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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### Sanada House See the home of the powerful Sanada clan who governed Matsushiro for 250 years, promoting an era of peace, prosperity and literacy. [](https://expedia.com/Sanada-House-Matsushiro.d553248621562275122.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 $156 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 $171 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) ![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 $97 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 $62 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a2720210.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47693849/622081eb-4675-4ac0-98e7-c35520f9d72b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour $62 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a47693849.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 8 - Mar 9 Book a stay at this spa hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Matsushiro Castle and Masuo Ikeda Museum ... 8/10 Very Good! (667 reviews) 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 Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=3892570&PinnedHotelID=3892570&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635997188091) ![Hotel Metropolitan Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10220000/10215700/10215658/e8e9505a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Metropolitan Nagano 1346 Minami-ishido-cho Nagano Nagano-ken $79 nightly $87 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews) Clean room, Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=10215658&PinnedHotelID=10215658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635997188091) ![Chisun Grand Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/110000/109500/109419/d743a377_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chisun Grand Nagano 2-17-1 Minami Chitose Nagano Nagano-ken $82 nightly $90 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (977 reviews) Friendly staff, clean room and plenty of amenities. Breakfast was very good Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026&selected=109419&PinnedHotelID=109419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635997188091) ![TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57428000/57427998/2cdea210_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae 1016-1 Kurita Nagano Nagano $41 nightly $46 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center ... 7.8/10 Good! (366 reviews) Clean comfortable room. Perfect for one night passing through Nagano Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=57427998&PinnedHotelID=57427998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635997188091) ![Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91160000/91156800/91156739/3cc3ae8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi 2137 Kurita Nagano Nagano $56 nightly $62 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (548 reviews) Great clean awesome hotel. Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026&selected=91156739&PinnedHotelID=91156739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635997188091) ![Hotel New Nagano NeXT](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623300/9623297/52ec5155_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel New Nagano NeXT Minami Chitose-cho 828 Nagano $49 nightly $54 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (80 reviews) 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 ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Matsushiro hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635997188091&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07)[Feb 6 - Feb 7](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635997188091&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635997188091&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635997188091&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635997188091&startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026)[Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635997188091&startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026) --- ### Other neighborhoods around Matsushiro ![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) ### Aokijimamachi-Aokijima When in Aokijimamachi-Aokijima, you can plan a visit to Nagano City Museum and Nio-mon Gate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](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? Nio-mon Gate and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum 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 Nio-mon Gate and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum. [](https://expedia.com/Nagano-Minamichitose.dx919172032690843648) ![Traditional Japanese dining experience in Nagano. 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