onsen Torch Festival (Taimatsu Matsuri), Tenjin Matsuri, Taiko Drum Festival, and the dance festival Matsumoto Bon-Bon. See our Festivals & Events page.

観光案内に関するご質問

  • 旅行中に開催されているイベントを知りたいのですが

    イベントページにてご案内していますので
    ぜひご覧ください。

    現在開催中のイベントはもちろん
    予定されている旅行期間に開催しているものや
    ジャンル別でも検索いただけます。

    イベント情報:https://visitmatsumoto.com/event

  • 紅葉の見頃や見どころスポットを教えてください

    今年の紅葉の見頃に関しては
    8月頃にはお伝えできるよう準備中です。

    公開しましたら新まつもと物語内にてお知らせいたします。

  • 桜の開花状況や見どころスポットを教えてください

    桜の開花状況は、こちらのページでご案内しています。
    エリアごとの開花状況を記載していますので、旅の参考にしてください。

    【桜開花情報】
    https://visitmatsumoto.com/cherryblossoms

  • 旅行中の緊急事態には

    松本警察署
    0263-25-0110
    松本市を所管する警察署

    休日・夜間緊急医案内(テレホンサービス)
    0120-890-423
    長野県内の緊急医療情報

  • 観光ガイドをお願いしたいのですが

    松本市へ観光で訪れるお客様に、
    松本城を中心とした市街地の観光名所を無料でご案内する団体がいくつかございます。

    詳しくはボランティアガイドのページをご覧ください。

  • 観光案内所はどこにありますか?

    松本市街地には、JR松本駅構内と松本城近くの2箇所にございます。
    そのほかのエリアに関しては、下記をご覧ください。

     

    松本エリア (松本城・市街地周辺)

    松本市観光案内所(JR松本駅構内)

    • 0263-32-2814 (9:00~17:45)
      〒390-0815松本市深志1丁目1番1号

    松本市観光情報センター

    • 0263-39-7176 (9:00~17:45 年末年始のみ休)
      〒390-0874松本市大手3丁目8番13号松本市役所大手事務所1F

    松本観光コンベンション協会

    • 0263-34-3295 (平日8:30~17:15)
      〒390-0874松本市大手3丁目8番13号松本市役所大手事務所1階

    浅間温泉観光協会

    • 0263-46-1800 (8:30~17:15)
      〒390-0303松本市浅間温泉2-6-1浅間温泉文化センター内

    松本ホテル旅館協同組合

    • 0263-33-5025 (平日10:00~15:00)
      〒390-0815松本市深志3丁目7番地43号

    浅間温泉旅館協同組合

    • 0263-46-1224 (平日8:30~17:00)
      土曜8:30~12:00 日曜定休
      〒390-0303松本市浅間温泉2-6・1浅間温泉文化センター内

    美ヶ原温泉旅館協同組合

    • 0263-33-2353 (9:00~17:00)
      〒390-0221松本市里山辺88番地2号

    四賀エリア (四賀/穴沢温泉方面)

    四賀観光協会(松本市四賀支所経済課内)

    • 0263-64-3111 (平日8:30~17:15)
      〒399-7402松本市会田1001番地1

    安曇エリア (上高地/槍・穂高連峰/乗鞍高原/白骨温泉/さわんど方面)

    乗鞍高原温泉旅館組合案内所

    • 0263-93-2147 (3/1~10/31)9:00~17:00(11/1~2/末)9:00~16:30
      〒390-1513松本市安曇鈴蘭(乗鞍観光センター1F)

    乗鞍高原温泉民宿組合案内所

    • 0263-93-2952 (3/1~10/31)9:00~17:00(11/1~2/末)9:00~16:30
      〒390-1513松本市安曇鈴蘭(乗鞍観光センター1F)

    白骨温泉観光案内所

    • 0263-93-3251  9:00~17:00(ただし冬期のみ木曜日定休)
      〒390-1515松本市安曇白骨

    さわんど温泉観光案内所

    • 0263-93-1800  8:30~17:00冬期は休日あり
      〒390-1514松本市安曇沢渡(グレンパークさわんど内)

    上高地ビジターセンター(※旬の情報問合せ)

    • 0263-95-2606 4/27~11/15のみ開設
      〒390-1516松本市安曇上高地

    奈川エリア (野麦峠/奈川高原方面)

    ながわ観光協会

    • 0263-79-2125 平日8:30~17:15
      〒390-1611松本市奈川3301番地

    梓川エリア (安曇野梓川)
    梓川観光協会(松本市梓川支所経済課内)

    • 0263-78-3000 平日8:30~17:15
      〒390-1702松本市梓川梓2288番3

    その他のご案内

    • 長野県全域のご案内 電話番号 ご案内内容等
    • 長野県東京観光情報センター 03-3214-5651 東京にある長野県の観光情報センター
    • 長野県名古屋観光情報センター 052-263-4118 名古屋にある長野県の観光情報センター
    • 長野県大阪観光情報センター 06-6341-8205 大阪にある長野県の観光情報センター
    • (社)信州・長野県観光協会 026-234-7165 長野県全域の観光情報
  • 観光パンフレットが欲しいのですが

    観光パンフレットはこちらのページにてダウンロードいただけます。
    郵送を希望される方は、フォームにご記入ください。

交通アクセス・移動手段に関するご質問

  • 旅行中の交通手段はどんなものがありますか?

