Nawate-dori & Nakamachi Street

縄手通り・中町通り

3.9Est. 90¥Matsumoto, Chubu

Local Pick

Overview

Two parallel historic streets, one lined with frog-themed stalls, the other with white-and-black kura converted into shops.

Running parallel through central Matsumoto, these two streets offer distinct charms. Nawate-dori is a narrow pedestrian lane with a frog mascot theme, vintage toy shops, old-fashioned candy stores, and taiyaki stalls. Nakamachi-dori features beautifully preserved kura (storehouses) with distinctive black-and-white namako walls, now housing craft galleries, coffee shops, and Matsumoto furniture showrooms. Together they make a perfect pairing with Matsumoto Castle just blocks away.

Local tips

Stop at Salon as Salon on Nakamachi-dori. This craft gallery showcases Matsumoto's mingei (folk craft) tradition and sells handmade wooden furniture that ships internationally.

Practical info

Japanese name: 縄手通り・中町通り
Nearest station: Matsumoto Station (JR Chuo/Oito Line)
Payment: Cards accepted

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