Kataoka Travel Guide
Shiojiri
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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.
Takabotchi Highlands
Explore the great outdoors at Takabotchi Highlands, a lovely green space in Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Niekawa Sekisyo Kiso Kokokan
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Niekawa Sekisyo Kiso Kokokan during your trip to Shiojiri. Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views.
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.
Top hotels in Kataoka

Iroha Grand Hotel
Great room with lots of fun amenities to choose from. Very convenient and close to Matsumoto station.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
We liked the location of the hotel, near the train station and walkable through the town. The breakfast was healthy and tasty.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Tabino Hotel Matsumoto
Not a really user-friendly tap in the toilet. 1 pillow by default, but you can request for more. No housekeeping for 3 nights or below (only every 4th day). The room gets bright by 5+ (sun rises) even with curtains drawn. Location is within 7mins walk from Matsumoto station and decent breakfast ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
Room nice and clean. Good location. Breakfast not catering for western style but good. Perhaps add some cereal.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

THE CELECTON Matsumoto
I liked everything
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

aduminoyu onyado nonomatsumoto
Loved it
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
