Things to do in Nagano Page 1

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

* The required time for a one-day charter is 10 hours (including driving time). * If the departure point is outside Tokyo, the driver's round-trip time will be deducted. For continuous charter trips of more than two days (if the return point is outside Tokyo on the same day), the driver's accommodation fee of 10,000 yen per night will be borne by the customer to prevent the driver from becoming fatigued. * The departure time can be freely selected according to your request, and the itinerary and sightseeing spots can be freely customized according to your wishes. * Tourist hire cars are available in vehicles suitable for 6 and 9 passengers, and we also provide pick-up and drop-off services, so you can arrive at your destination safely and comfortably. * All vehicles provided comply with Japanese law, and drivers have more than 3 years of driving experience. * We provide services in multiple languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese, and English. * Karuizawa Day Tour (Example) * * 8:55 Pick up customers in a tourist hire car At the time of departure, the driver will arrive at the location specified in advance and wait for you. *10:00 Shiraito Falls (Karuizawa) There are many waterfalls named Shiraito Falls in Japan, and in addition to Karuizawa, Shiraito Falls in Shizuoka Prefecture is also registered as a World Heritage Site as a component part of Mt. Fuji. Karuizawa's Shiraito Falls is not very high at 3m, but it is 70m wide. Hundreds of groundwater flow like white threads between the curved rock walls. *11:30 Kumoba Pond Kumoba Pond is located in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, and is easily accessible by walking for 15 minutes from Karuizawa Station. The nature changes with the seasons, and it is also affectionately known as "Swan Lake" because swans fly there in winter. You can go around the pond in about 20 minutes and enjoy a stroll or bicycle ride in a quiet space. The water of Kumoba Pond is very clear, so you can see the scenery reflected on the water surface. In particular, the autumn leaves and winter snow scenery are recommended. The best time to see the autumn leaves is from late October to early November, and the red-stained trees are reflected on the water. *13:00Harunire TerraceHarunire Terrace is built along the Yukawa River that flows through Karuizawa Town in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture. The facility is based on the concept of everyday life in Karuizawa, and is filled with unique shops and restaurants. Making use of the more than 100 elm trees that originally grew there, several buildings are connected by wooden decks. The view is like a "small town". This is a spot where you can enjoy shopping and dining in the comfortable climate of Karuizawa, which is also known as a villa area. During the rainy season, you can enjoy the "umbrella sky" where colorful umbrellas color the sky. *15:00Kyu-Karuizawa GinzaKyu-Karuizawa Ginza is located in Karuizawa Town in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture. During the Taisho era, it developed as a shopping district in Karuizawa, which flourished as a summer resort due to the pioneering efforts of Canadian missionaries. Currently, it has become a thriving tourist destination attracting many tourists from both within Japan and overseas.

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• Age 16～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's go to battle in authentic armor (made of iron)! This is the only place in Japan where you can go to Matsumoto Castle wearing armor.It's a valuable experience, so you can enjoy it to your heart's content until it closes. Let's go to Matsumoto Castle! !

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00

In Matsumoto, a town where rich nature and tradition combine, you can experience three traditional Japanese cultures at once: kimono, rickshaw, and shamisen. [Kimono selection/dressing/hair set] Please choose your favorite kimono at "Hanakomichi" in front of Matsumoto Castle. We can also assist you in coordinating items according to the season and the customer. Dressed in traditional Japanese costumes and having your hair styled by a stylist, you will be able to feel the Japanese etiquette through your attire. Now the nostalgic experience begins. [Round around Matsumoto Castle and the castle town by rickshaw] A rickshaw will pick you up at "Hanakomichi". Enjoy the atmosphere of a castle town while listening to the history of Matsumoto Castle and town from the hawker. Along the way, we will talk about recommended shops and information that may not be found in guidebooks, tailored to your interests. At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at the shamisen shop "Kikuoka Matsuno" in Nakamachi. The view from the rickshaw is higher than usual. It will be an elegant moment. [Learn about the shamisen from a musician and watch a live performance] At the end of the experience, go to the shamisen shop "Kikuoka Matsuno" and enjoy a shamisen performance experience under the guidance of a musician and a live performance just for customers. The sound of the shamisen that you hear live is truly the traditional sound of Japan. Experience the unique aesthetic sense and sensibility of the Japanese through the shamisen, which has been loved for a long time in Japan. The sound of the shamisen echoing through Matsumoto, a town where tradition and nature blend together, will surely make your trip an unforgettable memory.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 4～5 hours /5～6 hours

