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.
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.
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.
Activities

eTour de Matsumoto - Private Electric Bike Tour

Full Day Walking Tour in Matsumoto: Matcha Tea and Stunning Art

Explore Matsumoto: Castle, Sake & Taste of Local Life

Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi Private Tour

Nagano to Suwa District watch Making Activity
Our pick of the best Kataoka Hotel Deals

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

Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
Spotless hotel chain
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

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

Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel
Lively hotel in excellent location
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu
Nice hotel we used the Japanese style room with futon and in room shower. My GF had her period so it was good she didn’t need to use the onsen. Room was nice and big and very close to Matsumoto castle. Only thing I was disappointed was parking fee. It’s far from tokyo so I assume many would drive ...
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

