- 21 Day Japan Rail Pass
- JPY 1,500 Pasmo Card for use on the non JR trains
- Bus transfer from Matsumoto to Takayama
- Full Day Tokyo Guided Tour
- Ainokura & Shirakawago Tour
- Kyoto Guided Morning Tour
- 3 nights at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel - Tokyo
- 2 nights at the Komanoyu Ryokan - Kiso Valley
- 2 nights at the Hotel Buena Vista - Matsumoto
- 2 nights at the Hida Hotel Plaza inc b/fast - Takayama
- 3 nights at the Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo - Kyoto
- 4 nights along the Kumano Kodo inc. dinner, breakfast, lunchboxes and luggage
transfers - 2 nights at the Hotel Granvia - Hiroshima
- 2 nights at the Hakone Hotel - Hakone
Most popular! Enjoy three weeks exploring Japan, including two gorgeous, low-impact walking trails - the Nakasendo Way and the Kumano Kodo.
*inclusions shown in the bullet points - package does not include airfares
Matsumoto Castle
Former Kaiichi School
Nakamachi area
Check-out of the Komanoyu and board the courtesy shuttle bus back to the station. From Kiso-Fukushima Station board a Limited Express Shinano train to Matsumoto Station. (40 mins)
Your accommodation at the Hotel Buena Vista is an eight minute walk from the station. (Courtesy shuttle bus available)
After check-in, commence your exploration of Matsumoto. A city sightseeing loop bus called the Town Sneaker runs four courses around Matsumoto City. A single journey costs JPY200, or you can purchase an all-day pass for JPY500 which gives you discounts at a number of attractions. The all-day pass can be purchased at the Matsumoto Bus Terminal.
Places of interest include:
Matsumoto Castle - (08:30 - 16:30/JPY610) one of the oldest and most complete of Japan's original castles, it is one of the four castles designated as a National Treasure. With the magnificent backdrop of the Japanese Alps, the grand, black and white castle is a popular symbol of Matsumoto city.
Matsumoto City Museum - (08:30 - 16:30/JPY610) located on the castle grounds, the museum provides a history of Matsumoto Castle and exhibits a collection of folk art from around the region.
Matsumoto City Museum of Art - (09:00 - 16:30/ JPY410) exhibits artwork from Japanese artists who either come from Matsumoto or have been inspired by it, including Yayoi Kusama, who is known for her use of psychedelic colours, repetition and pattern.
Nakamachi District - a former merchant district, this area has many old buildings which are nicely preserved and have been converted into small shops, restaurants and ryokans.
Former Kaichi School - (09:00 - 16:30/JPY300) built in 1876, this is one of the oldest elementary schools in Japan. The kanji in the name means 'opening people's intelligence', and it was one of the first schools of its kind, modelled after western education systems.
*Your stay at the Hotel Buena Vista includes breakfast daily
Stay: Hotel Buena Vista - 1/2
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