My Time in Matsumoto (Guest's Blog)
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2011/11/1
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Matias
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I wnat to know if are some bus thats goes to Shondandai from matsumoto
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Matias,
I've never heard Shondandai. It might be a very local place or wrong name. Could you give me some clues about the place name? - Andy
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2011/10/29
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richard j buckman
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I am a christian in the states with a friend over seas there and trying to get her a study bible can you help if i send her there to the Church. I do mission work here in the states and will pay for the bible if need be. I live in Spartanburg South Carolina God Bless You. And may the Lord always be by your side
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Hi there Richard
If you want I can put your friend in contact with one of a variety of churches here. There is also a Christian Bookshop with such things as Bibles and Christian books available close to Matsumoto. I take it your friend speaks/is Japanese. I will e-mail you some contact information at the address provided. Regards Milton 
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2011/9/30
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John
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Thanks Andy. Now I'm cooking with gas! Could I trouble you with one additional question? Does the airport website state that Mazda is the only rental car company at the airport? I found a Japanese rental car website, ToCoo, that provides rental forms for about five different rental companies in English. If I know which companies actually have cars at the airport, it will provide more options. For example, ToCoo indicates that some companies offer snow tires at no additional fee in Nagano prefecture, but Mazda does not appear to be one of them.
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Hi, You can choose from Mazda, Toyota (Shiojiri Branch), X Rent-a-car, and Chu-rent-a (rent used cars?).
- Andy
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2011/9/30
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John
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Thanks very much Milton. That is a big help. I am traveling solo with heavy ski gear and am trying to minimize schlepping it as much as possible. The taxi sounds like the best bet, but that raises new concerns. Are taxis readily available right outside the door from the baggage claim area? Will a taxi be able to carry my skis? I don't speak a word of Japanese so I am trying to nail down my travel arrangements in advance as much as possible.
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John,
A Japanese website of the airport says you can rent a car at the info center on the arrival floor (1F) in the terminal buiding. You don't need a reservation, but I think you can rent more quickly if you reserve it in advance. Mazda has an English reservation form. Good luck! - Andy
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2011/9/29
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John
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How do I rent a car if I am flying into the airport? It looks like all of the companies you list are located near the train station.
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Greetings John.
Seems to me we have a lack of info on the Airport here. I believe there are no rental cars available at the airport and you will have to take a car or a taxi to Matsumoto City. The Bus stop for the shuttle bus is outside the terminal. I suggest you get dropped off at the Matsumoto Railway station (Matsumoto Eki) and then use the map on this page http://welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp/contents02+index.htm#rent-a-car to locate a rental car service that is close by. Or print the map and pass it to the driver to be dropped off direct. More info on the airport and bus is here. http://www.alpico.co.jp/access/airline/access_e.html. I hope that helps a little. It would be good for us to add more info on arriving and departing from the airport. Milton
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2011/9/25
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Matsumoto to Takayama |
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Gerard
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This website is very helpful. However, the link in the timetable and routes section for travelling between Matsumoto to Takayama is not working. Is there a bus that leaves Matsumoto after lunchtime on 11 October? How long does it take? Thanks.
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Hi there Gerard
Yep the Alpico bus page is down in English. Another Bus company doing the same route with a clear English web page is here. http://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/matsumoto.html There prices appear to be the same as Alpico's below. A bus from the Matsumoto bus terminal leaves @ 12:05 arrives in Takayama @ 14:25 leaves @13:05 arrives in Takayama @ 15:25 etc to 17:05. Fare one way 3100 yen I will call Alpico to let them know their site is down. I hope that helps. One more bit of advice that may free you up to do extensive travelling around the region and even places like Shirakawa-go using a number of buses over a 4 day period is a Bus pass called the Shinshu Hida Wide Free passport. 10,000yen Click this link for details. http://www.alpico.co.jp/access/ticket/pdf/wide20110401e.pdf It will allow you to go to a number of really cool places without counting the cost each time you get on the bus. It may save you a lot of money too. Happy Traveling! Milton Called Alpico and they are overhauling their English page. Will be up again next summer!! 
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2011/9/13
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Coming back. |
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aztecmyk
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My wife and I are coming back to Matsumoto in a few days, to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary (we got married at the Hotel Buena Vista) and to visit her family in Azumino. I love coming to Matsumoto and always check this site for all my information before we fly out. Thanks for maintaining an amazingly useful site.
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Congratulation on your anniversary.
Matsumoto is now a good season (harvest season, good weather) though it is hot in these few days. Thank you for checking our site and enjoy your trip in this area! - Andy
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2011/9/7
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More Info On Apple Plucking Activities |
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Greg L
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Hi, Thanks for all the great info on this site. Very useful for planning my trip to Matsumoto this coming late Oct. May I know where can I find more information, eg location, timing & charges, on the apple plucking activities listed on your Gourmet page. I'm thinking of bringing my kids to the orchard to do some apple plucking. Thanks.
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Hi, Greg
Two farms appearing in page 6 of Azumino Exploring Guide (PDF) in the Suggested Routes & Map page of Azumino City Official Site offer apple picking. Late Oct is a great season for apple picking and I think your kids will enjoy it! - Andy
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2011/9/1
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Early Start |
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Rachael
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I'll be visiting Matsumoto next September and I've already found this site VERY helpful so thank you all so much for making all this information available! And, yes, I do plan way in advance... 
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2011/8/26
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Kura |
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Elizabeth
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My husband and I ate at Kura the other night. It was the best sashimi we have ever tried. We also ordered seasonal vegetable tempura and Basashi. You must go! They have an English menu and made us feel very welcomed. They even gave us complimentary miso soup, tea, and a quick snack before our sushi arrived. We also received two sketches of the restaurant. SUPER FRIENDLY! We're going back one more time before we depart!
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Hi, Elizabeth
Thank you for your comment. I copied it into Gourmet Directory - Japanese page. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Matsumoto, - Andy
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