Overview
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto is four minutes from Matsumoto Station's Castle Exit, on the same side of the tracks as central Matsumoto. Nawate Street is about five minutes farther into downtown, while Matsumoto Castle is about ten minutes away.
Limited express trains, city buses, and mountain routes all converge in the Matsumoto Station Area. The short station walk helps with early departures and late arrivals, while the historic center remains within walking distance.
Rooms
Single and double rooms measure 17.6 square meters and have one 140-centimeter bed. Both categories include a long desk with enough room for a laptop and paperwork.
Twin rooms and Deluxe Doubles measure 27.1 square meters and can accommodate three guests with an extra bed or sofa bed. The 32-square-meter Tatami Twin is the largest option, sleeping up to four with two beds and two futons. Its bath, toilet, and washbasin are in separate areas.
Facilities
Coin laundries are on the third and seventh floors, with a guest microwave and ice machine on the seventh. The adjacent mechanical car park has 44 spaces and operates on a first-come basis without reservations. If it's full or a vehicle exceeds its limits, drivers may be directed to a partner car park.
Dining
Breakfast starts at 6:00. A Japanese and Western buffet is served at Gusto Matsumoto Chuo on the first floor until 10:30, with last orders at 10:00. Nearby streets have plenty of restaurants, and the lobby provides a local dining map for planning dinner.
Location and transport
When walking from Matsumoto Station, use the Castle Exit, also signed as the East Exit. Matsumoto Bus Terminal is in a separate building about two minutes from the station. Mountain and highway buses depart there, while local sightseeing buses use stops outside the rail station.
Limited Express Azusa trains connect Matsumoto with Shinjuku, while Limited Express Shinano trains run toward Nagoya. The most frequent route to Kamikochi combines the Alpico Kamikochi Line to Shin-Shimashima with a reserved onward bus. A limited number of direct buses also depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal during the operating season, and reservations are required.
Airport access
A shuttle bus links Shinshu Matsumoto Airport with Matsumoto Bus Terminal in about 30 minutes. The hotel doesn't provide a door-to-door airport shuttle, so allow for the short walk from the bus terminal and check the current timetable before your flight.
Why stay here
The four-minute station walk takes some pressure off early trains, late limited express arrivals, and scheduled mountain buses. Nawate Street and Matsumoto Castle are also close enough for the hotel to support a city-focused stay, not just an overnight stop before onward travel.
Nawate Street is a pedestrian shopping street beside the Metoba River. Nearby Nakamachi Street is known for traditional storehouses, craft shops, and cafes. Together with Matsumoto Castle, they form a compact route through the historic center.
Good to know
Matsumoto isn't on the Shinkansen network. Most rail arrivals use limited express services, while Kamikochi trips are seasonal and may require a reserved bus. Check onward schedules before planning a tight connection.
4-minute walk