Wadamachi 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
KDDI and Softbank eSIM in Japan for 1-30 Days with 3GB-Unlimited
Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience
Matsumoto Discovery - Half Day Walking Tour
Narai-juku & Wasabi Grating Lunch: Nakasendo Meets Real Flavor
Top hotels in Wadamachi
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
"We liked the location of the hotel, near the train station and walkable through the town. The breakfast was healthy and tasty."
Reviewed on 15 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
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
THE CELECTON Matsumoto
"I liked everything"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
aduminoyu onyado nonomatsumoto
"I wouldn't call it a hotel. It's more of a low-quality hostel. Small and very uncomfortable rooms, a shower like on an airplane, very small, old and not maintained. The rooms face the train, which is very noisy. The breakfast is really horrible. Everything is industrial and prepared in advance. Not ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wadamachi
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.
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.
Kaichi
While Kaichi isn't home to many top sights, Kaichi School Museum and Matsumoto Shrine are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
