Shimosuwa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Shimosuwa

Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Convenient location, very walkable. No dedicated drop off points which can make loading and unloading of suitcases difficult.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Iroha Grand Hotel
Breakfast was delicious. Walking distance from the JR station. Room was basic but had everything you need.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring
Cheerful and helpful staff
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Large Western House with deck overlooking Lake Suwa, Sth Alps & Mt Fuji
Lovely house high up a hill overlooking the lake and Mt Fuji visible on clear day. We stayed two nights and regretted not staying longer. Well appointed house: comfortable and warm. Hosts were friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Rakuten STAY VILLA Yatsugatake
A lovely property! The house and rooms are very clean and well maintained. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely book this property again should we visit in future.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Renovated Traditional House in Narai-juku
Exclusive one-group rental
Perfect clean accomodation on the main street of Narai - closer towards the Shizume-jinja shrine. Thoroughly recommend for others to book and stay in. A huge private home that can easily fit two families with three large bedrooms that have multiple beds in each. Modern facilities such as kitchen, ...
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
Suwa Taisha
Learn about the local history of Shimosuwa when you take a trip to Suwa Taisha. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.
Shimosuwa Onsen
You can take time to visit Shimosuwa Onsen during your travels to Shimosuwa. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Suwako Orgel Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Suwako Orgel Museum during your trip to Shimosuwa. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Jiun-ji Temple
Jiun-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Shimosuwa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.
Honjin Iwanami House
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Honjin Iwanami House during your travels in Shimosuwa. Discover the area's hot springs and monuments.
Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum during your trip to Shimosuwa. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Activities

1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku

Full Day Walking Tour in Matsumoto: Matcha Tea and Stunning Art

Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi Private Tour








