Shimosuwa
Travel Guide
Visit Shimosuwa

Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Clean tidy and a bit bigger than the usual small rooms we have stayed in. Nice view of the mountains.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
Very good location. Next to the Express Bus Terminal and the Matsumoto Train Station. Plenty of shops nearby eg. Daiso, McDonalds and of course the 7 eleven all within walking distance. Plentiful eateries as well.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Iroha Grand Hotel
Great staff and hotel. It was in a great location to restaurants and Matsumoto castle as well
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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

Kobuchizawa Art&Wellness IKIGAI - VILLAS
A superb, enchanting space, especially during Autumn. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 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.
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.
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.
Yashimagahara Marsh
Explore the great outdoors at Yashimagahara Marsh, a lovely green space in Shimosuwa. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.
Things to do

Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip

Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e









