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.
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.
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.
Sanada Treasure Museum
You can study the exhibits at Sanada Treasure Museum, 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.
Sanada House
You can learn about the history of Nagano when you stop by Sanada House. 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.
Things to do

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

Nagano Private Tour With English Speaking Driver

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
Top hotels in Matsushiro

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Onsen was nice
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Easy traffic
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Very clean. Very comfortable. The sky deck is probably the best amenity. Especially for breakfast time, you are able to zone out and focus on yourself and breakfast time in general. Breakfast times are appointed so not too many guest arrive at the same time which is a plus. Extra toothbrushes w/ ...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Chisun Grand Nagano
Staff was friendly and welcoming, which is pretty standard for hotels in Japan. 5/5. Hotel room was clean and spacious (especially compared to the hotel we stayed at in Tokyo), and also QUIET. Didn't hear a peep from our neighbors. 5/5. - We didn't ask for it when I booked, but we were put into a ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
This is an excellent place to stay in Nagano. It’s a short walk from Nagano Station and a short train or bus ride away to most places you’ll want to see. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly, the hotel is quiet, and there are laundry facilities and onsen onsite. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Great breakfast buffet with enough Western friendly options to get the kids fed! Clean, small but satisfactory.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Matsushiro

Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima might not have many top sights, but Mizuno Museum and Nagano City 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, Mizuno Museum and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum 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.

Minaminagano
While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center.







