Itin check - Matsumoto, Kamikochi, Nagano city

We have been to Japan many times visiting various regions, but never been to Hokuriku so this is our first time to Nagano prefecture. We are quite fit and regularly consistently clock 20k steps when visiting Japan.

Want to pick the hive mind about anything glaringly missing here. And any Kamikochi trekking advice is much appreciated. Thank you!!

1-2 Nov Matsumoto

• 1 Nov - Arriving in early PM
  • Matsumoto City Museum of Art (must visit on 1 Nov, 2 Nov is weekly closure on Monday)
  • Matsumoto Castle
  • Nakamachi Street
  • Nawate Street
  • Castle Town Spring Water (Jokamachi Springs)
  • Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum / Matsumoto Mingei Kagu Craft Shop
• 2 Nov - any sights from above walk we didn't manage to see

3-5 Nov Kamikochi

• 3 Nov - early bus to Kamikochi, arriving at around noon. Leave bags at hotel (across from Kamikochi Bus Terminal)
  • 3-4 hours return TREK: Kappa Bridge → Weston Monument → Tashiro Bridge/Pond → Taisho Pond and back to hotel for check in and relaxation
• 4 Nov - Kamikochi deep dive
  • 7-8 hours return TREK: Kappa Bridge → Dakesawa Marsh → Myojin Ponds → Tokusawa (optional → Yokoo) → return
• 5 Nov - no solid plans yet. Any other short, half-day treks worth considering? PM bus to Nagano city

6-10 Nov Nagano city

• 6 Nov - Nagano city
  • Zenkoji
  • Nagano Prefectural Art Museum
• 7 Nov - Obuse day trip
  • Hokusai Museum
  • Ganshoin Temple
  • Takai Kozan Memorial Hall
  • Chestnut Alley (栗の小径) & Chestnut Groves
• 8 Nov - Togakushi day trip
  • Togakushi Shrine Okusha (Upper Shrine)
  • Kuzuryusha
  • Kagamiike (Mirror Pond)
  • Forest Botanical Garden
  • eat Togakushi soba
• 9 Nov - Matsushiro day trip
  • Matsushiro Castle Ruins
  • Sanada Residence
  • Bunbu Gakko (Literary and Military School)
  • Sanada Treasures Museum
  • Castle Town Stroll
• 10 Nov - transit day to Tokyo