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.
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.
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.
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.
Masuo Ikeda Museum
You can study the exhibits at Masuo Ikeda Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
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Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!
Top hotels in Matsushiro
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
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
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
The room was excellent. The bed was so comfortable & duvet & pillows perfect.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
Friendly staff, clean room and plenty of amenities. Breakfast was very good
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Automatic check in machine is great, hotel have a sanua and onnsen which is nice after a cold day out. The internet speed is real bad though, most of the time I have to switch to mobile data
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Clean and tidy, easy walk from the station. Fast check in and check out. Great value for money
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
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
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 Olympic 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 Japanese Traditional Paper Museum, 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 Japanese Traditional Paper Museum.
