Title: Visit Shimosuwa: Best of Shimosuwa Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Shimosuwa

## Travel Guide

![Suwa taisha Shimosha Akimiya , 諏訪大社 下社 秋宮](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221557/ed33873d-8d6c-4655-9a4d-628f1686da89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Suwa taisha Shimosha Akimiya , 諏訪大社 下社 秋宮](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221557/ed33873d-8d6c-4655-9a4d-628f1686da89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Suwa taisha Shimosha Akimiya , 諏訪大社 下社 秋宮](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221557/c9a80914-8d30-4248-820d-d28b3ff2693e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![JR Shimo suwa sta. , JR 下諏訪駅](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221557/c2cfa12c-7a98-4ebc-9add-fef2e82552ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Shimosuwa

Things to do

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- Vacation Rentals in Shimosuwa

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Richmond Hotel Matsumoto

1-10-7 Chuo Matsumoto Nagano-ken 

CA $65

CA $79 total

Feb 27 - Feb 28

Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

9/10 Wonderful! (792 reviews)

Convenient location, very walkable. No dedicated drop off points which can make loading and unloading of suitcases difficult.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

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Iroha Grand Hotel

1-14-9, Chuo Matsumoto Nagano

CA $74

CA $81 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

9/10 Wonderful! (443 reviews)

Loved the staff, the customer service was great. However the bed was very very uncomfortable. If you need a bed with more cushion this isn’t the place for you. However, the location was close to Matsumoto station and the restaurants around the hotel were awesome!

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel

3-5-15 Ote Matsumoto Nagano-ken

CA $120

CA $146 total

Feb 27 - Feb 28

Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (435 reviews)

Great property. Fantastic location with attentive staff and wonderful breakfast buffet. I highly recommend this hotel and the town of Matsumoto

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

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

 Shimosuwa Nagano

Stay at this vacation home in Shimosuwa. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Suwa and Manji Stone Buddha are located nearby.

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 Dec 30, 2025

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Rakuten STAY VILLA Yatsugatake

10144-3 Kobuchisawa Hokuto Yamanashi

Stay at this villa in Hokuto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Philia Museum and Hana Park Fiole Kobuchisawa are located ...

9/10 Wonderful! (54 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 Oct 22, 2025

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Renovated Traditional House in Narai-juku Exclusive one-group rental

 塩尻市 長野県

Stay at this vacation home in Shiojiri. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Nakamura House and Narakawa Museum of History ...

10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

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 Oct 9, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

#### Suwa Taisha

Learn about the local history of Shimosuwa when you spend time at Suwa Taisha. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Suwa-Taisha-Matsumoto.d553248621562275042.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Shimosuwa Onsen

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Shimosuwa-Onsen-Matsumoto.d553248635810425572.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Suwako Orgel Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Suwako Orgel Museum during your travels in Shimosuwa. Discover the area's museums and monuments. 

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#### 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. 

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#### Honjin Iwanami House

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Honjin Iwanami House during your trip to Shimosuwa. Discover the area's hot springs and monuments. 

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#### 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. 

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### Things to do

![1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46669916/b583ac26-afd0-4d17-89c2-036c52791fee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

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

CA $267

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-day-tour-from-nagano-to-matsumoto-castle-and-narai-juku.a46669916.activity-details)

![Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50916412/70e8230c-b14c-4bd9-ac8f-7eaecb14cd87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

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

CA $261

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-everything-tour-castle.a50916412.activity-details)

![Full Day Walking Tour in Matsumoto: Matcha Tea and Stunning Art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50964629/fb441f8b-537a-46d2-b7c0-42c064e4efd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

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

CA $200

per adult

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![Tokyo to Nagano Matsumoto Kamikochi Alpine Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48761386/99fee69f-a107-4958-8c4b-0e620065cce7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi Private Tour

CA $875

per traveller

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-and-kamikochi-private-tour.a48761386.activity-details)

![Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2728832/bdf0868d-b37b-4747-93a8-1d9feb442809.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano

CA $693

per adult

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![Matsumoto Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/932422/de318683-7806-4c41-a6e1-4ddd09284673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Matsumoto Discovery - Customizable Private Tour

CA $700

per traveller

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-discovery-customizable-private-tour.a932422.activity-details)

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## Cities near Shimosuwa

![Matsumoto Castle featuring a pond, heritage architecture and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220959/3e37d682-7fa2-4b6f-9794-7e254aea9c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Matsumoto

- Cities near Shimosuwa
- Places of interest

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- [Matsumoto Castle ](https://expedia.ca/Matsumoto-Castle-Matsumoto.d6220959.Vacation-Attraction)

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