For those coming by public transportation

• <Train> Approximately 15 minutes' walk from Matsumoto Station on the Shinonoi JR Line
• <Bus> Matsumoto Tour Bus "Town Sneaker" North Course
  Matsumoto Castle and “Town Sneaker”Bus Combo Ticket
  https://www.matsumoto-castle.jp/topics/6857.html
  Departing from Matsumoto Station, Oshiroguchi stop, to Matsumotojo-Shiyakushomae stop, approximately 10 mins'. ride

For those coming by car

On the Nagano Expressway, approximately 3 km. (15 mins.) to Matsumoto City downtown area from the Matsumoto Exit.

Closest Parking Areas

• Municipal Matsumoto Castle Gate Parking Area
  2-3-10, Ote, Matsumoto-shi

  Approximately 5 minutes' walk to Matsumoto Castle
  Open 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  Ordinary vehicles ¥150/30 mins. Large vehicles ¥370/30 mins.
  Tel. 026-33-1010

  36.235211,137.968418
• Municipal Kaichi Parking Area
  1-1-15, Kaichi, Matsumoto-shi

  Approximately 5 minutes' walk to Matsumoto Castle
  Open 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Ordinary vehicles ¥200 for the first hour, ¥100/30 mins. after the first hour
  Tel. 0263-39-6650

  36.239916,137.967585
• Municipal Kaichi Parking Area for Large Vehicles
  2-4. Josei, Matsumoto-shi

  Approximately 5 minutes' walk to Matsumoto Castle
  Open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Large vehicles ¥510 for the first hour, ¥250/30 mins. after the first hour
  *Temporary Parking Area

  36.239355,137.966733
• 国宝 松本城
  松本市丸の内4-1

  年末年始を除き無休
  開場 8:30～17:00（最終入場 16:30）
  ＊時期により変動あり

  36.238827,137.969490

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