Culture The Honjin & Waki-Honjin of Tsumago Stefanus Husin A walk through a small segment of history.
Culture Unique Stone Statue of Buddha Reiko Senna See this unique giant stone statue of Buddha built in 1660 in Nagano Prefecture that was re-discovered in the 20th century.
15 Culture Matsumoto Castle in Photos Leslie Taylor Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture is not only one of Japan's most ancient castles, it is also one of the most beautiful.
Culture Daio Wasabi Farm Katherine Moore Try Wasabi flavoured everything at Japan's largest Wasabi farm at Hotaka, close to Matsumoto. Watch cool clean water filter t...
Culture Takato Castle Ruins Park Bryan Baier A park with more than 1500 pink sakura trees where Takato Castle once stood. It's on the list of 100 best sakura viewing loca...
Culture Zenkoji Temple Zenkoji Temple in Nagano Prefecture is considered one of the most popular temples in Japan and is the largest in the country ...
Culture Jigokudani Monkey Park Jigokudani is famous for its hot springs and the macaque monkeys that bathe in them. It is the only place in the world where ...
Culture Matsumoto City Museum of Art Appreciation, representation, learning and communication are the four" "fundamental themes" "of the Matsumoto City Art Museum...
Culture Matsumoto Castle Also known as "Crow's Castle" because of its unusual black exterior, Matsumoto Castle is one of the three most beautiful cast...
