D5 Matsumoto

For the first time on this trip, we got to sleep in. Soon after waking up, we both realized that we have severe DOMS from skiing. From neck down to calf, every muscle group is sore.

First stop is Nawate Dori, there was quite a gathering at the shrine neighboring the street. Only then did I realized it's shichigosan festivals, where boys and girls of respective age come to shrine and wishes for a healthy growth.

We visited Matsumoto castle after a quick lunch. Though rainy the whole day, the castle was full of tourists. At the top floor, the alps are outlined in different shades of grey. The highest at over 3 km above sea level.

We went through a few shopping streets in the afternoon. Had afternoon tea in a elegant teahouse where I tried maccha for the first time.

Tomorrow we are shifting to Takayama and staying for 2 nights.

at Matsumoto tourist info centre