Matsushiro Travel Guide
Nagano
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Popular places to visit
Matsushiro Castle
You can learn about the history of Nagano with a stop at Matsushiro Castle. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters
You can study the exhibits at Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters, 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.
Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School
You can study the exhibits at Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Sanada House
You can learn about the history of Nagano when you stop by Sanada House. 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 trip 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
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Top hotels in Matsushiro
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Breakfast and dinner were very good. Staff great. Accommodations were basic and old. Far away from everything!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 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 27 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Fantastic location for a quick stay in Nagano
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Staff was friendly and polite, the morning buffet was stunning.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Chisun Grand Nagano
Room is in good condition, clean and hygenic, about 5mins walk to nagano station, supermarket and departmental store.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
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 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Matsushiro
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima might not have many top sights, but Mizuno Museum and Nagano City Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 there might not be top attractions in Shiozaki, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nagano Prefectural Museum of History and Shinshu Anzu no Sato Aguri Park.
Kurita
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Mizuno Museum and Nio-mon Gate are a few top places to visit.
Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street.
