Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum

The Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum spans across three floors, displaying numerous watches, clocks, gramophones, and musical records from different periods and regions.

Established in September 2002, this specialized institution houses an extensive collection of timepieces that document the progression of timekeeping technologies through centuries.

The museum exhibits traditional Japanese clocks alongside European grandfather clocks, representing the intersection of Eastern and Western approaches to time measurement.

Located within a ten-minute walk from Matsumoto Station, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM for an entrance fee of 310 yen.

The exterior wall features Japan's largest pendulum clock, while the interior contains specialized timepieces used by train conductors and nurses throughout history.

Location: Chūō

Inception: September 1, 2002

Official opening: September 1, 2002

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-18:00

Phone: +81263360969

Website: http://matsu-haku.com/tokei

GPS coordinates: 36.23380,137.96863

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03