Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu
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About this property
Established in 1887, Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu is Matsumoto's oldest hotel. Building exterior, lobby, restaurants and shops have gone through renovation works in April 2016, and feature classic furnishings. Providing 24-hour front desk, it features a public bath, free-use bicycles and free property-wide WiFi. Well-appointed rooms come with both air conditioning and heating facilities. In-room conveniences include a fridge and a hairdryer. For leisure, guests can explore the town on a bike or enjoy massage services on request. Luggage storage and laundry services are available. Porter service is avaialble for guests staying in the annex building. Kagetsu Hotel is a 5-minute bus ride from JR Matsumoto Station and a 5-minute walk from the historic Matsumoto Castle and Nawate Street.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
Property highlights
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
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Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!
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Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
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Breakfast Info
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Buffet
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Private parking at the hotel
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Public Bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Jair
Spain“The hotel experience was great, despite the outdated rooms. It started with the staff, who were very accommodating and friendly. The hotel featured a public bathhouse that was very clean and had a relaxing atmosphere. I recommend the hotel's...”- Diane
United States“Room was extremely spacious. It was like a small apartment. My granddaughter said it was the best place we stayed in Japan! The staff was extremely helpful. We arrived before check in time and when they said we could check in, our bags were all in...” - Pinyada
Thailand“The room is spacious and the ryokan style beds are comfortable. location is great. You can easily walk to explore Matsumoto castle and surrounding areas. The staffs were friendly and super helpful. We arrived on the rainy evening and the free...” - Anna United States“Exceptional service and warm, friendly staff are ready to greet and assist you throughout your stay. I never walked by without someone smiling at me! The rooms are classically appointed and lovely. The hotel provided a TON of amenities...”
- Osnat
Israel“Amazing location, few min walk from everything one would want in Matsumoto. Big rooms and very nice and helpful staff” 
Karen United States“Great location and pleasant public bath. Varied and delicious breakfast. Helpful staff.”- Chonnikan Thailand“Really love the Japanese style room including the public bath”
- Sriram
Japan“Helpful staff, speak English well. Good breakfast spread.” - Azusa Japan“My go to hotel when in Matsumoto. It was my 3rd staying there and always impressed how amazing the breakfast was. Also the staff were very friendly and smooth communication.”
- Danielle United States“The room was simple, quiet and clean. The public bath was a nice amenity. Breakfast was delightful. After our previous accommodation, this was brainless and easy.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- レストランＩ；ｃａｚａ[ikaza]
- CuisineFrench • Japanese • Local
- AmbienceRomantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Please note final orders are taken at 20:00.
Please note shuttle service is available from Matsumoto Station if reserved in advance. Please contact the property directly and make a request via the Special Request box at the time of booking.
Children aged 0-5 years incur an additional charge of 2,200JPY per night when using extra beds.
A breakfast surcharge of 1,375JPY per child, per day applies for children aged 3–5 years.
Renovation work of the Annex building will be carried out from 04/11/2025 to the end of next Feruary.
■ First construction
Period: November 4, 2025 (Tuesday) to late January 2026 (planned)
Details: Repair and painting of the annex exterior wall.
*During this period, scaffolding will be installed around the annex exterior, preventing guests from enjoying the exterior and scenery.
*The large public bath can be used as usual.
*The observation terrace will be open once safety of the scaffolding and other facilities has been confirmed, but it is expected that most will be unavailable of the period.
*Although staying is possible, please be aware construction noise may be heard during your stay in the annex.
■ Second construction
Period: January 5, 2026 (Monday) to the end of February 2026 (planned)
Details: Renovation of the unit bath in the annex
*During this period, guests will not be able to stay overnight in the annex.
*The observation terrace will not be available.
*The Yasoroku Onkan coffee shop will be closed all day.
*The large public bath in the annex will be available as usual.
