Nestled in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Matsumoto is a charming city known for its historic Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's oldest and most well-preserved castles. With a backdrop of majestic mountains and a tranquil atmosphere, Matsumoto offers visitors a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Explore quaint streets lined with traditional wooden houses, vibrant markets selling local crafts and delicious cuisine, and picturesque cherry blossom gardens. Whether admiring the stunning views from the castle's keep or soaking in a relaxing hot spring bath, Matsumoto promises a memorable experience that captures the essence of old-world Japan.
The cheapest month to fly to Matsumoto is usually in January or February.
The popular airports near Matsumoto are Nagano Airport (RJAF), Toyama Airport (RJNT), and Komatsu Airport (RJNK).
The flight to Matsumoto (MMJ) is roughly 8 hours 24 minutes and 3,555 miles (5,721 kilometres) from Jakarta, Indonesia - Airport Soekarno-Hatta International (CGK).
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Flights from Jakarta, Indonesia - Airport Soekarno-Hatta International (CGK) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,555 miles (5,721 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 24 minutes.
Flights from Bali, Indonesia - Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,438 miles (5,533 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 8 minutes.
Flights from Surabaya, Indonesia - Juanda Airport (SUB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,422 miles (5,508 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 6 minutes.
Flights from Pekanbaru, Indonesia - Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,397 miles (5,467 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 2 minutes.
Flights from Yogyakarta, Indonesia - Adisutjipto Airport (JOG) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,522 miles (5,669 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 19 minutes.
Flights from Bandung, Indonesia - Husein Sastranegara Airport (BDO) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,567 miles (5,741 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 25 minutes.
Flights from Palembang, Indonesia - S M Badaruddin II Airport (PLM) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,445 miles (5,544 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 9 minutes.
Flights from Makassar, Indonesia - Sultan Hasanuddin Airport (UPG) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,087 miles (4,968 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 7 hours 21 minutes.
Flights from Balikpapan, Indonesia - Sepinggan Airport (BPN) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 2,919 miles (4,697 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 6 hours 59 minutes.
Flights from Semarang, Indonesia - Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,475 miles (5,593 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 13 minutes.
Flights from Lombok, Indonesia - Lombok International Airport (LOP) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,408 miles (5,485 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 4 minutes.
Flights from Manado, Indonesia - Sam Ratulangi Airport (MDC) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 2,532 miles (4,075 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 6 hours 7 minutes.
Flights from Surakarta Solo, Indonesia - Adisumarmo Airport (SOC) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,495 miles (5,625 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 16 minutes.
Flights from Batam, Indonesia - Hang Nadim Airport (BTH) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,246 miles (5,224 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 7 hours 42 minutes.
Flights from Padang, Indonesia - Minangkabau Airport (PDG) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,516 miles (5,659 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 18 minutes.
Flights from Pontianak, Indonesia - Supadio Airport (PNK) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,105 miles (4,998 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 7 hours 24 minutes.
Flights from Banda Aceh, Indonesia - Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport (BTJ) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,421 miles (5,506 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 6 minutes.
Flights from Jayapura, Indonesia - Sentani Airport (DJJ) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 2,682 miles (4,317 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 6 hours 27 minutes.
Flights from Banjarmasin, Indonesia - Syamsudin Noor Airport (BDJ) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,118 miles (5,019 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 7 hours 25 minutes.
Flights from Ambon, Indonesia - Pattimura International Airport (AMQ) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 2,828 miles (4,550 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 6 hours 47 minutes.
Flights from Belitung, Indonesia - Tanjung Pandan H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin International Airport (TJQ) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,318 miles (5,339 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 7 hours 52 minutes.
Flights from Jambi, Indonesia - Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,418 miles (5,500 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 5 minutes.
Flights from Bengkulu, Indonesia - Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,595 miles (5,785 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 29 minutes.
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