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Matsumoto (松本市;
-shi) is a
city located in
Nagano,
Japan.
As of
2003, the city has an estimated
population of 209,190 and the
density of 786.81 persons per
km². The total area is 265.87 km².
It is surrounded by mountain with beautiful views. It is
close engouh to them that when you feel like to climb the mountain, you can
go with just a knapsack and get on the bus. Matsumoto has several historic
sites, such as
Matsumoto Jyo (松本城
traditonal Japanese castle)
Kaichi gakkou (Kaichi school) and
Temari (traditional Japanese
handball).
 Matsumoto Jyo was built more than 400 years ago, it is
also called Karasu Jyo (Crow castle) because of its black appearance. The
castle is open to tourists and displays many ancient weapons from and
inspired from Europe including muskets, rifles, etc... Kaichi gakkou is the
first junior high school in the Japan. The beautiful appearance of Kaichi
gakkou is much acclaimed. Matsumoto is attractive to travellers not only
because of the traditional culture but also its calm climate and other
products. Matsumoto
Soba is famous and many are delighted by its delicate taste. Just north
of Matsumoto is the world's largest
Wasabi farm. Wasabi can only be grown in extremely clean water and there
is much local pride. In addition,
Saitou Kinen Orchestra (Saitou
commemorative orchestra) performs every year in summer to autumn and many
famous musicians come to play the musical instrument such as
Seiji Ozawa. It is, however, very popular and difficult to get tickets
and many people wait in the line from two days before it begins to sell.
Matsumoto, like many areas of Japan is home to abundant
Onsen (温泉
or hot springs).
The city was founded on
May 1,
1907.
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