2025 Suwa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Lake Suwa is one of the filming locations for "Your Name" The main attraction is to go around the lake~ The best place to see Lake Suwa is at Tateishi Park The park is famous for its stunning lake views and seasonal natural beauty The park has a wide view Whether it's day or night You can enjoy the beautiful scenery with different styles~ After getting off at Kamisuwa Station, you can drive or take a taxi to Tateishi Park You can also take a bus up the mountain But there are not many buses You need to check the time~ If you plan to travel to the Suwa Lake area This park is definitely worth adding to your itinerary~ #globaltravel

The Suwa Gokura Sake Tour is a unique tasting event that offers visitors the opportunity to visit five renowned sake breweries located in Kamisuwa. Each brewery has its own distinct characteristics, allowing visitors to taste the sake produced by each one and experience the charm of different sake flavors. Participating in this tour not only allows you to enjoy fine sake but also to stroll through the streets, savor local delicacies, and have a wonderful time. 2. Features of the Five Suwa Sake Breweries in Kamisuwa Maihime Brewery: Known for its exquisite sake, especially its signature 'Maihime,' which has a smooth taste and rich aroma. Reijin Brewery: Established in 1789, Reijin Brewery combines tradition and innovation. It is renowned for its diverse range of sake and excellent brewing techniques. The Reijin series is known for its refreshing taste and rich aroma, particularly the 'Reijin Junmai Ginjo,' which has won numerous awards for its delicate flavor and elegant aroma. Reijin Brewery actively participates in various sake competitions and exhibitions to promote sake culture. Yokobue Brewery: Famous for its unique brewing methods and high-quality sake, especially its 'Yokobue' series, which has a rich and layered taste. Honkin Brewery: Founded in 1662, Honkin Brewery has a long history and is known for its pure sake and traditional brewing techniques. The Honkin series is renowned for its unique flavor and high quality, using carefully selected local rice and water to ensure the best taste in every bottle. Its signature 'Honkin Junmai Daiginjo' is loved by sake enthusiasts for its rich aroma and smooth taste. Masumi Brewery: Established in 1662, Masumi Brewery is a historic yet modern sake brewery. It is known for its high-quality sake and advanced brewing techniques. The Masumi series is famous for its refreshing and pure taste, particularly the 'Masumi Junmai Daiginjo,' which is loved by consumers for its delicate taste and rich layers. Masumi Brewery is also committed to environmental protection and sustainable development, using eco-friendly materials and techniques to minimize the environmental impact of the brewing process. Kamisuwa is located in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, and is easily accessible. From Tokyo, you can take the Shinkansen to Nagano Station and then transfer to the JR Chuo Main Line to Kamisuwa Station. From Kamisuwa Station, you can walk to each sake brewery, making it convenient for visitors to tour. The Suwa Gokura Sake Tour is a fun and cultural experience that is not to be missed by sake enthusiasts or visitors interested in Japanese culture.

🏠 Katakurakan 📍 4-1-9 Kogan-dori, Suwa, Nagano 392-0027 🚶 8 minutes walk from Kami-Suwa Station 💰 400 yen without guide, 600 yen with guide Reservation: Not required Time required: 30-40 minutes 📷 ok ---------------------------------------------------- A cute retro bath. With a guide, you can see parts that you can't see without a guide. In addition to touring the building, you can actually take a bath in the Sennin-buro. You can enjoy a relaxing time while being soothed by the beautiful lake. #retro townscape #retro architecture #architecture #emotional #retro #historical site #trip to touch historical culture #shrine #domestic travel #trip_outdoor #Nagano trip #Nagano sightseeing

The leaves have started to change color, and the temple offers a beautiful view🍁 There are cushions on the veranda behind the temple, so you can enjoy the autumn leaves and the garden at your leisure! Please take a look around the temple grounds😊 There are many things to see, such as the pagoda, temple bell (a Nagano prefectural treasure), the grave of Izumi Shikibu, and two gardens! This temple is located on a hill, so you can get a panoramic view of Lake Suwa and the townscape of Suwa✨ "Rinkozan Onsenji" 📍1-21-1 Yunowaki, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, 392-0002 Japan (12 minutes walk from Kami-Suwa Station) Opening hours 9:00-17:00 #Nagano Prefecture #Suwa #Onsenji #Autumn leaves #Gardens

