Search for snacks on a nostalgic shopping street lined with frog figurines
About this spot
A shopping street along the Medoriha River with a retro Showa-era atmosphere. Frog figurines are displayed throughout in honor of the "Kaeru Daimyojin" shrine, making it fun just to walk around and search. Penny candy stores and street food restaurants line the street, making it perfect for a rest stop after visiting Matsumoto Castle. It's a street cherished by locals where you can feel Matsumoto's downtown charm.
Fireworks details
Name: 岡田夏祭り
Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) 20:00–
Venue: 松本市・岡田地区
2026年7月25日(土)、松本市岡田地区で開催される地域の夏祭りの花火です。20時から20時45分ごろまで、地元の人々が集う会場の夜空に花火が次々と打ち上がります。松本城やアート鑑賞、商店街散策を楽しんだ1日の締めくくりにふさわしい、地域に根ざしたあたたかな夏祭りです。家族で集う地元の祭りならではの、親しみやすい雰囲気も魅力です。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は主催者の公式発表で確認しましょう。会場周辺の駐車場には限りがあるため、早めの来場がおすすめです。終了後は帰路の道が混み合うことがあります。
Tips
About 15 minutes on foot from the Matsumoto City Museum of Art. The sun is strong in summer, so take frequent breaks and stay hydrated. The next destination, Okada district, is reached by car.
Best time to visit
Takes about 1 hour. Strolling in the soft light before evening is recommended
Access & map
〒390-0874 Nagano Prefecture, Matsumoto City, Ote, Nawate Street
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2026 Okada Summer Festival Full-Day Course
Nagano
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