A Day in Matsumoto for the First Time – What to See & Do! Japan VLOG

Exploring Matsumoto in Winter ❄️🏯 | Hidden Gems, Local Eats & Samurai Castle

Join me as I explore Matsumoto, a charming city blending history, art, and local flavors! 🍵✨ We start the day with a traditional Japanese breakfast, then wander through the city's best spots—Fukashi Shrine, Matsumoto City Museum of Art, and the peaceful Agatanomori Park. 🎨⛩️

Next, we dive into local food adventures 🍜—from matcha tasting 🍵 to trying Oyaki and soba noodles in the famous Nakamachi shopping street. 🏮 Before heading to Matsumoto Castle, we take a stroll through Nawate Street, a quirky shopping lane with frog statues and unique stores. 🐸🛍️

The highlight? Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s most stunning original castles, complete with hidden floors and samurai history! ⚔️🏯 We wrap up the day catching a bus to Takayama, but not before discovering Matsumoto’s cutest mini buses and grabbing a special manhole card! 🚍🔖

🎥 Watch until the end for stunning castle views, night illuminations, and an inside look at a traditional ryokan stay! Don't miss out on this authentic winter Matsumoto experience! ❄️✨

📍 Timestamps:
00:00 Preview
00:32 Japanese breakfast buffet
02:03 Exploring Fukashi Shrine
03:02 Matsumoto City Museum of Art 🎨
04:13 Agatanomori Park & matcha tasting 🍵
05:38 Nakamachi Street shopping & food
08:17 Nawate Street & Matsumoto Castle 🏯
12:40 Catching the bus to Takayama

👇 Drop a comment if you’ve been to Matsumoto or if it’s on your travel list! 🚀

🛏️ Where did we stay?
Nagoya https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/sote...
Nagano https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/dorm...
Matsumoto https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/tian...
Takayama https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/ryok...
Nagoya https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/po-m...
Osaka https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/nan-...

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