It will be a vertical trekking that you can enjoy a sense of accomplishment. The flowers that can be enjoyed vary depending on the season, so you can enjoy them as many times as you like at different times. From the top of the mountain, please enjoy the mountains such as Yatsugatake, Mt. Fuji, and the Alps! Since it is a course for advanced users, it is recommended for those who have trekking experience and those who are confident in their physical strength ♪ There is always one nature guide (guide) for each event increase. Introducing flowers and wild birds, trivia of trees-names of mountains you want, and specialized stories such as the history of volcanoes, we will guide you with easy-to-understand explanations. It is a content that even experienced trekking people can fully enjoy! ■ Program Information ■ ・ Holding time: 9: 00-14: 00 ・ Meeting place: Takamine Kogen Visitor Center ・ Time required: Approximately 5 hours of advanced course ・ Equipment: ・ Long-sleeved long pants ・ Hat ・ Mountain climbing shoes (or wearing) Familiar sports shoes) ・ Drinking water * Please bring sunglasses, sunscreen, towels, etc. at your own discretion * Alpine plants can only be observed until early September. After that, it will be held as yellow leaves and trekking.

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

☆Castle Town Okoto Experience☆The princess of Matsumoto Castle might have played the koto as well...Let's wear a kimono and experience the koto! After taking koto lessons, you will be able to play the Japanese traditional song "Sakura Sakura" ♪☆ A collaboration plan with kimono rental "Hanakomichi" is now available! ! "Kimono experience x Shiromachi Okoto experience" - Flow of the experience - ◎Please visit Hanakomichi (3-5-13-2F Ote, Matsumoto City).・After completing the reception, choose a kimono. ◎Hair styling: After using the restroom, get your hair styled. (Approximately 10 minutes) ◎Kimono dressing/dressing. (approx. 20 minutes) --- approximately 1 hour --- ◎ Travel time to the koto experience facility (approx. 15 minutes) *We will explain how to get to the koto experience facility on the day of the event.ーーーーーーーー ◎After arriving at the experience location ① Adjust the size of your nails ② Learn the basic posture ③ Practice Sakura Sakura ④ Finally, let's play an ensemble with the teacher Finally, you will receive a ``Certificate of Completion'' ♪ --- Approximately 1 hour --- ★ Recommended for the following people ★ Those who want to experience traditional Japanese culture, those who are interested in the koto, and those who want to wear a kimono and take pictures while playing the koto ☆ ☆Event is being held☆☆ ・We are distributing kimono one-day passports to those who wear kimonos★ Listed at 40 stores! (Lots of miscellaneous goods, pubs, cafes, etc.!!) *Depending on the day of the week you apply, some stores may be closed. Please note. *・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆*・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆*・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆*・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆ Kimono, obi, half-collar, obi ornaments, and other items necessary for dressing are available here. Experience it empty-handed! 2. Dressing time is about 20 minutes. After walking around the town, you can return it until 17:00 on the day.3. A 1-2 minute walk to Matsumoto Castle, a popular sightseeing spot. Sightseeing will be a special memory♪4. If you wish, you can add a small hair set for an additional 1,700 yen (payable on the spot on the day).Up to 2 hair ornaments are also free♪

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours

Why don't you climb Mt. Tateshina, one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan? The summit is a mysterious world made up of large and small rocks. A 360 degree panorama is a reward given to climbers.

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• Age 15～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

■ Forest bath and bank area. This is a wide course that can be used by beginners. There are various courses such as a wood chip course in a cool forest even in summer, a bank course that beginners and intermediates can enjoy, and a course that allows intermediate skiers to freely run on the ski slopes. The bank area is directly connected to the Cortina Ski Resort Campground. There is also a place where you can take a break with your family. ～ Flow of the day ～ Meeting, bicycle inspection, explanation of how to ride 10 minutes Basic lecture on bank course 30 minutes Ride to destination 120 minutes

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• Age 6～Age 75
• 1 Day or more
• 12:00

Camping for the first time with your family and friends at Kurumayama CAMP SKY FIELD, a campsite in the sky at an altitude of 1,500m. Light a fire, look at the starry sky, and hike Mt. Kurumayama - Kirigamine on the next day! I want my child to experience camping and mountain climbing, but I want to camp with my friends, but where should I start? I need to align the tools. . . No worries. All camping items are rented. We, CAMP SKY FIELD (Future Kids Adventures Team), support everyone safely and happily, from setting up tents to making fires and trekking. All programs can be experienced from 6 years old! *Minimum number of participants: 3 - Maximum number of participants: 12 This tour includes BBQ, breakfast, lunch (made by everyone) + lift fee. ~ Flow of the day ~ 1st day 12:00 Kurumayama CAMP SKY FIELD Meeting / reception 12:30 Ice breaking time Camping & explanation of activities and precautions 13:00 Camp preparation start We will prepare everything such as setting up the tent. 17:00 Start fire & campfire 18:00 BBQ start 21:00 Go to bed ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー---- Day 2 7:00 Wake up 7:30 Start breakfast preparation 9:00 Drive to the departure point. From the Kurumayama Kogen Ski Resort, take the lift to the top of the mountain. 9:30 Start trekking from the top of Mt. Kuruma for about 3 hours Top of Mt. Kuruma - Yashimagahara - Mt. Kuruma 12:00 Go to campsite for lunch at Korobokkuru Hutte. Leave the camp at 13:30 Go to Togariishi no Yu - Jomon Onsen 14:00 Dissolution support guide Toru Fujita Born in Kanda, raised in Shinjuku, lives in Haramura, Yatsugatake FUTURE KIDS ADVENTUTRES representative WALK JAPAN tour leader THE NORTH FACE KIDS NATURE SCHOOL Facilitator Nature As a gateway to the world, we plan, manage, and create venues for kids ART camps, adventure recreation programs, and inbound tours. We are operating a campsite CAMP SKY FIELD, a glamping lodge "SKY MOUNTAIN LODGE" and a fishing pond "Kurumayama FISH GARDEN" in Kurumayama Kogen.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

