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.
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.
Niekawa Sekisyo Kiso Kokokan
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Niekawa Sekisyo Kiso Kokokan during your trip to Shiojiri. Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views.
Narakawa Museum of History and Folklore
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Narakawa Museum of History and Folklore during your travels in Narai-juku. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Things to do
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
Narai-juku & Wasabi Grating Lunch: Nakasendo Meets Real Flavor
Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Local Bites Walking Tour
Top hotels in Kataoka
Iroha Grand Hotel
Great room with lots of fun amenities to choose from. Very convenient and close to Matsumoto station.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Great location, excellent ammenities available, very helpful staff
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
Room nice and clean. Good location. Breakfast not catering for western style but good. Perhaps add some cereal.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Tabino Hotel Matsumoto
It’s a very simple hotel, yet everything was clean and functional. Thank you all for your service.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Rooms are clean, enough space for 2 persons and luggages (we rent 2 rooms for a family of 3).Beds are comfy. We can see the castle through the window of our rooms Staffs are polite. The location is convenient 10mn walking from the train station and ~10mn to the Matsumoto castle and the main street ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
aduminoyu onyado nonomatsumoto
Staff and front desk where ok! The room was clean but had a light stingy smell. The breakfast was a bit 'poor' when it came to verity, but did the job
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
