NZD/NZ
NZD/NZ
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 12 hours 54 minutes and 5,580 miles (8,980 kilometres) from Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland International Airport (AKL).
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Prominent historical site with exhibits
Scenic forest with hiking & lodging
Well-known mountain with hiking routes
Art museum, museum, art and art exhibition
Serene lake featured in anime & movies
Mountain peak popular among trekkers
Volcanic peak with hiking & skiing
Scenic highlands with a sculpture garden
Iconic volcanic mountain with hiking
Volcanic-formed lake with scenic views
Education museum in a former school
Mountain peak with panoramic views
Mountain for hiking with scenic views
Museum, art museum and art
Timber river crossing & mountain views
Mountaineering and mountain
Japanese Alps views & hiking paths
Mountain summit with alpine & lake views
Classic onsen with indoor/outdoor pools
River, autumn leaf color, mountain, nature and mountaineering
Lake with fall colors & mountain views
Relaxed hot spring inn with a restaurant
Hikes through forest & alpine meadows
Moorland with trails & alpine flowers
Ancient wetlands with prehistoric sites
Forest hikes & challenging climbs
Mountain area famed for cherry blossom
Mountainous area with hiking & cycling
Ski site for downhill & cross-country
Family-friendly skiing & hot springs
Rocky peak & steep ridge trails
Mountaineering and mountain
Traditional shrine with a gift shop
Mountaineering and mountain
Mountaineering
Jogging tracks & spring cherry blossom
Bustling pedestrian shopping street
Forest waterfall & a nearby footbridge
Mountaineering and mountain
Mountaineering
Triple cascades in a wooded area
Mountaineering and mountain
Sleek museum for moving clocks & watches
Lakeside paths & a former school complex
Skiing, snowboarding and winter sports
Mountain and mountaineering
Lake, autumn leaf color, camping and mountaineering
Skiing, camping, snowboarding, ski resort and winter sports
Park and garden
Steep tunnel to a mountainous area
Forested peak with an observation deck
Road pass popular for cycling & hiking
Camping and nature
Skiing, camping, snowboarding, winter sports and ski resort
Art museum and art
Mountaineering and mountain
Mountaineering
Mountain pass with a museum & cafe
Animal statues & a big summer festival
Mountain, autumn leaf color, camping, temple and river
Park and garden
Castle park with a moat & gardens
Mountain scenery & seasonal blooms
Waterfall and autumn leaf color
Lake
Mountaineering and mountain
Wine, merlot, chardonnay, winery and sparkling wine
Park and garden
Family ski resort with a specialty shop
Museum and open-air museum
Mountaineering, rock ptarmigan and mountain
Archaeological site, history, archaeological excavation and historic site
Mountaineering and mountain
Mountaineering
Relaxed hot spring hotel with dining
Camping and mountaineering
Mountaineering and mountain
Winery, chardonnay and wine
Mountain and mountaineering
Winery and wine
Castle and historic site
Mountaineering and mountain
Mountaineering and mountain
Lake and nature
Camping and park and garden
River and camping
Mountaineering
Museum and art museum
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024
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18°C
Apr
23°C
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31°C
Aug
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Flights from Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,580 miles (8,980 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 54 minutes.
Flights from Christchurch, New Zealand - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,918 miles (9,523 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 39 minutes.
Flights from Wellington, New Zealand - Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,841 miles (9,400 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 28 minutes.
Flights from Queenstown, New Zealand - Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,931 miles (9,544 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 40 minutes.
Flights from Dunedin, New Zealand - Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,017 miles (9,684 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 52 minutes.
Flights from Taupo, New Zealand - Taupo Airport (TUO) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,719 miles (9,204 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 12 minutes.
Flights from Gisborne, New Zealand - Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,767 miles (9,281 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 18 minutes.
Flights from Hokitika, New Zealand - Hokitika Airport (HKK) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,835 miles (9,390 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 27 minutes.
Flights from Hamilton, New Zealand - Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,646 miles (9,087 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 2 minutes.
Flights from Kerikeri, New Zealand - Bay of Islands Airport (KKE) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,451 miles (8,772 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 36 minutes.
Flights from Kaitaia, New Zealand - Kaitaia Airport (KAT) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,422 miles (8,726 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 32 minutes.
Flights from New Plymouth, New Zealand - New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,685 miles (9,149 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 7 minutes.
Flights from Napier/Hastings, New Zealand - Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,784 miles (9,308 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 21 minutes.
Flights from Nelson, New Zealand - Nelson Airport (NSN) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,800 miles (9,334 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 23 minutes.
Flights from Invercargill, New Zealand - Invercargill Airport (IVC) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,010 miles (9,672 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 51 minutes.
Flights from Palmerston North, New Zealand - Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,801 miles (9,336 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 23 minutes.
Flights from Rotorua, New Zealand - Rotorua International Airport (ROT) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,688 miles (9,154 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 8 minutes.
Flights from Tauranga, New Zealand - Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,658 miles (9,106 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 4 minutes.
Flights from Timaru, New Zealand - Richard Pearse Airport (TIU) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,938 miles (9,557 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 41 minutes.
Flights from Blenheim, New Zealand - Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,829 miles (9,381 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 27 minutes.
Flights from Whangarei, New Zealand - Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Matsumoto (MMJ) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,494 miles (8,841 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 42 minutes.
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