Cherry Blossoms in Matsumoto Castle
The National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, which has the oldest castle donjon in Japan, is also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. Capture an Instagrammable shot of the snow-covered Japan Alps, monochrome castle, and light pink cherry blossoms.
| Access | On the Nagano Expressway, approximately 3 km. (15 mins.) to Matsumoto City downtown area from the Matsumoto Exit. Approximately 15 minutes’ walk from Matsumoto Station on the Shinonoi JR Line Matsumoto Tour Bus “Town Sneaker” North Course Departing from Matsumoto Station, Oshiroguchi stop, to Matsumotojo-Shiyakushomae stop, approximately 10 mins’. ride |
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| Price | Admission ticket to Japan’s national treasure Matsumoto Castle Tenshu (Gardens) – and Matsumoto City Museum Adults:610 yen Elementary and Junior High students:300 yen |
| Hours | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.) |
| Contact | https://www.matsumoto-castle.jp/lang/eng/faq |