Where to stay in Matsumoto: Best areas for travelers

• Chino: Combine your urban escape with a bit of time out in nature. When you've had enough madly running around, enjoy a more leisurely pace at Lake Shirakaba or Tateshina Lake. After that, put your feet up at the Yokoyakyo Onsen Tateshina Park Hotel, the Terrace Sarashina Resort and Spa or the Resort Hotel Tateshina.
• Suwa: It doesn't matter whether you're stopping for just one night or having an extended stay, this neighborhood offers plenty to fill in your time. Need some tips on where to start? Kirigamine Highland, Suwashi Kohan Park and Lake Suwa Geyser Center are fantastic options. So are the Suwa Lake Side Hotel, the Hotel Lalba Suwako and the Rako Hananoi Hotel.
• Kamisuwa Onsen: Suwashi Kohan Park and Lake Suwa Geyser Center offer the perfect escape from the busy city. If you love nature, this is the place to be. Comfortable hotels in this neighborhood include the Suwako Hotel, the Hotel Saginoyu and the Hotel Route-Inn Kamisuwa.
• Azumino: You'll have tons to fill up your time in this area, especially if you're a bit of an art aficionado. Azumino Arthills Museum and Toyoshina Museum of Modern Art are only the tip of the iceberg. After all those hours admiring the pieces on display, get some rest at the Shohaku, the Pension Harvest or the Holiday You Shiki no Go.
• Shirakabako: If you want to discover the real essence of this neighborhood, take yourself on a walking tour of some of its much-loved attractions like Shirakabako Royal Hill Ski Area. Some hotel options here include the Shirakabako Sunshine Lodge, the Hope Lodge and the Kimimachisou. Spend your evenings at one of these and get a good night's rest after your big adventures.