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

#QuintessaCampaign [Suwa Taisha Kamisha] One of the four Suwa Taisha shrines in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture This year was the year of the festival [Onbashira], which takes place once every seven years A large tree was dragged down from the mountain and erected at each of the four corners of Suwa Taisha Shrine, which was a huge success 😊 It is also known as a power spot, so it is very beneficial #Historical sites #Couple trip #Power spot #Nagano Prefecture #Suwa City

Suwa Taisha is a shrine known as the head shrine of all Suwa shrines in Japan. It has four shrine grounds around Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture. If you visit Suwa Taisha, we recommend the "four shrine tour" where you can receive plenty of benefits! It is also famous as one of Japan's leading power spots. Access: Kamisha Honmiya 1 Nakasu Miyayama, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture Kamisha Maemiya 2030 Miyagawa, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture Shimosha Harumiya 193 Shimosuwa-cho, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture Shimosha Akimiya 5828 Shimosuwa-cho, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture #Nagano #Suwa #Suwa Taisha #Shrine

Shimo-Suwa Station is full of impact! Shimo-Suwa Station is a station on the JR East Chuo Line located in Hirose-machi, Shimo-Suwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture. First photo: A replica of the Manji Stone Buddha, a cultural asset designated by Shimo-Suwa-machi, is on display at the ticket gate. Second photo: Two stone monuments bearing haiku poems by Kobayashi Issa stand next to each other in the shade of the shrubbery on the platform. Third photo: Waiting room Fourth photo: A rope used in the Onbashira Festival, an event at Suwa Taisha Shrine, is on display. #summertrip

#Spring0yenTrip Suwa Taisha, where you can feel the sacred atmosphere of the Suwa region in Nagano Prefecture, is the head shrine of all Suwa shrines across the country! The vast sacred grounds consisting of four shrines are in beautiful harmony with nature, making you feel nostalgic⛩️✨ Afterwards, enjoy the spectacular scenery unique to the plateau while experiencing art at the Tateshina Kogen Art Museum. Take a leisurely drive along the Venus Line to the Utsukushi Tower, which stands in the midst of greenery♪ The stone tower, built at an altitude of 2000m, offers a view that is truly worthy of the name "Utsukushi"! 📍Basic information (check the official website for the latest information!) ✴︎Suwa Taisha Shrine: Nakasu Miyayama 1, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture (Kamisha Honmiya) and 3 other shrines ✴︎Tateshina Kogen Art Museum: Kitayama 4035, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture ✴︎Beautiful Tower: Kurumayama Kogen, Kitayama, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture (along the Venus Line) ✴︎Access: About 30 minutes by car from JR Kami-Suwa Station (it is convenient to travel by car to each spot) ✴︎Fee: Free at Suwa Taisha Shrine / 800 yen for adults at Tateshina Kogen Art Museum (subject to change) ✴︎Opening hours: Please check the operating status of each facility [Travel tips] ・Recharge your energy and purify your mind at Suwa Taisha Shrine! ⛩️ ・It's also nice to spend some quiet time enjoying art and nature at the Kogen Art Museum♪ ・A 360-degree panoramic view from the Beautiful Tower! Take a deep breath and feel the breeze. Enjoy a relaxing day surrounded by Shinshu's nature and culture.

