Matsushiro

Nagano

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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 Castle

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.

Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters

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.

Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School

Sanada House

See the home of the powerful Sanada clan who governed Matsushiro for 250 years, promoting an era of peace, prosperity and literacy.

Sanada House

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.

Yokota Family Residence

Masuo Ikeda Museum

You can study the exhibits at Masuo Ikeda Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.

Masuo Ikeda Museum

Things to do

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

$193
per adult
From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

$82
per traveler
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

$64
per adult
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

$64
per adult
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

$102
per adult
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Hang out with locals in Nagano

Nagano Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

$100
per adult
Nagano Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
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Matsushiro Hotel Deals

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro, Nagano, Nagano-ken
$61 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$67 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (597 reviews)
"The area is picturesque with nice views of the mountains. There are two supermarkets and a petrol station close by. The interchange for the highway is 2 minutes away. There are a number of restaurants fairly close. The yakiniku restaurant gets booked up pretty quick so be sure to make a reservation. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

4 out of 5
1346 Minami-ishido-cho, Nagano, Nagano-ken
$95 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$105 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The location is super convenient right near the station. A lot a food options that are affordable. The AC works great. The room is okay but nothing bad about it"

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi, Nagano, Nagano-ken
$78 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$86 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Clean room. Quiet location."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Hotel JAL City Nagano
HOTEL COURTLAND

HOTEL COURTLAND

3 out of 5
2142, Kurita, Nagano, Nagano
$45 nightly
The price is $50 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$50 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (285 reviews)
"I had a very enjoyable stay at this hotel. I would recommend it to all travellers. The staff were very kind and helpful and the location is very convenient. Thanks."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

HOTEL COURTLAND
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae

2.5 out of 5
1016-1 Kurita, Nagano, Nagano
$49 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$54 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center ...
7.8/10 Good! (322 reviews)
"Nice hotel close to train station. Small Onsen onsite free for guests. Room small but clean and comfortable. Quiet. Professional staff. Just wish they offered breakfast but I knew when I chose this hotel they didn’t have a restaurant. Nice to have a refrigerator and microwave though."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Chisun Grand Nagano

Chisun Grand Nagano

3 out of 5
2-17-1 Minami Chitose, Nagano, Nagano-ken
$64 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$71 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (912 reviews)
"Excellent hôtel, au delà de mes espérances. Fauteuil masseur dans la chambre est un plus non négligeable. Merci"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Chisun Grand Nagano
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Other neighborhoods around Matsushiro

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Aokijimamachi-Aokijima

When in Aokijimamachi-Aokijima, you can plan a visit to Nagano City Museum and Sanmon Gate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
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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 Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.

Mamejima
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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.

Shiozaki
JR Nagano sta. East exit , JR 長野駅 東口
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Kurita

5/5(1 area review)

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Kurita. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Sanmon Gate and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are a few top sights nearby.

Kurita
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Minamichitose

While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitose, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gondo Shopping Street and Nio-mon Gate.

Minamichitose
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Minaminagano

While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center.

Minaminagano
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