Matsumoto's Top Hotel Picks

8 Hotels Listed
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About the Matsumoto Area

Matsumoto is a castle town in the Chushin region of Nagano Prefecture, developed around Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's twelve surviving original castle keeps and a designated National Treasure. Known as the gateway to the Northern Alps (Japan Alps), the town's streets are framed by snow-capped peaks on clear days. Historic streets like Nakamachi-dori, lined with traditional kura storehouses, and the nostalgic Nawate-dori, evoking the Edo through Showa eras, are popular for strolling. With Shinshu soba noodles and horse meat dishes as local specialties, and two hot spring areas — Utsukushigahara Onsen and Asama Onsen — Matsumoto is one of Shinshu's premier destinations for sightseeing, dining, and hot springs all in one.

🏯 National Treasure Matsumoto Castle🏔 Stunning Northern Alps Views♨ Asama Onsen & Utsukushigahara Onsen🏘 Historic Kura-Storehouse Streets🍜 Shinshu Soba & Horse Meat Dishes🚃 Walking Distance from Matsumoto Station

Matsumoto's Most Popular Hotels 8

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1 Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring Azusa-no-Yu Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring Azusa-no-Yu 3-Min Walk from JR Matsumoto Station ¥24,400 Check Availability →
2 Hotel Buena Vista Hotel Buena Vista 7-Min Walk from JR Matsumoto Station ¥16,500 Check Availability →
3 Shinshu Matsumoto Utsukushigahara Onsen Shoho Shinshu Matsumoto Utsukushigahara Onsen Shoho Utsukushigahara Onsen ¥30,800 Check Availability →
4 Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu 5-Min Walk from National Treasure Matsumoto Castle ¥12,372 Check Availability →
5 Richmond Hotel Matsumoto Richmond Hotel Matsumoto 4-Min Walk from JR Matsumoto Station ¥16,000 Check Availability →
6 Matsumoto Castle Sannomaru Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel Matsumoto Castle Sannomaru Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel 3-Min Walk from Matsumoto Castle ¥16,900 Check Availability →
7 Super Hotel Matsumoto Castle Exit Super Hotel Matsumoto Castle Exit 2-Min Walk from Matsumoto Station Castle Exit ¥8,500 Check Availability →
Kai Matsumoto
🥇 #1 Most Popular Rakuten Highly Rated
Asama OnsenHoshino ResortsMusic-ThemedHot Spring Hopping

Kai Matsumoto

★★★★★ 4.6 (620 reviews)

A Hoshino Resorts hot spring ryokan set at Asama Onsen, Matsumoto's quiet retreat in the hills. Built around a "music" theme, a nightly mini concert in the lobby and regional wine set the mood for travel. The large public bath, offering 8 kinds and 13 ways to bathe, and Italian dining built on local ingredients are signature draws.

From ¥35,000 / night (per person, estimate)
🎵 Lobby 🎵 Lobby
Music Lobby

A Nightly Mini Concert
in a Music-Themed Lobby

Kai Matsumoto's lobby is designed around a "music" theme — a guitar hangs in the circular atrium lounge, where local musicians perform a mini concert every evening. Enjoy the music alongside regional wine made from Nagano-grown grapes. Matsumoto has long been known as a city with a thriving music scene, home to an annual music festival and a deep artistic culture. Relaxing in the lobby while listening to the local sound on a travel evening is a special moment unique to Kai Matsumoto.

♨ Large Public Bath ♨ Large Public Bath
Hot Spring

8 Kinds, 13 Ways to Bathe
Asama Onsen Hot Spring Hopping

Kai Matsumoto's hot spring is drawn from Asama Onsen, said to have been loved even by the lords of Matsumoto Castle in centuries past. The separate baths for men and women offer indoor and open-air pools plus reclining baths and a mist sauna, adding up to 8 kinds and 13 ways to bathe. The alkaline simple hot spring is gentle on the skin and gradually eases the fatigue of a long journey. Bathing while viewing the garden's greenery through wooden lattices takes on a different character each season, offering something new no matter how many times you visit.

🍽 Restaurant 🍽 Restaurant
Dining

Italian Cuisine Made with
Shinshu Ingredients, Paired with Local Wine

Dinner is an Italian course featuring Shinshu highland vegetables, game, and river fish. The chef curates a pairing of Nagano-grown wines, letting guests fully savor the region's bounty. A wine-tasting event also lets guests sample and learn about the distinctive character of local wineries — through food and drink alike, experiencing Shinshu's terroir with all five senses is one of Kai Matsumoto's biggest draws.