Take the Azusa Express from Tokyo to Kami-Suwa Station! 🚃Shinjuku Station → Kami-Suwa Station 💲5,980 yen one way ⏰About 2.5 hours There is a free foot bath♨️ inside Kami-Suwa Station, so I recommend bringing a towel with you! 【Spots we visited this time】 ①AMBIRD 　A cafe that opens at 7am 　Open sandwich and chai latte for 1,620 yen 　(It seems like the owner is alone and there are not many seats, so it might be best to go at a time when there are not many people) ②Pizzeria Poco Pochino 　An Italian restaurant that is only open on weekends 　All the pizzas baked in the pizza oven are really delicious🍕 　All the vegetables and rice served seem to be grown by the owner himself, and they are all delicious, so it's good to go when you're hungry👍 　Wine, salad, pizza and pasta for about 7,000 yen. (It's a popular restaurant in Suwa, so it's a good idea to make a reservation) ③ Takashima Castle A castle that suddenly appeared in a residential area The cherry blossoms were in full bloom at the time🌸 You can enter the castle gate even at night, so it's a popular walking course for couples ④ Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya About an hour's walk from Kami-Suwa Station The nearest station is Shimo-Suwa Station, which is about a 15-minute walk from there It's at the foot of the mountain, so you have to climb a bit of a hill👣 ⑤ Yamanekotei Hanare A soba restaurant located down the hill from Suwa Taisha in the direction of Shimo-Suwa Station They serve not only soba but also curry🍛 For soba, I ordered "Tempura Oni-oroshi Soba" (2,035 yen) I was very satisfied with the soba with lots of toppings. 🚃On the way back, I took the Azusa limited express from the nearest Shimo-Suwa Station. [Travel Tips] If you collect JRE points from your daily shopping, you can use the points to get a free reserved seat on the Azusa Express! (Example) Regular one-way fare of 5,980 yen → Use 1,280 JRE points → 3,740 yen one-way 🙆♀️ [Accommodation] We didn't have time to introduce it this time, but Suwa is a hot spring town! So, every inn has a hot spring♨️ Please find your favorite hot spring inn🫶

#Spring0yenTrip Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya is a historic shrine located in Shimo-Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, and is known as the Ichinomiya of Shinano Province. As you walk along the approach to the shrine, you will be greeted by large cedar trees standing on both sides, and one in particular, known as the "sacred tree," has a history of about 800 years and is overwhelming in its majesty. Within the shrine grounds, you will find the main hall, which is designated as an Important Cultural Property, and the Kagura Hall, which features impressive, large, powerful lion-dog statues. In addition, the Onbashira Festival is held in the spring, and the entire area is filled with energy. When you visit, be sure to get a goshuin and spend some time experiencing history and culture!

