Nakamachi Street with Storehouses

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Nakamachi Street with Storehouses

Delightful food and shopping await at this charming street lined with earthen storehouses made of namako walls.

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This picturesque streetscape once flourished as the castle town of the national treasure, Matsumoto Castle. It features many storehouses from the Edo to Taisho periods, characterized by their traditional namako walls, an authentic plastering style that hails from Japan. This street brims with historic ambiance, making it perfect for a leisurely stroll.

The area is home to numerous shops selling tasteful folk crafts and traditional Japanese items, making it an excellent place to hunt for unique souvenirs from Matsumoto. There are also plenty of cafes, sweet shops, and restaurants, ensuring you won't run out of options for dining or taking a break. Every Sunday from April to December, a morning market is held where local farmers sell seasonal vegetables and wild plants. Known as "the shortest morning market in Japan" because many vendors sell out within 10 minutes, it's best to arrive by the 9:30am start time.

Other attractions include the multi-purpose "Kurassic-kan" space, which hosts various events, and the "Matsumoto Scale Museum," a former weighing shop now turned into a museum.

Highlights

  • A picturesque street lined with traditional namako wall storehouses.
  • Features shops selling folk crafts, cafes, and restaurants.
  • Hosts the "shortest morning market in Japan" every Sunday.

Photos

  • The street is lined with traditional storehouses featuring distinctive black and white namako walls.

    The street is lined with traditional storehouses featuring distinctive black and white namako walls.

  • Multilingual information signs are available.

    Multilingual information signs are available.

  • A stroll through the historically rich street is enjoyable.

    A stroll through the historically rich street is enjoyable.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

No foreign language pamphlets, but there are information signs with QR codes for more details.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

Yes, it is. (nakamachistreet)

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Q

Are there restrooms available?

A

Yes, there are.

Q

Are there any smoking areas?

A

Not available.

Q

Is there a bike rental service?

A

Yes, bike rentals are available for 500 yen per use (reservations can be made at the cooperative office).

Q

Is parking available?

A

There are coin parking lot and operated parking lot.

Q

Are there parking discounts available?

A

Some shops offer parking service tickets based on your purchase amount.

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Details

Name in Japanese
蔵のある街中町
Postal Code
390-0811
Address
Chuo, Matsumoto City, Nagano
Telephone
0263-36-1421 (Nakamachi Shopping Street Promotion Association)
Closed
Varies by store
Business Hours
Varies by store
Admission
Varies by store
Access
About 10 minutes walk from JR Matsumoto Station.
Credit Cards
Varies by store
Official Website
Official Website (English)