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1,000 year-old zelkova

Biwanoyu(indoor & outdoor)

COMO Shonai

Yamada Electronics Store

Nagisa Life Site

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1,000 year-old zelkova

Biwanoyu(indoor & outdoor) (indoor & outdoor)

COMO ShonaiCOMO ShonaiCOMO ShonaiCOMO ShonaiCOMO ShonaiCOMO Shonai

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○c Castle Town Matsumoto - Citizens’ GuidanceFor Tourists March, 2014

Former residence of

Mr. Suzuki, founder of

Suzuki Method

Music Institute.Public bathhouseBYO soap etc.

Modern easy toaccess with sauna.

Cherry blossom & lovely views up / down river. Firework festival on Aug 10.

The oldest wooden

construction in

Matsumoto City built

in 1439 by Lord

Ogasawara. Japan's

"Important cultural

Property".

Late 3rd century, ancient mound, fam

ous

for cherry blossom.

Shopping plaza

with large

stores.

Great photos from roof car park!

Atmospheric

sunset photos

possible!

Reasonable,

free wi-fi.

Large stores + spa

(Zuisho, Private

family rooms

bookable.)

Pleasant,less traffic,

cycling course toward

Hotaka, Azumino by the

river bank of Narai.

Wasabi Farm, too.

Wonderful views.

Great view of Alps, good walks & picnic spots; kids adventure

playground / ropeway /

slides. Miniature zoo /petting zoo.

Very relaxing & worth a

couple of hours. The Lord of Matsumoto Castle

frequently visited this hot spring.

Interesting with many old buddha statues in

the garden.Free pick up service.

Mid 5th centuryfuneral mound.

Home ground ofMatsumoto Yamaga FC.

Panoramic view

from observation tower.

2 bus services a day,

steep hill.

…Japanese

Credit cards okay English menu Price

…Craft, Souvenir goods

…Soba noodles with local food …Ramen noodles

…Korean

1 Kura Sushi

Lunch Closed

A poplular chain of kaiten (conveyor-belt) sushi restaurants

2 Otaki (sushi, seafood)Family friendly

3 Katsugen (pork cutlet)Enjoy tonkatsu (Wiener Schn i tze l ) in t rad i t iona l atmosphere

4 KonoSoba served in the Edo-period traditional house

Tue

5 OniyanPopular with lads, very close to Ryokan Seifu-so

Tue

6 Marui (tofu dish)Specializes in tofu dishes

Sun

7 Manzan’enPopular ramen restaurant in Asama area

8 AlpsSoba w/ various side dishes

Wed

9 KadoyaEnglish speaking staff available

Mon, 3rd Tue

10 ShinshuyaEnjoy soba and other food w/ gorgeous cherry blossom (in season).

Mon

11 YonejuEnjoy soba in an authentic Japanese farm house.

Wed

12 YanchaboThe taste of Korea, recommended by native Koreans

Mon, Tue(lunch)

13 AsanoJust below Mt. Kobo - popular cherry blossom spot.

Tue, last Mon

14 Ryoga IDEAPopular ramen restaurant, menu with photo images

15 Matsumoto Ninja (original clothes) Mon

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The Castle Town:MatsumotoConcierge

MapCreated by local volunteers with the most useful, often

unwritten, information & tips.

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Excursion Bus Stop

Traffic Lights 　　　　

Convenience Stores

Shrine

Temple

Hospital

School

7-Eleven

Lawson

FamilyMart

Circle K

Daily Yamazaki

Public Bath (Hot Springs)

Utsukushigahara Hot Springs

Shiraitonoyu

To Utsukushigahara

To Utsukushigahara,

Tobira Hot S

prings

Tosenji

Matsumoto Folk Crafts Museum

Asama Hot Springs

To Ueda

Metoba R

iver

Genkoji

Baseball Stadium

Nagano Prefecture Matsumoto Cultural Hall

Gokoku Shrine

GinkgoGymnasium

Shinshu University

Shinshu UniversityHospital

Tully's CoffeeSuzuki Shin'ichi Memorial Hall Driving school

Iwa Shrine

Driving school

Agatanomori Park

Yamabe School Museum ofHistory and Folklore

Educational Cultural Center(Planetarium)

