Sawando Travel Guide
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Guesthouse Tomoshibi - Hostel
Most excellent stay with impeccable hospitality. The hotel master provided us with superb dinner each day (even though I did not reserve dinner for the first night). Super worth the stay to explore kamikochi really early the next morning.
Reviewed on 3 June 2025

Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Lovely spacious twin room with a seating area, very clean hotel and a free nightdress to wear too . Good central location only 8 mins walk from main Matsumoto station or Nawate st
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
Reasonable rate that includes wonderful Japanese breakfast. Would have given 5 stars if it wasn’t for the hard bed & room size.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Renovated Traditional House in Narai-juku
Exclusive one-group rental
Perfect clean accomodation on the main street of Narai - closer towards the Shizume-jinja shrine. Thoroughly recommend for others to book and stay in. A huge private home that can easily fit two families with three large bedrooms that have multiple beds in each. Modern facilities such as kitchen, ...
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Azumino Salon

Azumimo Relax Lodge
Popular places to visit

Matsumoto Castle
Find out about the history of Matsumoto with a stop at Matsumoto Castle. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.

Kappa Bridge
Kappa Bridge is just one of the places to see in Matsumoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

Kamikochi Visitor Center
Explore the great outdoors at Kamikochi Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Matsumoto. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

Matsumoto Performing Arts Center
Get tickets for a show at Matsumoto Performing Arts Center, a theatre with a story to tell in Matsumoto. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.

Alps Park Matsumoto
Alps Park Matsumoto is just one of the places to see in Matsumoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.

Matsumoto City Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Matsumoto City Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Matsumoto. Take in the museums and waterfalls in this walkable area.
Activities

1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku



