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A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall. 1
A stone monument with Chinese characters, surrounded by trees and a building in the background. 2
A traffic signal with a pedestrian crossing light and a red figure on the red light. 3
By Red Thread
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Price is AU$10 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 42m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 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.

Activity location

  • Agatanomori Park
    • 3-2102-4 Agata
    • 390-0812, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Agatanomori Park
    • 2102 1
    • 390-0812, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

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Podcast Tour Matsumoto Geometry of Rebellion in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 42 minutes1h 42m
    1h 42m
  • Opening hours: Mon 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
AU$9.69 x 1 AdultAU$9.69
Total
Price is AU$9.69

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Agatanomori Park

  • 10m
The foundational site of Matsumoto's 'Gakuto' identity, featuring preserved Taisho-era wooden school buildings.

Matsumoto City Museum of Art

  • 10m
The contemporary heart of the city, featuring the iconic, vibrant polka-dot flower sculptures by Matsumoto native Yayoi Kusama.

Nakamachi Kurassic-kan

  • 10m
A preserved historic district showcasing striking black-and-white 'namako' walls, representing the Mingei folk craft movement.

Nawate Shopping District

  • 10m
A whimsical, pedestrian-only street lined with small craft shops and quirky frog sculptures, highlighting everyday artistic life.

Matsumoto Castle

  • 10m
Known as the 'Crow Castle', this National Treasure features striking black-and-white architecture set against the Japanese Alps.

Former Kaichi School

  • 10m
A fascinating 19th-century 'Giyofu' style school building, blending Japanese and Western architectural elements.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Agatanomori Park
    • 3-2102-4 Agata
    • 390-0812, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Agatanomori Park
    • 2102 1
    • 390-0812, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

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