Qingming Festival is the perfect time to visit Japan! This 7-day itinerary offers a unique cherry blossom viewing experience from above: stroll through Tokyo Skytree Town and witness the magical cherry blossom light show; savor Japanese hot spring cuisine, shabu-shabu, and unagi don—a feast for your taste buds. Revisit Lake Suwa and Enakyo Gorge, wander through the ancient streets of Magome-juku, and experience the Japanese charm of Kobe Harbor and Arima Onsen. Start your Japanese adventure now! -------- Suggested Itinerary: Day 1：🛫Depart from Wuxi and arrive in Osaka, ready to embark on your Japanese journey! Day 2：Kinkaku-ji -> Gion -> Kasuga Taisha Shrine -> Nara Park Visit the glittering Kinkaku-ji, stroll through the quaint Gion district, experience the tranquility of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and interact with the adorable deer in Nara Park. Day 3：Lake Suwa -> Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya -> Enakyo Gorge -> Magome-juku Enjoy the picturesque scenery of Lake Suwa, visit the mystical Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya, explore the magnificent Enakyo Gorge, and experience the ancient post-town charm of Magome-juku. Day 4：Mount Fuji -> Oshino Hakkai -> Lake Kawaguchi Climb the majestic Mount Fuji and overlook the beautiful scenery of Japan, then explore the unique Oshino Hakkai, and finally stroll along the tranquil shores of Lake Kawaguchi, enjoying the gifts of nature. Day 5：Senso-ji Temple -> Nakamise-dori Street -> Akihabara Electric Town -> Tokyo Skytree Visit the historic Senso-ji Temple, explore the bustling Nakamise-dori Street, experience the charm of anime in Akihabara Electric Town, and finally ascend Tokyo Skytree to admire the cherry blossoms from above!🌸 Day 6：Kobe Harbor -> Mosaic Ferris Wheel -> Kitano Ijinkan Street -> Arima Onsen Explore the bustling Kobe Harbor, take a ride on the Mosaic Ferris Wheel for a panoramic view of the city, stroll through Kitano Ijinkan Street and experience the exotic atmosphere, and finally enjoy Japanese hot spring cuisine and shabu-shabu in Arima Onsen. Day 7：Osaka Castle Park -> Shinsaibashi -> Dotonbori Visit Osaka Castle Park and experience the charm of ancient Japanese culture, then head to Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori for shopping and indulging in delicious food, such as unagi don.🍱🛍️ 🌟This trip to Japan offers a perfect blend of natural scenery, historical culture, and culinary delights—don't miss out! -------- Recommended Attractions: ✨ Tokyo Skytree: Want to overlook the entire city of Tokyo? This is the place to be! Ascend to the top for breathtaking panoramic views. Plus, Tokyo Skytree also hosts the amazing Skytree Cherry Blossom Festival, allowing you to enjoy the cherry blossoms from high above.🌸 🌳 Osaka Castle Park: The cherry blossoms and plum blossoms here are simply stunning! The park is full of lush greenery, making it a perfect place to relax and unwind.🌸🌺 🙏 Senso-ji Temple: The sacred statue of Kannon is solemn and awe-inspiring, and the Kaminarimon Gate is truly impressive. Come here to experience a sense of tranquility and peace. 🛍️ Shinsaibashi: A shopper's paradise! With a wide variety of brands and delicious food, you'll never want to leave.🍱🍣 🗻 Mount Fuji: As a symbol of Japan, the magnificent scenery of Mount Fuji is a must-see. The dormant volcano is full of mystery. -------- Travel Tips: 🌸 March in Japan offers mild and comfortable weather, and it's the start of the romantic cherry blossom season. Don't miss it! 🍱 Be sure to try Japanese hot spring cuisine, shabu-shabu, and unagi don—you won't regret it. 📝 Apply for a visa in advance to ensure a smooth and worry-free trip. ⏰ Japan is 1 hour ahead of China, so remember to adjust your time difference and enjoy a fulfilling journey. 📸 Tokyo Skytree Town will host the Skytree Cherry Blossom Festival, offering stunning photo opportunities from the Tembo Deck. There's also a cherry blossom light show! 🏟️ Sports fans shouldn't miss the MLB World Tour: London Series Fan Fest to experience the excitement of American sports! -------- 🎉We hope this group tour to Japan brings you lots of joy and unforgettable memories, leaving you with a trip to cherish!🌟

A four-shrine tour at the main shrine of Suwa Taisha ☺️ There are Kamisha and Shimosha around Lake Suwa ⛩✤ Kamisha, Honmiya, Maemiya ✤ Shimosha, Akimiya, Harumiya There are two shrines and four shrines Personally, Akimiya was my favorite shrine 🤍 ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼➸tips︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Visiting the four shrines If you collect all the stamps on the goshuin, they will form a circle and the characters for "Suwa Taisha" will be completed. Don't miss the "Otabisha" pillars at each of the four shrines!! ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼➸Recommended spot information📍Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya✤Address: 5828 Shimosuwa-cho, Shimosuwa-gun, Suwa-shi, Nagano✤Parking: Available✤Seal: 500 yen (with inscription)✤Shrine office: 8:30-17:00✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen trip January 2025 #Suwa Taisha #Shrine tour #Nagano #Nagano sightseeing

