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Top things to do in Matsumoto, Nagano in 2023
From visiting grand castles to learning how to make soba noodles, these are the best thing to do in Matsumoto, Nagano in Japan. Matsumoto is the second-largest city in Nagano Prefecture and the gateway to the Japanese alps. Cradled by mountains, the city is home...
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