Title: Shimosuwa Travel Guide: Best of Shimosuwa, Nagano Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shimosuwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimosuwa-Hotels.d6221557.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Shimosuwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimosuwa-Holiday-Rentals.d6221557.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Shimosuwa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shimosuwa.d6221557.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shimosuwa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimosuwa.d6221557.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shimosuwa Travel Guide ## Tourist 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) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221557/ed33873d-8d6c-4655-9a4d-628f1686da89.jpg) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![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) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221557/ed33873d-8d6c-4655-9a4d-628f1686da89.jpg) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![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) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221557/c9a80914-8d30-4248-820d-d28b3ff2693e.jpg) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![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) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221557/c2cfa12c-7a98-4ebc-9add-fef2e82552ee.jpg) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![JR Shimo suwa sta. , JR 下諏訪駅](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221557/ee0800b3-9827-41e6-8b1d-0459b4854ad1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221557/ee0800b3-9827-41e6-8b1d-0459b4854ad1.jpg) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Visit Shimosuwa Things to do - Top hotels in Shimosuwa - Top Holiday Rentals in Shimosuwa ![Richmond Hotel Matsumoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18220000/18216800/18216779/w6720h4473x0y0-d4c79934_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Richmond Hotel Matsumoto 1-10-7 Chuo Matsumoto Nagano-ken £40 11 Feb - 12 Feb 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 ... 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 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=18216779&PinnedHotelID=18216779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6221557) ![Iroha Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32740000/32734500/32734436/949d4e58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Iroha Grand Hotel 1-14-9, Chuo Matsumoto Nagano £45 11 Feb - 12 Feb Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (442 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 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=32734436&PinnedHotelID=32734436&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6221557) ![Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4720000/4714800/4714766/db09dbc1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel 3-5-15 Ote Matsumoto Nagano-ken £78 26 Feb - 27 Feb Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (433 reviews) Everything about this property is excellent. Great staff, rooms and breakfast. I highly recommend this place Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=4714766&PinnedHotelID=4714766&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6221557) [See all 342 properties in Shimosuwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6221557) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106046800/106046794/86510f10_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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. 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimosuwa-Hotels-Large-Western-House-With-Deck-Overlooking-Lake-Suwa.h106046794.Hotel-Information) ![Rakuten STAY VILLA Yatsugatake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91760000/91757700/91757642/afed3335_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rakuten STAY VILLA Yatsugatake 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (53 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hokuto-Hotels-Rakuten-STAY-VILLA-Yatsugatake.h91757642.Hotel-Information) ![Renovated Traditional House in Narai-juku Exclusive one-group rental](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113440000/113432000/113431972/eea4fbf2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Renovated Traditional House in Narai-juku Exclusive one-group rental 塩尻市 長野県 Stay at this holiday home in Shiojiri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 9 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shiojiri-Hotels-Renovated-Traditional-House-In-Narai-JukuExclusive-One-Group-Rental.h113431972.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shimosuwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6221557&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Shimosuwa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221557&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221557&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221557&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221557&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221557&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221557&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221557&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221557&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Suwa-Taisha-Matsumoto.d553248621562275042.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.co.uk/Shimosuwa-Onsen-Matsumoto.d553248635810425572.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Suwako-Orgel-Museum-Matsumoto.d553248621583492126.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.co.uk/Jiun-Ji-Temple-Matsumoto.d553248621532773659.Attraction) #### Honjin Iwanami House You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Honjin Iwanami House during your travels in Shimosuwa. Discover the area's hot springs and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Honjin-Iwanami-House-Matsumoto.d553248621532773657.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.co.uk/Gishodo-Swako-Watch-And-Clock-Museum-Matsumoto.d553248621583492128.Attraction) ### 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 £143 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 £140 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 £107 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-walking-tour-in-matsumoto-matcha-tea-and-stunning-art.a50964629.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 £371 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/matsumoto-private-one-day-tour-from-nagano.a2728832.activity-details) ![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 £469 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle-and-kamikochi-private-tour.a48761386.activity-details) ![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 £375 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/matsumoto-discovery-customizable-private-tour.a932422.activity-details) [See all activities in Shimosuwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Shimosuwa.d6221557.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## 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 [Matsumoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsumoto.dx6053699) - [Matsumoto Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsumoto-Castle-Matsumoto.d6220959.Attraction) - [Lake Shirakaba ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Shirakaba-Nagano-Prefecture.d6347419.Attraction) - [Asama Hot Spring ](https://expedia.co.uk/Asama-Hot-Spring-Asama-Onsen.d3000757328.Attraction) - [Daio Wasabi Farm ](https://expedia.co.uk/Daio-Wasabi-Farm-Hotaka.d553248621526921124.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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