Climate
About Matsumoto
Matsumoto is a city in Nagano, Japan, with a population of about 241,145 inhabitants. About 27.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.2. The average taxable income is about 352.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 246/km² (ranked #352 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 51.9% and the city counts 16 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 7.9% (-0.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Matsumoto to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Matsumoto — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Matsumoto — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Matsumoto recorded 1,406 births and 2,899 deaths (natural change -1,493), with 8,507 people moving in and 8,595 moving out (net migration -88).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Matsumoto — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 52 standard points in Matsumoto: residential land averages 56,752 yen/m² (median 55,500, highest 92,900), commercial land averages 105,864 yen/m², with an average change of +1.20 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Matsumoto
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Matsumoto.
Train stations near Matsumoto
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Matsumoto population?
About 241,145 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Matsumoto?
About 246 inhabitants/km² (area 978.5 km²).
Average rent in Matsumoto?
About 2,857 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Matsumoto to Tokyo?
About 167 km in a straight line.