Matsushiro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Matsushiro
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.
Togakushi Shrine
Togakushi Shrine is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Aqua Wing Arena
Catch an event at Aqua Wing Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Togakushi Farm
You can take time to visit Togakushi Farm during your travels to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Activities
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
Togakushi: Sacred Forest Walk & Soba Traditions
Our pick of the best Matsushiro Hotel Deals
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
"湯上がりスペースに飲み放題（アルコールも）の休憩所が23時まで利用できます。 朝食ブュッフェも品数がすごく豊富で、大満足でした。"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagano
"An old building hence furniture looks dated but it has its charm within walking distance to Nagano station (15 mins) and a Main Street of food options. Toilet ceiling was very short though."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
"Hotel staff: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The location: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The room: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
"Close to station so you can get everything."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Hotel New Nagano NeXT
"Wonderful location, walkable to train station. Very safe. Small room and amenities were basic. Would stay there again."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Karuizawa Club Hotel Karuizawa 1130 / Hewitt Resort
"Large rooms, kind staff. Amazing price"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Our guide on where to stay in Matsushiro
Togakushi
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Togakushi. You might want to make time for a stop at Chibikko Ninja Village or Togakushi Ski Area.
Minaminagano
While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping Street.
Kurita
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Kitano Cultural Center are a few top places to visit.
Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Kitano Cultural Center and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kitano Cultural Center and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.
