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Hoshino Resorts Kai Matsumoto
(Asama Onsen)
Enjoy a glass of wine while listening to beautiful acoustics resonating within a dome.
Ukiyo-e and contemporary art.
An overwhelmingly Instagrammable world where ancient and modern art intersect
Only one hour by plane from Kobe Airport, near Central Osaka and you'll arrive at Matsumoto, the gateway to Nagano, one of Japan's leading art centers. Iconic building such as Matsumoto Castle that houses the collections of the warlords, and is a designated National Treasure; the Matsumoto City Museum of Art, exhibiting works by world-famous artist Yayoi Kusama (from Nagano) and the Migahara Kogen Museum of Art exhibiting about 350 works of art, situated on a plateau overlooking magnificent mountain scenery, all greet the art lover. Why not spend your time exclusively in Nagano, an important center of creativity, while enjoying the scenic drive between these noted art bases. The lush mountain scenery and delicious gastonomy of the region will enhance your experience.
Just a one-hour flight from Kobe Airport near central Osaka, you'll arrive in Matsumoto, the gateway to Nagano, one of Japan's leading art hubs. A diverse range of art awaits you, including Matsumoto Castle, a national treasure with a collection of castles and warlords; the Matsumoto City Museum of Art, showcasing works by world-renowned Nagano artist Yayoi Kusama; and the Utsukushigahara Highland Museum, perched on a plateau overlooking Nagano's majestic mountain scenery, showcasing 350 contemporary sculptures. Why not take a drive along the scenic roads connecting these numerous art hubs, and fully enjoy the abundant nature and delicious food while exploring Nagano, Japan's proud art hub?
Hoshino Resorts Kai Matsumoto