Joyama Park

About a 30 minute walk up hill in places from the Center of Matsumoto. The park is quite small but the observation point gives really amazing views of the valley and mountains. It’s a 57 step spiral staircase to get up to the observatory.

An absolutely great place to view the vast Matsumoto city and the surrounding mountains from the high spot. The road to the park is a bit steep so better come with sneakers for long walk and climbing. It will take at least 30-40minutes walk from Matsumoto station to here and there seems no bus will stop here.

Beautiful place for picnics under the Sakura trees. Playgrounds available there for the children.

I would recommend the viewing platform. About 25 min from the matsumoto castle you enjoy a nice view over Matsumoto.

Very scenic park with great views of Matsumoto and the surrounding mountains.