Harizuka Tumulus

Koboyama Tumulus

Fuji Electric Factory

KotakujiChikato Pond + Shrine,walking course

Shozuma PondMt. Kobo

To Shiojiri, Kiso, SuwaTo Shiojiri, Kiso

Aizawa HospitalTsukama Shrine

NakabayashiShrine

Matsumoto CityMuseum of Art

Matsumoto

Kita-Matsumoto

JR Shinonoi Line

Nishi-Matsumoto

Matsumoto Performing Arts Center

Former Kaichi School

MatsumotoCity Hall

Excursion BusSouthern R

oute

Kyoritsu Hospital

Matsumoto Castle

To Nagano

To Nagano

Shiokura Pond

Narai River

Lala Matsumoto(Heated swimming pool)

The museum of mountain and natural history

Jikkasegi

JR Shinonoi Line

Shimauchi

JR Oito Line

Harmony Hall - concerts

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MatsumotoInterchange

Regional Office Marunouchi HospitalUkiyo-e Museum,

Court and Open-air Architectural Museum(Rekishi-no-sato)

Nagisa

Shinanoarai

Oniwa

Kamikochi Line

Shonan Hospital

Nonomiya ShrineTo Matsumoto Airport,

Alwin

Drug Store(Matsumoto Kiyoshi)

McDonald's

JA

Tsutaya, D2,Seiyu Supermarket

Reverse side – town map

Ryokan Seifu-so

Guesthouse Kaze no Yasuyado

Hotel Suehiro

Wellton Hotel

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Price

…Bar, Pub

…Japanese…Izakaya…Cafe, Western

…Confectionary, Pickles, Souvenir food…Craft, Souvenir goods

…Soba noodles with local food…Ramen noodles …Chinese, Korean BBQ

Lunch Closed

I1 Tsukiji Ichiba ShokudoHappy hour, reasonable

I2 Yumeya (yakitori)Yakitori counter close to the station

Sun

I3 BanraiLocal food and sake

I4 Robata ShoyaYakitori, fried chicken, grilled food, etc

I6 Yamameya (yakitori/soba/other)Very good yakitori bar, fine atmosphere

Sun

I7 IppoVarious local Sake

Sun

I9 KikuzoHigh quality food with fine local sake

Sun

I10 NinnikuyaGarlic cuisine, delicious & reasonable

New year holsWeekday

J2 Hikariya (luxury Japanese/French macrobiotic)Wed

J3 KisoyaTraditional meals & soba

Tue

J4 KusabueCan speak English; fine sake & food

Sun

H5 Matsumoto City Hotel wifi

H7 Dormy InnOnsen hotel downtown.

H8 Iidaya

H9 Mor-schein

H17 OteH18 Otariya

H20 Southern Cross Inn

R1 Gendai

R3 NunoyaEstablished in the 1920's. The owner is a cheerful kind woman.

G1 Matsumoto Back PackersRun by an Irish and Japanese couple since 2013.

S1 MiyotaServes until 22:00

Sun, 2nd Mon

S2 SakuradenReasonable prices

Thu

S4 FujibikuraEnglish menu available

Mon

S5 MonogusaPopular among locals

Mon

R1 KiryuClose to Buena Vista Hotel

R2 SakuraMenu w/ photo images, miso is recommended

R3 SapporoReasonable prices

Wed

R4 HizukiMenu w/ photo images, popular restaurant

Tue

C1 Maruko (Chinese)Reasonable prices

C2 Meigetsukan (local beef BBQ)Excellent food, bit smokey

Wed

C3 Kane (Taiwanese)Open 'till 3 am., menu w/ photos. Excellent value

W1 Au Crieur de Vin (French open café)Close to station and bus terminal. Open until 11pm.

W2 Five Horn (Italian/cake)Large cakes, open all day

Jan 1st

W4 OkinadoSince 1933, serving western style dishes

Year end

W5 Marumo (café)Chic teahouse serving since 1956

Dec 31-Jan 1

O1 Mamekichi Honpo (been snack)Dry bean snack food

O2 Kaiunndo (confectionary)

O3 Fujimura (confectionary) Wed

O4 Kurakyu (karinto snack/café)Karinto confectioner of long standing.

