Title: Shimotakeshi Travel Guide: Best of Shimotakeshi, Ueda Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shimotakeshi](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimotakeshi-Hotels.d3000730548.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Shimotakeshi](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimotakeshi-Holiday-Rentals.d3000730548.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Shimotakeshi Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shimotakeshi.d3000730548.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shimotakeshi Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimotakeshi.d3000730548.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shimotakeshi Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Shimotakeshi Things to do - Top hotels in Shimotakeshi - Top Holiday Rentals in Shimotakeshi ![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 10 Feb - 11 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=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=18216779&PinnedHotelID=18216779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000730548) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £38 15 Feb - 16 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! (440 reviews) Breakfast was delicious. Walking distance from the JR station. Room was basic but had everything you need. Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=32734436&PinnedHotelID=32734436&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000730548) ![Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2693300/2693262/dbb81dfd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring 2-2-1 Fukashi Matsumoto Nagano £49 11 Feb - 12 Feb Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Cheerful and helpful staff Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=2693262&PinnedHotelID=2693262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000730548) [See all 353 properties in Shimotakeshi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000730548) 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. ![KARUIZAWAHOUSE VILLA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103130000/103121800/103121721/60a6d5d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### KARUIZAWAHOUSE VILLA 4588-38 Nagakura Karuizawa Nagano Stay at this villa in Karuizawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring and Karuizawa Prince Shopping ... Nice building with nice design and excellent facilities. We highly recommend to everyone and we definitely come again next time. Thanks🙏 Reviewed on 3 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Karuizawa-Hotels-KARUIZAWAHOUSE-VILLA.h103121721.Hotel-Information) ![eau sol vert karuizawa club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94640000/94631800/94631775/c216f550_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### eau sol vert karuizawa club 1-201 Mozawa Karuizawa Nagano Stay at this golf aparthotel in Karuizawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and Hoshino ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews) We stayed for one night. The staff provided excellent service, although they don't speak English well. The room was spacious and clean. There is a kitchen and washing machine with dryer, which are suitable for long stays. 30 mins drive from Karuizawa Station. In winter, the road becomes slippery ... Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Karuizawa-Hotels-Eau-Sol-Vert-Karuizawa-Club.h94631775.Hotel-Information) ![Ponta Village Karuizawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108510000/108501200/108501129/c4de0d22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ponta Village Karuizawa 3235-15 Shiono Miyota Nagano Stay at this holiday home in Miyota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and climate control. Popular attractions Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring and Hori Tatsuo Memorial ... 7.2/10 Good! (13 reviews) 良かったです Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Miyota-Hotels-Ponta-Village-Karuizawa.h108501129.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shimotakeshi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000730548&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 Shimotakeshi hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000730548&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000730548&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000730548&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000730548&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000730548&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=3000730548&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Early morning sunlight on the Jorakuji temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053700/3f5896e8-2618-4ac6-9363-55eee0b470df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bessho Hot Springs You can take time to visit Bessho Hot Springs during your travels to Ueda. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bessho-Hot-Springs-Ueda.d6053706.Attraction) ![We stopped by Ueda Castle on the way home from seeing the snow monkeys. We lucked out and they were having a Cherry Blossom Festival that day. Perfect end to a perfect day! #StunningStructures #CherryBlossoms #Japan #Ueda #Castle ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053700/d853dfb6-5a8b-4aea-acb1-cea742751952.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ueda Castle Ruins Park Explore the great outdoors at Ueda Castle Ruins Park, a lovely green space in Ueda. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ueda-Castle-Ueda.d6251962.Attraction) #### Utsukushi-ga-hara Highland Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Utsukushi-ga-hara Highland during your travels in Ueda. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Utsukushi-Ga-Hara-Highland-Ueda.d553248621526921117.Attraction) #### Utsukushi-ga-Hara Open-Air Museum You can study the exhibits at Utsukushi-ga-Hara Open-Air Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Ueda. Discover the hot springs and spas in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Utsukushi-Ga-Hara-Open-Air-Museum-Ueda.d553248621532773732.Attraction) #### Ikushimatarushima Shrine Learn about the local history of Ueda when you take a trip to Ikushimatarushima Shrine. Make time to visit the monuments and temples while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ikushimatarushima-Shrine-Ueda.d553248621532773754.Attraction) #### Ueda City Museum You can browse the exhibits at Ueda City Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Ueda. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ueda-City-Museum-Ueda.d553248621584289336.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Amazing Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2572393/bce6d672-f476-4e03-9024-69f53fc1e282.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Amazing Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano! £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amazing-scavenger-hunt-east-meets-west-in-nagano.a2572393.activity-details) ![Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836054/0c758707-6eaf-445f-9ba1-6e03ae2f651f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano £116 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkeys.a49836054.activity-details) ![Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47984269/a268ff6e-0fc8-4e12-a634-5c3ab38f0a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car £60 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-full-day-private-tour-zenkoji-temple.a47984269.activity-details) ![Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49057791/8b68045f-e375-44ae-aad0-0cd06eb9ff0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets £70 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-cooking-tour-make-oyaki-stroll-historic-streets.a49057791.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720210/7785bbc3-1ca5-430b-a11e-fe1583954e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a2720210.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47693849/622081eb-4675-4ac0-98e7-c35520f9d72b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a47693849.activity-details) [See all activities in Shimotakeshi](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Shimotakeshi.d3000730548.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Shimotakeshi - Places of interest - [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) - [Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Joshinetsu-Kogen-National-Park-Japan.d6103744.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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