Nagano’s 15 Best and Coolest Hotels near Matsumoto Station Great for Girls Trips
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Matsumoto City in Nagano has many attractions, including the national treasure Matsumoto Castle and a charming castle town. It is a popular tourist destination where you can enjoy not only historical walks but also casual girls' trips, such as visiting stylish cafes and shops. If you're going to Matsumoto City, why not stay at a stylish hotel that will make your trip even more enjoyable? In this article, we will introduce recommended hotels and ryokan around JR Matsumoto Station, focusing not only on their convenient locations but also on their cleanliness and atmosphere. Please use this as a reference for your next trip.
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Matsumoto City, Nagano is famous for the national treasure Matsumoto Castle. Around the castle, there is Nakamachi Street, which is lined with buildings with sea cucumber walls, where you can enjoy a historical stroll. There are also many stylish cafes and craft shops located in retro buildings, so you can enjoy shopping as well. Why not take a leisurely stroll through the city, looking for your favorite items or picturesque retro scenery?
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If you are traveling in the Matsumoto City area, hotels near JR Matsumoto Station, which also has a bus terminal, are convenient. However, it would be a waste to just randomly choose a hotel near a station, thinking, ``I'm just going to sleep, so anything is fine.'' If the hotel has a strange atmosphere, you might feel less excited about your trip. ….
In this article, we will introduce recommended hotels and ryokan around Matsumoto Station that emphasize the atmosphere and cleanliness. We also paid attention to services and facilities geared towards female travellers, which would make the trip even more enjoyable. Choose a nice inn that suits you and enjoy your trip in Matsumoto♪
This hotel is located in the Sannomaru area of Matsumoto Castle, and is only a 2-minute walk from the Matsumoto Castle Tower. The building where the restaurant and wedding hall are located is a beautiful Western-style building that has been designated as a registered tangible cultural property, and you can feel the history.
The rooms have a modern and stylish atmosphere. You can also see Matsumoto Castle from the suite. How about enjoying Matsumoto Castle, whose impression changes with the hour, whether it's enveloped in the morning mist or standing dignified under the moonlight? This view is a privilege unique to Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel.
Breakfast can be enjoyed at the restaurant building, which is registered as a nationally registered tangible cultural property. It was built in 1937 as a bank, and its classical Western atmosphere gives it an elegant feel. It is also attractive that you can enjoy a wide variety of Japanese and Western Nagano gourmet food, including the famous oyaki! Delicious breakfast and a nice space will get you excited from the morning♪
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Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel
Nagano /Matsumoto/City Hotel
- address
- 3-5-15 Ote, Matsumoto City, Nagano
- access
- About 5 minutes by bus from JR Matsumoto Station (for Shindai and onsen) Get off at "Daimyocho" and walk for about 1 minute
For dinner, please enjoy "Nagano Terroir", which brings out the goodness of the rich ingredients of the Nagano. Dishes that make use of the essence of French and Nagano ingredients are recommended to be enjoyed abundantly on the course. It seems to be popular both locally and at restaurants alone. Why don't you enjoy an elegant girls' party with wine?
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Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu
Nagano /Matsumoto/City Hotel
- address
- 4-8-9 Ote, Matsumoto City Nagano
- access
- Pick-up service available from Matsumoto Station * Reservation required / About 8 minutes by "Shinshu University bus" from Matsumoto BT Get off at Agetsuchi / 15 minutes on foot from JR Matsumoto Station / 10 minutes by car from Matsumoto IC
Breakfast will be served at "La Café Terrasa". The restaurant's lavender color scheme will make you feel elegant from the morning. We have also introduced a ``Picnic Breakfast'' where you can pack buffet food into a picnic bucket and enjoy it outdoors. Recharge your energy for the day with a breakfast made with bread baked daily at the bakery and fresh ingredients from Nagano.
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Hotel Buena Vista
Nagano /Matsumoto/City Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 6,900
- address
- 1-2-1 Honjo, Matsumoto City Nagano
- access
- ★7 minute walk from the front exit of JR Matsumoto Station★15 minutes from Nagano Expressway Matsumoto IC. ★Quiet location
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
`` Iroha Grand Hotel Matsumoto Ekimae'' is a hotel produced by the stylish interior shop ``Actus.'' Although it is a casual hotel, the interior design is simple and tasteful, and could be used as a reference for your home's interior and furniture. It is also recommended for those who want to keep their accommodation costs as low as possible, but still want to stay at a slightly more stylish hotel.