Wed in Winter

O5 Yamahei (pickles/local food)Sample local bug specialities

O6 Okinado Kura-no-miseIce-skater Mao Asada's favorite

Wed

O7 Ueda Katsuobushi (dried bonito)Sample fish biscuit, “dashi” shop

Wed

O8 Oguchi WasabiTasty “miso - wasabi”

Sun

O9 Yoikana (sake brewery)The last sake brewery in the castle town zone, guided tours

Sun, nat hols, new year hols

A1 Murayama DollMake own traditional paper dolls w/ reservation

A2 Kimono-kanSecond-hand kimono shop, reasonable prices

Wed

A3 Chikiriya (pottery/folkcraft)Feel the “Folk Art Movement”, traditional earthenware

Wed

A4 Tohenboku (pottery/woodcraft)Traditional - stylish earthenware & tableware

Wed

A5 Bell Amie DollTraditional doll studio with spirit of Edo period

Wed

A6 Shimayu (Japanese paper)Paper & craft shop in 69 street

Wed

W6 Hitsuki (macrobiotic café/take out)Vegetarian menu, bread made from brown rice porridgeMon, Tue

W7 Sweet (bakery/open cafe)Lovely place to sit and people watch

New year hols

W9 Baden Baden (German)German menu, good food & beer.

Sun

W10 Hashikura (French)French spoken

Tue

W11 Soundo (used book café)Serene book café

Mon

W12 Shiokawa (Japanese traditional sweets café)Must try “shaved ice”, summer speciality!Wed

B1 CELTS“Irish” pub. Premier League football on big screens.

B2 Gaku's (sport bar/cafe dining) Sun

B6 Elbow Room (bar)Late night speak-easy for “sub-culture”

Sun

B8 8 Ounce (standing bar)Standing bar run by a local liquor store

Sun

B9 Eonta (jazz cafe & bar)Jazz “shrine“ cafe. Sit back, chill + enjoy killer cocktails & fresh coffee.

Wed

B7 Suisei Club (bar)

B3 Kamoshiya (wine bar)Various local wines

Nat hols

G2 Backpacker Matsumoto-no-yadoRight across from the castle.

H19 MarunouchiLarger guest rooms, close to the castle.

H13 Welcome MatsumotoReasonable downtown business hotel.

wifi

wifi

wifi

wifi

…Hotel …Ryokan …GuesthouseH R G

J1 Sakuraya (eel)Sasamushi-eel (eel steamed in a bamboo pot)

Mon

S3 SayAuthentic Japanese cuisine w/ soba

Wed

B4 Old Rock (pub)Open lunch times, no sport

B5 Main Bar Coat (bar)Prize-winning cocktail master

Nat hols

G3 Candela Guest HouseFormer miso manufacturer building renovated into a guest house.

wifi Free wi-fi available

wifi Free wi-fi available in a lobby

R2 MarumoNicely situated by the river.Well-known café. Marumo and Nunoya appear in the 'Lonely Planet Japan' guidebook as traditional wooden ryokans.

H1 Buena VistaGreat views from top floor cocktail bar, no dress code, non-guests O.K.

wifi

H2 Tokyu InnNationwide chain.

wifi

H3 Ace InnRight next to the station.

wifi

H4 Toko City HotelLobby is on the 10th floor, great view w/ self-service drink area & free wi-fi.

wifi

H6 Tourist Hotel wifi

H10 New StationInexpensive & very easy to get to; useful website in English.

wifi

H11 Super HotelNationwide chains.

wifi

H12 MontagneRight behind the station w/ tasty Chinese restaurant.

wifi

H14 RichmondRound the corner from Parco, ground floor diner 24 hrs.

wifi

H15 Toyoko InnCentrally located only a ‘big’ block from the station, opposite main post office.

wifi

H16 YorozuyaFree breakfast buffet, Japanese rooms also available.

wifi

H21 KagetsuNot a "Business" hotel, nice bathroom + handy location.

wifi

H22 IkedayaAlong Metoba River in the Nakamachi area. Have lovely tatami rooms.

wifi

H23 Smile HotelReasonable, close to Agatanomori park.

wifi

I5 AyanaVegi & English menu available

MonSummer only wifi

I8 ShizukaBeautiful traditional restaurant (oden, yakitori, tempura, sashimi)

Sun, nat hols wifi

W3 Volcorn (organic French/bakery café)Vegan menu availableMon, 1st Tue wifi

wifi

W8 Coo (cafe & bar)English spoken

wifi

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G1

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H10

H11

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H18

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Possible 2 hrwait to enterthe castle keepduring theseason

The oldestexisting castletower in Japan

Cherry blossom &autumn colors

International ATMs.

