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Guesthouse Tomoshibi - Hostel
Most excellent stay with impeccable hospitality. The hotel master provided us with superb dinner each day (even though I did not reserve dinner for the first night). Super worth the stay to explore kamikochi really early the next morning.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Clean
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

Iroha Grand Hotel
Clean, spot on service
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

Izumigo, AMBIENT Azumino Cottage
Really spacious cabin, clean, friendly and extremely helpful staff. We encountered minor issue during our stay but was being dealt with immediately. We really love our cabin, the mountain view is gorgeous and it comes with full kitchen amenities.
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2023

Canadian Log Cottage TAKITARO
とても良かった。
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

This is a private house overlooking Mount Jonen 5 / Matsumoto Nagano
施設とても清潔で気持ち良い滞在できました。 二階の寝室は畳のいい香りがしました!
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025
Popular places to visit

Matsumoto Castle
Among Japan’s most beautiful original castles, this attraction presents a different scene with each season. Come year round, as it’s always photogenic.

Kappa Bridge
Kappa Bridge is just one of the places to see in Matsumoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

Matsumoto Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a performance at Matsumoto Performing Arts Center, a theater with a story to tell in Matsumoto. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.

Alps Park Matsumoto
Alps Park Matsumoto is just one of the places to see in Matsumoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.

Kamikochi Visitor Center
Explore the great outdoors at Kamikochi Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Matsumoto. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

Matsumoto City Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Matsumoto City Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Matsumoto. Take in the museums and waterfalls in this walkable area.
Things to do

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

Explore Matsumoto: Castle, Sake & Taste of Local Life
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- Matsumoto Castle
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- Myojin Pond
- Yohashira Shrine
- Myojin Bridge
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