Matsumoto Timepiece Museum

A very interesting place, especially if you're into clocks. It's a small but well-maintained collection of clocks, as well as exhibits that go over the history of timekeeping. The clocks are organized by both historical era and area of origin.

This is a small but very charming museum for anyone interested in timepieces in general and the history of Japanese clocks in particular. Exhibits range from watches to very large clocks, with quite a few very distinctive and quirky examples. There is also a room of phonographs. I enjoyed this immensely - particularly the sound to ticking, because all the clocks seemed to be working. Great value!

Nice and cozy small clocks and watches museum. You can spend time approx 30-60 min here. Enjoy seeing the many types of clocks and watches here.

We went there on a rainy day. It’s small but worth the fees. Worth a visit for those interested in clocks and watches. Almost all the exhibits are working and there are some truly interesting pieces with gramophone live session.

My interest in watches and clock bought me to this place. I like the collections and how it was presented. Thank you.

Interesting place to add to your Matsumoto itinerary. You could spend more or less an hour here before heading to Matsumoto Castle. You can see interesting clocks and most have English descriptions on them. I think all of the time pieces are still working. So you'll definitely learn something to your visit here

Sweet little museum in Matsumoto. Make sure you get inside 10-15 minutes before round hour, because most clocks here ring! Some of the special ones do really weird things, so make sure to look around and go around between them when they ring.

This review is only based on viewing from afar. It’s gorgeous. I particularly enjoyed the window washers who we watched repel down.