Shinshu‑Matsumoto (Matsumoto) Airport serves Matsumoto and surrounding parts of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is a regional airport with a single terminal building handling mostly domestic flights and seasonal services.
Getting to and From Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport #
A dedicated airport bus typically links the airport with Matsumoto Station and central Matsumoto; journey times are commonly around 30-40 minutes depending on route and traffic.
- Airport bus / shuttle: Regular scheduled service to Matsumoto Station-check timetables for seasonal changes.
- Taxi / private car: Readily available and faster for door‑to‑door travel.
- Car hire: Useful for accessing regional destinations in Nagano Prefecture; parking is available.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport #
Facilities include a small passenger terminal with check‑in counters, a café or vending machines, basic shops and tourist information. There are limited lounge options; Wi‑Fi and charging points are typically available but may be limited outside main areas.
Weather & Climate near Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport #
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1155 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 5° | -4° | 39 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 5° | -4° | 49 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 10° | 1° | 80 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 4° - 17° | 11° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Good | 9° - 22° | 16° | 103 mm | overcast | 75% | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| June | Good | 14° - 25° | 20° | 164 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.5h |
| July | Good | 18° - 28° | 23° | 151 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.2h |
| August | Very Good | 19° - 30° | 24° | 112 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.4h |
| September | Good | 15° - 25° | 20° | 173 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 1.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Acceptable | 1° - 13° | 6° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.1h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 8° | -1° | 30 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
