Top Matsumoto Audio Guides

Discover how a small alpine city became a powerhouse of traditional craftsmanship and avant-garde art. On this immersive walk, uncover the aesthetic red thread connecting samurai castles, pseudo-Western schools, and the vibrant polka dots of Yayoi Kusama. Explore Matsumoto's identity as a City of Learning and see how reverence for education and nature created an environment where unconventional designs could flourish. From black-and-white namako walls to whimsical frog sculptures, see the city through the eyes of its visionary creators. A 3.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 102 min Ideal for Art, Design & Aesthetics and History & Memory. Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals. Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app.