Title: Visit Shirahone: 2026 Travel Guide for Shirahone, Matsumoto | Expedia.com

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# Shirahone

## Travel Guide

## Visit Shirahone

Things to do

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- Vacation Rentals in Shirahone

![Shirafune Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20180000/20179600/20179505/ff10a9cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Shirafune Grand Hotel

4203 Azumi Matsumoto Nagano

$246 nightly

$274 total

Mar 18 - Mar 19

Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Mt. Norikura Snow Resort and Yoshigoro Falls are ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (44 reviews)

Beautiful surroundings. Relaxing environment. Staff is beyond courteous and attentive. Food is excellent and abundant. Hot springs are scenic and reinvigorating.

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023

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Awanoyu

Azumi 4181 Matsumoto Nagano

$387 nightly

$429 total

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Stay at this ryokan in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Mt. Norikura Snow Resort and Yoshigoro Falls are ...

9/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)

We had a wonderful experience here, the staff, the food and the hotel were all wonderful. Would love to come back one day.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

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3 people available New building Hishotei Japane / Matsumoto Nagano

 Matsumoto Nagano

$582 nightly

$582 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free breakfast and air conditioning. Popular attractions Mt. Norikura Snow Resort and Yoshigoro Falls are located ...

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Renovated Traditional House in Narai-juku Exclusive one-group rental

 塩尻市 長野県

Stay at this vacation home in Shiojiri. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Nakamura House and Narakawa Museum of History ...

10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

Perfect clean accomodation on the main street of Narai - closer towards the Shizume-jinja shrine. Thoroughly recommend for others to book and stay in. A huge private home that can easily fit two families with three large bedrooms that have multiple beds in each. Modern facilities such as kitchen, ...

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

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![Azumimo Relax Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111090000/111086300/111086212/0c0dc3df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Azumimo Relax Lodge

Toyoshina 4995-11 Azumino Nagano

Stay at this apartment in Azumino. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Matsumoto Castle and Toyoshina Museum of Modern Art are located ...

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Izumigo, AMBIENT Azumino Cottage

2230 Hotakamaki Azumino Nagano

Stay at this cottage in Azumino. Enjoy hot springs on site, breakfast (surcharge), and free train station pick-up. Popular attractions Karasugawa Valley Park ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)

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

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### Popular places to visit

![Matsumoto Castle which includes a city and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220959/d66cae3b-1515-4988-a638-78a246a873c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Matsumoto-Castle-Matsumoto.d6220959.Vacation-Attraction)

![Kappa Bridge which includes a river or creek, a bridge and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532772891/cc5b8a6c-3eb4-4bf6-b2b4-febbbc11a2e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kappa-Bridge-Matsumoto.d553248621532772891.Vacation-Attraction)

![Kamikochi Visitor Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562273657/829761b6-61f2-42b6-b16a-3e637aae7f10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kamikochi-Visitor-Center-Matsumoto.d553248621562273657.Vacation-Attraction)

![Matsumoto Performing Arts Center which includes night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621583444231/31247e6d-a131-416a-9b7e-603d6f4c61d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Matsumoto Performing Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Matsumoto Performing Arts Center during your stay in Matsumoto. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Matsumoto-Performing-Arts-Center-Matsumoto.d553248621583444231.Vacation-Attraction)

![Alps Park Matsumoto showing a garden and fall colors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532773717/f5de5335-26f9-4dd5-83f3-9c312edb5d46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Alps-Park-Matsumoto-Matsumoto.d553248621532773717.Vacation-Attraction)

![Matsumoto City Museum showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526921120/cfb52d3a-89eb-4c62-9ac1-557d9e417b56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Of-Art-Matsumoto.d553248621526921120.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Wasabi Farm Walking Tour & Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/945603/21679e2c-e97a-407a-b8b2-296c582b4c79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Wasabi Farm Walking Tour & Lunch

$70

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wasabi-farm-walking-tour-lunch.a945603.activity-details)

![Japan Alps Kamikochi Taisho Pond Snowshoe Trekking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51012481/bcb429ce-74f0-48db-9536-de95842872e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Japan Alps Kamikochi Taisho Pond Snowshoe Trekking Tour

$194

per adult

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## Cities near Shirahone

![Matsumoto Castle featuring a pond, heritage architecture and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220959/3e37d682-7fa2-4b6f-9794-7e254aea9c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Matsumoto

- Cities near Shirahone
- Places of interest

[Matsumoto](https://expedia.com/Matsumoto.dx6053699)

- [Shinhotaka Ropeway ](https://expedia.com/Shinhotaka-Ropeway-Takayama.d553248621526925041.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hirayu Onsen ](https://expedia.com/Hirayu-Onsen-Takayama.d553248635810426021.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kappa Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Kappa-Bridge-Matsumoto.d553248621532772891.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kamikochi Visitor Center ](https://expedia.com/Kamikochi-Visitor-Center-Matsumoto.d553248621562273657.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hirayu Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Hirayu-Waterfall-Takayama.d6102554.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Okuhida Hot Spring Village ](https://expedia.com/Okuhida-Hot-Spring-Village-Takayama.d553248622820038937.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hirayu Onsen Ski Place ](https://expedia.com/Hirayu-Onsen-Ski-Place-Takayama.d553248621532772867.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Chubu-Sangaku National Park ](https://expedia.com/Chubu-Sangaku-National-Park-Japan.d6103736.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Honoki-Daira Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Honoki-Daira-Ski-Resort-Takayama.d553248635975978003.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mount Norikura ](https://expedia.com/Mount-Norikura-Takayama.d553248621555737173.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Taisho Pond ](https://expedia.com/Taisho-Pond-Matsumoto.d553248621532772888.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area ](https://expedia.com/Yabuhara-Kogen-Ski-Area-Kiso.d553248621532772862.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kokuei Alps Azumino Park ](https://expedia.com/Kokuei-Alps-Azumino-Park-Azumino.d553248621532773719.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mt. Norikura Snow Resort ](https://expedia.com/Mt-Norikura-Snow-Resort-Matsumoto.d553248621555737175.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ontake Ropeway ](https://expedia.com/Ontake-Ropeway-Kiso.d553248621532772855.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Myojin Pond ](https://expedia.com/Myojin-Pond-Matsumoto.d553248621532772893.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nomugitoge Ski Area ](https://expedia.com/Nomugitoge-Ski-Area-Matsumoto.d553248635980246426.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kaida Kogen Mia Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Kaida-Kogen-Mia-Ski-Resort-Kiso.d553248621532772857.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kisofukushima Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Kisofukushima-Ski-Resort-Kiso.d553248621532772859.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Myojin Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Myojin-Bridge-Matsumoto.d553248621532772894.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Japan Ukiyo-e Museum ](https://expedia.com/Japan-Ukiyo-E-Museum-Matsumoto.d6220961.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ichinose Meadow ](https://expedia.com/Ichinose-Meadow-Matsumoto.d553248621532772870.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hida Great Limestone Cave ](https://expedia.com/Hida-Great-Limestone-Cave-Takayama.d553248635975978004.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Karasugawa Valley Park ](https://expedia.com/Karasugawa-Valley-Park-Azumino.d553248634329136593.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hirayuotaki Fall ](https://expedia.com/Hirayuotaki-Fall-Takayama.d553248621532772868.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ciao Ontake Snow Resort ](https://expedia.com/Ciao-Ontake-Snow-Resort-Takayama.d553248621532772856.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nishihotakaguchi Station Observation Deck ](https://expedia.com/Nishihotakaguchi-Station-Observation-Deck-Takayama.d814965434949685248.Vacation-Attraction)

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