Hotels With Breakfast in Nagano Prefecture, Japan

It’s a very big hotel. We stayed in the premium wing with balcony. The room is newly renovated but there is a strange rusty smell inside the room, and also in some part of the lobby area maybe due to the carpet, which is quite disgusting. We rent a car on the second day, parking is not free, it’s 1000 yen per night for hotel guest. We do not had breakfast or dine in the hotel. So not much comment on their services. However we never feel welcoming as no staffs will greet you except when the time you arrive with their shuttle bus getting off to check in. There’s no greetings when we check out and leave. Just like we were transparent. Maybe we are foreigners? And maybe there are too many guests though, there was no queue by the time to check out as we left at 10:00am. Just wanna to leave asap. The onsen is always crowded. However CP value is high. What you expect from a large resort? It’s nothing comparable to the high end hotel. But for the price we paid it’s fair enough. Location is super convenient. A plus. But we may not return again.

Tucked quietly in the heart of Matsumoto, Richmond Hotel is that kind of place where you check in and immediately feel, “Yes, this was the right choice.” Just a 10-minute walk from the famous Matsumoto Castle, and only a few steps from the main train station, the hotel is perfect for exploring the city on foot. Everything feels close — but not too crowded. The lobby is simple, efficient, and the check-in process is smooth with helpful staff (and English-friendly machines). It gives off a calm business-hotel feel but with the warmth of Japanese hospitality. 🚶♂️ What’s nearby (walking distance): Matsumoto Castle – a national treasure and absolute must-visit, especially during cherry blossom season. Matsumoto City Museum of Art – just 5 mins away, home to works by Yayoi Kusama (yes, the dots queen herself!). 🎨 Nakamachi Street – preserved Edo-style merchant houses turned into cozy cafes, sake shops, and souvenir boutiques. Local izakayas & ramen spots – literally around the corner! 🛏️ Room Experience: We stayed in a twin room — very clean, comfortable, and surprisingly spacious. Soft beds, adjustable lighting, and full amenities including pajamas, skincare sets, and even phone chargers. ☕ Bonus points for: In-room humidifier (helpful in dry weather!) Free drinks in the lobby lounge during certain hours Coin laundry for longer stays ✨ Why we recommend this hotel: Location: It’s so central, you can explore most places by foot. Convenience: Great for family trips or solo travelers who need a “no-stress” base. Comfort: Classic Japanese standards — clean, quiet, and efficient. If you’re heading to Matsumoto and want a place that gives you both comfort and convenience without breaking the budget, this is a solid choice. Plus, waking up and walking to the castle in the early morning light? Unforgettable. 🌸

Omg we loved this hotel! Our favourite stay from the 3 weeks we spent in japan. So clean, near the station and has everything you need. Spacious bedroom and soo comfortable. We just loved everything about this hotel

Very pretty, neat and clean hotel that is walkable to anywhere. The hotel look so grand from the outside and the lobby is big and spacious. A lot of food around the area. The room is big and clean, Toilet is big for Japanese standard. They even provide light dinner. I will stay in this hotel again if I come back to Matsumoto.

We have stayed as 2 couples. Here are our review: - The rooms were a bit small but still good enough for a 3D/2N stay. - The onsen was great and clean. After onsen, you should try to free massage chair. - There is a supply of towels daily, however some towels were slightly dirty. - There is an ulimited supply of pijamas and they are very confortable. - An evening drink and a morning coffee are inclusive, not the best tough. To sum up, we enjoyed our stay, it is only 5 mins walk from the main train station and rooms are good for 2 people.

Location is THE best if you are planning to make Nagano your base and take the train to explore the other regions of the prefecture. It is literally connected to the train station on the 2nd floor. Plus there are great restaurants in Midori Shopping Centre which is part of Nagano train station.

**Transportation:** If you're taking the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, the bus drops you off at 'Hinamiyama Kogen' (Hinamiyama Highlands), directly opposite the hotel. You can also catch a bus from the same stop to Shinano-Omachi Station. Make sure to check the bus schedule in advance or inquire at the hotel front desk. The hotel also provides a complimentary shuttle service, but please note the earliest departure is at 10:45 AM. **Luggage:** We forwarded our luggage directly from Toyama Station to the hotel. The price for this service has been increasing; as of 2025, it costs ¥4000 per piece. **Environment and Room:** We were assigned a twin room on the 2nd floor. It was very spacious and comfortable, featuring a small balcony with a lovely forest view. **Onsen (Hot Springs):** There are both indoor and outdoor baths, though neither is particularly large. After a tiring journey up and down the mountain, soaking in the hot springs was wonderfully refreshing and relieved all our fatigue. **Breakfast:** The breakfast spread offered congee, rice balls, and local Shinshu-specialty vegetable buns, alongside a variety of standard breakfast items, fresh fruit, and bread. **Power Adapters:** This hotel did not provide three-prong to two-prong power adapters. Interestingly, other hotels I've stayed at in Japan typically had them available.

Clean and spacious room, hotel nicely renovated. Breakfast spread not as great but food still delicious. Location wise, about 2-3min drive from outlet/train station, but shuttle buses are provided if you don’t drive.

Rather old property. Some stains on the sofa, though they do not look like it can be cleaned. Other that that room is generally clean. However, hotel claimed that they do not have aircon during winter season, and said the only way to cool the room was to off the heater (which is the only mode the aircon duct can release), or open the window, though it is prone to bugs entering the room. Not recommended. Can stay at better properties near nagano station at similar price points.

Such a wonderful stay at Hakuba! Service by Mariott stuff was excellent. Shuttle bus arrived on time and the luggages up the bus and to our room. The room had an in-room onsen which was super! There was a quiet camping ground beside where my family spent half a day building snowman and playing. We could call for pizza food delivery on the first day. Convenience store was quite a walk away but manageable if the snow wasn’t so thick.