Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Matsumoto travel guide

Matsumoto Tourism | Matsumoto Guide

You're Going to Love Matsumoto

With a population of 210 667, Matsumoto is a must-see destination in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Matsumoto has to offer.

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When to visit Matsumoto

Matsumoto in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6729
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matsumoto in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6729
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Matsumoto in August, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 152 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Matsumoto, with an average rainfall of 35 mm.

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How to Get to Matsumoto

Plane

When flying to Matsumoto, you’ll arrive at Matsumoto (MMJ), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Matsumoto is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 173 km from Matsumoto. You’ll find branches of Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

When flying to Matsumoto, you’ll arrive at Matsumoto (MMJ), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Matsumoto is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 173 km from Matsumoto. You’ll find branches of Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Matsumoto

FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka
KMQKomatsu
TOYToyama

Airlines serving Matsumoto

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,092 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,036 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,437 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,550 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (851 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matsumoto

Average rates range from around ₹ 10,008 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 9,727 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matsumoto

Most booked hotels in Matsumoto

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Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,504+
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Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,582+
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Hotel M Matsumoto
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,124+
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Hiring a car in Matsumoto

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Matsumoto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. The most frequently booked car type in Matsumoto is Economy (Honda Fit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Raize or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Matsumoto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. The most frequently booked car type in Matsumoto is Economy (Honda Fit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Raize or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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