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Matsudo松戸市
Spend a half‑day in Matsudo, explore the temples and market, then return to Tokyo; one day is enough.
Matsudo is a small city east of Tokyo with easy 15‑20 min JR Joban Line links, a few local temples and a specialty pickled eggplant. It fits a half‑day side‑trip from Tokyo or a quick stop on a Chiba‑area itinerary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Airports
- NRT · HND
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Matsudo110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Matsudo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyMatsudo is generally safe; stay alert on trains at night and keep an eye on luggage in taxis.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNRT Narita International Airport (≈65 min via Narita Sky Access + Shin‑Keisei, ¥1,070).
- Getting aroundThe city centre is walkable; taxis are common at Matsudo Station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
- Museum or sight ticketTemple entry (Hondoji)¥500 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NRT Narita International Airport (≈65 min via Narita Sky Access + Shin‑Keisei, ¥1,070) · HND Haneda Airport (≈75 min via monorail & Yamanote, ¥850)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Matsudo: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The city centre is walkable; taxis are common at Matsudo Station. Limited bus service; most visitors rely on train and foot.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hondoji Temple
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
JR Joban Line to Kitakogane Station, 10‑min walk
Hydrangea garden in June; ¥500 entry.
Tozenji Temple
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
JR Joban Line to Kitakogane Station, 10‑min walk
Cherry blossoms in spring; free entry.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Matsudo Station area
Convenient for train arrivals; budget hotels and capsule inns within 5‑10 min walk.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed2 × 3 nights × ¥4,500 | ¥27,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ¥8,000 | ¥48,000 |
| Trip total≈ ¥12,500 per person per day, bed included | ¥75,000≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Yoichizuke pickled eggplant (small pack) | ¥200–400 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Temple entry (Hondoji) | ¥500 (≈ US$4) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rapid Joban trains run every 10 min; last train leaves around midnight.
- Temple entry fees are ¥500 (≈ US$4) for adults; children free.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Matsudo松戸市
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Tokyo; other embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ueno → Matsudo (JR Joban rapid): about ¥290 (≈ US$2), 15–20 min
- Narita → Matsudo (Narita Sky Access + Shin‑Keisei): about ¥1,070 (≈ US$8), 65 min
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Matsudo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short stop on a Tokyo‑to‑Chiba rail pass itinerary.
- Combine Matsudo temple visits with a Narita airport layover via Narita Sky Access.
Sources
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