Matsumoto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Matsumoto
Where to stay in Matsumoto

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.

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.

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.

Kaichi
While Kaichi isn't home to many top sights, Matsumoto Castle and Matsumoto Castle Black Gate are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sasabe
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sasabe and surrounding area, you can visit Fukashi Shrine and Matsumoto Performing Arts Center.

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.

Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Clean tidy and a bit bigger than the usual small rooms we have stayed in. Nice view of the mountains.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Iroha Grand Hotel
Great staff and hotel. It was in a great location to restaurants and Matsumoto castle as well
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
Immaculately clean. Rooms very comfortable. Breakfast was simple and delicious. Kitchen Staff could not be more efficient and welcoming.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Residence Hotel Takayama Station
It’s designed as a comfortable mansion, with every amenity and facility you may need. A great place worth every penny of my budget!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Relax Hotel Takayama Station
Clean and spacious room with everything you need, will give it a 11 out of 10 rating if I can! Highly recommended!!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

FAV LUX HIDATAKAYAMA
Clean room . Nice staff . Great location.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
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.

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 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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip

Adventure Cable Car Tour to Shinhotaka Ropeway





