2025 Matsudo Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Located near Tokyo, close to Kanagawa, Matsudo Temple is home to the Sakagawa River. Along both banks near Matsudo Shrine, vibrant pink Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom starting in early March. This dreamy and less crowded spot is a perfect hidden gem for cherry blossom viewing! Getting to Matsudo Kawazu Cherry Blossoms is quite easy. Take the JR line to Matsudo Station, then walk towards Matsudo Shrine. It's just a five-minute walk, making it very convenient. The small stream beside the shrine is where the Kawazu cherry blossoms are in full bloom. On weekends, there are festivals and cosplay photoshoots, adding to the fun experience.

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"One Table" is a cafe whose owner changes depending on the day of the week. It was started with the desire to create a place where people can gather without hesitation. I went to ma cherie. It is usually open for three hours from 18:00 to 21:00 on Saturdays, but on this day it happened to be open from 10:30 to 16:30 on Thursdays. The June-only parfait is the "Fig and Blueberry Fruit Parfait" 🫐 It is filled with Earl Grey meringue and blueberry cream cheese, making it a very satisfying parfait! "Orange Crepe Suzette" 🍊 The bitter orange and the crepe soaked in orange were delicious. For more information, please check out the official Instagram @onetable.2016 ☑️ #TravelingWithMe

📍Kaminari Matsudo East Exit A recommended restaurant when you want to eat rich, thick, oily ramen🍜 ✏︎Kaminari Soba Regular 950 yen The thick tonkotsu soy sauce soup with medium-thick curly noodles is a great taste! You can choose between pork shoulder or pork belly for the char siu. Both are very thick and large🐖 You can eat both by adding 350 yen for extra ramen. The restaurant is quite small with only a counter, so there is often a line during lunch and dinner hours! A recommended restaurant for those who like Jiro-style ramen♪ Please stop by! ▶︎Location: Excel Matsudo 1F, 1240-3 Matsudo, Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture ▶︎Access: 208m from Matsudo Station ▶︎Business hours: 11:30-23:00 ▶︎Closed days: None #ChibaTourism#777 #Chiba #Ramen #Gourmet

📍Tonkatsu Tomita I went to a tonkatsu specialty restaurant directly managed by "Chukasoba Tomita" 🐖 It was located just a short walk from Tomita Shokudo. ✏︎Set meal loin (Kashiwa Gensou Pork) 100g 1800 yen The tonkatsu was slightly pink and very soft and juicy✨ The recommended way to eat it is ①Without anything ②With salt ③With soy sauce ④And finally with sauce! You can enjoy it until the end without getting bored♪ There may be a line, but it's delicious, so please go♪ ▶︎Location: Machi Building 2, 1177 Matsudo, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture ▶︎Access: 30 seconds on foot from Matsudo Station ▶︎Business hours: 11:00-14:30　　　　　　17:00-21:00 ▶︎Closed: Tuesdays #ChibaTourism#777 #Chiba #Gourmet #Gourmet #Tonkatsu

📍Matsudo Chinese Noodles Tomita Shokudo I went to a tsukemen restaurant that always has a line♪ The system was to buy a ticket inside the store and wait outside. The turnover was fast so the wait wasn't that long♪ ✏︎Rich Tsukemen 850 yen The rich soup with fish powder and the thick, chewy noodles were well mixed together, making it a satisfying tsukemen. The soup contained large bamboo shoots, char siu, seaweed, etc. Even the regular size is quite filling, so they also have smaller sizes, so women might prefer those. ✏︎Kokoro no Aji Gyoza 2 pieces 280 yen It was twice the normal size, so I was surprised when I ordered it for the first time because it was so big. It's so delicious that I recommend ordering the gyoza too 🥟 They have stores outside of Matsudo, so please check them out ♪ ▶︎Location: 1F Takahashi Building, 1339 Matsudo, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture ▶︎Access: 4 minutes walk from the east exit of Matsudo Station ▶︎Business hours: 10:00-22:00 ▶︎Closed: No holidays #ChibaTourism#Gourmet #GourmetTrip#Chiba #Matsudo

