The good news for those who would like to rent a car in Matsumoto is that there are quite a few car rental places to choose from. Many businesses provide English websites. All the places listed below are within a 5-10 minute walk from the station. Be sure to have a valid driver’s license and passport.
- Eki (station) Rent-a-car
Very convenient for those who wish to walk no further than the station parking lot. Walk past some restaurants and a flower shop — don’t follow the curve in the road — and keep walking straight into what appears at first glance to be a service entrance. You will see the offices straight ahead.
Map & Reservations
TEL: 0263-32-4690
1-1-1 Fukashi, Matsumoto - Nissan Rent-a-car
Extremely close to the station. Walk past some restaurants and a flower shop, and follow the curve in the road. It’s just around the corner facing the Bus Terminal.
Map & Reservations
TEL: 0263-39-4123
1-1-8 Fukashi, Matsumoto - Toyota Rent-a-car
3 minutes walking east from the station.
Map & Reservations
TEL: 0263-32-7625
2-1-20 Fukashi, Matsumoto - Nippon Rent-a-car
Located in front of the Alps (West) Exit of Matsumoto Station.
Map & Reservations
TEL: 0263- 33-1324
4-16 Habaue, Matsumoto - ORIX Rent-a-car
Located on the Alps Exit side of Matsumoto Station.
Map & Reservations
TEL: 0263-34-3711
5-47 Habaue, Matsumoto - J–Net
About 4 blocks south and 3 blocks east of Matsumoto Station
Map (Japanese only)
TEL: 0263-35-0154
1−1−12 Honjo, Matsumoto - Times
Although it’s the furthest from the station (a whole 6 blocks!), it’s fairly easy to find. Come out of the station, turn right, follow the road about 6 blocks or until you get to the railway bridge, turn left, and it’s on the 2nd block on your left.
Map & Reservations
TEL: 0263-32-7040
1-2-16 Honjo, Matsumoto
Renting a Car at the Shinshu Matsumoto Airport
The aiport’s Japanese website indicates that you can rent a car from Times, Toyota, ORIX Rent-a-car, or J-net.