#NaganoTourism [Bakery Cafe Mozart] Bakery Cafe Mozart is a bakery in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture! There is also a restaurant inside the shop where you can eat meals😆 For lunch, in addition to the main dish, you can eat and drink as much bread, salad, and drinks as you like😍😍There is a wide variety of salads, so you will probably be full before the main dish arrives😅 #WinterTravel #Gourmet #FineCuisine

#NaganoSightseeing It's been a few years since I last visited, but nothing has changed, so I'm relieved. For me, the water temperature is just right and I can take a long bath. The changing room and rest room are spacious, so you can relax❗️ Lake Suwa is right in front of you, so the location is perfect‼️

I went to Hama no Yu with my family ♨️ The interior was luxurious and we felt like we were in another world 🥰 The dinner we had while looking at the garden inside the building was so delicious that it almost made my cheeks swell ♡ The bath was also pleasant and we had a happy family time 🌱💗 #Nagano #Suwa #Hama no Yu #Family trip

#EasternJapan [Golden Mach Curry] Golden Mach Curry is a restaurant in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture 🍛 The curry here is a high-quality, additive-free curry made from scratch with a generous amount of cheese on top, making it very rich 🤤 The fried chicken is crispy with a base of Sanzoku-yaki, a Shinshu specialty! It's a very large size, so you'll be full for sure‼︎ #Gourmet #Couple Trip #Gourmet Trip #Fine Food

#East Japan [Venus Line] The Venus Line is a 78 km road that connects Chino City, Nagano Prefecture to the Utsukushigahara Plateau in Ueda City. 🚗 It runs through the plateau, so you can enjoy a cool drive during this time of summer! When taking a break, we recommend stopping by the Drive Line to eat buttered potatoes and mushroom soup! #Breathtaking views #Summer trip #Drive #Supporting tourism #Nagano Prefecture

#QuintessaCampaign [Blue Line Garage Cafe 18] Blue Line Garage Cafe 18 is a cafe in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture☕️ In addition to main dishes such as beef stew and taco rice, you can also enjoy desserts such as cheesecake🤤 Limited-time drinks also change according to the season, so we recommend choosing a different flavor each time😁 #Gourmet #Couple trip #Cafe hopping #Fine food #Nagano Prefecture #Suwa City

#gw2022jp At Kurasuwa, you can enjoy fresh locally grown vegetables and ingredients while looking out at the view of Lake Suwa🍽 There is also a cafe bakery, so we recommend spending some time relaxing with freshly baked bread and freshly ground coffee🍞☕️ #Breathtaking views #Gourmet trip #Gourmet #Lake Suwa #Kurasuwa #Nagano Prefecture #Suwa #Tourism support

Beautiful image of Romanian winter. A tree stands alone in front of the storm. This is how I stand against the winter of migration

I stayed at Shinyu for two nights, right in front of Lake Suwa! The service was very polite and I had a comfortable stay. Next to the check-in counter is a lounge where you can enjoy a welcome drink. In the evening, you can see a beautiful sunset and the lake from your room! It's soothing. There is already boiled water in the room, so you can make tea and relax. The sweets were also very delicious! This time, I didn't have any plans, but there is a free sightseeing bus that goes around the four Suwa Taisha shrines, so I took that for sightseeing. For meals, we had shabu-shabu on the first night and sukiyaki on the second night, and we were able to eat local vegetables, so we were very satisfied ❤︎ #breathtakingview #hotspring #nagano #stayingathome

The Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival is a fireworks display held every August 15th on Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture! ✨ A total of about 40,000 fireworks are launched, making it the largest number of fireworks in Japan🇯🇵 The fireworks rising from the lake were spectacular! How to get there: Lake Suwa, in front of the lake, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture #Nagano #Suwa #Lake Suwa #Spectacular view

Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture freezes over in the middle of winter due to the cold☃️ When the entire lake freezes over, the ice cracks and creates a mountain range of ice about 30cm to 2m high. This sight is called "Omiwatari" and is a rare sight that can only be seen once every few years. When you see Omiwatari, be sure to go and see it🙌 Address: Shimosuwamachi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture #Nagano #LakeSuwa #Omiwatari #AmazingScenery #SnowScenery

