Shinmai Media Garden — Local services in Matsumoto

This is a very interesting building! There are various areas to explore. On the ground floor, there is an area that serves up wine tastings, various goodies and wine selections that will meet the immediate need. The selection is limited both in what is offered in tastings and what is being sold, though. There are also various foreign goods that can be bought to fill the need with the wine selections. As you go up the escalator, you can find a good number of shops and places to eat at. There is even an open terrace where you can...

We enjoyed a lunch/snack on the third floor of the media center. We ate at the deli and cafe L’Oiseau. The food was a visual experience and the taste was incredible. I had a wagyu burger. The tomato had been roasted which added incredible flavor. It was perfectly cooked and on a homemade bun. By far, this was the best burger I have eaten in Japan. 🇯🇵 My husband enjoyed a salad and quiche. My son had a chocolate filled pastry and his girlfriend had an incredible cinnamon roll. The restaurant is in a lovely space with a...

New building for the Shinano Newspaper. The first three floors have a variety of shops and restaurants, including a North Face, Matsumoto Brewery, Maruyama Coffee, and many more. Just opened yesterday (28th) so expect it to be extremely busy this coming week! Great views and nice places to stop and relax at. The brewery is recommended (love the stout). Definitely worth a look on your way to the castle as it's...