A bike trip is the perfect way to see the most beautiful scenery of your life, passing by car fast and walking too late! Would you like to take a cycling trip around Hakuba Village? This is a plan for you to go around with a rental motorcycle! <Let's go around 7 points by cycling> Point 1. Himekawa Headwaters Nature Exploration Garden Point 2. Nishina Miho Point 3. Oide Park Point 4. Nohira Ippon Sakura (optional) Point 5. Hakuba Ohashi Point 6. Sokomiya Hosonosuwa Shrine Point 7. Hakuba Jump Platform <Course> Hakuba Village Suburbs <Participation Conditions> Persons over 140 cm in height, accompanied by a guardian under 15 years old. <Price> Per person: From 15,000 yen

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Such as animal skulls and fur, let's learn about animals while or touch or look at the more than 20 points the real thing. It is also supported on a business trip.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours

Why don't you go looking for the Japanese endemic Japanese endemic species? A guide will guide you to a secret spot.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Let's look for the traces of various animals while walking through the forest. It approaches the lives of quite interesting animal in a little maniac.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

We will take a walk on the famous course that you can walk with many flowers. Still Japan Well known area Although not near Year It is a course whose popularity is skyrocketing.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

It is famous for having many flowers. Guides plan the course according to your fitness level and interests. Please feel free to contact us.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours

It is a trekking plan of Mt. Oct. Mid- to late Larch autumn leaves are worth a look.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

It is a recommended course for those who want to fly in the sky with their own power, and want to Paragliding . This will become a trainee Paramate and will be licensed at the first stage of Paragliding . You can acquire the skills and primitive knowledge that you can take off / landing, straight flight etc. by yourself.

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• Age 15～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's walk around Matsumoto in kimono as a couple! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. After rental, it is possible to return it by mail on the same day. *Please bring your own valuables.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Okushidoku Hot spring It is Yokoya Gorge hiking plan in town. Let's take a leisurely walk through the valley where many famous temples such as Otome waterfall and Otaki falls. I also recommend the season of fresh green and colored leaves.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00 / 16:00

At the farmer's house in the Yatsugatake area of Nagano prefecture, which runs in a rural area with an altitude of 800 m or more, you can experience farming and living in each season for 2 days and 1 night. By spending a warm time like a family member, more than just a customer, you can get a glimpse of the unique life of this land where you live while being grateful for the blessings of nature. Experience the nostalgic activities of people, such as harvesting highland vegetables, making preserved foods such as dried persimmons, pickled Nozawana, and miso, picking edible wild plants, experiencing a wood-burning stove, and making shime rope. I can. Also, you can cook dishes using local ingredients together and talk with the farmers around the table. Recommended experience for families with children and groups of friends! An English-speaking guide will accompany you during the meeting, so you can have a smooth conversation with your family before the start. We will also hand out an interpreter that you can use during your stay, so you don't have to worry if you don't speak Japanese. You can choose from a plan from 14:00 to 9:00 the next day from 9:00 to 11:00 the next day. ～ Flow of the day (14: 00 ～ 9:00 of the next day) ～ 14: 00 Meeting → Introduction (self-introduction & house tour) 14:15 Agricultural experience → Farmer's seasonal work experience (agricultural work and preserved food) Seasonal handicrafts such as making) 15:15 Cooking experience → Making rice together using seasonal ingredients 17:00 Dinner → Rice time while talking around the table 7:00 Meteorology and breakfast → Waking up and making breakfast together

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• Age 4～Age 95
• Within 1 hour
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This is the perfect course for those who are worried about flying a paraglider alone, but still want to experience a walk in the sky. This is a course where you fly in a two-seater with an instructor. Leave all the difficult maneuvers to us. Our veteran instructors will fully support you. You can enjoy a walk in the sky for about 7 to 15 minutes. You can also take photos with your smartphone or compact camera. Choose a flight area according to the wind, Aoki Village in the morning and Ikusaka Village in the afternoon. We will increase your chances. In the morning, the flight scenery in Aoki Village is Utsukushigahara - Yatsugatake - Mt. Asama - Mt. Nekodake - Mt. Azuma, and the gentle mountains of Higashi-Shinshu. In the afternoon, in Ikusaka Village, you will fly over the eternal Sai River (a tributary of the Shinano River, the longest in Japan). Both offer views unique to Nagano.

