Matsushiro Travel Guide

Nagano

A stone wall with vegetation, a pond, and a distant tree line.
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A traditional Japanese temple with a golden statue in front.
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A traditional Japanese building with a stone wall and a wooden bridge over a pond.
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A traditional Japanese building with a wooden bridge over a pond, surrounded by mountains and greenery.
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A rural landscape with fields, a wooden structure, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
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Stay near popular Matsushiro attractions

Matsushiro Castle

8.8/10 (30 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

£115
per adult
Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
©Jigokudani Yaen-KoenToshio HAGIWARA [Photo for illustrative purposes only]

Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano

£125
per adult
Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano
Strolling through the towering cedar avenue of Togakushi.

Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions

£111
per adult
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Togakushi: Sacred Forest Walk & Soba Traditions

Togakushi: Sacred Forest Walk & Soba Traditions

£111
per adult
Togakushi: Sacred Forest Walk & Soba Traditions
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

£45
per adult
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour

Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour

£120
per adult
Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour
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Top hotels in Matsushiro

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is £47 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£47
28 Jul - 29 Jul
additional charges may apply
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! (744 reviews)
"Great place for the price. Group onsen and evening lounge included free. Sauna too. The only thing was that the room same was advertised as non smoking but smelled of cigarettes. Hotel staff switched our room but the new room... While a little better... Unfortunately also smelled of cigarettes. Other ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is £43 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£43
20 Jul - 21 Jul
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel is wonderful, and have excellent location, 14 minutes stray walking fro the Zenkoji Temple"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Hotel JAL City Nagano
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae

2.5 out of 5
1016-1 Kurita Nagano Nagano
The price is £38 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£38
26 Jul - 27 Jul
additional charges may apply
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (415 reviews)
"Close to station so you can get everything."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

4 out of 5
1346 Minami-ishido-cho Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is £98 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£98
15 Jul - 16 Jul
additional charges may apply
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent t breakfast and in the heart of Nagano"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Chisun Grand Nagano

Chisun Grand Nagano

3 out of 5
2-17-1 Minami Chitose Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is £42 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£42
26 Jul - 27 Jul
additional charges may apply
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 ...
Chisun Grand Nagano
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi

3 out of 5
2137 Kurita Nagano Nagano
Fully refundable
The price is £45 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£45
14 Jul - 15 Jul
additional charges may apply
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (606 reviews)
"Spacious, clean rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Convenient amenities include washer/dryer. Good location. Breakfast included."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
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Where to stay in Matsushiro

Find the best Matsushiro areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A snow-covered shrine with red walls and a wooden gate, surrounded by tall trees.

Togakushi

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Togakushi. You might want to make time for a stop at Chibikko Ninja Village or Togakushi Ski Area.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and gravel paths.

Minaminagano

While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping Street.

A panoramic view of a city surrounded by lush green mountains under a clear blue sky.

Kurita

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Gondo Shopping Street are a few top places to visit.

A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, surrounded by a moat and reflecting in the water.

Minamichitose

When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A building with multiple signs and lanterns.
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Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga

Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center.

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