Matsushiro Travel Guide
Nagano
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour
Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Top hotels in Matsushiro
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Check in Staff- Ms Hiro.. She made the check in experience very wonderful.. she was really detailed with the breakfast & dinner booking. Definitely must go for the half board option! Dinner menu is the same in all our 4 nights stay.. Careful of the lady on 3/F guarding the Onsen, she is a little ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Great location and room. Very close to station and bus for snow monkey trip.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Perfect for a solo visit to Nagano, right across from the station, a good view, all the amenities you need, and a great price
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Overall was great. The bathroom size was disproportionately very small.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel New Nagano NeXT
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
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
This is an excellent place to stay in Nagano. It’s a short walk from Nagano Station and a short train or bus ride away to most places you’ll want to see. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly, the hotel is quiet, and there are laundry facilities and onsen onsite. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Matsushiro
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.
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 Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.
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.
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.
Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Gondo Shopping Street.