Notice
Standard Plan, 1 Night with 2 Meals (Not available through Rakuten Travel — please check the official site)
2 guests/room · 1 night, 2 meals included · Estimated rate
¥35,000 / person
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Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring Azusa-no-Yu
🥈 #2 Most Popular
3-Min Walk from JR Matsumoto StationNatural Hot SpringBusiness HotelFree Late-Night Ramen

Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring Azusa-no-Yu

★★★★★ 4.5 (1,850 reviews)

A popular Dormy Inn location just three minutes' walk from JR Matsumoto Station's Castle Exit, featuring the natural hot spring "Azusa-no-Yu." The 9th-floor public bath offers an indoor bath, open-air bath, and sauna to soothe sightseeing or business fatigue. The breakfast buffet of Shinshu regional dishes and the free late-night ramen service are guest favorites.

From ¥24,400 / night (per person)
🛏 Guest Room 🛏 Guest Room
Guest Room

A Spacious Room
for Relaxed Comfort

Rooms range from single to twin, all with quality Simmons beds for a restful night's sleep. A desk and air purifier make the rooms convenient for business travel, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Close to both Matsumoto Castle and Matsumoto Station, the gateway to the Alps, the room design offers a quiet stay well suited to sightseeing and business alike.

♨ Large Public Bath ♨ Large Public Bath
Hot Spring

Reset from Travel Fatigue
at the 9th-Floor Natural Hot Spring "Azusa-no-Yu"

The natural hot spring "Azusa-no-Yu," drawn from its own source, fills separate public baths for men and women with an indoor bath, open-air bath, high-temperature sauna, and cold plunge. From the 9th floor, guests can take in views over Matsumoto for an open, refreshing bathing experience. With long operating hours from 3pm to 10am the next morning, guests can visit right after check-in or before check-out. The gentle, alkaline simple hot spring warms a body worn from travel or work right down to the core.

🎁 Welcome Service 🎁 Welcome Service
Hospitality

Free Late-Night Ramen
and Other Dormy Inn Hospitality

Dormy Inn's signature free "late-night ramen" service, offered from 9:30pm to 11pm, is a hit with guests looking for a small bite after a soak. Free ice pops are also available near the front desk, setting a welcoming tone from the moment of check-in. Thoughtful amenities like the original "DOMINISTA" shampoo and body wash round out a comfortable stay.

Recommended Plans
[Unwind with the Public Bath & Sauna!] Dormy Inn Standard Plan!! <Breakfast Included>
Single · Breakfast included · Approx. 11㎡
¥26,660 / person
[Unwind with the Public Bath & Sauna!] Dormy Inn Standard Plan!! <Room Only>
Single · No meals · Approx. 11㎡
¥24,400 / person
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Hotel Buena Vista
🥉 #3 Most Popular
7-Min Walk from JR Matsumoto StationCity HotelPopular Breakfast BuffetLarge Banquet Hall

Hotel Buena Vista

★★★★★ 4.5 (3,639 reviews)

A landmark known as Matsumoto's only full-service hotel. Just seven minutes' walk from JR Matsumoto Station's Castle Exit, and within walking distance of Matsumoto Castle itself. The breakfast buffet, generous with Shinshu dishes, and the refined guest rooms are both highly rated.

From ¥16,500 / night (per person)
🛏 Guest Room 🛏 Guest Room
Guest Room

A Warmly Shinshu Feel
in Spacious Rooms

Room types range from a Standard Semi-Double to a Deluxe Twin. Calm-toned interiors and roomy beds thoroughly ease the fatigue of sightseeing or business travel. Upper-floor rooms overlook the streets of Matsumoto and the distant Alps ridgeline, adding to the sense of travel. Free Wi-Fi throughout also makes for a comfortable extended stay.

🍳 Breakfast 🍳 Breakfast
Breakfast

A Beloved Breakfast Buffet
with Shinshu Regional Dishes

Buena Vista's signature breakfast is a buffet featuring many Shinshu and local Matsumoto dishes. Local vegetable salads, regional side dishes, and freshly cooked egg dishes build energy for the day ahead. Taking a leisurely morning in the calm dining room is a highlight many guests rate especially highly.

🏢 Lobby 🏢 Lobby
Lobby

A Dignified Entrance
Unmatched in the City

As Matsumoto's only full-service hotel, thoughtful touches like shuttle service and concierge assistance are a big draw. The open, atrium-style entrance sets a welcoming tone, and a large banquet hall accommodates everything from business functions to sightseeing groups and formal occasions. With parking for 370 cars, the hotel is also convenient for guests arriving by car.

Recommended Plans
[Fill Up on the Breakfast Buffet] Cheer On a Great Morning — Standard Plan
Semi-double · Breakfast included · Approx. 17㎡
¥18,000 / person
[Welcome to Shinshu Matsumoto] Simple Stay — Room-Only Plan
Semi-double · No meals · Approx. 17㎡
¥16,500 / person
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Shinshu Matsumoto Utsukushigahara Onsen Shoho
#4
Utsukushigahara OnsenNorthern Alps ViewModern Japanese Ryokan7 Bathing Areas

Shinshu Matsumoto Utsukushigahara Onsen Shoho

★★★★☆ 4.3 (2,500 reviews)

A modern Japanese ryokan set on a rise at Utsukushigahara Onsen, with every room overlooking the Northern Alps or the city of Matsumoto. A large public bath with 7 bathing areas and kaiseki cuisine built on seasonal Shinshu ingredients are signature draws, and the view from the panoramic open-air bath "Utsukushi-no-Yu" is exceptional.

From ¥30,800 / night (per person)
🏔 Room (Alps View) 🏔 Room (Alps View)
Alps View Room

A View of the Northern Alps
from Every Modern Japanese Room

Shoho's rooms come in a variety of styles — Japanese, twin, and Japanese-Western — and every one overlooks either the Northern Alps ridgeline or the castle town of Matsumoto below. On clear days, snow-capped peaks fill the window, and the ever-shifting scenery never grows old, no matter how many times you look. Upper-tier Japanese rooms with a terrace or private bath offer an even more luxurious stay.

♨ Large Public Bath ♨ Large Public Bath
Hot Spring

Hopping Through 7 Bathing Areas
at Utsukushigahara Onsen

The panoramic bath "Utsukushi-no-Yu," opened in 2018, joins the large public bath "Tsukama-no-Yu" — with an indoor bath, open-air bath, and jacuzzi — for a total of 7 bathing areas on the property. Utsukushigahara Onsen's water springs from a rise overlooking the Northern Alps, and soaking in the open, expansive open-air bath while taking in the mountain view is a truly special experience. A guest-only lounge offering free beer and soft-serve ice cream until 6pm is another popular perk.

🍱 Dinner 🍱 Dinner
Kaiseki

A Taste of Shinshu's Seasons
with Changing Kaiseki Courses

Dinner is a kaiseki course generously featuring Shinshu beef, local mushrooms, river fish, and other local ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons — in autumn, guests can enjoy dishes like a mushroom hot pot with Shinshu miso and seared Shinshu beef. Each visually beautiful dish, served on colorful tableware, lets guests taste Shinshu's four seasons — a signature hospitality unique to Shoho.

Recommended Plans
[Shoho Standard Plan] A Journey with Seasonal Shinshu Ingredients and Alps Views
Japanese room · 1 night, 2 meals included · Approx. 34㎡
¥31,900 / person
≪Wi-Fi in Every Room, Property-Wide!≫ [Guaranteed Room Type] Room-Only Plan
Japanese room · No meals · Approx. 34㎡
¥30,800 / person
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Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu
#5
5-Min Walk from National Treasure Matsumoto CastleMingei Folk Craft InnCity HotelFounded Over 130 Years Ago

Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu

★★★★★ 4.5 (2,203 reviews)

Founded in 1887, this storied hotel sits just five minutes' walk from National Treasure Matsumoto Castle. Furnished throughout with Matsumoto mingei folk furniture, it lets guests experience the spirit of traditional craft during their stay. A restaurant showcasing Shinshu terroir and the large public bath "Fukashi-no-Yu," renovated in 2024, round out the appeal.

From ¥12,372 / night (per person)
🛏 Guest Room 🛏 Guest Room
Guest Room

Rooms Furnished
with Matsumoto Mingei Furniture

Both the main building and the older wing offer distinctive rooms, ranging from singles to suites. Matsumoto mingei folk furniture is placed throughout, and relaxing amid the warmth of wood is a defining feature of a stay at Kagetsu. The older wing also includes recently renovated suite rooms with a bar counter, ideal for a special stay.

