Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

In the historic Matsushiro area of Nagano, sitting about 9 km from the city center and roughly 20 minutes by car from Nagano Station. You're close to Matsushiro Castle and Nagano Olympic Stadium, with Masuo Ikeda Museum and Chokoku-ji Temple nearby — a great base for Shinshu sightseeing.

A modern resort with roughly 345 air-conditioned rooms, many from about 35 sqm, all with refrigerators, safes and desks. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combos and bidets with complimentary toiletries; rollaway beds available on request. Rooms come with lounge access for evening drinks and a relaxed onsen-resort vibe infused with local touches.

Choose an all-inclusive plan that bundles dinner, breakfast, lounge drinks, onsen access and select activities. On-site hot springs and an onsen lounge, spa, sauna and massage rooms let you unwind; there’s also an outdoor tennis court, arcade/game room, gift shops, café and bar. Free self-parking, elevator access, and family-friendly playrooms keep things easy for groups and kids.

Nine meeting rooms and a conference hall for events, 24-hour front desk, laundry and safe-deposit services. Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet keeps work moving.

Five restaurants plus a coffee shop/café and lounge. A buffet spot highlights seasonal local ingredients from sea and mountain, with signature items like colorful monaka sushi. Lounge hours include evening social pours and a nightcap menu, and the onsen lounge offers soothing post-bath drinks such as amazake.