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Matsumoto's Crown Jewels

Matsumoto features one of Japan's premier historic castles, a 16th-century structure known for its unique black exterior. The city’s cultural heritage includes the Meiji-era Kaichi School Museum and the world’s largest private collection of woodblock prints at the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum. Spiritual landmarks like the Yohashira and Fukashi Shrines offer insight into local Shinto traditions, while the nearby Asama Onsen provides historic hot spring baths. The list also includes the high-altitude Kamikochi valley, a gateway to the Hida Mountains.