Matsushiro
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yokota Family Residence
You can study the exhibits at Yokota Family Residence, 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.
Things to do
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
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Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano
Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Top hotels in Matsushiro
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Hotel condition is terrible. I’ve stayed in old onsen hotels before that are way nicer - old doesn’t mean terrible condition, but this property was clearly neglected. Walls and carpets are destroyed everywhere, mosquitos / fruit flies inhabited the bathroom. I have tattoos so I must use shower, shower ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel New Nagano NeXT
Amenity choices are wide. The frontdesk staff is super polite and efficient. The location and parking area is closed to main train station which is very convenient. The parking fee is ¥800 which is even lower than some smaller city. Good deal!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagano
clean room . polite staff
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
Pleasant hote
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
JR,bus station nearby, have lift from JR to hotel, good for suit case. Coin laundry and drying machine ,Vending machines, massage chair.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring
Let’s get real this hotel is not “wonderful” it’s a cheap downmarket motel style room. I’ve travelled around Japan for 5 weeks and this is the first time I would not wear their nightwear as it didn’t seem clean, slippers had been worn before and sanitized (ugh!). No English channels on tv and couldn’t ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matsushiro
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima might not have many top sights, but Nagano City Museum and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum 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, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Gondo Shopping Street are a few top places to visit.
Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Gondo Shopping Street 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 Gondo Shopping Street and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum.