This is Suwa City Lakeside Park, located near Kami-Suwa Station in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture♪ This park is located on the shore of Lake Suwa, and the hot spring town of Kami-Suwa Onsen spreads out behind it. The lake in front, the hot spring town behind... how nice ☺️ The first photo was taken from the park. The second photo was taken at Mizube Park in Shimo-Suwa. The third photo is the view from Okaya Lakeside Park. It was almost night when I arrived at Mizube Park, but there was still a faint light in the sky✨ Access: 5 minutes walk from Kami-Suwa Station #Free Spot #Kami-Suwa Station #Lake Suwa #Nagano Prefecture #Amazing View #Amazing View

Suwa Taisha Shrine is a group of four shrines located around Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture, scattered throughout the city of Suwa. The Kamisha Shrine is located on the southern shore of Lake Suwa, while the Shimosha Shrine is on the northern shore, far apart. I visited Shimosha and Harumiya Shrine of Suwa Taisha Shrine. Touring the four shrines is also popular, and you can get a different goshuin stamp at each shrine. #shrine

The first photo is again "Suwa City Lakeside Park"♪ There was a swan boat dock in the park. (Only in Suwa lol) I wonder if the swan boats are used for sightseeing around Lake Suwa. The second and third photos are of Okaya Lakeside Park. There were a lot of birds gathering on the grass☺️ The sun was low in both parks, but I was able to take some very impressive photos📷 Access: About 5 minutes on foot from JR Chuo Main Line "Kami-Suwa Station". About 14 minutes on foot from JR Chuo Main Line "Okaya Station". #FreeSpot #LakeSuwa #Kami-SuwaStation #Nagano #BreathtakingView

There are many beautiful plateaus in Nagano Prefecture, but I think Kirigamine is one of the most special. A sea of ​​green that stretches into the distance, a variety of plateau plants...It's a popular tourist destination because of its easy access. However, if you want to enjoy the whole thing, you'll need some decent trekking gear, so be careful. #Nagano #Mountain climbing #Kirigamine #Summer trip #Breathtaking views

Jinchokan Moriya Historical Museum in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture Famous as the first museum designed by architect Terunobu Fujimori✨ The manager told me that many foreign tourists used to visit before COVID-19😊 The roof is made of locally produced iron flat stones, using the traditional "teppei stone roofing" technique of the Suwa region‼️ The admission fee is only 100 yen, so be sure to visit when you come to Suwa! #Nagano #Suwa #Amazing view #Architectural photography #Summer trip #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Summer trip#Amazing view

📍Spot📍 Footbath at Kami-Suwa Station, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture JR Chuo Line, Kami-Suwa Station, Platform 1 (Upbound) If you have a train ticket and admission fee, you can use the footbath for free😍 (Free station parking) This is Kami-Suwa Station! There is a footbath on the platform♨️ Some people even get off the train on the way there just to take a bath in the footbath!! It's a very cold area in winter, so it's nice to warm up your body in the footbath while waiting for the train! You must bring a towel with you, but they are also sold at the convenience store inside the station! You can come empty-handed◡̈*.。 The spring quality is a simple hot spring, a weakly alkaline hypotonic high temperature spring♨️ #Hot spring #Footbath #Kami-Suwa Station #Supporting tourism

📍Spot📍 Suwa Service Area (both inbound and outbound lanes), Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture Service areas when traveling by car are really exciting, aren't they◡̈*.。 There are souvenirs, you can eat, and you can stop by restaurants and cafes(*´꒳​`*) At this Suwa Service Area, you can see Lake Suwa from the service area(*´ω｀*) You can see it from both the inbound and outbound lanes, but the inbound lanes are recommended(*´ω｀*) There is a Starbucks, so it is recommended to buy a Starbucks and take a break on the terrace outside while looking at Lake Suwa◡̈ #Amazing view #Lake Suwa #Cafe #Starbucks #Supporting tourism #Amazing view

