Shimosuwa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional Japanese temple with a wooden structure, surrounded by trees and a gravel courtyard.
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A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof and wooden structure, surrounded by trees.
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A railway station with a curved roof, tracks, and a platform. There are houses and buildings in the background, and a train is visible on the tracks.
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A building with a curved roof and a signboard.
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A train station with multiple platforms, tracks, and a large building in the background.
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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 AU$123 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$123
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Matsumoto Castle and Matsumoto Timepiece Museum ...
Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi
THE CELECTON Matsumoto

THE CELECTON Matsumoto

3 out of 5
1-3-38 Josei Matsumoto Nagano
The price is AU$94 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$94
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,066 reviews)
"The Celecton is a nice, standard Japanese hotel. The rooms are small, but they are practical, very clean and amenities are good. If you want a hotel that is close to the Castle then this is a good one, but it is 10-15 minutes walk to the train station, restaurants, and the other attractions in Matsumoto. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Tabino Hotel Matsumoto

Tabino Hotel Matsumoto

3 out of 5
1-4-5, Fukashi Matsumoto Nagano Prefecture
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$141 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$141
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Tabino Hotel Matsumoto
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (2 reviews)
"Relaxing retreat during a busy trip! Beautiful views, great hosts, and nice hiking trails in the woods behind the house. Suwa has some beautiful shrines to visit and Kim gave us great recommendations. We visited during hot July temperatures and were okay too."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

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! (70 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
Rental villa with sunken hearth

Rental villa with sunken hearth

伊那市 長野県
Stay at this holiday home in Ina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Takato Joshi Park and Ina City Takatomachi History ...
Rental villa with sunken hearth
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Shimosuwa attractions

Suwa Taisha

9.4/10 (3 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Discover Matsumoto Walking Tour

Matsumoto Original: A Local's City Walking Tour

AU$61
per adult
Matsumoto Original: A Local's City Walking Tour
Matsumoto: Castle Keep Highlights Express Walk

Matsumoto: Castle Keep Walk with Optional Kaichi School

AU$142
per adult
Matsumoto: Castle Keep Walk with Optional Kaichi School
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Cities near Shimosuwa

A sunset over a lake with a cityscape in the background.

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