a great view of temple

When you pass through the red noren curtain with "sushi" written on it, the interior of the restaurant has a calm atmosphere that makes you think, "This is a sushi restaurant!" The lunch I ordered this time was "Omakase 8 nigiri for 1800 yen" The sushi made by the sushi chef 🍣 The chawanmushi, miso soup, and side dishes were all delicious 😊 The family crest was written on the back of the chopsticks and the lid of the miso soup bowl! It's quite stylish. The design of the chawanmushi bowl is also wonderful✨ 🔸Lunch menu🔸 ※Includes chawanmushi, miso soup, and a small side dish ⭐︎Colorful nigiri (1.5 servings) 2800 yen ⭐︎Omakase nigiri 8 pieces 1800 yen ⭐︎Chirashi 1800 yen ⭐︎Crab gratin 650 yen After the meal... ⭐︎Coffee 200 yen ⭐︎Ice cream 250 yen ※All prices include tax. The evening menu has more options and you can even drink Suwa sake 🍶 "Sakae Sushi" 📍243-1 Kasuga-cho, Shimo-Suwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture, 393-0068, Japan Opening hours 11:30~13:30 17:00~22:00 (Saturday 21:00) Closed on Mondays #Domestic travel journal #Nagano Prefecture #Sushi #Chawanmushi

A bakery that is open twice a week near Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya 🥖 "pain moji" A wonderful bakery that sits quietly along a narrow road, like a hideaway ✨ Petit ¥150 Bread with a small piece of cheese wrapped in a chewy dough made with milk! choco! ¥220 Rye yeast bread with plenty of cocoa and bitter chocolate! A chocolate bread for adults that is packed with chocolate! Fig and walnut ¥330 White figs and walnuts are put into a salty dough that contains 10% whole wheat flour. We also recommend slicing and toasting it! Lemon bread ¥230 A hearty melon bread made with a square loaf of bread dough topped with biscuit dough flavored with lemon peel and baked! There are many delicious looking breads lined up 🍞 Among the delicious looking breads, my favorites are: ⭐︎Petit with cheese ⭐︎Fig and walnut ⭐︎Grape bread The inside was moist and chewy and delicious 😊 "pain moji" 📍190-4 Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture, 393-0000 Japan Opening days: Tuesday, Saturday Closed: Monday, Wednesday-Friday, Sunday Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 *Open until 12/28 in 2024. Open from 1/7 in 2025. #Domestic travel record #Nagano #Suwa #Bakery

Honda Shokudo is located a few minutes walk from Shimo-Suwa Station. The exterior and interior of the restaurant were decorated for Christmas, creating a lovely atmosphere. ✨ Today's (12/18) lunch course ¥2100 including tax ◇Salad with snow trout, Chinese cabbage, apple, and celeriac ◇Halloween sweet soup from Kayano Okagesa Farm ◇Risotto with Suwa pork, Jerusalem artichoke, and pumpkin ◆Descente set (drink included) +¥700 Salad made with ingredients from Shinshu, such as snow trout Soup with cardamom Risotto with the texture of Jerusalem artichoke Everything was elegant and delicious! I added dessert, had cheesecake and coffee, and had a slightly luxurious lunch 🍽️ "Honda Shokudo" 📍5382 Hirose-cho, Shimo-Suwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture, 393-0056, Japan Opening hours [Tuesday] Dinner 18:00-22:00 (Omakase course from 5200 yen, a la carte) [Wednesday-Saturday] Lunch 11:30-14:00 (Lunch course only 2100 yen) Dinner 18:00-22:00 (Omakase course from 5200 yen, a la carte) Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Lunch *Reservations are recommended as this is a popular restaurant! #Domestic travel record #Nagano Prefecture #Shimo-Suwa #Creative cuisine #Lunch #Dinner #Shinshu