📍Flying Pig A restaurant in Matsudo, Chiba that serves excellent hamburgers♡ The atmosphere inside the restaurant is also stylish, so I think it's also recommended for dates and girls' nights♪ I went there for dinner ✏︎Plain hamburger 1,400 yen You can choose from 4 types of sauce and 2 types of salad🥗 ✏︎Seasonal soup 400 yen The seasonal soup is really delicious, so I always order it♡ A restaurant that was selected as one of this year's 100 best restaurants♡ It's not far from Tokyo, so please visit when you're sightseeing in Chiba or Tokyo♡ ▶︎Location: 1F Yoshi Building, 2-9 Kononemoto, Matsudo, Chiba ▶︎Access: 5 minutes walk from the east exit of Matsudo Station ▶︎Business hours: Lunch 11:30-14:30 Dinner 17:30-21:00 ▶︎Closed: Irregular holidays #Chiba tourism#Gourmet #Gourmet food #Couple trip

Musashinomori Coffee ☕️🥪 🔸A relaxing atmosphere 🔸Drinking water service🥛 🔸Wi-Fi service📶🆓 🔸Phone charging port service🔌🪫📱 🌟🌟Let me introduce today's breakfast menu that I ate🌟🌟 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 🔸Minced egg and crispy pork ham sandwich served with onion soup + premium hot latte🥪☕️ 👉Price 1,298 yen (including tax)💴 *️⃣The sandwich was very delicious🥪👍🏻😋 *️⃣Hot latte with a smooth and mellow taste☕️🥰 🔷Shop location🔷 📍📍Musashinomori Coffee Matsudoshiden☕️ 292-1 Matsudo Shinden, Matsudo, Chiba 270-2241 🔶Open for service🔶 07:00-22:00⏰ 🔶TEI. 047-330-3600☎️ #matsudoshinden #go to a chic cafe #cafe review #cafe

21st Century Forest and Square🏕️ ⭐️⭐️"Natural Forest Park" in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture This is a forest and open space in the 21st century, landscaped with the concept of "protecting and nurturing the nature of Sendabori". It is a spacious park with a "Park Center" that holds exhibitions explaining the nature of Sendabori. There are computers for searching for plants and insects, a book corner, a "Green Consultation Room" with professional staff, and a "Nature Study Center" where you can watch forest birds. There is an observatory. In addition, "Komore Hi no Mori" also has a barbecue area and an outdoor camping training area. ⭐️⭐️ Coordinates 👇🏻👇🏻 21st Century Forest and Square🏕️ 269 Sendabori, Matsudo, Chiba 270-2252 **Opening hours**🔔🔔 09:00-17:00 *Closed every day **Tel**☎️ 047-346-0121 #MissingNature

Starbucks Coffee - Terrace Mall Matsudo.☕️🍵🍰 A coffee shop franchise originating in Seattle, known for its signature roasts, snacks, and Wi-Fi👍🏻👍🏻 ⭐️⭐️Home, office, park, etc. Starbucks wherever you want We bring the flavor to you⭐️⭐️ **Opening hours**🔔 10:00-21:00 **Regular holidays**(Irregular holidays) **Coordinates** 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Terrace Mall Matsudo Terrace Mall Matsudo 〒270-0023 Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture Yagasaki 2- 8-1 #go to a chic cafe #cafe #cafelife

KITE MITE MATSUDO🏢🛍️ ห้างสรรพสินค้าสำคัญแห่งใหม่หน้าสถานีมัตสึโดะ “KITE MITE MATSUDO” เปิดให้บริการในทำเลที่ดี โดยใช้เวลาเดินเพียง 3 นาทีจากสถานีมัตสึโดะบนสายรถไฟ JR Joban และสายรถไฟ Shin-Keisei สถานที่แห่งใหม่ที่มีจุดมุ่งหมายเพื่อเป็นสถานที่ให้ผู้คนจากเมืองมัตสึโดะและพื้นที่ใกล้เคียงสามารถเข้ามาเดินช็อปปิ้งและนัดพบกันได้ "⭐️⭐️⭐️ **พิกัด** 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 1307-1 มัตสึโดะ เมืองมัตสึโดะ จังหวัดชิบะ 271-0092 เวลาทำการ 10:00-20:00 น. (แตกต่างกันไปตามร้านค้า) **การเดินทาง** เดิน 3 นาทีจากสถานี Matsudo บนสาย JR Joban/สาย Shin-Keisei🚃🚃 #เที่ยวต่างประเทศ

