5 BEST Things To Do in MATSUMOTO JAPAN & Why You Should Visit

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The Matsumoto area is packed with hidden gems that are waiting to be explored. We show you the 5 best things to do in and around Matsumoto. This episode is part of an upcoming series of hidden gems of the Hokuriku region. While Matsumoto is technically not part of the Hokuriku region it is easily accessible from Nagano. We appreciate when you purchase the Hokuriku Arch Pass through our affiliate link: geni.us/hokurikuarchpass
00:00 Series of hidden gems
00:20 Why Matsumoto
01:00 How to get to Matsumoto
01:55 Matsumoto Castle
03:11 Matsumoto Museum of Art
03:51 Narai-juku post town
05:10 Gofuku-ji
06:23 Kamikochi
07:10 Seasons of Matsumoto
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@KenshoQuest 8 ай бұрын

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@riolish_channel9592 9 күн бұрын

So nice

@danielsato4410 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! I'm actually visiting Matsumoto next week. I will definitely visit Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi.

@KenshoQuest 3 ай бұрын

Enjoy!

@WaikatoGirl 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you, great photography and very informative 😊

@miongoogle1035 8 ай бұрын

Best video i've seen on Matsumoto area. I appreciate the maps you include to help us with distance, the suggestions and the short and valuable information about the sites. Excellent footage, all compact & great info. Excellent job!

@KenshoQuest 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

@Broglaer 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Soonthereshallbeaname 8 ай бұрын

wow I had never heard of this before but now I need to add that to my bucket list for when I go to Japan

@polodhtip6061 24 күн бұрын

Thanks, I didn't know these other places to visit appart from the castle. I recommend also the wasabi places where a short movie of Akira kurosawa was filmed, Dreams, where there is the stream and waterwheel

@KenshoQuest 23 күн бұрын

Thanks for adding your recommendation!

@polodhtip6061 23 күн бұрын

@@KenshoQuest thanks for all your videos on japan; i last went there 12 years ago and finally go back this year for 80 days going all over the country. your videos help a lot to prepare the trip :)

@KenshoQuest 23 күн бұрын

@@polodhtip6061 We hope you have a wonderful time traveling all over Japan!

@JohnDoe-km9cx 7 ай бұрын

I plan to visit Matsumoto in the end of December or early January.

@anngythamleehar398 5 ай бұрын

appreciate your advice on the transportation options from Kawaguchiko to Matsumoto

@KenshoQuest 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting us know!

@zenneko641 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! We are going to stay in Matsumoto for 4 days in April 2024 and I've now put Gofukuji on my list as I hadn't known about it.

@KenshoQuest 8 ай бұрын

Have a wonderful time! Gofukuji is amazing.

@lilyrawat245 3 ай бұрын

Can you please tell about your itinerary? 😅 I am also planning for 4 day trip, it would be really helpful, thank you!

@Panda-ik4uk 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! This is helpful. My family is coming from Texas this week and returning home the 24th. I realize the focus here is Matsumoto but I have a question about Nagano and the train station. We are thinking about attending the fireworks on the 23rd. I am worried about getting back to Tokyo the same evening because our returning flight to the US is the next day at 6PM. I have heard the train station in Nagano is quite small and wonder if there is a chance given the very large crowds for that event if we might miss the train. Any advice on whether or not it might be too risky given 400k+ people are expected? Thank you!

@KenshoQuest 8 ай бұрын

Hi, glad it's helpful :) Yes, Nagano Station is on the smaller side. However, if you are taking the shinkansen and have a reserved seat then there should be no problem.Japan is very orderly even with huge crowds. The key is to have a reserved seat on whichever train you take. Good luck!

@abigailbennett9957 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this information, you have confirmed my decision to add Matsumoto to our itinerary. Do you think 2 nights is enough?

@KenshoQuest 2 ай бұрын

Yes, two nights should be good.

@mrhydrojefe 29 күн бұрын

So grateful for your videos! We will be in Japan for 11 days in Oct with our 10 month old and 3 year old. First 3 or 4 nights in Tokyo then starting the arch. Our last night or two will be in Kyoto before flying out of Osaka. We really want to see Takayama, Shirakawago, Matsumoto, Knazawa, and possibly Toyama. How would you break up 5-6 nights at these locations? Second question is: is the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass worth over the arch pass with our intended itinerary? Thanks for all your help!

