Sasabe 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
Get tickets for a show at Matsumoto Performing Arts Center, a theatre with a story to tell 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.
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.
Top hotels in Sasabe
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Convenient location, very walkable. No dedicated drop off points which can make loading and unloading of suitcases difficult.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Iroha Grand Hotel
Breakfast was delicious. Walking distance from the JR station. Room was basic but had everything you need.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring
The hotel has wonderful services. My room has minimal water and desserts in refrigerator and there’s ice cream and yogurt on the onsen floor for free. I also like breakfast it’s delicious.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
Excellent location next to the station, clean and comfortable room, great complimentary buffet breakfast, excellent value.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel
This hotel was excellent value for money. Our room was VERY spacious relative to other places we stayed in Tokyo/Osaka etc., and the amenities were high quality. We could see mountains out of one window and Matsumoto Castle out of the other, and it was a very easy walk to the Castle and many restaurants. ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Amazing hotel! The room was a piece of art. The breakfast was tasty. The hotel also offered some light dinner. Love it, love it!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sasabe
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 Kametaya Sake Brewery.
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.
Kaichi
While Kaichi isn't home to many top sights, Matsumoto Castle and Yohashira Shrine are some notable places to visit nearby.
Niimura
When in Niimura, you can plan a visit to Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and Kametaya Sake Brewery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
