Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Shimosuwa November 2025 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Shimosuwa](https://expedia.ca/Shimosuwa-Hotels.d6221557.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Shimosuwa Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Shimosuwa.d6221557.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shimosuwa Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Shimosuwa.d6221557.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Shimosuwa ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Shimosuwa Types of activities [Shimosuwa travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Shimosuwa.dx6221557) ![Photo "Shimosuwa" by z tanuki (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/3e31583cdc0a8821d92e5263946f50a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/3e31583cdc0a8821d92e5263946f50a7.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/3e31583cdc0a8821d92e5263946f50a7.jpg) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Photo "Shimosuwa" by z tanuki (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/7e5860c25a64297e217e00bc3bb85ccc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/7e5860c25a64297e217e00bc3bb85ccc.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/7e5860c25a64297e217e00bc3bb85ccc.jpg) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Photo "Shimosuwa" by TMC48 (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/05e94912524872f8e1bbb1f2e3cbd6f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/05e94912524872f8e1bbb1f2e3cbd6f5.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/05e94912524872f8e1bbb1f2e3cbd6f5.jpg) by [TMC48](https://www.panoramio.com/user/5211239?with_photo_id=80266933) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Photo "Shimosuwa" by TMC48 (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/722e253f7316f39a4b0a47f408ad85a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/722e253f7316f39a4b0a47f408ad85a4.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/722e253f7316f39a4b0a47f408ad85a4.jpg) by [TMC48](https://www.panoramio.com/user/5211239?with_photo_id=80266933) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Photo "Shimosuwa" by z tanuki (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/5c4a119442eccc49ac7b8af9414a14e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/5c4a119442eccc49ac7b8af9414a14e1.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/5c4a119442eccc49ac7b8af9414a14e1.jpg) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Shimosuwa Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Shimosuwa has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Shimosuwa is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Shimosuwa to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Shimosuwa Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Shimosuwa. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Shimosuwa attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Shimosuwa ### Tours & day trips [See all 19 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![KDDI and Softbank eSIM in Japan for 1-30 Days with 3GB-Unlimited](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50329541/45b1c6b6-149c-4fa0-a768-cf591a6cd947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### KDDI and Softbank eSIM in Japan for 1-30 Days with 3GB-Unlimited 30d Free cancellation available CA $7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kddi-and-softbank-esim-in-japan-for-1-30-days-with-3gb-unlimited.a50329541.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![eSIM in Korea for 1 to 30 Days with 3GB to Unlimited](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50169340/2aad1867-6bbd-4a26-a246-a14759bec416.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### eSIM in Korea for 1 to 30 Days with 3GB to Unlimited 30d Free cancellation available CA $7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/esim-in-south-korea-for-1-to-30-days-with-3gb-to-unlimited.a50169340.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![Matsumoto Castle Town Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48184147/5a24cdcc-4703-4a0f-a308-e57416974554.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Matsumoto Castle Town Walking Tour 3h Free cancellation available CA $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-town-walking-tour.a48184147.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48037036/8899b5ce-965a-4888-ab88-c2931a446440.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip 1d Free cancellation available CA $256 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/nagano-matsumoto-matsumoto-castle-and-narai-juku-day-trip.a48037036.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4094842/220c813a-b246-4db3-b014-182b072a5ce1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle 9h Free cancellation available CA $279 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/highlights-of-central-japan-tour-matsumoto-castle-kamikochi-alpine-valley.a4094842.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![One Day Snow Monkeys Zenko ji Temple and Sake in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49791497/babb3384-532c-4013-913c-1073453f2219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### One Day Snow Monkeys Zenko ji Temple and Sake in Nagano 10h Free cancellation available CA $1,053 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-day-snow-monkeys-zenko-ji-temple-and-sake-in-nagano.a49791497.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![Matsumoto Discovery - Customisable Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/932422/de318683-7806-4c41-a6e1-4ddd09284673.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Matsumoto Discovery - Customisable Private Tour 8h Free cancellation available CA $732 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-discovery-one-day-private-tour.a932422.