#EnjoyJapan I went to the "ReBuilding Center JAPAN" in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture! There were so many antiques and old materials that it was like a treasure hunt and it was exciting! Everything has its own character and it's fun just to look at them, and the space itself is stylish and comfortable. A recommended spot for people who like DIY, as well as those interested in interior design! Basic information about the place Name: ReBuilding Center JAPAN Address: 3-8 Owada, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, 392-0024 Access: About 10 minutes on foot from JR Kami-Suwa Station Characteristics: A complex that sells antiques and old tools, recycles, and promotes the culture of renovation. It also has a cafe called "live in sense." Visited ReBuilding Center JAPAN in Suwa, Nagano! It’s a fun and inspiring space filled with vintage tools, reclaimed wood, and unique items. Felt like a treasure hunt—every corner had something special to discover. Highly recommend for DIY lovers and design enthusiasts!

#EnjoyJapan I went to "live in sense" in Suwa City! It's a stylish space that makes use of recycled materials and old wood, and has a very relaxing atmosphere. There is also a cafe, so you can relax while enjoying a delicious drink! The space itself is full of style, so I ended up staying for a long time! Basic information about the place Name: live in sense Address: 3-8 Owada, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, 392-0024 Access: About 10 minutes on foot from Kami-Suwa Station Characteristics: A renovated space that uses old and recycled materials. A complex facility that combines a cafe, gallery, and miscellaneous goods store. Stopped by live in sense in Suwa, Nagano! It’s a beautiful and cozy café built using recycled materials and old wood, with a stylish and relaxing vibe. Perfect spot to sip on a drink, browse some unique items, and just unwind. Loved the thoughtful design of the entire place!

#VisaFreeTravel Zenkoji | 善光寺 Zenkoji Temple.⛩(Sensoji Temple) is an ancient Buddhist temple built around the 7th century (or about 1,400 years ago) and is where the first Buddha statue to enter Japan is enshrined. Because it is a temple that does not discriminate between classes, sects and does not limit the faith of women in Buddhism, Zenkoji Temple is a place that attracts devotees from all over Japan. There is an old Japanese saying that it is a temple that "must be visited once in a lifetime". Nagano City is a city with Zenkoji Temple as the center. Even today, the prosperity that has spread from the temple still remains from the lively atmosphere on the street in front of the temple, which is lined with delicious restaurants and sweets, souvenir shops, and souvenirs. There are local shops and chic cafes to sit and relax. In addition, the street in front of the temple is also the venue for many annual festivals. 📍Address: Nagano #TravelJapan #nagano

There is a hot spring at Lake Suwa SA on the Chuo Expressway, but I've stopped by the SA for a while because it's about 150km before I return to Tokyo and I get sleepy when I go into a hot spring, so I haven't been able to go in for a while. Today, since it was still daytime, I decided to stop by for the first time in 10 years. Then, I saw a notice that they were closing!! I'm glad I stopped by today. If you're thinking of stopping by sometime, hurry up!! #LakeSuwa#LakeSuwaOnsen#LakeSuwaSA#HighwayLakeSuwaSA#Closed#NaganoPrefecture

#cherryblossom25 On the shores of Lake Suwa in Nagano, Takashima Castle—nicknamed the "Floating Castle"—becomes surrounded by 300 cherry trees each April, creating dreamy reflections on the water that blur the line between sky and earth. Why Takashima Castle? ✓ One of Japan's few waterfront castle sakura spots ✓ Far fewer crowds than Matsumoto Castle ✓ Stunning day/night transformation

#cherryblossom25 High on my list of favorite places in Suwa, Nagano is the peaceful Takashima Castle, which I visited recently on April 17, 2025. It was a crisp spring morning around 8 AM when I took these pictures, and it felt like the perfect time to capture the beauty of the castle grounds. 🏰 The air was cool and refreshing, and everything around was so calm—just the kind of peaceful escape I needed. 🌸 I’m loving the experience of living here in Suwa, where the rhythm of the seasons flows so naturally. In the summer, I get to enjoy the thermal waters of the hot springs, which is such a relaxing treat after a day of sightseeing. 🛀 Plus, the town’s charm really shines through in the way people greet you with warmth and kindness. The residents here are so down-to-earth, making it feel like a true home. 🌿 If you're into quiet, scenic spots with a little bit of history, Takashima Castle and Suwa are definitely worth visiting. 🌄 #travel