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Popular among hikers who want to explore the Japan Alps, Matsumoto is a modern city set on a high plateau against a dramatic backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Matsumoto Castle, which has original features including a magnificent three-turreted donjon, dates back to 1595 and is one of the best-preserved in Japan. The Nihon Minzoku Shiryokan (Folklore Museum) next door is home to an impressive collection of clocks. There is also a fine museum dedicated to the art of woodblock printing (ukiyo-e).
Address: 120km northeast of Nagoya
Bus: Direct services to Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo (Shinjuku)
Train: Direct services to Nagoya, Tokyo (Shinjuku)
Info: Matsumoto Station Phone: (0263) 322 814
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