Matsushiro
Nagano
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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 trip 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 travels to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Sanada House
You can learn about the history of Nagano with a stop at Sanada House. Visit the temples in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Mejima Family Residence
You can study the exhibits at Mejima Family Residence, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Chokoku-ji Temple
Chokoku-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do

Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

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

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e

Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!
Top hotels in Matsushiro

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Breakfast and dinner were very good. Staff great. Accommodations were basic and old. Far away from everything!
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Clean room, great service and connected to the train station is a plus!
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Staff great, clean rooms great location near everything.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Hotel JAL City Nagano
While aimed at the business traveler, we found the hotel to be centrally convenient for a short family stay in Nagano with helpful staff.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Clean, courteous staff, very convenient to train station and city. Room a little cramped but perfectly comfortable for overnight stay.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Hotel New Nagano NeXT
Conveniently located by Nagano Station. A lot of restaurants nearby. Storage lockers available before check in and after check out. They offer a free donut on check in. Prepaid breakfast had a good selection. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was on the 6th floor overlooking the street. You ...
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Matsushiro

Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
When in Aokijimamachi-Aokijima, you can plan a visit to Mizuno Museum and Nagano City Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 Shiozaki isn't home to many top sights, Nagano Prefectural Museum of History and Shinshu Anzu no Sato Aguri Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kurita
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Kurita. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Mizuno Museum and Nio-mon Gate are a few top sights nearby.

Minamichitose
While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitose, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street.

Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street.






