Kataoka Travel Guide
Shiojiri
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Popular places to visit
Nagano Prefecture Forestry Research Center
You can take time to visit Nagano Prefecture Forestry Research Center during your travels to Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.
Takabotchi Highlands
Explore the great outdoors at Takabotchi Highlands, a lovely green space in Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.
Tirol no Mori
Bring the family to Tirol no Mori and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs and waterfalls in this walkable area.
Nakamura House
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Nakamura House in Narai-juku. Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views.
Izutsu Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Izutsu Winery during your travels to Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.
Urushi Art Hanaikada
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Urushi Art Hanaikada in Narai-juku. Take in the museums and waterfalls in the area.
Things to do
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
Nagano Ina Valley Private Tour Transport Stay Included
Top hotels in Kataoka
Iroha Grand Hotel
"our room is small and no view."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Tabino Hotel Matsumoto
"Nice hotel, friendly staff"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
aduminoyu onyado nonomatsumoto
"The hotel is very clean and our breakfast was lovely. They have both Japanese and European options, a very nice onsen on the roof top. Everyone working there is very kind and helpful, they go above and beyond for a guest. Strongly recommend."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
"Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The property was clean and has most amenities needed during travel. The breakfast had a wide selection mostly toward Asian style."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
THE CELECTON Matsumoto
"Easy checkin and plenty of close paid parking (1000 yen/day). Staff were helpful and several spoke English. The twin room non smoking was small, like many Japanese hotel rooms. We found the beds were hard. The hotel is easy walking distance to the castle and station and other main tourist attractions. ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
