2023-12-14 / Last updated : 2023-12-14 Sylvain Notification

New Year’s Holiday Closure Notification: Matsumoto Castle & More

Due to the annual New Year’s celebration, some of the city’s most notable sightseeing spots including Matsumoto Castle will be closed over the holidays. The following information provides the New Year’s Holiday Closure and revised opening days and times for popular attractions in Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle Matsumoto Castle is a registered National Treasure and the oldest original castle that remains in Japan. It is therefore a must-see destination on your trip to Matsumoto. The castle will be closed for a few days at the end of December and will then have special opening hours in the beginning of January 2024. Matsumoto City Museum of Art Matsumoto City Museum of Art […]

2021-03-24 / Last updated : 2022-03-16 Sylvain Notification

Matsumoto’s museums closure notification: Museum of Art & Kaichi School

Due to large-scale renovations, the Matsumoto City Museum of Art, the Former Kaichi School and the Matsumoto City Museum will begin their temporary closures from April 2021. Due to the importance of this work, these museums will remain closed for the near future. Please see below for further information regarding Matsumoto’s museums closure notification. The Matsumoto City Museum of Art showcases the works of many Japanese artists and houses a permanent exhibition of the world-renowned avant-garde artist, Yayoi Kusama. This museum will be closed for about one year following April 1st, 2021 due to large-scale renovations. Read our article Built at the beginning of the Meiji Period, The Former Kaichi […]

2021-02-10 / Last updated : 2021-07-07 Sylvain Notification

Matsumoto Facebook Live: February 13th, 2021 (Sat) – 3pm (JST)

Do you love Japan? Want to experience wintertime in the Japanese Alps? Join us and let’s go on journey of winter discovery together with Welcome-Matsumoto Facebook Live show!! Fun From Home Welcome-Matsumoto, in cooperation with The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and The Nagano Prefecture Tourism Organization (Go! Nagano, Japan), introduces Matsumoto City and the many wonderful sights in Nagano Prefecture, LIVE! From Matsumoto’s famous castle and historic Nawate Street to Nagano’s fabulous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and much more! Date & Time The Facebook live show begins on Saturday, Feb 13th at 3pm (15:00 – Japan Standard Time JST, UTC+9) and duration will be approximatively one hour. The experience […]

2020-11-26 / Last updated : 2022-03-16 Léa Van Cuyck Notification

Japan Magazine: Discover Matsumoto while respecting the local life and people

Presenting the release of the new Japan Magazine, discover Matsumoto City through the eyes of Léa Van Cuyck. Her fascinating article “Matsumoto: Discover this region while respecting the local life” perfectly sums up what to expect when visiting Matsumoto. Between nature, tradition and modernity, discover all the secrets of Matsumoto City from your own home, and prepare for your future trip to Japan! Extract from the article Become lost in a field of green which transforms according to the mood of the seasons! Matsumoto is a gateway to Japan’s cultural past. Located in the heart of the Japanese Alps, this rural region has an economy mainly centered on agriculture, from […]

2020-08-18 / Last updated : 2021-07-13 Sylvain Notification

Greetings from Welcome-Matsumoto!

We are pleased to announce that our new website is now online! Why we do it: Welcome-Matsumoto was established to share this historical city and harmonious country with the world. We want to share our knowledge, experience and passion for Matsumoto City and Japan by helping you have the best experience whatever your pursuits may be while simultaneously being respectful of our local heritage and culture. How we do it: By joining you with our local partners and hosts in order to provide the best experience in Matsumoto from the top spots to a deeper look at the local culture and history. Thanks to our extensive network, we are connected […]