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19-504: The company's headquarters are at 1-1 Igawajō 2-chōme, Matsumoto , Nagano Prefecture 390-8518 Japan . The company serves the cities of Chino, Nagano , Matsumoto , Nagano , Okaya, Nagano , Suwa, Nagano , and their vicinities. The company operates the Kamikōchi Line railway, which serves the Kamikōchi tourism area in conjunction with bus service. The Asama Line, closed in 1964,

38-438: A special city with increased local autonomy on November 1, 2000. Matsumoto annexed the villages of Azumi , Azusagawa and Nagawa (all from Minamiazumi District ), and the village of Shiga (from Higashichikuma District ) on April 1, 2005. This was followed by the town of Hata (from Higashichikuma District,) on March 31, 2010. Matsumoto was proclaimed a core city with increased local autonomy on April 1, 2021. Matsumoto

57-552: A unicameral city legislature of 31 members. The city contributes six members to the Nagano Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, Matsumoto is grouped with Ōmachi , Azumino , Higashichikuma District, Nagano , Kitaazumi District, Nagano , Kamiminochi District, Nagano and part of the city of Nagano to form Nagano 2nd District in the lower house of the National Diet . Matsumoto

76-530: Is 1,045.1 mm (41.15 in) with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.1 °C (77.2 °F), and lowest in January, at around −0.3 °C (31.5 °F). Per Japanese census data, the population of Matsumoto has recently plateaued after a long period of growth. Matsumoto has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and

95-469: Is a city located in Nagano Prefecture , Japan. Matsumoto is designated as a core city since 1 April 2021. As of 1 March 2019 , the city had a population of 239,466 in 105,207 households and a population density of 240 persons per km . The total area of the city is 978.47 square kilometres (377.79 sq mi). Matsumoto is located in the former Shinano Province and was

114-527: Is a Japanese mountain range which stretches through Nagano , Toyama and Gifu prefectures. A small portion of the mountains also reach into Niigata Prefecture . William Gowland coined the phrase " Japanese Alps " during his time in Japan, but he was only referring to the Hida Mountains when he used that name. The Kiso and Akaishi mountains received the name in the ensuing years. The layout of

133-533: Is a regional commercial center and noted for traditional woodworking and silk spinning, electronics and its dairy industry. Seasonal tourism to the surrounding mountains and onsen hot spring resorts is also an important source of local income. Matsumoto has 29 public elementary schools operated by the city government, one operated by the national government and one private elementary school. The city also manages 19 public middle schools, with one more middle school shared between Matsumoto and neighbouring Asahi. There

152-488: Is located in the Matsumoto Basin of central Nagano Prefecture surrounded by mountains and is acclaimed for its beautiful views. It is approximately 75 kilometers south of the prefectural capital at Nagano City, and 167 kilometers from central Tokyo. The 3000 meter Hida Mountains are to the west of the city, with 3190 meter Mount Hotakadake on the border of Matsumoto with Takayama, Gifu as the highest point within

171-550: Is one public middle school operated by the national government and one private middle school. The city has seven public high schools operated by the Nagano Prefectural Board of Education and six private high schools. The city also has a North Korean school , Nagano Korean Elementary and Junior High School ( 長野朝鮮初中級学校 ) . Kaichi School opened in 1876; farmers gave 70% of the funds to have it built. According to Philippe Mesmer of Le Monde , Kaichi "was one of

190-794: The Suzuki method of teaching music, created by Shinichi Suzuki who lived in the city in his later life. Matsumoto is represented in the J. League of football with its local club, Matsumoto Yamaga FC based at the Alwin Stadium in Kambayashi. It was one of the host cities of the official Women's Volleyball World Championship for its 1998 and 2010 editions. Yoshinori Ueda was born here. [REDACTED] Media related to Matsumoto, Nagano at Wikimedia Commons Hida Mountains The Hida Mountains ( 飛騨山脈 , Hida Sanmyaku ) , or Northern Alps ( 北アルプス , Kita Arupusu ) ,

209-701: The Tateyama Peaks (立山連峰 Tateyama Renpō ), are dominated by Mount Tsurugi and Mount Tate . The eastern arm, known as the Ushiro Tateyama Peaks (後立山連峰 Ushiro Tateyama Renpō ), are dominated by Mount Shirouma and Mount Kashimayari . Although it was originally thought that no glaciers existed in East Asia south of Kamchatka , recent research has shown that three small glaciers still survive in Mount Tsurugi and Mount Tate owing to

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228-614: The provincial capital from the Heian period onwards. The area developed as the castle town of Matsumoto Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate of the Edo period . Modern Matsumoto Town was established with the creation of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It was raised to city status on May 1, 1907. On February 1, 1925, Matsumoto absorbed the village of Matsumoto (from Higashichikuma District ). The city expanded further by annexing

247-524: The Hida Mountains forms a large Y-shape. The southern peaks are the lower portion of the Y-shape, with the northern peaks forming two parallel bands separated by a deep V-shaped valley . It is one of the steepest V-shaped valleys in Japan. The Kurobe Dam , Japan's largest dam, is an arch dam located in the Kurobe Valley in the central area of the mountains. The western arm of mountains, also known as

266-466: The Kanda hamlet of the village of Nakayama from Higashichikuma District on April 1, 1943, the villages of Nakayama, Shimadachi and Shimauchi (all from Higashichikuma District ) on April 1, 1954, the villages of Wada, Niimura, Kanbayashi, Sasaga, Yoshikawa, Kotobuki, Okada, Iriyamabe, Satoyamabe and Imai (all from Higashichikuma District ) on August 1, 1954. Kitauchida and Gakenoyu hamlets were annexed from

285-533: The Minamiuchida ward of the village of Kataoka in the city of Shiojiri on April 1, 1960 and April 1, 1961. The village of Hongo (from Higashichikuma District) on May 1, 1974 and parts of Seba hamlet (the hamlet of Kukohigashi) were annexed from Shiojiri on April 1, 1982. Between the days of June 27 and June 28, 1994, the Matsumoto Incident sarin gas attack occurred. Matsumoto was proclaimed

304-468: The city limits. Matsumoto has a humid continental climate ( Köppen climate classification : Dfa ) bordering on a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen climate classification : Cfa ), with hot summers and cold winters. Precipitation is quite high in summer, but the weather is somewhat drier in winter. The average annual temperature in Matsumoto is 12.2 °C (54.0 °F). The average annual rainfall

323-493: The extremely wet climate of the Hokuriku region allowing for very heavy snowfalls on the high peaks. 36°30′N 137°36′E  /  36.500°N 137.600°E  / 36.500; 137.600 This Gifu Prefecture location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Nagano Prefecture location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Toyama location article

342-400: The first modern schools built in Japan." After the school closed, it was converted into a museum. Matsumoto is attractive to travelers not only because of its traditional culture but also its moderate climate and local products. Matsumoto soba is famous for its delicate taste. Local attractions include: Outside the rail station is also a statue of a little girl with a violin, remembering

361-451: Was a tramway that connected the city of Matsumoto with Asama Onsen hot spa resort. The company operates highway bus routes and commuter bus routes. This article about a Japanese corporation- or company-related topic is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This bus operating company article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Matsumoto, Nagano Matsumoto ( 松本市 , Matsumoto-shi )

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