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.
Yokota Family Residence
You can study the exhibits at Yokota Family Residence, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
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Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
Matsushiro Hotel Deals
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
温泉が良い 朝食バイキングもメニューも豊富で良かった
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Need to walk quite a distance from Nagano Station, along the way, you will find Family Mart and Lawson. A quiet and peaceful street in the morning. The view was good from the breakfast area, but my room view is facing the cemetery, though. The overall hotel vibe gives me a 90s feel, but it's clean ...
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
It is close to the Nagano station and 7-Eleven. It also has a nice shared hot bath pool and coin laundry to wash and drying shoes clothes.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
Clean room. Helpful staffs.
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Well managed old hotel and quite wide among Japanese Hotel. Everything was available no inconvenience but it was
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring
The onsen is wonderful, as is the breakfast. Also, close to the station but not noisy. Very much recommend.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Matsushiro
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
When in Aokijimamachi-Aokijima, you can plan a visit to Nagano City Museum and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art 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? Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum 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 Japanese Traditional Paper Museum and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.
Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Japanese Traditional Paper Museum and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.