@KenshoQuest 28 күн бұрын

Hi, if you are planning on renting a car, which we highly recommend, then you don't need the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass. By renting a car you can easily visit both Shirakawa-go or even better Ainokura as well as Takayama. But if you are not then this pass might be the better way to go since getting to Shirakawa-go and Takayama will be difficult. Though, you could also take a tour bus from Kanazawa. Whatever you choose, we recommend you spend a night or two in Matsumoto then make Kanazawa your base to visit all the other places. With the Hokuriku Arch Pass you can take the shinkansen from Kanazawa to Toyama as well as all the way to Tsuruga which is the last station of the Shinkansen. So also consider how quickly you want to get to Kyoto. You're going to love this region, your itinerary is great :)

@mrhydrojefe 28 күн бұрын

@@KenshoQuest thank you. Where would you recommend renting a car? And do you have a favorite hotel in Matsumoto?

@martindrummond1309 4 ай бұрын

Hi, thank you for the information. We are going to visit Japan start from Fukuoka and finish in Tokyo, before flight back from Narita to UK. I have a question. Is the Hokuriku Arch Pass also valid from Osaka to Tokyo? Thank you.

@KenshoQuest 4 ай бұрын

The Hokuriku Arch Pass does not include the Tokaido Shinkansen, which directly connects Osaka to Tokyo. It follows an arched path that goes through Kanazawa. It includes the Thunderbird Limited Express train and the Hokuriku Shinkansen. Here’s our video explaining the Hokuriku Arch Pass: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kMVyn7l3ks7DqJ8.htmlsi=qx5CqZYnySbI8I98

@yeth6458 6 ай бұрын

If i am planning to go from kyoto to takayama then matsomoto and then to kamikochi and back to tokyo are there bullet trains in between these cities or are the regional trains as faster and cheaper

@KenshoQuest 6 ай бұрын

Hi, I think the Hokuriku Arch Pass is the perfect fit for your itinerary as it does have bullet trains for most of the Journey. However, while it will take you from Kyoto > Kanazawa > Toyama > Nagano > Tokyo, it does not take you directly to Matsumoto, Kamikochi or Matsumoto. For these destinations you will need to pay separately on arrival. There are no passes for these regions. Please check out this video for more information: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kMVyn7l3ks7DqJ8.html

@dindintan9703 2 ай бұрын

We have purchased the Hokuriku Arch pass and are considering a day trip from Kanazawa to Matsumoto (thanks to your video), returning to Kanazawa the same night (we're booked for 3 nights). Our original plan was to proceed to Tokyo the next day. Would you recommend just staying at Matsumoto for the night and continuing to Tokyo from there? Since the trip to Matsumoto is not included in the pass, do we have to wait until we arrive in Nagano to purchase tickets for Shinano Express or is there a way to purchase it in advance? Also, how challenging is it to reserve seats from Nagano to Tokyo. Alternatively, can we pre-book reserved seats for our entire (hokuriku) itinerary all at once? Thank you!

@KenshoQuest 2 ай бұрын

Hi, we do recommend spending a night in Matsumoto since it takes a lot of time to get there and there is a lot to see and do. You can purchase your ticket from Nagano to Matsumoto from the JR Kanazawa station ticketing machine or from Klook: geni.us/shinkansen For using the Hokuriku Arch Pass, yes you can reserve all your seats at once either at the ticketing machine or if the ticketing office isn't busy they can help you too. Otherwise, they will only book a couple for you. Do note, that some of the shinkansens on the Hokuriku route are reserved only, such as the Kagayaki. We'll be releasing a video soon showing how you can make a seat reservation and change them if needed.

@dindintan9703 2 ай бұрын

@@KenshoQuest thank you so much!!!

@Bolter024 8 ай бұрын

How did you meet your wife ? Was it tough initially because you two are a different race ? Asking because I'm assuming there would be a social and cultural barrier ? Do enlighten me

@KenshoQuest 8 ай бұрын

We met at university. It’s never been an issue, as we’re both American.