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Sights in Matsumoto, Nagano
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Matsumoto Folk Crafts Museum
Taro Maruyama founded this 1962 museum alone to show everyday crafts by unnamed artisans.
Autumn Foliage at Matsumoto Castle
Maple foliage usually peaks from late October to early November around the National Treasure keep.
Satoyama Villa DEN
This Myojinkan-produced inn is a thirty-minute drive from Matsumoto Station and overlooks the Northern Alps.
Shinshu Matsumoto Nomugi Pass Ski Resort
Twelve varied runs drop 730 meters from 2,130 meters, with panoramic views of the Northern Alps.
Kamikochi
The area in western Matsumoto is designated a national Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Special Natural Monument.
Ushibuse River French-Style Stepped Works
Modeled on France's Saniel Valley, the steps were completed in 1918 and designated an Important Cultural Property in 2012.
Matsumoto City Archaeological Museum
Opened in 1986 in Nakayama, the museum displays local artifacts from the Jomon through Heian periods.
Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
Opened in 1982, the museum houses the Sakai family's ukiyo-e collection of about 100,000 works.
Matsumoto City History Village
This open-air museum gathers modern Shinshu buildings, including a former court, workers' inn, and silk mill.
Matsumoto City Azumi Museum
The museum introduces traditional livelihoods and daily life in Azumi, including forestry and sericulture tools.
Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum
The museum displays ornate Japanese clocks and classical timepieces, keeping about 110 running when possible.
Utsukushigahara Nature Conservation Center
The center introduces Utsukushigahara Plateau's nature, history, and culture through panels and exhibits.
Former Priest's House
Built in 1889 by French priest Clement, it later housed Japan's first full Japanese-French dictionary.
Matsumoto City Shiga Fossil Museum
It displays the world's oldest complete sperm whale fossil and a treasured Shinano sea lion fossil.
Hofukuji Pass
Walter Weston, called the father of the Alps, first encountered the Japan Alps here.
Chiisai Ouchi
This specialist children's bookshop stocks new titles, picture books, goods, and foreign originals.
Laboratorio
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