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Iroha Grand Hotel Matsumoto Ekimae
Nagano /Matsumoto/City Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,022
- address
- Nagano 1-109-2 Chuo, Matsumoto City
- access
- 4 minutes on foot from JR Matsumoto Station / About 10 minutes by car from Nagano Expressway Matsumoto IC / diagonally in front of M Wing along Isemachi Street
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Cafe&stay CASTANA, which opened in June 2019, is a casual hotel with the concept of a cafe where you can stay overnight. About 10 minutes by taxi from Matsumoto Station. The building, which is a renovated private house, is stylish yet has a relaxing atmosphere. The Tsuruya Namiyanagi store is adjacent, so we recommend purchasing alcohol and snacks and enjoying them in your room.
A lovely room with Scandinavian style furniture. This is a private inn limited to one group per day, so it's perfect for people who value privacy. This "Awaji" room can accommodate 1 to 4 people. If you're traveling with three girls, you'll be happy to know that everyone can sleep in the same bed. In addition to basic amenities such as toothbrushes and shampoo, there is also a microwave, electric kettle, and tableware, so you can have a girls' night out in your room.
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Cafe & Stay CASTANA
Nagano /Matsumoto/City Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 6,900
- address
- Nagano 2-3-2 Namiyanagi, Matsumoto City
- access
- About 10 minutes by bus, taxi or car from JR Matsumoto Station. Easy access with free shuttle service by reservation!
“Tabino Hotel Lit Matsumoto” is characterized by its spacious and comfortable guest rooms. The rooms have a modern yet somewhat nostalgic atmosphere, and the interior design incorporates Shinshu white birches and folk crafts. This hotel is conveniently located with easy access to the downtown area, but it's one street away so you can spend a quiet night.
At this hotel, you can use the artificial hot onsen bath ``Shirakaba onsen,'' which has the same ingredients as the famous ``Shirahone Onsen.'' Warm your body to the core in a bath, which can be said to be the best part of traveling, and heal the fatigue of your journey. If you stay at a hotel with a public bath, you can go in whenever you want without having to wait for your friends.
Official details
Tabino Hotel Lit Matsumoto
Nagano / Matsumoto / Business Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 6,240
- address
- 1-4-5 Fukashi, Nagano
- access
- 4 minute walk from Matsumoto Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
"The Celecton Matsumoto", which opened in March 2020, is a stylish hotel with a neo-vintage taste where you can feel the warmth of wood and bricks. JR Matsumoto Station and "Matsumoto Castle" are within a 10-minute walk, so it's a base for sightseeing ◎ Fully equipped with a large public bath for men and women, all rooms are non-smoking, clean and comfortable with Serta beds, and it's also nice to be able to stay at a reasonable price♪
The guest rooms are decorated in natural colors based on grays and browns, creating a stylish yet relaxing atmosphere. There are many types of rooms that can be used for girls' trips, such as double, twin, premium, and universal. Especially recommended is the "Premium Room", which has a spacious bed of about 140cm width, a view of Matsumoto Castle from the window, a separate bath, toilet, and powder room, and a coffee maker. It's so comfortable that you might want to stay overnight.
Breakfast is served buffet style at the Bakery Cafe on the 1st floor. There are plenty of menus that girls will love, such as home-baked bread, egg dishes, and soup with lots of ingredients. For drinks, there is also a vitamin C-rich fruit juice called Oranka, which is a German-born supplement drink.
Official details
The Celecton Matsumoto
Nagano / Matsumoto / Business Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 3,510
- address
- Nagano 1-3-38 Josai, Matsumoto City
- access
- [E19] About 10 minutes from Nagano Expressway Matsumoto IC / About 10 minutes on foot from JR Matsumoto Station / About 6 minutes on foot from JR Oito Line Kita Matsumoto Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Breakfast is a buffet at the restaurant "Nagomiza" on the first floor. You can enjoy Nagano gourmet dishes such as Matsumoto Sanzoku-yaki, Oyaki with Nozawana, and Shinshu soba, as well as salads, egg dishes, and Japanese and Western side dishes. Enjoy delicious Nagano to the fullest with a plan that includes breakfast.
