Shiga Fossil Museum

Stay at Matsushiro Castle View Hotel, just a 7-minute walk from Matsumoto City Museum. This boutique property features traditional Japanese garden views from its rooms and offers complimentary foot baths. Located in the historic district, it's steps away from Matsushima Castle and Nakamachi Shopping Street, perfect for exploring Edo-era architecture and sampling local specialties like soba noodles under lantern-lit alleys

Just a 5-minute walk from Matsumoto City Museum lies Nakamachi Old Town, where centuries-old wooden houses line cobbled streets selling authentic Shinshu washi paper and Matsamoto copperware. The Matsushima Castle grounds are only 10 minutes away—ideal for evening strolls beneath illuminated lanterns. Don’t miss a quiet moment at Chaya Ichiya, a traditional tea house offering matcha served in handcrafted ceramic bowls, evoking Edo-period elegance

Start your day at Matsumoto City Museum to explore ancient artifacts and textile heritage. Then stroll 10 minutes to Matsushiro Castle, where you can climb the keep for panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains. Enjoy lunch at Nakamachi Shopping Street with local dishes like "Matsuo Nabe" or "Hida beef sukiyaki." In the afternoon, participate in a hands-on workshop—try making washi paper or lacquerware—then unwind at a tranquil tea ceremony room, absorbing the essence of Japanese craftsmanship