Matsumoto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Matsumoto
Where to stay in Matsumoto
Asama Onsen
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Asama Onsen and surrounding area, you can visit Asama Hot Spring and Utsukushigahara Onsen.
Kaichi
While Kaichi isn't home to many top sights, Matsumoto Shrine and Matsumoto Castle are some notable places to visit nearby.
Niimura
When in Niimura, you can plan a visit to Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and Kametaya Sake Brewery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sasabe
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sasabe and surrounding area, you can visit Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and Matsumoto Timepiece Museum.
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 Kametaya Sake Brewery.
Tsukama
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tsukama and surrounding area, you can visit Matsumoto City Museum of Art and Matsumoto Performing Arts Center.
THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Staff were friendly, the free breakfast was really good, there was also surprise free curry dinner (??) while we were there so that was a nice bonus. Onsen was nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Iroha Grand Hotel
Location was amazing and staff was super helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring
Clean and the staff was stellar.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Residence Hotel Takayama Station
I had a wonderful stay at Residence Hotel Takayama Station. The location is extremely convenient—right next to the JR train station and bus terminal, making it easy to get anywhere. Despite this, the room was very quiet thanks to the double-glazed sliding doors; I couldn’t hear any train or bus noise ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
fav HIDATAKAYAMA
The room maybe small but has all what we need. The receptionist was helpful with my request to sort out my payment issue with the ski school.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
FAV LUX HIDATAKAYAMA
Great rooms, location is perfect. Can’t think of any improvements I could make to the hotel to improve.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Matsumoto Castle
Find out about the history of Matsumoto with a stop at Matsumoto Castle. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Matsumoto Performing Arts Center
Get tickets for a show at Matsumoto Performing Arts Center, a theatre 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 storied past, during your travels to Matsumoto. Take in the museums and waterfalls in this walkable area.
Things to do
Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e
Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano
One Day Snow Monkeys Zenko ji Temple and Sake in Nagano
Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi Private Tour
