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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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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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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Availability
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1 single bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
2 single beds | ||
4 futon beds | ||
4 futon beds | ||
5 futon beds | ||
1 single bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
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3 futon beds | ||
4 futon beds | ||
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1 double bed | ||
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Northern
United States“Friendly staff. Breakfast was magnificent. Location” - Collins
New Zealand“The Japanese room was amazing. And the staff were so welcoming” - Dominique
Australia“We loved how spacious the rooms were. The entrance foyer is unique and beautiful.” 
David
United Kingdom“Loved the retro feel about the place. Vinyl record player in the cafe Fm Am radio 📻 n the room. Good Onsen good location. Good hotel”- Pioneer United Kingdom“Room was stunning. Everything I had hoped for when I booked it, and more. Situated in the old side, on its own and with a balcony. Bathroom was large. Beds were huge, especially because they're put together. I'm tall, but could sleep across both...”
- Catharine Australia“The hotel offered the choice of a western or Japanese style room. Choosing the tatami and futon was perfect. The room was set up beautifully. The breakfast was wonderful with a wide range of Japanese local produce and everything was fresh and...”
- Simona
Spain“A great hotel with super friendly staff. Everything was very clean, and the breakfast was excellent. The location is perfect, and a fantastic bonus is the hotel's onsen.” - Thomas United Kingdom“What I appreciated most about the hotel was its old-fashioned charm - the interior and decoration were reminescent of the art deco style of the 1920s. We had to pay extra for breakfast but the excellent traditional Japanese breakfast was worth it....”
Charlotte
Luxembourg“Lovely hotel, very chic lobby and nice overall decoration. Our room was on the top of the annex with a small terrasse. It was compact as the bed was massive. The bath with a view was amazing. It was on the pricer side compare to our other hotels.”- Anton
Netherlands“Excellent location: very close to the Matsumoto castle and the old shopping streets. Lots of restaurants nearby. The room was quite spacious, especially for Japan. Good breakfast: both Japanese and Western options available. There's a shuttle bus...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- レストランＩ；ｃａｚａ[ikaza]
- CuisineFrench • Japanese • Local
- AmbianceRomantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not 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.
