Nagano Travel Vlog | Exploring Tsumago-juku, Atera Valley & Matsumoto Castle

Come along on a relaxing journey through Nagano, Japan 🌿
We start with a stroll in Tsumago-juku, a beautifully preserved Edo-period town, enjoy local food and cozy cafés, then head to the emerald-green waters of Atera Valley for a peaceful cycling adventure. 🚴‍♀️✨
Finally, we visit Matsumoto Castle, a stunning National Treasure, along with unique spots like a café by the moat and the historic “Kakifune” restaurant.

This video is part Japan countryside trip, part nature vlog, and part train travel vlog — perfect if you’re searching for hidden gems in Japan, relaxing journeys, or cultural experiences beyond the city.

If you enjoy Japanese food vlogs, scenic walks, and authentic Nagano travel vlogs, I think you’ll love this one too. 💕

00:00 Intro
00:29 Train ride from Matsumoto to Nagiso
00:58 Bus ride to Tsumago-juku
01:51 Exploring Tsumago-juku – Edo-period townscape
04:01 Koujitsu Coffee – Affogato treat
04:45 Waki Honjin & Honjin historical houses
06:32 Lunch at Fujioto – Mountain vegetable soba
08:48 Aburaya – Kiso cypress crafts & souvenirs
10:19 Sabō Ebiya – Strawberry milk shaved ice
11:31 Scenic stroll through Tsumago-juku
13:14 Local favorite – Gohei-mochi (grilled rice cake)
13:48 Kozuchiya Café – Coffee in a renovated farmhouse
15:45 Oyado Daikichi – Traditional inn stay & room tour
17:57 Dinner & quiet evening walk in Tsumago
19:08 Traditional Japanese breakfast – Egoma miso
20:29 Journey from Tsumago to Nojiri Station
21:27 Atera Valley – Emerald-green cycling adventure
30:06 Train ride back to Matsumoto
30:48 Yohashira Shrine – “Wish-fulfilling” power spot
31:25 Aoki Café by the castle moat – Siphon coffee
33:08 National Treasure Matsumoto Castle
34:47 Kakifune – Unique restaurant on the castle moat
36:33 Sunset at Matsumoto Castle – Timeless beauty

☘️ Places I visited

◆ Tsumago-juku
https://tsumago.jp

◆ Kojitsu Coffee
https://kojitsucoffee.jp/sp/

◆ Fujioto (restaurant & inn)
https://www.tsumago-fujioto.jp

◆ Oyado Daikichi (traditional inn)
https://r.goope.jp/daikichiinn/

◆ Sabō Ebiya (Japanese sweets café)
https://www.instagram.com/ebiya16?igs...

◆ Omote (local snack shop – Gohei-mochi)
https://nagiso.jp/topics/omote/

◆ Kozuchiya Café
https://www.instagram.com/tumagosyuku...

◆ Atera Valley (Atera Keikoku)
https://www.vill.okuwa.lg.jp/kanko/sh...

◆ Rental bicycles for Atera Valley
https://www.vill.okuwa.lg.jp/kanko/sh...

◆ Ohori to Aoki Café
https://www.instagram.com/ohori_to_ao...

◆ Matsumoto Castle (National Treasure)
https://www.matsumoto-castle.jp