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Alpico Plaza Hotel
Nagano / Matsumoto / Business Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 4,250
- address
- 1-3-21 Fukashi Nagano
- access
- A 2-minute walk from JR Matsumoto Station (East Exit), next to Matsumoto Bus Terminal♪ Great location with excellent access!
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
At the foot of the mountain, about 20 minutes by car from JR Matsumoto Station, there are two onsen resorts that have come in handy as inner parlors of the castle town of Matsumoto. One of them is "onsen". After enjoying sightseeing in the city, we also recommend taking a break and relaxing at a onsen inn.
The large communal bath is spacious, so you can stretch out and enjoy the hot water. In the back of the indoor bath, there is also an open-air bath made entirely of cypress. The hot springs of onsen are said to be "beauty hot springs" that make your skin smooth. I can't wait to see how my skin feels the next day.
Detailed information
Matsumoto onsen Hotel Tamanoyu
Nagano /Matsumoto, onsen / ryokan
- address
- Nagano Asama, Matsumoto City onsen 1-28-16
- access
- Approximately 20 minutes by bus from JR Matsumoto Station / Approximately 20 minutes by car from Matsumoto IC Approximately 10 minutes by car from ryokan to National Treasure Matsumoto Castle
Shoho is ryokan in Utsukushigahara Onsen, one of onsen onsen areas near Matsumoto city. It has a modern atmosphere, and because it is located on a hill, you can see the Northern Alps and Matsumoto castle town from all rooms. The entrance and lobby also have a luxurious feel, so you can forget about your daily fatigue and have a good time.
Inside the hotel, you can enjoy natural onsen in a variety of baths, such as an elegant rock bath and an open-air jacuzzi. Among them, the "observation bath" with a superb view is recommended. An open-air bath with a sense of openness that makes you feel as if you are floating in the sky. Soaking in onsen amidst a spectacular view will make your trip even more memorable.
Detailed information
Shinshu Matsumoto Utsukushigahara onsen Shoho
Nagano /Matsumoto, Utsukushigahara onsen / ryokan
- address
- Nagano 527 Satoyamaabe, Matsumoto City
- access
- 20 minutes by car from JR Matsumoto Station / 20 minutes by bus bound for onsen from Matsumoto Station Bus Terminal
The hot water is Utsukushigahara Onsen, which is called onsen for beautiful skin. There is a source on the premises, so you can soak in fresh hot water. The open-air bath is paved with blue stones and has a warm atmosphere that will warm your heart. Soak in the spacious bathtub with your friends and heal your daily fatigue.
Detailed information
Utsukushigahara Onsen onsen ryokan
Nagano /Matsumoto, Utsukushigahara onsen / ryokan
- address
- 451-7 Satoyamabe, Matsumoto Nagano
- access
- 15 minutes by car from JR Matsumoto Station
onsen are said to be effective against muscle pain, so they will soothe your tired body from sightseeing. The public bath is open to men and women on a rotating basis. There are ``Hikari-no-Yu,'' which has a pleasant glow of light, and ``Kage-no-Yu,'' which has beautiful lighting. Both have only open-air baths, but there is a washing area with floor heating, so you don't have to worry about it even in winter. There is also a private bath, which you can use for free.
Breakfast is a Japanese-style meal served in a dining room that has been renovated from an old hall. It is served in lacquerware, so it looks like a celebratory meal. The dishes used are from the Meiji era. Unique experiences are also part of the appeal of this inn. The dishes also have a simple and gentle flavor that brings out the flavors of the ingredients. Delicious food will make your conversation even more lively.
Official details
onsen Onsen Hina no Yado Kinukan
Nagano /Matsumoto, Utsukushigahara onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 30,250
- address
- Nagano 131-2 Satoyamaabe, Matsumoto City
- access
- 25 minutes by car from Nagano Expressway Matsumoto IC / 20 minutes by bus bound for Utsukushigahara onsen from JR Matsumoto Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
The pride of the inn is its onsen bath. The valley side of Setsugekka is open to the public, and the air is full of negative ions, which will soothe you. This is a ``standing bath'' where you take a bath while standing, and it is said to help improve your circulation as well as improve your circulatory system.
