Title: Kataoka Travel Guide: Best of Kataoka, Shiojiri Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kataoka](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataoka-Shiojiri-Hotels.0-n553248629255278893-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Kataoka Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kataoka.d553248629255278893.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kataoka Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kataoka.d553248629255278893.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kataoka Travel Guide ## Shiojiri ## Visit Kataoka Things to do Hotels [Shiojiri travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Shiojiri.dx6140112) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Nagano Prefecture Forestry Research Center You can take time to visit Nagano Prefecture Forestry Research Center during your travels to Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Prefecture-Forestry-Research-Center-Kataoka.d553248621532773660.Attraction) #### Takabotchi Highlands Explore the great outdoors at Takabotchi Highlands, a lovely green space in Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Takabotchi-Highlands-Matsumoto.d553248621583492130.Attraction) #### Tirol no Mori Bring the family to Tirol no Mori and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs and waterfalls in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tirol-No-Mori-Matsumoto.d553248621532773647.Attraction) #### Urushi Art Hanaikada You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Urushi Art Hanaikada in Narai-juku. Take in the museums and waterfalls in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Urushi-Art-Hanaikada-Matsumoto.d553248621562274099.Attraction) #### Izutsu Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Izutsu Winery during your travels to Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Izutsu-Winery-Matsumoto.d553248621583492129.Attraction) #### Narakawa Museum of History and Folklore You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Narakawa Museum of History and Folklore during your travels in Narai-juku. Discover the area's museums and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Narakawa-Museum-Of-History-And-Folklore-Matsumoto.d553248621583492133.Attraction) ### Things to do ![1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46669916/b583ac26-afd0-4d17-89c2-036c52791fee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku £143 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-day-tour-from-nagano-to-matsumoto-castle-and-narai-juku.a46669916.activity-details) ![Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50916412/70e8230c-b14c-4bd9-ac8f-7eaecb14cd87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e £140 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/matsumoto-everything-tour-castle.a50916412.activity-details) ![Full Day Walking Tour in Matsumoto: Matcha Tea and Stunning Art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50964629/fb441f8b-537a-46d2-b7c0-42c064e4efd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Walking Tour in Matsumoto: Matcha Tea and Stunning Art £107 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-walking-tour-in-matsumoto-matcha-tea-and-stunning-art.a50964629.activity-details) ![Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2728832/bdf0868d-b37b-4747-93a8-1d9feb442809.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano £371 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/matsumoto-private-one-day-tour-from-nagano.a2728832.activity-details) ![Tokyo to Nagano Matsumoto Kamikochi Alpine Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48761386/99fee69f-a107-4958-8c4b-0e620065cce7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi Private Tour £469 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-and-kamikochi-private-tour.a48761386.activity-details) ![Matsumoto Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/932422/de318683-7806-4c41-a6e1-4ddd09284673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matsumoto Discovery - Customizable Private Tour £375 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/matsumoto-discovery-customizable-private-tour.a932422.activity-details) [See all activities in Shiojiri](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Shiojiri.d6140112.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kataoka ![Richmond Hotel Matsumoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18220000/18216800/18216779/w6720h4473x0y0-d4c79934_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Richmond Hotel Matsumoto 1-10-7 Chuo Matsumoto Nagano-ken Fully refundable £44 15 Feb - 16 Feb Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (792 reviews) Convenient location, very walkable. No dedicated drop off points which can make loading and unloading of suitcases difficult. Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=18216779&PinnedHotelID=18216779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248629255278893) ![Iroha Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32740000/32734500/32734436/949d4e58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Iroha Grand Hotel 1-14-9, Chuo Matsumoto Nagano £47 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (442 reviews) Loved the staff, the customer service was great. However the bed was very very uncomfortable. If you need a bed with more cushion this isn’t the place for you. However, the location was close to Matsumoto station and the restaurants around the hotel were awesome! Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=32734436&PinnedHotelID=32734436&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248629255278893) ![Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4720000/4714800/4714766/db09dbc1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel 3-5-15 Ote Matsumoto Nagano-ken £90 13 Feb - 14 Feb Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (434 reviews) Great property. Fantastic location with attentive staff and wonderful breakfast buffet. I highly recommend this hotel and the town of Matsumoto Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=4714766&PinnedHotelID=4714766&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248629255278893) ![Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2693300/2693262/dbb81dfd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring 2-2-1 Fukashi Matsumoto Nagano £56 15 Mar - 16 Mar Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Cheerful and helpful staff Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=2693262&PinnedHotelID=2693262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248629255278893) ![Tabino Hotel Matsumoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65700000/65697600/65697521/b9ff2a52_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tabino Hotel Matsumoto 1-4-5, Fukashi Matsumoto Nagano Prefecture £56 26 Feb - 27 Feb Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (432 reviews) Staff are friendly. The hotel has Welcome drinks and my room is good. The public bath is a little small. Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=65697521&PinnedHotelID=65697521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248629255278893) ![Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5190000/5183200/5183186/a1eb8473_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu 4-8-9 Ote Matsumoto Nagano-ken £81 26 Feb - 27 Feb Stay at this spa hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (961 reviews) Nice hotel we used the Japanese style room with futon and in room shower. My GF had her period so it was good she didn’t need to use the onsen. Room was nice and big and very close to Matsumoto castle. Only thing I was disappointed was parking fee. It’s far from tokyo so I assume many would drive ... 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