Matsudo is a hub city on the Joban Line in northwest Chiba, within 30 minutes of Ueno and Tokyo. Japanex Stays runs two houses here.
Lively around the station yet calm in its neighborhoods, Matsudo is a place to experience an “everyday Japan” untouched by mass tourism.
Our houses in Matsudo
- Japanex Matsudo (Matsudo Sta. / 4BR, up to 14 guests)
- Japanex Matsuhi (Omachi Sta. / 3BR, up to 8 guests)
Getting to central Tokyo
About 20 minutes to Ueno and 30 minutes to Tokyo Station on the JR Joban Line. Through-service on the Chiyoda Line takes you straight to Kita-Senju and Otemachi. Narita Airport is about 70 minutes via JR and the Keisei Line.
Sightseeing & day trips
- Hondoji Temple: a Nichiren temple famous for hydrangeas and autumn leaves
- Matsudo Shrine: a historic shrine beloved by locals
- 21st Century Park (Nijuisseiki-no-Mori): a vast nature park, perfect for picnics
- Tojo-tei House: a Tokugawa-related residence and Important Cultural Property
- Yagiri-no-Watashi: a traditional ferry crossing over the Edogawa River
Food & dining
The area in front of Matsudo Station is packed with izakaya, ramen shops and family restaurants — Matsudo is known as one of the region’s great ramen battlegrounds. Around Omachi Station things are quieter; hop over to Matsudo Station for the full range of choices.
Great for trips like these
- A quiet base near Tokyo, away from the tourist crowds
- Stays centered on Ueno and Akihabara
- Strolls through nature and history
Houses in the Matsudo area
Japanex Matsudo
A 4-bedroom tatami house 14 minutes on foot from JR Matsudo Station — 60 minutes from Narita Airport, sleeping up to 14 guests.
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Japanex Matsuhi
A tranquil hideaway near Omachi Station on the Hokuso Line — traditional Japanese atmosphere with easy access to central Tokyo.
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