    下記のページの「松本旅の移動手段」で
    周遊バスやレンタサイクルなどをご紹介しております。

    旅の計画:https://visitmatsumoto.com/guide

     

  • 冬の旅行はスタッドレス・チェーンは必要でしょうか?

    冬の松本への旅行を車で計画されている方へは
    スタットレスやチェーンの装備の準備をおすすめしています。

    松本市は、道路上に積雪が常にあることはあまりない気候で
    冬でも観光のしやすい都市ではあります。

    しかし、松本までの道中には雪が比較的多いエリアがあるため念のための装備は必要です。
    (特に中央道での八ヶ岳・諏訪エリアや、塩嶺エリア)
    市街地には雪がない場合でも
    上高地・乗鞍・美ヶ原に向かう場合には必ず必要になると思っていいと思います。

    3月や4月にも、例年積雪が10cmを越すこともあります。
    春のご旅行の際には天気予報を参考にしていただき
    同様に装備のチェックをお願いします。

    【ちなみに松本市民は。。。】
    毎年11月中旬くらいからタイヤの履き替えをする人が増え、
    クリスマスの頃にはほとんどの車がスタットレスタイヤになります。
    また春は3月下旬から4月上旬にノーマルタイヤに履き替えるのですが
    通称「春のドカ雪」という、3月下旬から4月上旬に大雪が降ることもあり
    毎年この時期には「いつ履き替える?」という会話が登場します。
    数年に1度の割合で、開花した桜が雪化粧するという幻想的な風景も見られます。

    冬の松本旅行には、公共の交通機関のご利用もおすすめです。
    松本までのアクセス:https://visitmatsumoto.com/access

松本の気候に関するご質問

  • 雪はどれくらい降りますでしょうか?

    長野県北部に比べて積雪は少なく乾燥していますが
    年に数回、大雪(ドカユキ)が降ることもあります。

    常に積雪がある訳ではありませんが
    12月、1月、2月は氷点下になることが多くなりますので
    雪が解けずに残っていることもありますので
    暖かい服装、滑りにくい靴だと安心です。

    詳しくは下記のページを参考にしてください。
    旅の計画・松本の気候・服装:https://visitmatsumoto.com/guide/weather

  • 旅行中の服装に悩んでいるのですが

    1年を通して快晴率の高い松本エリアですが
    東京よりも気温は低めですので
    夏でも夜は1枚多く羽織る上着等があると安心です。

    詳しくは下記のページを参考にしてください。
    旅の計画・松本の気候・服装:https://visitmatsumoto.com/guide/weather

Foreign Community/General Support/Consultations

  • Is there any international community or place where I can meet foreigners who live in Matsumoto city?

    Social Matsumoto hosts a get together about once a month. The location changes, but is typically within walking distance from Matsumoto Station. The Storyhouse Cafe is owned by an American and Japanese couple, and the cafe hosts events and meetups including language exchange. Old Rock is a pub often frequented by foreigners.

    There are also some churches in Matsumoto. Catholic Matsumoto Church near the castle and Matsumoto Abundant Life Christ Church are popular among local foreigners.

    On Facebook, you can join Nagano Prefecture International Group (open group) and, if you are living in the prefecture, The Nagano-ken JET (The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program) Collective (closed group). The Shinshu(Nagano) chapter of the Japan Association of Language Teachers has their own website and Facebook group.

  • Are there consultation services for foreigners?

    The Multicultural Plaza run by Matsumoto City offers information and educational opportunities for foreigners and Japanese natives. Depending on the day, they also provide consultation services in English, Chinese, Thai, Portuguese, and Tagalog regarding issues or questions that foreign residents may have.

  • Is there any place I can study Japanese?

    Free classes are offered at M Wing and other community centers. Popular ones are held in M Wing (central kominkan) every Tuesday 7 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. (PDF leaflets in Japanese here). For additional information, please contact the Matsumoto Multicultural Plaza on the third floor of M Wing. (E-mail: m.t.kyousei(at)gmail.com TEL: 0263-39-1106)

    A private institution, Marunouchi College of Business Japanese Language School offers a 3-month intensive course and a 2-year general course. Its location in downtown Matsumoto allows convenient access for those without cars.

  • Where can I have official documents for embassies notarized and/or translated?

    There is the Matsumoto Notarizing Office (Matsumoto Koshonin Yakuba, Momose Bldg. 3F, 2-5-1 Ote, Matsumoto 390-0874), but their services may not be offered in English.

    Administrative attorney Haruo Inoue (phone: 090-3565-7912) speaks English well and deals with foreigners’ visas, green cards, and naturalization.

    MT Labs, a translation company on Nakamachi Street can translate your documents and provide certification that they have been officially translated.

Emergency & Disaster Survival Tips

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    サイト内の他のページの画像は、基本的には貸し出しやご提供をしておりません。無断転載は固くお断りします。

  • 広告掲載をしたいのですが、どうしたらいいでしょうか?

    当サイトでは、バナー広告枠を設けております。まずは、お問い合わせください。後日、担当者よりご連絡させていただきます。尚、広告枠には限りがございます。

  • “新まつもと物語” って、どんなサイトですか?

    新まつもと物語は、「市民の力でまつもとの魅力を発信しよう!」という呼びかけで集まった市民団体「新まつもと物語プロジェクト」が、行政と連携をとりながら企画制作運営する松本市の公式観光情報サイトです。
    詳しくはこちらをご覧ください。