Category Nagano(Matsumoto)

Nagano

Welcome to Shoryudo, located in the very center of Japan. Let’s find out what Shoryudo offer!

The Shoryudo is located in the very center of Japan. The Shoryudo offers regional sightseeing routes that provide the best this region has to offer, with themes that include “mountains”, starting with Mt. Fuji, Japan’s most famous mountain; “food and…

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KURA Sushi-Ei, Sushi and Tempura restaurant in real KURA, Traditional Japanese storehouse in Matsumoto City

KURA or sometimes called DOZO is a traditional Japanese store house built from timber, stone or clay used to safely store valuable commodities. It is protected by 3 tier of very thick doors looks like Bank’s Safe door. There are…

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“M-Gate” a little Jazz Cafe with great audio and huge Jazz Vinyl collection in Matsukawa

    There used to be many Jazz Cafes in 70’s ~ 80’s in Japan with huge Jazz vinyl collection. Japanese is such a enthusiastic about Jazz and there are many serious vinyl collectors. They are usually serious audio lover…

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Japan Ukiyoe Museum in Matsumoto City, Sakai Family private collection since 18th century

The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum was established in 1982 by Mr. Tokichi Sakai, who is the 10th generation of Sakai Family. The Sakai collection is internationally known for the collection of c.a.          a hundred thousand ukiyo-e prints, paitings, scrolls, old books and modern…

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