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A special experience of flying with an instructor! Paragliders are as close as airplanes and helicopters, so you can experience an adventure flight with all five senses. Please experience the beauty of Ina Valley and the magnificence of the Alps seen from above. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Please come to the reception desk 15 minutes before the reservation time on the day. 15 minutes ② After completing the procedure, the instructor will explain the flight method and precautions while moving to the takeoff area. 25 minutes ③ Set up a paraglider and take off toward the sky. 20 minutes ④ Enjoy the experience of flying with an instructor!

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• Age 15～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's walk around Matsumoto in kimono as a couple! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
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• Age 18～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

In keeping with the delicate changes of the four seasons in Japan, there are materials and patterns that can only be worn for a limited period of time. Some patterns are considered auspicious, while kimonos with flowers, animals, and insects have their own meanings. Kimono is something that Japanese people are familiar with, but isn't there a lot of knowledge they don't know about it?

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

A bike trip is the perfect way to see the most beautiful scenery of your life, passing by car fast and walking too late! Would you like to take a cycling trip around Hakuba Village? This is a plan for you to go around on your own motorcycle! <Let's go around 7 points by cycling> Point 1. Himekawa Headwaters Nature Exploration Garden Point 2. Nishina Miho Point 3. Oide Park Point 4. Nohira Ippon Sakura (optional) Point 5. Hakuba Ohashi Point 6. Sokomiya Hosonosuwa Shrine Point 7. Hakuba Jump Platform <Course> Hakuba Village Suburbs <Participation Conditions> Persons over 140 cm in height, accompanied by a guardian under 15 years old. <Price> Per person: From 15,000 yen

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Hakuba sightseeing flight with an instructor Take a 10-15 minute aerial stroll through the skies of Hakuba, a village in the Alps. A scenic flight in Hakuba with the jump platform below and the majestic Northern Alps in the background! The instructor will be piloting the plane, so anyone who can jog about 10m and weighs between 25kg and 85kg can participate. The tension of taking off and the exhilaration of flying away are the ultimate joy. The smiles on everyone's faces before taking off and after landing are the best.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours

This is an all-you-can-eat fee for a one-seater Rental cart. 1 day (6 hours) free pass tickets will be released. We want you to run a lot. Time is from 10am to 4pm.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

☆Castle Town Okoto Experience☆The princess of Matsumoto Castle may have played the koto...Let's experience the koto, a traditional Japanese musical instrument! After taking koto lessons, you will be able to play the Japanese traditional song "Sakura Sakura"♪

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 13:00

For those who want to start riding a bicycle, run long distances, climb comfortably, and further enhance their cardiopulmonary function! !! Nagano Prefecture strengthening coach will teach the practice elements necessary for road bikes. [Coach: Norihiko Oshima] Former representative of Nagano Prefecture, currently a member of the Nagano Prefecture Cycling Federation strengthening committee, possesses a JSPO coach qualification. Taking advantage of the competition experience in the national polity, all Japan, business team, etc., we will teach not only roads but also tracks. [Schedule] We will do a preparatory exercise before the start of the meeting. ↓ Departure Departure for training. Please contact us as we will prepare a support car. ↓ <Course 1> or <Course 2> * Please see below for course details <Course 1> Meteor Garden → Poka-Poka Land → Miasa → Nakayama Kogen → Omachi → Three Lakes of Nishina → Meteor Garden Miasa has an all-Japan course I have. We will guide you upon request. <Course 2> Meteor Garden → Three Lakes of Nishina → Kashima Yari Ski Resort → Oguma Forest Road → Three Lakes of Nishina → Meteor Garden Routes can be added or reduced. We will make proposals in line with your pace. ↓ End of training Thank you for your hard work. Have a good time in no time! The painful time shouldn't be long! We look forward to seeing you again. * The tour schedule is a guide only.

• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Why don't you take a walk around Matsumoto in armor? It is sure to stand out. There is a photo booth in the shop, so you can take a commemorative photo! ★A kimono one-day passport will be given to those who reserve the armor★ 40 stores such as miscellaneous goods, izakaya, and cafes! *Some stores are closed depending on the date of application. Please note. Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Please enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of attractions such as castle towns that retain their old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's walk around Matsumoto in kimono as a couple! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Date Spot
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days