Alpico Plaza Hotel

The hotel is located near JR Matsumoto station, only 3 minutes walk from East Exit. It takes approximately 3 hours from Tokyo, 2 hours from Nagoya and 45 minutes from Nagano by rapid train.All rooms are small with modern decor, with wooden furnitures in brown including a large writing desk. All are equipped with a liquid-crystal flat display television (local language program only), Internet access, air-cleaner, hair-dryer, tea set and refrigerator (empty). Bathrooms are small and kept in good condition.There is a restaurant on the ground floor, right next to the entrance. It offers from Breakfast to dinner. All tables are non-smoking space.This hotel is a light brown modern 11-storey buildingIt is on the 2nd floor and small with some sitting space. A personal computer for internet access is available at the lobby.Matsumoto Castle (Matsumoto-jo) is one of the most complete and beautiful among Japan's original castles. The castle is a 5-minute bus ride or 10-15 minute walk from the JR Matsumoto Station. The city is also a good base for trips into the Japanese Alps. Self service laundry machine is available for the staying guests. (0905 HT)