1
Matsumoto-jō Castle
Castle
Known for its black walls, this grand, 16th-century castle features exhibits of historical weapons.
4.50 (25.9K reviews)
2
Higashi Chaya District
Tourist attraction
Traditional neighborhood with teahouses where geisha perform, plus shops selling gold-leaf crafts.
4.20 (19.7K reviews)
3
Takayama Jinya
Historical landmark
Tours are offered of this historical, restored government building with a Japanese garden.
4.20 (7.5K reviews)
4
Okazaki Park
Playground
Landscaped park, home to a rebuilt 16th-century castle, samurai museum & spring cherry blossoms.
4.10 (6.8K reviews)
5
Magomejuku
Tourist attraction
Rustic stop on a feudal-era mail route, known for centuries-old water mills & classic noodle shops.
4.30 (6.3K reviews)
6
Tsumago-juku
Tourist attraction
Historic town with restored 18th-century homes, 12th-century shrine, 16th-century temple & a museum.
4.30 (6.3K reviews)
8
Hamamatsu Castle
Castle
Restored hilltop fort & history museum, set in a park with seasonal blossoms & panoramic city views.
3.90 (5.4K reviews)
10
Toi Gold Mine
Historical landmark
Centuries-old, former mine, with tours of tunnels, a panning experience & a vast gold nugget.
3.80 (5.1K reviews)
11
Ueda Johseki Park
Park
Strolls among greenery, flower beds & spring cherry blossoms beside the ruins of a 1500s castle.
4.10 (4.9K reviews)
12
Uedajo Castle Ruins
Castle
👍 ["Nice grounds and serene scenery, was nice to walk around in the afternoon. Free parking if you stay 1hr, and toilets too.",null,[0,121]]
4.00 (4.9K reviews)
13
Gujo Hachiman Castle
Castle
Restored wooden castle on a hilltop originally constructed in 1559 with 360-degree valley views.
4.10 (4.7K reviews)
14
Maruoka Castle
Castle
Hilltop 3-story castle from around 1600, rebuilt after an earthquake, with park & city views.
4.10 (4.5K reviews)
15
Narai-juku
Tourist attraction
Edo-period hamlet on the mountainous Nakasendo Trail, with wooden temples, museums & souvenir shops.
4.30 (4.3K reviews)
16
Nagamachi District
Historical landmark
Village featuring cobblestone streets & former samurai homes, plus shops & restaurants.
4.20 (3.5K reviews)
17
Chureito Pagoda
Historical landmark
Iconic pagoda on a hilltop facing Mt. Fuji in Arakurayama Sengen Park, reached via 398 steps.
4.70 (3.5K reviews)
18
The Tokugawa Art Museum
Museum
Museum tracing Japanese history through art & cultural artifacts, with quiet gardens on site.
4.20 (3.4K reviews)
19
Wada House
Heritage building
Preserved, historic gassho-style house on farm land still occupied & partially open to the public.
4.20 (3.4K reviews)