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.
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.
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.
Narakawa Museum of History and Folklore
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Narakawa Museum of History and Folklore during your travels in Narai-juku. Discover the area's museums and temples.
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.
Activities
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
Exclusive Wasabi Harvesting, Soba Lunch and Matsumoto Castle Tour
Our pick of the best Kataoka Hotel Deals
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Clean tidy and a bit bigger than the usual small rooms we have stayed in. Nice view of the mountains.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
Immaculately clean. Rooms very comfortable. Breakfast was simple and delicious. Kitchen Staff could not be more efficient and welcoming.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Iroha Grand Hotel
Great staff and hotel. It was in a great location to restaurants and Matsumoto castle as well
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel
Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring
Tabino Hotel Matsumoto
The indoor bath and sauna was relaxing and clean. The staff service was excellent. The room was nice.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
