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

Matsumoto travel guide

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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. Matsumoto deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Matsumoto

Matsumoto in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matsumoto in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5104
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.

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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Matsumoto

FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka
KMQKomatsu
TOYToyama

Airlines serving Matsumoto

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,405 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Matsumoto

Most booked hotels in Matsumoto

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Hotel Buena Vista
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,573+
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Dormy Inn Matsumoto
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,963+
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Premier Hotel Cabin Matsumoto
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,409+
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Southern Cross Inn Matsumoto
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 3,322+
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Hiring a car in Matsumoto

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

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