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47248905/2855f8c6-b581-43d3-80b6-ea053a0617f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience 3h Free cancellation available CA $123 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-tour-samurai-experience.a47248905.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46669916/b583ac26-afd0-4d17-89c2-036c52791fee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku 10h Free cancellation available CA $279 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-day-tour-from-matsumoto-and-nagano-matsumoto-castlenarai-juku.a46669916.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![eTour de Matsumoto - Private Electric Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47177894/9fb70edc-0723-47d1-b585-f62dda7204fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### eTour de Matsumoto - Private Electric Bike Tour 4h Free cancellation available CA $127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/etour-de-matsumoto-electric-bike-tour.a47177894.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![One Day Snow Monkeys Zenko ji Temple and Sake in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49791497/babb3384-532c-4013-913c-1073453f2219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### One Day Snow Monkeys Zenko ji Temple and Sake in Nagano 10h Free cancellation available CA $1,053 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-day-snow-monkeys-zenko-ji-temple-and-sake-in-nagano.a49791497.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![[From Nagano] Private 1-day Kamikochi & Matsumoto Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46897613/dcffeb87-35be-47be-89ac-bf263b2f8fc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### \[From Nagano\] Private 1-day Kamikochi & Matsumoto Tour 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,876 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-nagano-private-1-day-kamikochi-matsumoto-tour.a46897613.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2728832/bdf0868d-b37b-4747-93a8-1d9feb442809.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano 8h CA $725 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-private-one-day-tour-from-nagano-with-tour-guide-and-private-vehicle.a2728832.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![Matsumoto Private Customisable Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2654110/b28377a9-38b5-4680-99c0-38ce7481ca33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Matsumoto Private Customisable Full Day Tour 8h CA $769 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-private-one-day-tour.a2654110.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48761386/99fee69f-a107-4958-8c4b-0e620065cce7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi Private Tour 12h Free cancellation available CA $915 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tokyo-to-nagano-matsumoto-kamikochi-alpine-private-tour.a48761386.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50916412/70e8230c-b14c-4bd9-ac8f-7eaecb14cd87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e 8h 30m Free cancellation available CA $273 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-everything-tour-castle-miso-wasabi-wine-ukiyo-e.a50916412.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![Matsumoto Castle Tour & Soba Noodle Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49698762/4874e5f5-6b5b-4362-a06e-55f59fd6e438.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Matsumoto Castle Tour & Soba Noodle Experience 3h Free cancellation available CA $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-tour-soba-noodle-experience.a49698762.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![Full Day Walking Tour in Matsumoto: Matcha Tea and Stunning Art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50964629/fb441f8b-537a-46d2-b7c0-42c064e4efd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Walking Tour in Matsumoto: Matcha Tea and Stunning Art 6h 30m Free cancellation available CA $210 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-walking-tour-in-matsumoto-matcha-tea-and-stunning-art.a50964629.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48213445/c9d310e3-1dbd-4ea2-ab37-9310c4f12b58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience 3h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $123 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-tour-samurai-experience.a48213445.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![Nagano to Suwa District watch Making Activity](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50973085/ccd1ba9f-95fd-4c10-91d9-914dec69f09f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nagano to Suwa District watch Making Activity 12h Free cancellation available CA $1,602 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/nagano-to-suwa-district-watch-making-activity.a50973085.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ![Matsumoto Castle Tour & Soba Noodle Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49698762/4874e5f5-6b5b-4362-a06e-55f59fd6e438.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Matsumoto Castle Tour & Soba Noodle Experience 3h Free cancellation available CA $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-tour-soba-noodle-experience.a49698762.activity-details?