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Tourists love the rich history they can explore on a trip to Matsumoto. Why not appreciate the hot springs during your visit?

Based on our travel expertise, Alpico Plaza Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and parking. Matsumoto Castle is a short 16-minute walk away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your visit is Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel.

Matsumoto is home to 115 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Matsumoto is notable for landmarks like Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto Castle Black Gate and Baba Family Residence. Cultural venues include Matsumoto City Museum of Art, Matsumoto Performing Arts Center and Matsumoto Scale Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Asama Hot Spring and Alps Park Matsumoto.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a place that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Matsumoto, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Matsumoto, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.