Castle isilluminatedin the evening

Nice view from therooftop garden.

Trusted localfresh water source.

The "Spotty" museum.

Unique art of

Yayoi Kusama and

nice cafe (Cen Time).

Often baptisms &

blessing ceremonies here

.

Colorful but quiet.

Cool shopping street,

traditional pottery,

trinkets, material,

jewelry, restaurants etc.

For Kamikochi/Norikura, enter

through the same wicket gates as

for JR lines.　　　　　　　　　

Turn right,platform 7 is at the end.

Follow the same directions to

find platform 6, for the Oito

line for Hotaka/Hakuba.

Narrow alley beside

clear creek w/ pure

spring water.

Great for kids

(playground, pond

etc) & picnics, frisbee etc.

Natural spring water,

mountain trout.

Sake brewery(+ shop) & natural

spring.

Built in 1705,Important

Cultural Property of Nagano Prefecture.

Movie "SILK"'s location. The banquet hall was used for the scene of the Imperial audience.

Narrow alley along brook w/ some

excellent restaurants,nice for a walk.

Large DIY home center also sells PC & camera

equipments.

Old highway withlong-established

stores

Pedestrianized, shops,

cafes, bakeries & taiyaki

(Japanese fish-shaped cake).

Good photo vantage spot of Utsukushigahara.

The famous red bridge over

the moat. (Good picture)

Sleazy at night.

Good supermarket in basement.

Pre-cooked "bento"

meals etc.

Nenraiji (temple)'sbell tower

Fukashi Shrine

Main post office

Snake Creek

Uramachi

Matsumotokan

Key

Tourist InformationCenterExcursion Bus Stop

Hotel & Ryokan

Well

Traffic Lights 　　　　

Public Toilet

Pay Parking Lot

Convenience Stores

Shrine

Temple

Church

Bank

Post Offce

Police Station

Hospital

Drug Store

School

Rent-a-car

Free Bikes

Cherry blossom view

Coin Lockers

7-Eleven

Lawson

FamilyMart

Circle K

Daily Yamazaki

Starbucks,

Sanshi Kinen Park

Former Matsumoto High SchoolAgatanomori Park

Fall foliage(zelkova, ginkgo)

Former Kaichi School

Met

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Riv

er

Zelkova

MatsumotoCity Hall

Matsumoto Castle

Park

Excursion Bus Northern R

oute

Kita-Matsum

oto

JR Shinonoi Line

JR Oito Line

To Route 19

Daim

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To Matsumoto IC,Route 19

JR Shinonoi LineKa

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To Shiojiri

Matsum

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Bus Terminal

Ario Department Store

InoueDepartment

Store

Park

Flower Clock Park

Park

ParkPark

Tully's Coffee

M Wing

Excursion Bus

ParcoDepartment Store

Timepiece Museum

Marionetteclock

Honm

achi StreetSensaibashi Nakamachi StreetNakamachi Street

Nawate (Frog) StreetNawate (Frog) Street

Kurassic-Kan

Genchi Well

Excursion Bus Eastern Route

Matsum

oto Perform

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enter

Matsumoto City Museum of Art

Shopping MallAEON

Fall foliage (rowan)

Cherryblossoms

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Tokei-Hakubutsukan

Tsutaya Bookstore, DVD, CDD2

Seiyu Supermarket

Moa

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Fire Station

Moa

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(Protestant)

(Catholic)

McDonald's

Takahashi Family Residence

Scale MuseumShamisenGeiyukan

7F: 100‐yen shop

2F: 100‐yen shop

Avenue ofJapanese linden(fragrance ofthe blossoms in June)

Lilac blossomsin May

Ikegami Hyakuchikutei (tea-ceremony room, open to the public )

Free bicycles are available at major hotels in town & shops along Daimyocho Street (near the castle).

The Castle Town:MatsumotoConcierge

Map

Free Wi-fi Spot