Matsumoto 2019: Passing by the castle one last time
My time in Matsumoto was coming to an end all too soon and on my way back to my hostel I passed by Matsumoto Castle…
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My time in Matsumoto was coming to an end all too soon and on my way back to my hostel I passed by Matsumoto Castle…
Continue reading → Matsumoto 2019: Passing by the castle one last time
On the other side of the Metoba River from the Nakamachi District is a pedestrian lane called Frog Street. This shopping street serves as the…
After visiting Yohashira Shrine I crossed to the south side of the Metoba River and took a walk through the Nakamachi District. This part of…
Continue reading → Matsumoto 2019: Nakamachi District (中町通り)
Just a couple minutes south of Matsumoto Castle is the Yohashira Shrine. This charming little shrine is dedicated to four Shinto deities and its name…
It was a cold day in the mountains of central Japan but Matsumoto Castle wasn’t going to tour itself, so after getting ready for the…
My tour of Nagoya Castle delayed my departure from Nagoya into the afternoon and it took about two hours to reach my next destination, Matsumoto.…
It’s time for the tenth and final entry in my series of itinerary ideas for my trip to Japan and Korea later this year. Today…
Continue reading → Japan-Korea 2019 Itinerary Ideas: Chubu Region