Title: Matsushiro Travel Guide: Best of Matsushiro, Nagano Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Matsushiro](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsushiro-Hotels.d553248635997188091.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Nagano](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Nagano.d6127975.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Matsushiro Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Matsushiro.d553248635997188091.Car-Hire-Guide)[Matsushiro Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsushiro.d553248635997188091.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Matsushiro Travel Guide ## Nagano ![松代城跡](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/2bbb0589-4ff9-416c-bac7-0958e14b7b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/2bbb0589-4ff9-416c-bac7-0958e14b7b2b.jpg) by [くろふね](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1474640?with_photo_id=11747562) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![松代城跡](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/2bbb0589-4ff9-416c-bac7-0958e14b7b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/2bbb0589-4ff9-416c-bac7-0958e14b7b2b.jpg) by [くろふね](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1474640?with_photo_id=11747562) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Emyō-ji (Matsushiro, Nagano) hondo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/5392ba4f-0414-482a-9d6e-8312b65b11c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/5392ba4f-0414-482a-9d6e-8312b65b11c9.jpg) by [Qurren](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qurren) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Matsushiro Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/192c983e-8c01-40d0-8fd2-59b4145a0ced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/192c983e-8c01-40d0-8fd2-59b4145a0ced.jpg) by [Baku13](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Baku13) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.1 jp](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.1/jp/deed.en)) ![Matsushiro Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/d63bd66c-ba1c-4bfd-a43c-92635b3dad51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/d63bd66c-ba1c-4bfd-a43c-92635b3dad51.jpg) by [Baku13](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Baku13) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.1 jp](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.1/jp/deed.en)) ## Visit Matsushiro Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Nagano travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano.dx6127975) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Matsushiro Castle You can learn about the history of Nagano with a stop at Matsushiro Castle. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsushiro-Castle-Nagano.d553248621532775476.Attraction) #### Mejima Family Residence You can study the exhibits at Mejima Family Residence, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mejima-Family-Residence-Nagano.d553248621583492205.Attraction) #### Chokoku-ji Temple Chokoku-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chokoku-Ji-Temple-Nagano.d553248621532775478.Attraction) #### Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School You can study the exhibits at Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Former-Matsushiro-Literary-And-Military-School-Nagano.d553248621532775475.Attraction) #### Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters You can study the exhibits at Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsushiro-Underground-Imperial-Headquarters-Matsushiro.d553248621532773769.Attraction) #### Sanada House You can learn about the history of Nagano when you stop by Sanada House. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanada-House-Nagano.d553248621562275122.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Nagano Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2572393/1dd1370e-e12d-471d-a55d-9fec246b0fc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano! £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-scavenger-hunt-east-meets-west-in-nagano.a2572393.activity-details) ![Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836054/0c758707-6eaf-445f-9ba1-6e03ae2f651f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano £116 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkeys.a49836054.activity-details) ![©Jigokudani Yaen-KoenToshio HAGIWARA [Photo for illustrative purposes only]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47061519/4b48a630-a5fd-4908-9b46-8c52a8c8da63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano £127 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkey-park-miso-production-day-tour-from-nagano.a47061519.activity-details) ![Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47984269/a268ff6e-0fc8-4e12-a634-5c3ab38f0a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car £61 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-full-day-private-tour-zenkoji-temple.a47984269.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720210/7785bbc3-1ca5-430b-a11e-fe1583954e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a2720210.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47693849/622081eb-4675-4ac0-98e7-c35520f9d72b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a47693849.activity-details) [See all activities in Nagano](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Nagano.d6127975.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Matsushiro ![Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3900000/3892600/3892570/fa7746f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa 1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro Nagano Nagano-ken £48 8 Mar - 9 Mar Stay at this spa hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Matsushiro Castle and Masuo Ikeda Museum are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (668 reviews) Room was spacious and clean however the location is not convenient if you don’t have a car as it’s around 20mins from Nagano station. The hotel runs a free shuttle bus to the station which is good but the bus only runs about every 1.5h. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=3892570&PinnedHotelID=3892570&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635997188091) ![Hotel Metropolitan Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10220000/10215700/10215658/e8e9505a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Metropolitan Nagano 1346 Minami-ishido-cho Nagano Nagano-ken £64 8 Mar - 9 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) The room was excellent. The bed was so comfortable & duvet & pillows perfect. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=10215658&PinnedHotelID=10215658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635997188091) ![Chisun Grand Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/110000/109500/109419/d743a377_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chisun Grand Nagano 2-17-1 Minami Chitose Nagano Nagano-ken £31 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (978 reviews) Friendly staff, clean room and plenty of amenities. Breakfast was very good Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=109419&PinnedHotelID=109419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635997188091) ![TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57428000/57427998/2cdea210_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae 1016-1 Kurita Nagano Nagano £34 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center ... 7.8/10 Good! (366 reviews) Clean comfortable room. Perfect for one night passing through Nagano Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=57427998&PinnedHotelID=57427998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635997188091) ![Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91160000/91156800/91156739/3cc3ae8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi 2137 Kurita Nagano Nagano £44 11 Mar - 12 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (551 reviews) Clean and tidy, easy walk from the station. Fast check in and check out. Great value for money Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=91156739&PinnedHotelID=91156739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635997188091) ![Hotel New Nagano NeXT](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623300/9623297/52ec5155_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel New Nagano NeXT Minami Chitose-cho 828 Nagano Fully refundable £54 10 Mar - 11 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (80 reviews) Conveniently located by Nagano Station. A lot of restaurants nearby. Storage lockers available before check in and after check out. They offer a free donut on check in. Prepaid breakfast had a good selection. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was on the 6th floor overlooking the street. You ... Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=9623297&PinnedHotelID=9623297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635997188091) [See all 370 properties in Matsushiro](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635997188091) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Matsushiro hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635997188091&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635997188091&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635997188091&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635997188091&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635997188091&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635997188091&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Matsushiro ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aokijimamachi-Aokijima Aokijimamachi-Aokijima might not have many top sights, but Nagano City Museum and Nio-mon Gate are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Aokijimamachi-Aokijima.dx3000730494) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mamejima If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mamejima and surrounding area, you can visit M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena and Nagano Olympic Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Mamejima.dx3000730522) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shiozaki While there might not be top attractions in Shiozaki, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nagano Prefectural Museum of History and Shinshu Anzu no Sato Aguri Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Shiozaki.dx3000730551) ![Nagano City, Japan Cityscape Panorama from Asahi Mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750483/96226e41-6247-4409-91f5-bc40c1f810e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kurita The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Nio-mon Gate and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are a few top places to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Kurita.dx3000750483) ![Matsumoto Castle Exterior, Nagano, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/919172032690843648/b60d2567-856a-456b-b7b3-432f632cac78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minamichitose When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Nio-mon Gate and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Minamichitose.dx919172032690843648) ![Traditional Japanese dining experience in Nagano. Incredible façade with sake labels. Enter through a small wooden door and immense yourself in a truly unique dining experience. Reserve well in advance, if possible. Lots of sake to try! #details](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127975/90bddb25-afbc-4122-8a55-f4439ea8a7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nio-mon Gate and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum. 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