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 ![Shimosuwa](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)) ![Shimosuwa](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)) ![Shimosuwa](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)) ![Shimosuwa](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)) ![Shimosuwa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221557/8690cbf8-24c3-48c8-b178-7d89f7b9d6ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221557/8690cbf8-24c3-48c8-b178-7d89f7b9d6ec.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/b56bd9ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Richmond Hotel Matsumoto 1-10-7 Chuo Matsumoto Nagano-ken £35 30 Mar - 31 Mar 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! (809 reviews) Richmond Hotel Matsumoto was a wonderful surprise. As a budget-friendly business hotel, we weren’t expecting much—but it turned out to be far nicer than anticipated. The room was spotlessly clean, with a comfortable queen bed and a divan-style sofa that made for a perfect little reading nook. The ... Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=18216779&PinnedHotelID=18216779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6221557) ![Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44220000/44218900/44218897/167f03ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi 1-1-4 Fukashi Matsumoto Nagano £46 30 Mar - 31 Mar Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Matsumoto Castle and Matsumoto Timepiece Museum ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (486 reviews) Clean, quiet, nice views of the city and surrounding mountains. Good breakfast, friendly staff. Beds are hard. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=44218897&PinnedHotelID=44218897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6221557) ![Iroha Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32740000/32734500/32734436/c668fafa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Iroha Grand Hotel 1-14-9, Chuo Matsumoto Nagano £46 6 Apr - 7 Apr 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! (457 reviews) Nice hotel, love the ramen and ice cream for free at night Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=32734436&PinnedHotelID=32734436&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6221557) [See all 373 properties in Shimosuwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%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/107000000/106050000/106046800/106046794/5af2527f_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. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) 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/92000000/91760000/91757700/91757642/1586cbaf_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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (56 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) ![Kobuchizawa Art&Wellness IKIGAI - VILLAS](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100520000/100515100/100515077/f7aa5672_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kobuchizawa Art&Wellness IKIGAI - VILLAS 10287-2 Kobuchisawacho Hokuto Yamanashi Stay at this golf cabin in Hokuto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nakamura Keith Haring Collection and Hana Park ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) A superb, enchanting space, especially during Autumn. Highly recommended! Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hokuto-Hotels-Kobuchizawa-ArtWellness-IKIGAI-VILLAS.h100515077.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=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221557&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221557&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[30 Mar - 31 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221557&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221557&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221557&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%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) #### 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) #### 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) #### Harmo Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Harmo Museum in Shimosuwa. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harmo-Museum-Matsumoto.d553248621583492127.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) ### Things to do ![1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46669916/0dcabe19-dcbf-4b58-80da-80b5e9931be7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku £144 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-day-tour-from-nagano-to-matsumoto-castle-and-narai-juku.a46669916.activity-details) ![Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Local Bites Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2722620/98841b32-f14c-4616-a98b-1e0bcaf74b54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Local Bites Walking Tour £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/matsumoto-castle.a2722620.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 £373 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/matsumoto-private-one-day-tour-from-nagano.a2728832.activity-details) [See all activities in Shimosuwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Shimosuwa.d6221557.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Shimosuwa ![Matsumoto](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)