Sawando Travel Guide
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Guesthouse Tomoshibi - Hostel
Most excellent stay with impeccable hospitality. The hotel master provided us with superb dinner each day (even though I did not reserve dinner for the first night). Super worth the stay to explore kamikochi really early the next morning.
Reviewed on 3 June 2025

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
Loved the staff, the customer service was great. However the bed was very very uncomfortable. If you need a bed with more cushion this isn’t the place for you. However, the location was close to Matsumoto station and the restaurants around the hotel were awesome!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Renovated Traditional House in Narai-juku
Exclusive one-group rental
Perfect clean accomodation on the main street of Narai - closer towards the Shizume-jinja shrine. Thoroughly recommend for others to book and stay in. A huge private home that can easily fit two families with three large bedrooms that have multiple beds in each. Modern facilities such as kitchen, ...
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Azumino Salon
とても清潔に清掃されていて気持ちよく過ごせました。夜はよく眠れて、温泉に音楽、ウッドデッキでの朝食も楽しみました。オススメです。
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2024

Canadian Log Cottage TAKITARO
とても良かった。
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2024
Popular places to visit

Matsumoto Castle
Find out about the history of Matsumoto with a stop at Matsumoto Castle. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.

Kappa Bridge
Kappa Bridge is just one of the places to see in Matsumoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

Matsumoto Performing Arts Center
Get tickets for a show at Matsumoto Performing Arts Center, a theatre with a story to tell in Matsumoto. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.

Alps Park Matsumoto
Alps Park Matsumoto is just one of the places to see in Matsumoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.

Kamikochi Visitor Center
Explore the great outdoors at Kamikochi Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Matsumoto. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

Matsumoto City Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Matsumoto City Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Matsumoto. Take in the museums and waterfalls in this walkable area.
Activities

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



