Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum

What it is

• A branch of the Matsumoto City Museum.
• Opened on September 1, 2002.
• Houses approximately 400 items.
• Collection donated by Shinzo Honda.

What to see

• 110 items on permanent display.
• Japan's largest pendulum clock on exterior wall.
• Pendulum clock is 11m long.

When to go

• Open 9:00 to 17:00.
• Closed on Mondays.
• Closed during New Year holidays.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Matsumoto Station.
• Located near Matsumoto Castle.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.