Shimotakeshi
Travel Guide
Visit Shimotakeshi

Iroha Grand Hotel
They serve free ramen or ice cream every day from 8-10 and it was extremely convenient getting back from a day of exploring and having that option at the hotel instead of having to look for food.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Everything we needed
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
Room nice and clean. Good location. Breakfast not catering for western style but good. Perhaps add some cereal.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

eau sol vert karuizawa club
We stayed for one night. The staff provided excellent service, although they don't speak English well. The room was spacious and clean. There is a kitchen and washing machine with dryer, which are suitable for long stays. 30 mins drive from Karuizawa Station. In winter, the road becomes slippery ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

KARUIZAWAHOUSE VILLA
部屋はとても綺麗で、キッチン用品も一通り揃っていて、とても快適に過ごさせていだだきました! 2泊したのですが、子供達もも っと居たいと言ってました! 軽井沢に行った時にはまた利用したいです!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

SANU 2nd Home Karuizawa 1st
Beautiful, quiet place
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit

Bessho Hot Springs
You can take time to visit Bessho Hot Springs during your travels to Ueda. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area.

Ueda Castle Ruins Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ueda Castle Ruins Park, a lovely green space in Ueda. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Utsukushi-ga-hara Highland
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Utsukushi-ga-hara Highland during your travels in Ueda. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.
Utsukushi-ga-Hara Open-Air Museum
You can study the exhibits at Utsukushi-ga-Hara Open-Air Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Ueda. Discover the hot springs and spas in this walkable area.
Ueda City Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Ueda City Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Ueda. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Ikushimatarushima Shrine
Learn about the local history of Ueda when you take a trip to Ikushimatarushima Shrine. Make time to visit the monuments and temples while you're in the area.
Things to do

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

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

Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
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Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano
- Lake Suwa
- Matsumoto Castle
- Lake Shirakaba
- Utsukushi-ga-hara Highland
- Alps Park Matsumoto
- Tateshina Lake
- Kirigamine Highland
- Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park
- Utsukushi-ga-Hara Open-Air Museum
- Shirakoma Pond
- Mount Asama
- Daio Wasabi Farm
- Suwashi Kohan Park
- Ueda Castle Ruins Park
- Tateishi Park
- Mishaka Pond
- Yachiho Highland Natural Garden
- Japan Ukiyo-e Museum