&rid=6221557&location=Shimosuwa&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Shimosuwa | Number of things to do | 21 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [KDDI and Softbank eSIM in Japan for 1-30 Days with 3GB-Unlimited](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kddi-and-softbank-esim-in-japan-for-1-30-days-with-3gb-unlimited.a50329541.activity-details): CA $8 | | Top 5 things to do | - [KDDI and Softbank eSIM in Japan for 1-30 Days with 3GB-Unlimited](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kddi-and-softbank-esim-in-japan-for-1-30-days-with-3gb-unlimited.a50329541.activity-details) - [eSIM in Korea for 1 to 30 Days with 3GB to Unlimited](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/esim-in-south-korea-for-1-to-30-days-with-3gb-to-unlimited.a50169340.activity-details) - [Matsumoto Castle Town Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-town-walking-tour.a48184147.activity-details) - [Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-tour-samurai-experience.a47248905.activity-details) - [From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-matsumoto-nagano-nakasendo-trail-walking-tour.a47855451.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Matsumoto Castle Town Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-town-walking-tour.a48184147.activity-details) - [Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-tour-samurai-experience.a47248905.activity-details) - [Matsumoto Discovery - Half Day Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-discovery-half-day-private-tour.a932372.activity-details) - [Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-tour-samurai-experience.a48213445.activity-details) - [Matsumoto Castle Tour & Soba Noodle Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-tour-soba-noodle-experience.a49698762.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Matsumoto Castle Town Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-town-walking-tour.a48184147.activity-details) - [Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-tour-samurai-experience.a47248905.activity-details) - [From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-matsumoto-nagano-nakasendo-trail-walking-tour.a47855451.activity-details) - [Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nagano-matsumoto-matsumoto-castle-and-narai-juku-day-trip.a48037036.activity-details) - [Matsumoto Discovery - Half Day Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-discovery-half-day-private-tour.a932372.activity-details) | ## What to do in Shimosuwa * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Shimosuwa #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Suwako-Orgel-Museum-Matsumoto.d553248621583492126.Vacation-Attraction) #### Manji Stone Buddha You can find out about the history of Shimosuwa when you stop by Manji Stone Buddha. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Manji-Stone-Buddha-Matsumoto.d553248621562274195.Vacation-Attraction) #### Raiko-ji Temple Raiko-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Shimosuwa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the museums and hot springs in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Raiko-Ji-Temple-Matsumoto.d553248621532773656.Vacation-Attraction) #### Yashimagahara Marsh Explore the great outdoors at Yashimagahara Marsh, a lovely green space in Shimosuwa. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Yashimagahara-Marsh-Matsumoto.d553248621532773690.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Gishodo-Swako-Watch-And-Clock-Museum-Matsumoto.d553248621583492128.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fushimiyatei Learn about the local history of Shimosuwa when you spend time at Fushimiyatei. Take some time to visit the spas in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Fushimiyatei-Matsumoto.d553248621532773658.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Jiun-Ji-Temple-Matsumoto.d553248621532773659.Vacation-Attraction) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from Shimosuwa ![Matsumoto](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/501000/501974-matsumoto.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matsumoto [](https://expedia.ca/Matsumoto.dx6053699) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shimosuwa worth visiting? > From shopping to outdoor pursuits and history, there are loads of great things to do in Shimosuwa. Don't forget to enjoy the area's blend of unmissable attractions, local charm and culture. ### How do I spend a day in Shimosuwa? > Begin your day with a visit to Suwa Taisha. Then, check out different areas of Shimosuwa for a quick bite and some souvenir shopping. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Shimosuwa? > Spend the day at Manji Stone Buddha and see why it's rated as the top tourist attraction near Shimosuwa. ### Is three days enough to stay in Shimosuwa? > With a three-day trip to Shimosuwa, you can comfortably explore the area's many great attractions, including Manji Stone Buddha and Fushimiyatei. ### What are some activities to do in Shimosuwa with kids? > Planning what to do in Shimosuwa with kids has never been so easy. Whether you have teenagers or little ones, there's no shortage of family-friendly tours and attractions to keep everyone busy here. > > > > - [Matsumoto Castle Town Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-town-walking-tour.a48184147.activity-details) > - [Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-tour-samurai-experience.a47248905.activity-details) > - [From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-matsumoto-nagano-nakasendo-trail-walking-tour.a47855451.activity-details) > - [Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nagano-matsumoto-matsumoto-castle-and-narai-juku-day-trip.a48037036.activity-details) > - [Matsumoto Discovery - Half Day Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/matsumoto-discovery-half-day-private-tour.a932372.activity-details) ### What to do in Shimosuwa for adults? > From incredible food and cultural gems to thrilling adventures and unique experiences, there are many fun things to do in Shimosuwa for adults. ### Are there free things to do in Shimosuwa? > You won't have to go out of your way to find free things to do in Shimosuwa. Simply ask a local tour guide and they'll point you toward attractions and places you can enjoy at no charge. One free option for your trip is Fushimiyatei.