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.
Things to do

1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku

Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Local Bites Walking Tour

Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e
Top hotels in Kataoka

Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto was a wonderful surprise. As a budget-friendly business hotel, we weren’t expecting much—but it turned out to be far nicer than anticipated. The room was spotlessly clean, with a comfortable queen bed and a divan-style sofa that made for a perfect little reading nook. The ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
Clean, quiet, nice views of the city and surrounding mountains. Good breakfast, friendly staff. Beds are hard.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Iroha Grand Hotel
Nice hotel, love the ramen and ice cream for free at night
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel

Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu

