Matsushiro Travel Guide
Nagano
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Popular places to visit

Zenko-ji Temple
After visiting Zenko-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.

Nagano Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Nagano Olympic Stadium during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena
Catch an event at M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Nio-mon Gate
Find out about the history of Nagano with a stop at Nio-mon Gate. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Top hotels in Matsushiro

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

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotel is connected to Nagano station, which makes it super easy for travel. The rooms are clean and well equipped. Mine had a great view. I also enjoyed the breakfast and service. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 22 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
It was last minute and the young man at the front desk was very polite.
Reviewed on 22 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.
Matsushiro Travel Guide
- Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters
- Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School
- Sanada House
- Mejima Family Residence
- Masuo Ikeda Museum
- Shiga Kogen Ski Area
- Myoko Kogen
- Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Yudanaka Hot Spring
- Zenko-ji Temple
- Shibu
- Karuizawa Toy Kingdom
- Togakushi Ski Area
- Tangram Ski Circus
- Kurohime Kogen Snow Park
- Mount Asama
- Bessho Hot Springs
- Pallcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort
- Maruike Ski Area
- Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park
- Nagano Olympic Stadium
- M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena






