Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1USD = 158.88JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
APR - MAY
Spring blossoms and comfortable weather for city tours.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Top things to do in Matsumoto
![[Nagoya Kamikochi Hiking Tour] One-Day Nature Forest Hiking Tour of Kamikochi & Taisho Pond & Tashiro Pond & Kappa Bridge & Myojin Pond & Hotaka Mountain Range & Hotaka Shrine Okumiya (Departure from Nagoya)](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAADUExURenp6VcjxIwAAAAKSURBVAjXY2AAAAACAAHiIbwzAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)
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[Nagoya Kamikochi Hiking Tour] One-Day Nature Forest Hiking Tour of Kamikochi & Taisho Pond & Tashiro Pond & Kappa Bridge & Myojin Pond & Hotaka Mountain Range & Hotaka Shrine Okumiya (Departure from Nagoya)
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US$ 45.85
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Autumn Colors Exclusive: Scenic Kamikochi 1-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo
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US$ 70.49
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (including Tateyama Kurobe transportation ticket) & Kamikochi 2-Day Tour
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US$ 195.15
One-day tour to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Kanazawa
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US$ 125.89
Nagoya Kamikochi & Kappa Bridge Full-Day Tour with Hiking
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US$ 44.05
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From Nagoya; one-day bus tour to Kamikochi
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US$ 43.75
Nagano: Kamikochi Hiking Day Trip (Including 3.5 hours of Free Time) (Departing from Nagoya)
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US$ 44.05
Tokyo Kamikochi & Lake Suwa Full-Day Tour with Bus
English guided
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US$ 94.45
Tokyo Full-Day Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle Discovery
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US$ 94.45
Northern Alps Scenic View - Kamikochi Day Trip: Kappa Bridge, Taisho Pond, Azusa River Light Hike (Round trip from Nagoya)
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US$ 62.95
National Treasure: Former Kaichi School (Nagano)
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US$ 3.79
Transport in Matsumoto
JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
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US$ 154.20
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
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US$ 224.70
Matsumoto car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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Alpico Kotsu Matsumoto Loop Bus "Town Sneaker" 1-Day Pass
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US$ 3.15
Hotels in Matsumoto
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
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Onyado Nono Matsumoto
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Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
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US$ 65.12
Iroha Grand Hotel
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Tabino Hotel lit Matsumoto
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Alpico Plaza Hotel
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Hotel Buena Vista
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Toyoko Inn Matsumoto Ekimae Hommachi
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Hotel Matsumoto Yorozuya
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Dormy Inn Matsumoto
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Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu
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Hotel M Matsumoto
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Reviews of Matsumoto activities
Joris **********
2026-04-01 03:57:15
This hotel is located nicely in the centre, but on a quite street. About 10minutes walk from the station. everything within Matsumoto is on walking distance. If you want to hire a car, there is a car rental located on the opposite site of the street.
Iviani ******
2026-06-21 03:21:07
Clean room and super great location just next to JR Matsumoto station & across Matsumoto bus terminal. The breakfast is also delicious! But they won't store your luggage after check out, so you need to pay extra for lockers.
Astrid *******
2026-04-30 12:04:19
This is a good hotel in Matsumoto. Its location isn't too close to Matsumoto Station, but it's not too far either, about 900 meters or a 5-10 minute walk. The amenities are quite complete. The room is spacious and clean enough. There are many restaurants with various options around the hotel.
lusi ***
2026-06-02 06:07:00
This hotel has a unique and memorable concept. Upon arrival, staff immediately helped clean our luggage wheels before we brought them in—a small touch that reflects a high level of attention to cleanliness. All hotel floors are tatami, so guests must leave their shoes in lockers and walk barefoot—slippers are available at the reception if needed. The atmosphere truly feels like a traditional Japanese ryokan.
The room was compact and efficient, with a 140cm bed that felt a bit small for two people. The onsen was a definite plus—an open-air onsen was available, although the water temperature wasn't very hot. The most surprising aspect was the complimentary amenities: ice cream, free ramen every night at 9:30 PM, and hot and cold beverages available anytime. These are added values rarely found in other hotels.
Klook User
2026-07-05 23:01:58
wonderful stay! super comfortable room. special touch of late night ramen or ice cream on the first floor! would stay again!
keyvan **************
2026-07-11 23:05:34
The hotel is very good, the staff is excellent, and the location is good.
LAI **********
2026-04-27 08:07:36
Hotel location: Very convenient, near Matsumoto Station. This is a capsule hotel, and I stayed in a business room with a private bathroom. Amenities like facial cleanser and toner were provided! Upon entering, you must remove your shoes and wipe your luggage wheels.
steve ******
2026-02-24 03:10:31
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Matsumoto. The staff is amazing and the hotel is clean and conveniently located.
Jocelyn ***
2026-06-16 05:06:48
Location is very convenient. Check in was very quick. Amenities are self service. Rooms are average.
Matsumoto at a glance
Quick facts about Matsumoto
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What to know before visiting Matsumoto
Quick overview of Matsumoto and what draws visitors
Matsumoto is a compact destination known for outdoor sightseeing, cultural experiences and short guided tours; Klook booking data shows demand rises and falls markedly through the year rather than staying steady. Tours and cultural experiences lead bookings, with attraction passes appearing less often.
Best times to visit and how prices change
The busiest month is November, while January is the quietest, according to Klook booking data — demand builds through spring and peaks in November before dropping off into winter. Prices are not perfectly aligned with demand: July is typically the priciest month for activities, while November tends to be the cheapest month on Klook despite being the busiest. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for January–March or September when demand is lower; if you want the peak-season atmosphere, visit in November even though it can be busier.
Tips for travellers
Most experiences in Matsumoto can be booked at short notice, but Klook data shows travellers typically book about 16 days ahead, with many last-minute bookings up to around 5 days before. If you plan to travel in the peak November period, consider booking a few weeks in advance to secure popular tours and cultural activities; for quieter months you can be more spontaneous.
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