♨ Large Public Bath ♨ Large Public Bath
Hot Spring

Renovated in 2024
The Large Public Bath "Fukashi-no-Yu"

Heated from "Fukashi water" drawn from underground, the large public bath "Fukashi-no-Yu" was renovated for both men's and women's sections in 2024, adding conveniences like card-key entry. High-quality amenities are also provided, so even skincare after bathing is well taken care of. Open from 3pm to 10am the next morning, it's the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring Matsumoto.

🍽 Restaurant 🍽 Restaurant
Dining

A Taste of Shinshu Terroir
at the Main Dining Room

The main dining room offers a "Nagano Terroir" creative course built on seasonal ingredients sourced directly from Shinshu producers. Served in a space richly accented by local color, the dishes are a true expression of Matsumoto's character. Breakfast is buffet-style, with new menu items incorporating regional ingredients — a chance to fully savor Matsumoto's food culture.

Recommended Plans
[5% Off] [Rakuten Super Sale] [Additional Discount for Booking 40 Days Ahead] (2 Meals Included, Non-Smoking)
Japanese room · 2 meals included
¥18,392 / person
[5% Off] [Rakuten Super Sale] [Book 40 Days Ahead for a Discount] Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu (Breakfast Included)
Japanese room · Breakfast included
¥12,372 / person
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Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
#6
4-Min Walk from JR Matsumoto StationBusiness HotelFree Wi-Fi ThroughoutShinshu Specialty Breakfast

Richmond Hotel Matsumoto

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1,600 reviews)

A well-located business hotel just four minutes' walk from JR Matsumoto Station's Castle Exit, and about ten minutes to Matsumoto Castle. Spacious rooms and a breakfast buffet featuring Shinshu specialties like sanzoku-yaki fried chicken are popular, making it a comfortable base for business and sightseeing alike.

From ¥16,000 / night (per person)
🛏 Guest Room 🛏 Guest Room
Guest Room

A Restful Night
on a 140cm-Wide Comfort Bed

Rooms at Richmond Hotel Matsumoto range from singles with a 110cm-wide bed up to tatami twins. A 40-inch flat-screen TV and humidifying air purifier are among the convenient amenities for business and sightseeing alike. Free Wi-Fi throughout ensures guests can fully reset from travel fatigue in a comfortable room.

🍳 Breakfast 🍳 Breakfast
Breakfast

Shinshu's Famous Sanzoku-Yaki
at a Japanese-Western Buffet Breakfast

Breakfast is served on the 1st floor café restaurant as a Japanese-Western buffet. Regional Matsumoto menu items, including the local sanzoku-yaki fried chicken and pickled nozawana greens, let guests taste the local flavor from the first morning. Classic staples like pancakes and curry are also on offer, satisfying guests of all ages.

🏢 Lobby 🏢 Lobby
Lobby

A Calm 2nd-Floor Lobby
Warmed by an Electric Fireplace

The front desk and lobby are located on the 2nd floor, where the flicker of an electric fireplace helps ease the fatigue of travel. The spacious area is also useful for meeting up or resting, with wood-toned interiors setting a calm mood. The clear flow from the 1st-floor entrance, paired with the easy access from Matsumoto Station, supports a comfortable stay.

Recommended Plans
[Recommended for Business!] Business Plan + Breakfast Included
Queen · Breakfast included
¥31,200 / person
[Early Bird 28] Book Early for Great Value — Early Bird 28 Plan, Room Only
Standard double (2 guests) · No meals · Approx. 17.6㎡
¥16,000 / person
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Matsumoto Castle Sannomaru Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel
#7
3-Min Walk from Matsumoto CastleRegistered Cultural PropertyCity HotelNear Nakamachi-dori

Matsumoto Castle Sannomaru Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1,223 reviews)

The only hotel located in the Sannomaru district of National Treasure Matsumoto Castle. A registered Tangible Cultural Property built in 1937, the former Matsumoto branch of Daiichi Kangyo Bank, is now used as the restaurant wing, letting guests enjoy an elegant breakfast within a historic building. Just three minutes' walk to the castle, the location is another major draw.

From ¥16,900 / night (per person)
🛏 Guest Room 🛏 Guest Room
Guest Room

Calm Rooms
Just Steps from Matsumoto Castle

Rooms range from a Standard Double up to Suites. Cork-toned wall finishes and wood-grain interiors harmonize with the atmosphere of a historic castle town. Despite sitting along Daimyocho-dori, just three minutes' walk from Matsumoto Castle, the room design ensures a quiet stay — an ideal base for exploring the sights.

