Welcome to Matsumoto!
We'd like to give you the opportunity to experience a part of Japanese culture
by wearing an ancient form of clothing, a kimono.
Hanakomichi has the perfect plan for you where you can get your hair done and spend the day in a kimono.
Don't miss this chance to experience a piece of Japanese culture!
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KIMONO PLANWalk around Japanese towns in a kimono!
Matsumoto Castle has over 400 years of history.
Long ago, the castle town was filled with people wearing kimono.
Put on a beautiful kimono and stroll through the historic streets just as people did in the past.
Enjoy a special moment with your kimono adding color to beautiful Matsumoto Castle. -
YUKATA PLANWalk around Japanese towns in a Yukata!
Nothing says summer in Japan quite like a yukata.
Light, cool, and comfortable, yukata are perfect for exploring Matsumoto in summer.
Dress in this elegant Japanese style and stroll through the historic castle town.
Enjoy the refreshing beauty of summer at Matsumoto Castle in a yukata. -
HAKAMA PLANWalk around Japanese towns in a Hakama!
Hakama were once a popular style worn by students in Japan.
Long ago, students in hakama would have walked through the streets of Matsumoto too.
Experience a touch of Japanese history as you stroll through the castle town in this classic style.
Make a special memory with magnificent Matsumoto Castle as your backdrop. -
FURISODE PLANWalk around Japanese towns in a Furisode!
Furisode is one of the most elegant and glamorous styles of kimono in Japan.
With its beautiful long sleeves, it is traditionally worn to celebrate coming of age.
The colorful elegance of furisode looks especially beautiful against historic Matsumoto Castle.
Enjoy the rare and unforgettable experience of wearing furisode during your visit to Japan. -
NINJA PLANReal Ninjas Once Lived in Matsumoto Castle!
Become a ninja and explore the legendary Matsumoto Castle! -
SAMURAI PLANYou can enjoy walking around the city in samurai costume! -
PRINCESS PLANStep into the world of a Sengoku-era princess at the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle.
Wear a beautiful and elegant kimono that makes you feel like a real princess of the castle.
The transformation process itself is an exciting and unforgettable experience♪ -
ARMOR PLANBecome a Samurai.
The samurai of the past surely looked up at this very same castle, walked these exact grounds, and gazed upon this beautiful scenery.
Now, you can walk in their footsteps, wearing authentic samurai armor with the majestic castle as your backdrop.
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