Matsushiro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Matsushiro
Popular places to visit
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.
Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School
You can study the exhibits at Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Sanada House
You can learn about the history of Nagano when you stop by Sanada House. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Masuo Ikeda Museum
You can study the exhibits at Masuo Ikeda Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Mejima Family Residence
You can study the exhibits at Mejima Family Residence, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Activities
Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Our pick of the best Matsushiro Hotel Deals
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
The room was spotless, the bath was clean and wonderful . The buffet was amazing ! Only reason for one less star than perfect was that it was super crowded and the elevators could not handle the needs of all of the guests . We took the stairs several times
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Love proximity to train station and other transportation hub. Breakfast buffet was great
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
Comfortable, clean, conveniently located near Nagano station, large rooms, great service, relaxing lobby, excellent amenities, free coffee/hot chocolate/snacks.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Great stay! Recommend highly
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Room was ok, staff was very courteous. The onsen is a good bonus.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring
Really nice location, close to train station, Subway sandwich and Starbucks. Plenty of restaurants. Convenience store right next door.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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 Nio-mon Gate are a few top places to visit.
Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street, 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 Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street.
