Shimosuwa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Suwa taisha Shimosha Akimiya , 諏訪大社 下社 秋宮
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Suwa taisha Shimosha Akimiya , 諏訪大社 下社 秋宮
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JR Shimo suwa sta. , JR 下諏訪駅
Photo by z tanuki (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
JR Shimo suwa sta. , JR 下諏訪駅
Photo by z tanuki (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
JR Shimo suwa sta. , JR 下諏訪駅
Photo by z tanuki (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto

Richmond Hotel Matsumoto

3 out of 5
1-10-7 Chuo Matsumoto Nagano-ken
The price is NZ$86 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$86
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (808 reviews)
We managed to get an upgrade for a small cost and the staff and hotel were very accommodating. The hotel was very easy to find and well located, the amenities were great and checkout was very easy

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi

Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi

3 out of 5
1-1-4 Fukashi Matsumoto Nagano
The price is NZ$103 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$103
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Matsumoto Castle and Matsumoto Timepiece Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (484 reviews)
Clean, quiet, nice views of the city and surrounding mountains. Good breakfast, friendly staff. Beds are hard.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
Iroha Grand Hotel

Iroha Grand Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1-14-9, Chuo Matsumoto Nagano
The price is NZ$83 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$83
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (453 reviews)
Nice hotel, love the ramen and ice cream for free at night

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Iroha Grand Hotel
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Large Western House with deck overlooking Lake Suwa, Sth Alps & Mt Fuji

Large Western House with deck overlooking Lake Suwa, Sth Alps & Mt Fuji

Shimosuwa Nagano
Stay at this holiday home in Shimosuwa. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Suwa and Manji Stone Buddha are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
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

Large Western House with deck overlooking Lake Suwa, Sth Alps & Mt Fuji
Rakuten STAY VILLA Yatsugatake

Rakuten STAY VILLA Yatsugatake

4 out of 5
10144-3 Kobuchisawa Hokuto Yamanashi
Stay at this villa in Hokuto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Philia Museum and Hana Park Fiole Kobuchisawa are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
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

Rakuten STAY VILLA Yatsugatake
Kobuchizawa Art&Wellness IKIGAI - VILLAS

Kobuchizawa Art&Wellness IKIGAI - VILLAS

3.5 out of 5
10287-2 Kobuchisawacho Hokuto Yamanashi
Stay at this golf cabin in Hokuto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nakamura Keith Haring Collection and Hana Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
A superb, enchanting space, especially during Autumn. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Kobuchizawa Art&Wellness IKIGAI - VILLAS
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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.

Suwa Taisha

Shimosuwa Onsen

You can take time to visit Shimosuwa Onsen during your travels to Shimosuwa. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Shimosuwa Onsen

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.

Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

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.

Suwako Orgel Museum

Harmo Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Harmo Museum in Shimosuwa. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

Harmo Museum

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.

Jiun-ji Temple

Activities

Private Matsumoto Castle & Sake – Taste of Local Life

Private Matsumoto Castle & Sake – Taste of Local Life

NZ$371
per adult
Private Matsumoto Castle & Sake – Taste of Local Life
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku

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

NZ$326
per adult
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
Tokyo to Nagano Matsumoto Kamikochi Alpine Private Tour

Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi Private Tour

NZ$1,077
per traveller
Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi Private Tour
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