Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan
Rating
Cost per person
Free
Stroll through Nakamachi, a beautifully preserved merchant district from the Edo period, and discover its unique warehouse-style buildings (kura) with distinctive white-painted walls. Today, these historic structures house a variety of craft shops, restaurants, and cafes offering local fare. Don't miss the Kurassic-kan, a former sake brewery, and the Scale Museum, adding to the area's cultural charm and providing excellent photo opportunities.
Open: winter, spring, summer, autumn