Detailed information
Tobira Onsen Myojinkan
Nagano /Matsumoto/ ryokan
- address
- Nagano 8967 Iriyamabe, Matsumoto City
- access
- About 40 minutes from Matsumoto IC towards Utsukushigahara Kogen. There is also a free shuttle bus from Matsumoto Station.
Onsen Hotel Omoto onsen be reached in about 25 minutes by taking a regular bus bound for onsen from Matsumoto Station. This inn boasts spectacular views of the Northern Alps and Matsumoto City from the public bath and rooms. In particular, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Northern Alps from the large windows in the public bath, so you'll want to enjoy a morning bath on a sunny day.
"Onsen Hotel Omoto" is a historic onsen inn that was renovated from "Hotel Omoto", which was founded in 1919, and was reborn in June 2020. While retaining a nostalgic atmosphere, the clean and modern Japanese interior is relaxing and perfect for a girls' trip. From the Japanese-style room with a mountain view, you can see the Alps during the day and the night view of Matsumoto City at night. If you sit comfortably on a chair while looking at the night view, your conversations will become more fruitful.
Since meal at the hotel is only breakfast, you can enjoy dinner at onsen restaurants around town or in Matsumoto. In the morning, you will receive a lovely bento box with a choice of onigiri or sandwich. The bento is filled with vegetables and local specialties, such as tofu from Tominari Goro Shoten and miso from Marumasa Brewery, which will make you happy. The bento is served in your room, so you can spend a leisurely morning.
Detailed information
Onsen Hotel Omoto
Nagano /Matsumoto, onsen / ryokan
- address
- Nagano Asama, Matsumoto City onsen 3-13-10
- access
- Free shuttle service available (Matsumoto Station ⇔ hotel, reservation required in advance) About 25 minutes by bus from JR Matsumoto Station. About 3 minutes walk from "onsen" bus stop.
Matsumoto Jujo is a book hotel located in onsen, about 30 minutes by bus from Matsumoto Station. There are two hotels on the premises, "Matsumoto Honbako" and "Koyanagi", both of which are luxurious inns where all rooms have open-air baths with free-flowing hot springs. The bookstore hotel "Matsumoto Honbako" is sure to be irresistible for book lovers. If you stay overnight, you can immerse yourself in reading until late at night.
This is a room at the hotel ``Matsumotomotobako,'' whose concept is ``encounter rich knowledge.'' The minimal and sophisticated interior design is impressive. The bookstore on the first floor of Matsumoto Honbako is free to use by guests of either hotel. After reading a book, we recommend returning to your room and taking a relaxing soak in onsen.
On the other hand, this is a room at Hotel Koyanagi. The warm interior using natural materials such as natural wood and diatomaceous earth will heal your heart. From the windows, you can enjoy a panoramic view of onsen town and natural mountains. All rooms have open-air baths, so you can relax in your room without being disturbed by anyone.
Dinner is served at the firewood dining room "367 + 2 (367)" on the 1st floor of "Matsumoto Motobako". The concept is "Shinshu gastronomy", and the cuisine expresses Nagano's "climate, culture and history". Creative courses that incorporate Shinshu's fermentation culture into local ingredients, such as sauerkraut pickled in kombu salt by the chef himself, are sure to satisfy both your taste buds and your heart.
Detailed information
Matsumoto Jujo
Nagano /Matsumoto, onsen / ryokan
- address
- 3-15-17 onsen Onsen, Matsumoto City (Reception & Cafe "Oyaki and Coffee")
- access
- Approximately 20 minutes by taxi or 30 minutes by bus from Matsumoto Station / Approximately 50 minutes by taxi from Ueda Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen / Approximately 20 minutes by car from Azusagawa Smart IC on the Nagano Expressway / By car from Tobu Yunomaru IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway Approximately 70 minutes
The area around JR Matsumoto Station in Nagano is dotted with hotels with a variety of charms, including hotels where you can feel the tradition of Matsumoto and hotels where you can enjoy Shinshu gourmet food. Please choose the hotel that suits you best according to the purpose of your trip.