Matsumoto
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Where to stay in Matsumoto
Asama Onsen
While there might not be top attractions in Asama Onsen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Asama Hot Spring and Utsukushigahara Onsen.
Kaichi
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kaichi and surrounding area, you can visit Matsumoto Castle and Yohashira Shrine.
Niimura
While there might not be top attractions in Niimura, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and Matsumoto Timepiece Museum.
Sasabe
Sasabe might not have many top sights, but Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and Matsumoto Timepiece Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tsukama
Though Tsukama might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Matsumoto City Museum of Art and Matsumoto Performing Arts Center.
Wadamachi
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wadamachi and surrounding area, you can visit Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and Matsumoto Timepiece Museum.
Iroha Grand Hotel
Location was amazing and staff was super helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Amazing hotel! The room was a piece of art. The breakfast was tasty. The hotel also offered some light dinner. Love it, love it!
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. Everything about the room was very comfortable and we highly recommend staying here. The hotel staff went above and beyond to help us when we encountered an issue with ETC along the way to this hotel in our rental car. (The issue had nothing to do with the ...
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
LBase El base / Matsumoto Nagano
It was a great stay, enjoyed everything it had to offer but I recommend getting there by car or taxi since it’s out of the way of the train stations so you have to walk about 30 min
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
This renovated traditional Japanese house
Residence Hotel Takayama Station
All very good.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 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.
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.
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.
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
Japan Alps Kamikochi Taisho Pond Snowshoe Trekking Tour
Full Day Walking Tour in Matsumoto: Matcha Tea and Stunning Art
Kamikochi Private Summer Escape: Meet Wildlife in Pristine Nature
Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi Private Tour
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- Matsumoto Castle
- Matsumoto Shrine
- Yohashira Shrine
- Kaichi School Museum
- Jorinji Temple
- Matsumoto City Museum of Art
- Matsumoto Performing Arts Center
- Fukashi Shrine
- Visit Tsukama
- Visit Sasabe
- Alps Park Matsumoto
- Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
- Lala Matsumoto
- Visit Niimura
- Baba Family Residence
- Visit Toyoshina
- Visit Yamagata
- Mount Nagamine
- Matsumoto Castle
- Matsumoto Performing Arts Center
- Kappa Bridge
- Asama Hot Spring
- Alps Park Matsumoto
- Kamikochi Visitor Center
- Mt. Norikura Snow Resort
- Matsumoto City Museum of Art
- Taisho Pond
- Nomugitoge Ski Area
- Hinoki Hot Spring
- Utsukushigahara Onsen
- Myojin Pond
- Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
- Lala Matsumoto
- Yohashira Shrine
- Myojin Bridge
- Ichinose Meadow
- Fukashi Shrine
- International Academy of the Suzuki Method
- Azusagawa Furusato Park
- Matsumoto Castle Black Gate
- Tobira Onsen Myojinkan
- Nawate-Dori
- Matsumoto Shrine
- Nagawado Dam
- Baba Family Residence
- Kaichi School Museum
