GuardTrailsDay 7 of 26 · Matsumoto · The Classic Grand Tour of Japan: Alps, Temples & Sacred Trails
Day 7 — Matsumoto Castle & Highlands
A cultural day to your new base in Matsumoto, with 2 h 12 on the road and little free time.
Stage 5 · Matsumoto · Japan
days 7 and 9 3 nights 2 h 12 on the road142 kmclimate to watch
Interest of the place — culture 35. Based on: museum; museum reached from the stage (Matsumoto Castle).
- programme
- 2 h 30
- road
- 2 h 12
- usable window
- 5 h
- Guided tour of the historic Matsumoto CastleInterest culture 35★★★☆☆ · known in 36 languages — article “Matsumoto Castle”“Matsumoto Castle, originally known as Fukashi Castle, is a castle in city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. It is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto.” — after Wikipedia2 h 30
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On the way
Stops beside the road, chosen for their small detour — we say they are on the way, we do not promise to go through them.
Suwa-taisha Kamisha Honmiya
One of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, known for its historic architecture and spiritual significance.
50 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps
Lake Suwa
A large lake along the route providing a peaceful rest area with views of the Japanese Alps.
30 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps
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