Kataoka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Nagano Prefecture Forestry Research Center
You can take time to visit Nagano Prefecture Forestry Research Center during your travels to Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.
Takabotchi Highlands
Explore the great outdoors at Takabotchi Highlands, a lovely green space in Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.
Urushi Art Hanaikada
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Urushi Art Hanaikada in Narai-juku. Take in the museums and waterfalls in the area.
Izutsu Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Izutsu Winery during your travels to Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.
Tirol no Mori
Bring the family to Tirol no Mori and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Shiojiri. Discover the hot springs and waterfalls in this walkable area.
Niekawa Sekisyo Kiso Kokokan
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Niekawa Sekisyo Kiso Kokokan during your trip to Shiojiri. Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views.
Activities

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

Full Day Walking Tour in Matsumoto: Matcha Tea and Stunning Art

Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi Private Tour
Our pick of the best Kataoka Hotel Deals

Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Convenient location, very walkable. No dedicated drop off points which can make loading and unloading of suitcases difficult.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Iroha Grand Hotel
Breakfast was delicious. Walking distance from the JR station. Room was basic but had everything you need.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring
Cheerful and helpful staff
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel
This hotel was excellent value for money. Our room was VERY spacious relative to other places we stayed in Tokyo/Osaka etc., and the amenities were high quality. We could see mountains out of one window and Matsumoto Castle out of the other, and it was a very easy walk to the Castle and many restaurants. ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
Love the breakfast here and the staff are really friendly. Location is really good. Just beside the station. Would rebook for my next trip
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Tabino Hotel Matsumoto
Staff are friendly. The hotel has Welcome drinks and my room is good. The public bath is a little small.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
