Matsumoto, Nagano
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- Best time to go
- April–May and October–November
- Budget
- $$
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
A city in the central Japanese Alps known as a gateway to both the Northern Alps hiking routes and the Kamikochi alpine valley, with a well-preserved historic center around the original castle. The Nakamachi district retains Edo-period stucco-walled kura storehouses converted into galleries and cafes. The city hosts the Saito Kinen Festival in summer, one of Japan's most respected classical music events.
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