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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Matsumoto to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Matsumoto
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.
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.
Train
The train station in Matsumoto is called Matsumoto, and is located 0.3 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 Relax Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.
Airlines serving Matsumoto
Where to stay in popular areas of Matsumoto
Most booked hotels in Matsumoto
Hiring a car in Matsumoto
Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,131 and ₹ 1,509. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matsumoto, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.