Matsushiro
Nagano
Visit Matsushiro
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.
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.
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.
Sanada House
See the home of the powerful Sanada clan who governed Matsushiro for 250 years, promoting an era of peace, prosperity and literacy.
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.
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.
Things to do
Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Matsushiro Hotel Deals
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Breakfast and dinner were very good. Staff great. Accommodations were basic and old. Far away from everything!
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Stayed 3 nights in an executive room on the 10th floor. It was clean, spacious, and with a good view of the station and the mountains. Will stay again.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Fantastic location for a quick stay in Nagano
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Only 5-7mins walk to Nagano St. Many options of dining restaurants around hotel and station. They provided all amenities which we needed very complete, there were (if i m not mistaken) 4 or 5 coins-laundry machine with its dryer near lobby/receiptionist area on the Ground/1st floor. We really had ...
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Chisun Grand Nagano
So grateful for the loaner umbrellas. We really needed them!
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Everything was great. Close to the station very nice onset and amenities. Great value and professional staff
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Matsushiro
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
When in Aokijimamachi-Aokijima, you can plan a visit to Mizuno Museum and Nagano City Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Kurita
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Kurita. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Mizuno Museum and Nio-mon Gate are a few top sights nearby.
Minamichitose
While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitose, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street.
Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street.