🍽 Restaurant (Cultural Property) 🍽 Restaurant (Cultural Property)
Heritage Dining

An Elegant Breakfast
Inside a Registered Cultural Property Bank Building

The restaurant wing, housed in the former Daiichi Kangyo Bank Matsumoto branch built in 1937, is a valuable structure registered as a national Tangible Cultural Property. Enjoying the breakfast buffet beneath 11-meter arched windows and chandeliers feels like a special moment at an overseas hotel. This blend of historic architecture and hospitality is an experience unique to Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel.

🏯 Castle View 🏯 Castle View
Castle View

Just 3 Minutes Away
View National Treasure Matsumoto Castle and the Northern Alps

Step outside the hotel and the black keep of National Treasure Matsumoto Castle rises beyond the moat, with the Northern Alps ridgeline layered behind it on clear days. Sights like Yohashira Shrine and the streets of Nakamachi-dori and Nawate-dori are all within walking distance, making this an ideal sightseeing base. A morning or evening stroll around the castle reveals a very different expression of Matsumoto Castle than seen by day.

Recommended Plans
Great Value [Basic Plan] 3-Min Walk to Matsumoto Castle — Breakfast Included
Double · Breakfast included · Approx. 18㎡
¥19,400 / person
Great Value [Basic Plan] 3-Min Walk to Matsumoto Castle — Room Only
Double · No meals · Approx. 18㎡
¥16,900 / person
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Super Hotel Matsumoto Castle Exit
#8
2-Min Walk from Matsumoto Station Castle ExitNatural Hot SpringBusiness HotelFree Breakfast

Super Hotel Matsumoto Castle Exit

★★★★☆ 4.3 (2,207 reviews)

A business hotel just two minutes' walk from JR Matsumoto Station's Castle Exit, known for its natural hot spring "Suwa-no-Yu" and free health-focused breakfast buffet. With multiple Rakuten Travel Awards for its high ratings and great value, it's convenient for sightseeing and business alike.

From ¥8,500 / night (per person)
🛏 Guest Room 🛏 Guest Room
Guest Room

Simple, Clean
and Functional Rooms

Room types like the Super Room and Semi-Double Room can be chosen to suit your purpose. Wood-toned walls and simple interiors make the space easy to use for both business and sightseeing. Basic amenities such as an air purifier and electric kettle round out a comfortable, no-frills stay that makes this hotel a popular base for travelers.

♨ Hot Spring ♨ Hot Spring
Hot Spring

Refresh from Travel Fatigue
at the Natural Hot Spring "Suwa-no-Yu"

The on-site natural hot spring "Suwa-no-Yu" is a simple design centered on an indoor bath, but it thoroughly soothes legs worn from a day of sightseeing or business in Matsumoto. Soaking at leisure in the stone-built bath melts away the fatigue of the day. The hotel's multi-year run of Rakuten Travel Awards speaks to the trust it has earned from many guests.

🍳 Breakfast 🍳 Breakfast
Breakfast

A Free Health Breakfast Buffet
Every Morning

Super Hotel's signature health breakfast buffet is included free with the room rate. A Japanese-centered, body-friendly menu of side dishes, rice, and miso soup made with local ingredients lines up, giving guests the energy to properly start the day. A welcome bar and free Wi-Fi are further reasons this hotel is known for its outstanding value.

Recommended Plans
[5% Off] [Rakuten Super Sale] Limited-Time Sale Plan — Natural Hot Spring & Breakfast Buffet Included
Single · Breakfast included · Approx. 12㎡
¥12,350 / person
[Early Bird 90] Stay for Less with a 90-Day Advance Booking! — Natural Hot Spring & Breakfast Buffet Included
Single · Breakfast included · Approx. 12㎡
¥8,500 / person
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Nagano City
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matsumoto Hotels
QWhich hotel in Matsumoto offers the best value for money?
ASuper Hotel Matsumoto Castle Exit is the most affordable option listed, starting from ¥8,500 per night. It's also 2-Min Walk from Matsumoto Station Castle Exit.
QWhich hotel in Matsumoto has the highest guest ratings?
ADormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring Azusa-no-Yu has the highest rating at 4.5 stars. See the hotel's own listing below for full details.
QAre there any special deals available at Matsumoto hotels?
AYes, most hotels offer official and Rakuten Travel exclusive plans. For example, Super Hotel Matsumoto Castle Exit's "[Early Bird 90] Stay for Less with a 90-Day Advance Booking! — Natural Hot Spring & Breakfast Buffet Included" plan starts from ¥8,500. Check the "Recommended Plans" section on each hotel's card for the latest offers.