How to get there - 5 minutes walk from Gyotoku Station Features - The park is full of trees and beautiful flowers. Swimming pool: there is a children's pool in the park. Food & Restaurant - There is a family Mart right next to the park. Shopping - 1-2 minutes from supermarkets and shopping areas #awesomepic

Virtual photo spot with hydrangeas and irises near Shin Matsuba: Hondoji Temple (Kita-Kogane Station) 📸Photo taken on June 8, hydrangeas are only about 50-60% full, so next week is the best time to go. 💰 Admission is 500 yen/person. Open until 4pm every day.

Unlike a bedrock bath, the natural hot spring medicinal stone bath is a medicinal stone bath where you lie down on medicinal stones. The thick medicinal stones under the floor and the flowing natural hot spring water increase your metabolism and expel waste products from your body. It is also very effective against acne, so I recommend it. The coffee and karinto served after the bath is the best. The bath time is 2 hours and reservations are required. Address: 9-28-2 Koganehara, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture About a 10-minute bus ride from JR Musashino Line Shin-Yatsuhashi Station, get off at Kurigasawa Junior High School #trip2022 #hotspring

I went to Matsudo Chinese Soba Tomita Shokudo, a branch of Chinese Soba Tomita, which is well known among ramen lovers🍜 Tomita Shokudo is a branch located very close to Chinese Soba Tomita, where reservations are difficult, and you can enjoy the same taste as Tomita✨ I visited around 11:00 on Sunday, but there was no line yet, and customers started to line up little by little from before 12 o'clock, so I recommend going before lunch👍 Tomita Shokudo also sells ramen souvenirs, so be sure to stop by when you visit Matsudo, Chiba🤲 #Chiba #Ramen #Souvenirs #Summer Short Trip #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Summer Short Trip #Gourmet Trip

Scenic spots in Japan in Matsudo -------------------------------------------- Tojo Residence (former Tokugawa Matsudo Tojo Residence, former Tokugawa Akitake Garden) -------------------------------------------- This place is a villa built by Tokugawa Akitake, the younger brother of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun of the Edo Shogunate. It is the only building that remains almost completely of the Tokugawa family residence from the Meiji period. He studied in Europe, and apparently enjoyed decorating it with European antiques at the time. The villa is divided into three areas: for guests, for living quarters, and for employees. It is said that you could see Mt. Fuji from the guest rooms at the time. 🗻 Matsudo is a city with many slopes, so I'm sure it was a wonderful place with a better view at the time. The garden is home to a variety of plants, and is a great place for a walk, especially at this time of year. It's free to just visit the garden! [Tojo Residence (former Tokugawa Matsudo Tojo Residence, former Tokugawa Akitake Garden)] 📍Address: 714-1 Matsudo, Matsudo, Chiba 271-0092 🕰️Business hours: 9:30-17:00 (entry until 16:30) 📅Closed: Mondays (next weekday if Monday is a public holiday), New Year's holiday (December 28th-January 4th), exhibition change period (Tojo History Museum only) 💰Price per person: •Tojo Residence admission: 250 yen for adults, 100 yen for high school and university students •Tojo History Museum admission: 150 yen for adults, 100 yen for high school and university students •Common admission: 320 yen for adults, 160 yen for high school and university students #0 yen travel #domestic travel #Japanese garden

