Kataoka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Nagano Prefecture Forestry Research Center
You can take time to visit Nagano Prefecture Forestry Research Center during your travels to Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.
Takabotchi Highlands
Explore the great outdoors at Takabotchi Highlands, a lovely green space in Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.
Izutsu Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Izutsu Winery during your travels to Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.
Tirol no Mori
Bring the family to Tirol no Mori and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs and waterfalls in this walkable area.
Urushi Art Hanaikada
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Urushi Art Hanaikada in Narai-juku. Take in the museums and waterfalls in the area.
Niekawa Sekisyo Kiso Kokokan
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Niekawa Sekisyo Kiso Kokokan during your trip to Shiojiri. Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views.
Activities

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

Explore Matsumoto: Castle, Sake & Taste of Local Life

One Day Snow Monkeys Zenko ji Temple and Sake in Nagano
Our pick of the best Kataoka Hotel Deals

THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Clean
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Iroha Grand Hotel
Clean, spot on service
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring
Friendly staff and delicious free night noodle!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
The hotel is a practical and easy choice. No breakfast.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu
Clean room, excellent staff, large room, high end amenities, great location to visit Matsumoto castle.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Hotel Buena Vista
Incredible value. Made is feel like special guests. Two people showing us to our rooms. A shuttle driver running after us to offer a ride to the train station (we didn't know there was one). Fantastic open bar cocktail hour. Delicious breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
