Matsushiro Travel Guide
Nagano
Visit Matsushiro
Popular places to visit
Matsushiro Castle
You can learn about the history of Nagano with a stop at Matsushiro Castle. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters
You can study the exhibits at Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Mejima Family Residence
You can study the exhibits at Mejima Family Residence, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School
You can study the exhibits at Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Chokoku-ji Temple
Chokoku-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Masuo Ikeda Museum
You can study the exhibits at Masuo Ikeda Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Top hotels in Matsushiro
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
The room was great, all clean, the service was great all the time and we really enjoyed the Onsen and the hotel itself. Great experience, we’ll return soon, no doubt.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
The room was excellent. The bed was so comfortable & duvet & pillows perfect.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
Two things really stood out: the convenient location (about a five minute walk to the train station) and the delightful breakfast on the 12th floor with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Clean room
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Breakfast was good
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagano
clean room . polite staff
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matsushiro
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima might not have many top sights, but Nagano City Museum and Nio-mon Gate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mamejima
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mamejima and surrounding area, you can visit M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena and Nagano Olympic Museum.
Shiozaki
While there might not be top attractions in Shiozaki, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nagano Prefectural Museum of History and Shinshu Anzu no Sato Aguri Park.
Kurita
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Nio-mon Gate and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are a few top places to visit.
Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Nio-mon Gate and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nio-mon Gate and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum.