📍Hondo-ji Temple 63 Hiraga, Matsudo, Chiba 《Access》 About an 11-minute walk from the north exit of Kita-Kogane Station Visiting hours 5:00-17:00 ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ There are 50,000 hydrangeas in the temple grounds A little off the beaten path, but many tourists visit the temple to see the 5,000 irises. You can also enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn. When you enter the temple grounds through the Niomon Gate, you will find a five-story pagoda on top of a slope of hydrangeas. This is a popular photo spot where you can capture hydrangeas and the five-story pagoda. The flowers were wet after the rain, so I enjoyed the glossy hydrangeas. The path from the station to Hondoji Temple was bustling with souvenir shops and restaurants. #hydrangeas #Hondoji Temple #Matsudo #irises #popular spot #0 yen trip

📍Hondo-ji Temple 63 Hiraga, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture 《Access》 About 11 minutes walk from the north exit of Kita-Kogane Station Opening hours 5:00-17:00 ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ Hondo-ji Temple, a famous spot known as the Kamakura of the North About 50,000 hydrangeas of about 40 varieties are in full bloom. It is also a famous spot for irises, and although they had finished blooming, we were able to enjoy both. It was the day after it rained, so we were able to admire the hydrangeas covered in rain. The admission fee for hydrangeas and irises was 500 yen. When I searched using the car navigation system, I was directed to a narrow, difficult-to-pass road behind the temple. I managed to find it, but when searching, it seems to be better to use the address Akamon-ya, in front of the temple gate. #hydrangea #hondoji temple #chiba #iris #0 yen trip

#getgoing2025 I visited Keuy Chiang Mai in Matsudo with my husband on a weekday afternoon, and it was a wonderful experience! The moment we stepped inside, the cozy, welcoming atmosphere made us feel like we were in Thailand.🇹🇭 We ordered three different lunch dishes: shrimp curry, Khao Man Gai (Thai-style chicken rice), and Pad Krapow (stir-fried basil with meat). Each dish was absolutely fantastic, and it’s easy to understand why this place is so popular. The flavors were incredibly authentic, and it felt like we were enjoying real Thai food right here in Japan.😋 Here’s why I’d recommend it: - **Authentic Thai dishes** that capture the true taste of Thailand. - **Warm, homely atmosphere** that transports you straight to Thailand. 📍 Address: 〒270-2253 Chiba, Matsudo, Higurashi, 3 Chome−12−1 Yano Mansion 101 ⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ #trip #travel #traveling #Chiba #Japan

#getgoing2025 R's We visited here on a weekend lunch time. Lucky for us, we were able to get in right away with only one pair waiting. We ordered the store's recomended Real Burger, Teriyaki Tartar Egg Burger. The most popular Real Burger, it was already so delicious and impressive! The wagyu beef patty has the best flavor. The sweet and spicy sauce goes well with it and is delicious. I will definitely return to try other items on the menu! 🏖️BAmbiance/Facilities: R's 📍Address: 〒270-0021 Chiba, Matsudo, Koganehara, 6 Chome−２−6 💞Reasons to Recommend: Super delicious hamburger ⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ #trip #travel #traveling #Chiba #chill

Honbutsuji Temple in Chiba Prefecture is an ancient temple with picturesque scenery all year round. Cherry blossoms can be seen in the summer, hydrangeas and irises can be seen at the beginning of summer, the red maple leaves in the autumn are even more intoxicating, and the snowy scenery in the winter is like being in a painting. It has always been a famous spot for viewing maple leaves and flowers in Chiba Prefecture. If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle and find a poetic view, come to Bentou Temple! During the peak season, there will be a lot of people on holidays, so it is recommended to go on a weekday. #2024TravelReview

#0yentravelautumn Little Planet KITEMITE MATSUDO Playground inside KITEMITE in Matsudo I had passed by Little Planet in Musashi-Kosugi before, but it was crowded even on weekdays, so I wanted to go back, but... Little Planet in Matsudo had less than 10 groups, including ours, so we had a comfortable stay! Coupons will be sent to children during their birthday month, but they can be used from the day they register! 📍Address: 6F KITE MITE, 1307-1 Matsudo, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, 271-0092

📍hano coffee A coffee shop that operates without a physical store by renting space. In addition to a location near Higashi Matsudo Station, they also have a location in Tsukishima, Tokyo! You can actually smell the coffee beans and choose the coffee you want to drink! They have a wide range of coffees, from fruity to deep-flavored! The cheesecake is also excellent✨ The chocolate terrine is also irresistibly delicious! By the way, the matcha latte is also recommended. I'll try it next time!! Please go and check it out⭐️ ＊＊＊Details＊＊＊ 📍 hano coffee ① Location: Alfrente Business hours: 11:00-18:00 Address: 3-2-1 Higashimatsudo, Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, next to Belx Opening days: Wednesdays and Thursdays + irregular Saturdays and Sundays ② Location: Mondenkind Business hours: 11:00-17:00 Address: 1-6-9 Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Opening days: Every Tuesday #Higashimatsudocafe #Higashimatsudo #Higashimatsudogourmet #Chibacafe #Fritabi

Autumn foliage at Tozenji Temple in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture. When it comes to autumn foliage, Hondo-ji Temple, located on the opposite side of the station in Matsudo City, is several times more famous, but personally I recommend this one. 『Access』 From the south exit of Kita-Kogane Station on the JR Tokiwa Line, walk along the old Mito Kaido for 6 minutes. The surrounding area is a very ordinary residential area, and this temple is isolated in the middle of it. While Hondo-ji Temple is quite crowded with people, this temple is unlikely to be crowded with people. It is large enough that you can walk around it slowly in 30 minutes. However, the autumn foliage is magnificent during the peak season. It is lit up. #0 yen trip #Tozenji Temple #Matsudo City #Autumn Foliage #Light Up #Chiba Prefecture

"Tokoa coffee" is a shop in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture. It is located in a residential area, right in front of Minoridai Elementary School. The coffee beans here are actually roasted to the sound of a music box! The owner is a barista and music box therapist. The healing space created by roasted coffee and a music box was wonderful! Cookies and coffee beans can also be purchased in the shop. 🕒13:00-20:00 (Last orders 19:30) (Closed Thursdays and Fridays) 🌏Akagi-so 102, 2-38-1 Minoridai, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture 10 minutes walk from Minoridai Station on the Shin-Keisei Line 15 minutes walk from Shin-Yatsuhashi Station on the JR Musashino Line and Yatsuhashi Station on the Shin-Keisei Line ⚠️No parking available #0 yen trip #Chiba

#0yentravel #Chiba #cafe A cafe with a unique concept, such as single seating only and no private conversations allowed during the time period ⁡ There are about 10 single seats, and each seat has its own unique character, so it's fun to choose one! ⁡ In this silence, an hour passes in the blink of an eye Work progresses at an alarming rate, and time passes too quickly... ⁡ There are various rules, such as a one-order per hour limit, so please check out the website! ⁡ This is a cafe for single diners only, so you can feel free to come here☺️ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ 🕛 Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 🏠 2-9-1 Tokiwadaira, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, Daini Ishikawa Building, 3rd floor 🚃 1 minute walk from Tokiwadaira Station

A bakery that just opened on June 6, 2024 🥐 There are long lines every day 👥 There are about 8 types of bread and pastries that the owner is proud of ✨ The owner wants to meet customers face to face, so he bakes all the bread before opening 🥐 Therefore, when they run out, they're gone. I recommend going as soon as they open. I personally like the canelés made with rice flour ❤️ I hope you'll try them at least once! [Business days] Wednesday to Saturday [Business hours] 10:00-16:00 (Ends when sold out) #Travelingwithme

Spread Rui is located about a 7-minute walk from JR Matsudo Station. The exterior is stylish and fashionable. We recommend the Basque cheesecake, which changes monthly! ! (By the way, the restaurant has a one-drink system) In June, we have the Chai Basque cheesecake (700 yen) and the Carrot cheesecake (780 yen). The cheesecake, made with local ingredients, is rich and satisfying. The Chai cheesecake has a strong tea leaf aroma and a strong chai flavor 🍂 Takeout is also available ◎ There are no ice packs, so please bring your own 🧊 In July, we have banana brulee and chocolate crumble 🍌🍫 [Closed on] Mondays and Tuesdays For more information, please check out our instagram @spread_rui ☑️ #Travelingwithme