{"id":744259,"date":"2025-09-11T17:21:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T08:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmatsumoto.com\/?p=744259"},"modified":"2025-09-13T08:06:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T23:06:59","slug":"signs-that-autumn-is-arriving-in-matsumoto-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.visitmatsumoto.com\/en\/seasonal-topics\/signs-that-autumn-is-arriving-in-matsumoto-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs that Autumn is arriving in Matsumoto (September)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Matsumoto Fans,
\nHow are you?<\/p>\n

I know many of you are wondering wether it’s worth it or not to visit Matsumoto in September.
\nIn fact, the chances of facing a typhoon and rainy weather are not low, the high season with festivals and dances is over by now, and September is just not a holiday month.<\/p>\n

However, Summer in Matsumoto starts late and ends late as well. September marks end of summer and beginning of Autumn and here are some things you can enjoy:<\/p>\n

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The colors of the sky\"\" \"\" \"\"<\/h1>\n

Which becomes less blue and a bit more grey, sunset is also pinker than usual.
\nI recommend finding a terrace (like the terrace of Matsumoto Brewery or RK parks to enjoy!)<\/p>\n

Autumn Leaves<\/h1>\n
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Whereas it’s early for koyo (the famous red leaves of Autumn in Japan) you can start noticing some falling leaves.<\/p>\n

Seasonal Food<\/h1>\n

Like pumpkin, shishamo, and chukaman (this little steamed bread you can buy at every conbini, this one has sesame inside).<\/p>\n\"\"\n\"\"\n

This one is homemade pumpkin cake with Japanese plum soda from Tipsy Cafe in Nawate Street.<\/p>\n

Tsukimi<\/h1>\n\"\"\n

The full moon of September, which is also celebrated by food chains selling special tsukimi (\u6708\u898b\u3000looking at the moon) dishes (tsukimi burger, tsukimi cake, tsukimi udon and more).<\/p>\n

 
\nSeasonal Rice Wine<\/h1>\n\"\"\n

From Masumi, one of the biggest sake breweries in Nagano prefecture. You can find this in supermarkets in Matsumoto and Suwa.<\/p>\n

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Will you visit Matsumoto this September?<\/p>\n

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