{"id":12707,"date":"2025-08-13T13:31:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T04:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hbv1001vjsu4.previewdomain.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/?p=12707"},"modified":"2025-10-27T15:01:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T06:01:57","slug":"matsumoto-takayama-jt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/en\/matsumoto-takayama-jt\/","title":{"rendered":"If you come to Japan in October, don’t miss this area! Autumn foliage in Kamikochi and the Autumn Takayama Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why is <\/strong>the Nagano and Gifu area the best place to <\/strong>travel to Japan <\/strong>in October<\/strong>?\u3000<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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October is the most beautiful season in Japan for autumn foliage. The Kamikochi area in Nagano Prefecture and the Takayama area in Gifu Prefecture in particular are ideal destinations for foreign travelers who want to both enjoy jaw dropping autumn scenery and authentic traditional Japanese culture at the Takayama Autumn Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Down below, we’ll introduce a 3-day model plan that starts with historical exploration in Matsumoto City, followed by breathtaking autumn foliage in Kamikochi and the traditional autumn Takayama Festival (held on Thursday and Friday, October 9th and 10th, 2025).
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A Model Plan<\/strong> for Enjoying Spectacular Autumn Scenery and Cultural Experiences in 3 Days<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Matsumoto, Kamikochi and the Takayama Festival in Autumn Foliage!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 1: October 7th (Tuesday) – Enjoy history and art in Matsumoto<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Morning: Explore Matsumoto Castle, a national treasure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Experience firsthand the history of Japan from the Warring States Period to the present day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the beautiful Matsumoto Castle, one of the 12 existing castle towers in Japan, designated as a National Treasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Afternoon: Visit the World of Yayoi Kusama at Matsumoto City Museum of Art<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The exterior of the museum also features polka dots designed by Yayoi Kusama and is a popular photo spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immerse yourself in the world of world-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama in her hometown of Matsumoto, Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Evening: Enjoy Matsumoto’s local delicacies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n