Title: Visit Matsushiro: 2026 Matsushiro, Nagano Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Matsushiro](https://expedia.com/Matsushiro-Hotels.d553248635997188091.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Nagano](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Nagano.d6127975.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Nagano](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Nagano.d6127975.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Matsushiro](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Matsushiro.d553248635997188091.Car-Rental-Guide)[Matsushiro Vacations](https://expedia.com/Matsushiro.d553248635997188091.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Matsushiro ## Nagano ![松代城跡](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/2bbb0589-4ff9-416c-bac7-0958e14b7b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/2bbb0589-4ff9-416c-bac7-0958e14b7b2b.jpg) by [くろふね](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1474640?with_photo_id=11747562) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![松代城跡](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/2bbb0589-4ff9-416c-bac7-0958e14b7b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/2bbb0589-4ff9-416c-bac7-0958e14b7b2b.jpg) by [くろふね](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1474640?with_photo_id=11747562) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Emyō-ji (Matsushiro, Nagano) hondo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/5392ba4f-0414-482a-9d6e-8312b65b11c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/5392ba4f-0414-482a-9d6e-8312b65b11c9.jpg) by [Qurren](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qurren) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Matsushiro Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/192c983e-8c01-40d0-8fd2-59b4145a0ced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/192c983e-8c01-40d0-8fd2-59b4145a0ced.jpg) by [Baku13](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Baku13) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.1 jp](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.1/jp/deed.en)) ![Matsushiro Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/d63bd66c-ba1c-4bfd-a43c-92635b3dad51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997188091/d63bd66c-ba1c-4bfd-a43c-92635b3dad51.jpg) by [Baku13](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Baku13) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.1 jp](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.1/jp/deed.en)) ## Visit Matsushiro Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Nagano Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Nagano.dx6127975) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Matsushiro Castle Unlike tall turreted castles in the mountains of Europe, this site features a typical Japanese flatland castle. It was important in Japan’s history 500 years ago. [](https://expedia.com/Matsushiro-Castle-Matsushiro.d553248621532775476.Vacation-Attraction) #### Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters Visit an underground bunker that was intended to be a palace to hold imperial leaders during the last days of World War II. [](https://expedia.com/Matsushiro-Underground-Imperial-Headquarters-Matsushiro.d553248621532773769.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mejima Family Residence You can study the exhibits at Mejima Family Residence, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Mejima-Family-Residence-Matsushiro.d553248621583492205.Vacation-Attraction) #### Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School Explore an original Japanese school where samurai descendants learned how to function in the changing world of the mid 19th century. [](https://expedia.com/Former-Matsushiro-Literary-And-Military-School-Nagano.d553248621532775475.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Chokoku-Ji-Temple-Nagano.d553248621532775478.Vacation-Attraction) #### Yokota Family Residence You can study the exhibits at Yokota Family Residence, 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. [](https://expedia.com/Yokota-Family-Residence-Nagano.d553248621583492204.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836054/0c758707-6eaf-445f-9ba1-6e03ae2f651f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano $159 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/snow-monkeys.a49836054.activity-details) ![©Jigokudani Yaen-KoenToshio HAGIWARA [Photo for illustrative purposes only]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47061519/4b48a630-a5fd-4908-9b46-8c52a8c8da63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano $172 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/snow-monkey-park-miso-production-day-tour-from-nagano.a47061519.activity-details) ![Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47984269/a268ff6e-0fc8-4e12-a634-5c3ab38f0a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car $82 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-full-day-private-tour-zenkoji-temple.a47984269.activity-details) ![Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49057791/8b68045f-e375-44ae-aad0-0cd06eb9ff0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets $94 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-cooking-tour-make-oyaki-stroll-historic-streets.a49057791.activity-details) ![Picture 21 for Activity Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46791352/c3fcde2c-92e8-4ac5-916e-150f722c6507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano $89 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/food-cultural-walking-tour-around-zenkoji-temple-in-nagano.a46791352.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720210/7785bbc3-1ca5-430b-a11e-fe1583954e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour $63 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a2720210.activity-details) [See all activities in Nagano](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Nagano.d6127975.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Matsushiro Hotel Deals ![Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3900000/3892600/3892570/fa7746f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa 1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro Nagano Nagano-ken $59 nightly $65 total Mar 16 - Mar 17 Book a stay at this spa hotel in Nagano. 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[](https://expedia.com/Nagano-Aokijimamachi-Aokijima.dx3000730494) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Nagano-Mamejima.dx3000730522) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shiozaki While Shiozaki isn't home to many top sights, Nagano Prefectural Museum of History and Shinshu Anzu no Sato Aguri Park are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Nagano-Shiozaki.dx3000730551) ![Nagano City, Japan Cityscape Panorama from Asahi Mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750483/96226e41-6247-4409-91f5-bc40c1f810e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kurita 5/5(1 area review) The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Kurita. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Gondo Shopping Street are a few top sights nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Nagano-Kurita.dx3000750483) ![Matsumoto Castle Exterior, Nagano, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/919172032690843648/b60d2567-856a-456b-b7b3-432f632cac78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minamichitose While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitose, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center. [](https://expedia.com/Nagano-Minamichitose.dx919172032690843648) ![Traditional Japanese dining experience in Nagano. Incredible façade with sake labels. Enter through a small wooden door and immense yourself in a truly unique dining experience. Reserve well in advance, if possible. Lots of sake to try! #details](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127975/90bddb25-afbc-4122-8a55-f4439ea8a7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center. 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