Sasabe Travel Guide
Matsumoto
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.
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.
Matsumoto Performing Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Matsumoto Performing Arts Center during your stay in Matsumoto. Discover the hot springs while you're in the 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.
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.
Things to do
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
Narai-juku & Wasabi Grating Lunch: Nakasendo Meets Real Flavor
Top hotels in Sasabe
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
Tabino Hotel Matsumoto
"The room was good with a very comfortable bed and a good shower although it had complex controls. Staff at checking in were nice, but didn't advice on getting breakfast ticket in morning to go with the vouchers given at check-in! Big que in morning as only 1 member of staff working very hard checking ..."
Reviewed on 19 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
Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
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
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
Other neighbourhoods around Sasabe
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 Alwin Stadium.
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.
Kaichi
While Kaichi isn't home to many top sights, Kaichi School Museum and Matsumoto Shrine are some notable places to visit nearby.
Niimura
When in Niimura, you can plan a visit to Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and Matsumoto Timepiece Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
