Nagano in summer| Exploring Matsumoto Castle and Its Charming Castle Town | Nagano trip day 3

On the last day of our 3-day, 2-night trip to Nagano, we explored Matsumoto Castle and the castle town šŸÆ We took our time visiting the historic Matsumoto Castle and strolled through the charming castle town streets, stopping by cafĆ©s and souvenir shops. This Vlog is perfect for those who want to enjoy the must-see sights of Matsumoto. Check the description for our travel schedule and spots we visited—perfect if you’re planning a trip to Matsumoto! Please turn on captions in the video settings to enjoy the vlog. ā–¶ļøChapters 00:00 - 1:53 Intro 1:55 - 11:57 Exploring Mastumoto Castle 11:58 - 15:30 Strolling around Nawate Street 15:31 - 17:25 Yoshihara Shrine 17:26 - 18:25 Nakamachi Street 18:25 - End Nakamachi Cafe šŸ“…Itinerary 10:00am怀Check out from Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu ↓ About a 5-minute walk 10:05am–1:30pm怀Explore Matsumoto Castle, inside and around ↓ About a 5-minute walk 1:35pm–2:55pm怀Stroll along Nawate Street and visit Yohashira Shrine ↓ About a 2-minute walk 3:00pm–3:30pm怀Walk around Nakamachi Street 3:30pm–4:30pm怀Enjoy pancakes at NAKAMACHI CAFE ↓ About a 5-minute walk 4:40pm怀Pick up luggage at Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu ↓ About a 20-minute walk 5:00pm怀Arrive at Matsumoto Station 5:20pm怀Depart from Matsumoto Station ↓ Limited Express Azusa, about 2h 50min 8:08pm怀Arrive at Shinjuku Station ā€œMy 3-Day Nagano Trip in Summerā€œ Day 1 : Summer escape to Japanese Countryside – Hakuba    • SummerĀ escapeĀ toĀ JapaneseĀ Countryside – Ha...Ā Ā  Day 2 : Japan’s Most Beautiful Day Hikeā›°ļøJapanese alps, Hakuba    • Japan’sĀ MostĀ BeautifulĀ DayĀ Hikeā›°ļøHappo-One...Ā Ā  Day 3 : Exploring Matsumoto Castle & Its Charming Castle Town šŸÆ    • NaganoĀ inĀ summer|Ā ExploringĀ MatsumotoĀ Cast...Ā Ā  Places Visited šŸ“ Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu https://maps.app.goo.gl/TF7PfbaBCaqB3... šŸ“ Matsumoto Castle https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gf7Thp3pBvxj3... šŸ“ Nawate Street https://maps.app.goo.gl/KKpHALeD2FCMT... šŸ“ Yohashira Shrine https://maps.app.goo.gl/RkvWorA4dRVMD... šŸ“ Nakamachi Street https://maps.app.goo.gl/6STvfGTVr749v... šŸ“ NAKAMACHI CAFE https://maps.app.goo.gl/F6oqMQ4FTQkQT... šŸ“ Matsumoto Station https://maps.app.goo.gl/DEZLcWXUhmUje... Recommended Places We Couldn't Visit This Time šŸ“ Ishii Misohttps://ishiimiso.com https://maps.app.goo.gl/QCRSzuiaRN6Fo... A long-established miso brewery where you can tour the brewery and enjoy dishes made with miso.It’s about a 20-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle. šŸ“ Sioribi https://sioribi.stores.jp https://maps.app.goo.gl/wvHexnfP9iQ7Z... A stylish cafe surrounded by books — highly recommended for book and cafĆ© lovers.It’s about a 15-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle. šŸ“ Matsumoto City Museum of Art https://matsumoto-artmuse.jp https://maps.app.goo.gl/9Lj65bP9fejo3... You can see many works by Yayoi Kusama in the permanent exhibition.It’s about a 20-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle and just 5 minutes from Sioribi, so it’s great to visit together. Closed on Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a holiday). šŸ“ Matsumoto City Museum https://matsumoto-city-museum.jp https://maps.app.goo.gl/UCHaqabBeALoJ... A municipal museum introducing the history and culture of Matsumoto City.It’s only a 3-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle.Closed on Tuesdays (or the following weekday if Tuesday is a holiday). šŸ“ Former Kaichi School https://matsu-haku.com/kaichi/ https://maps.app.goo.gl/mocci7Jnkp1f9... One of the oldest surviving elementary school buildings in Japan, designated as a National Treasure, symbolizing the early Meiji era and the introduction of Western culture.There are discount tickets available that include Matsumoto Castle, the museum, and the art museum.It’s about a 20-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle. šŸ“ Matsumoto Alps Park https://visitmatsumoto.com/spot/matsu... https://maps.app.goo.gl/aE1EvUBxYPqvR... A large, nature-rich park with an area of about 71 hectares.Located on a hill, it offers panoramic views of Matsumoto City, the Northern Alps, and the Matsumoto Plain.It’s about a 13-minute bus ride from Matsumoto Castle. šŸ™‹ā€ā™€ļø About Me My name is Minh, and I live in Tokyo. It’s been about 10 years since I started living in Japan, and this country has become a second home that is very dear to me. I truly love everything about this beautiful country and hope to share Japan’s charm with you as I explore it. If you enjoy this video even a little, I would be happy if you could leave a comment and subscribe to my channel šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µšŸŒø Subscribe here ↓ Ā Ā Ā /Ā @helloimng30Ā Ā  āœˆļø Klook Discount Code: HELLOIMNGKLOOK Right now, by using the code "HELLOIMNGKLOOK" on Klook (https://www.klook.com), new users can get 5% OFF on hotels, tours, and activities, and existing users can get 3% OFF. Please take advantage of it ā˜ŗļø (New users: 3% OFF from the 2nd time, some exclusions apply, valid up to 3 uses) #japan #japantravel #matsumoto #ę¾ęœ¬

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