Hotel New Kotobuki  

In Matsumoto, about 3 km from the city center and a short drive to Matsumoto Castle. Minutes from Utsukushigahara Onsen and about 1 km from the Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum. A family-friendly hotel base for castle walks and local exploring.

A compact, easygoing property with 22 air-conditioned rooms. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, desks, safes, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. The hotel offers elevator access, daily housekeeping and a front desk with limited hours.

Spa center, massage room and a sauna for post-walk recovery. On-site bar, lounge, karaoke and a coffee shop. Convenience store, gift shop/newsstand, laundry and dry-cleaning, plus free self-parking and a safe-deposit box.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and in-room desks for quick work sessions.

Full breakfasts available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee. On-site bar and coffee shop for drinks and light bites. Nearby dining highlights include local soba and izakaya spots such as Soba-dokoro Kippo, Shinshu Sakaba Yamazato and Soba Izakaya Kuranomukou.