The six types of sake rice used for Junmai Ginjo are produced with the same producers and rice fields to ensure high quality and stable sake production! Suwa Mikozuru Sake Brewery produces sake with a high level of precision. In addition to selling sake, you can also sample it in the store. 🍶 This time, I tried the Mikozuru Junmai Dry Pasteurized. It was a refreshing, easy-to-drink sake and was delicious. ✨ The brewing water used for the sake was also included, and unlike tap water, it didn't smell like disinfectant and was delicious, which surprised me! Delicious sake is made from delicious water✨ The glass engraved with the store name was also a nice design✨ [Tasting menu🍶] ⭐︎Junmai sake section 🔸Mikotsuru Junmai dry pasteurized (50cc) 350 yen ⭐︎Junmai ginjo section 🔸Mikotsuru Junmai ginjo Miyamanishiki unfiltered unpasteurized sake (50cc) 450 yen 🔸Mikotsuru Junmai ginjo Yamadanishiki unfiltered unpasteurized sake (50cc) 450 yen 🔸Mikotsuru Junmai ginjo Kinmonnishiki unfiltered unpasteurized sake (50cc) 450 yen 🔸Mikotsuru Junmai ginjo Gohyakumangoku pasteurized sake (50cc) 450 yen 🔸Mikotsuru Junmai ginjo Yamakekinishiki pasteurized sake (50cc) 450 yen 🔸Mikotsuru Junmai Ginjo Hitogokochi Pasteurized (50cc) 450 yen ⭐︎Junmai Daiginjo section 🔸Mikotsuru Junmai Daiginjo (50cc) 500 yen ⭐︎Liqueur section 🔸Mikotsuru Plum wine (50cc) 450 yen 《Recommended》 🔸Three-type tasting set (50cc each) 1000 yen ⭐︎Limited edition barrel-bottled 🔸Mikotsuru Junmai Ginjo Unfiltered Nama Genshu (75cc) 600 yen ↓Mikotsuru's concept is also wonderful✨ A sake that will make your heart flutter anytime, anywhere Mikotsuru aims to make sake that makes people happy, a "sake that will make your heart flutter". A sake that will soothe your heart at the end of the day and be a reward at the turning points of your life. A sake that makes you want to drink it again and again, a sake that makes your face smile, and makes your heart flutter. We believe that we can make a sake that makes your heart flutter even more, so we will continue to pursue consistent sake brewing and improve the quality. Suwa Mikokuzuru Sake Brewery 📍3205-17, Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano 393-0061, Japan Business hours 10:00~16:30 Last order for tasting 16:00 Closed Wednesdays 🗓️New Year's schedule [2024] Closed 12/30 Closed 12/31 [2025] 1/1~3 9:00~14:00 Closed 1/4 Closed 1/5 *We will be serving free sake in the store on the 3rd day of the new year. #FuritabikiWinter #brewery #NaganoPrefecture #Suwa #Shimo-Suwa #alcohol #saketasting

Even before entering the restaurant, the delicious aroma of the soup is wafting through the air "Soba-ya Minori Akimiyamae" Established in 1839, this soba restaurant has a history of 185 years✨ It was a very cold day, so this time I ordered hot soba🥢 《Limited time only》 Denjiro Soba 1280 yen (tax included) *Large serving is free Hearty hot soba with pork, egg balls, fried onions, and garlic It looks just like ramen🍜, but the garlic in the noodle soup made it a delicious soba✨ There was a lot of pork in it, so I was full! Other menu items [Cold] 🔸Mori soba noodles 760 yen (tax included) 🔸Zaru soba noodles 900 yen (tax included) *Seaweed on top 🔸Vegetable tempura mori 1380 yen (tax included) 🔸Vegetable tempura zaru 1480 yen (tax included) 🔸Chicken tempura mori 1580 yen (tax included) (Chicken tempura and vegetable tempura) 🔸Chicken tempura zaru 1680 yen (tax included) 🔸Shrimp tempura mori 1880 yen (tax included) (2 wild shrimp and vegetable tempura) 🔸Shrimp tempura zaru 1980 yen (tax included) *Large serving 250 yen extra (tax included) *2 servings 500 yen extra (tax included) *Comes with grated yam 440 yen extra (tax included) * Kakiage (tempura) only 320 yen (tax included) [Hot] 🔸 Kakesoba 760 yen (tax included) 🔸 Tsukimi soba 860 yen (tax included) 🔸 Tanuki soba 880 yen (tax included) 🔸 Kakiage soba 1080 yen (tax included) 🔸 Tororo soba 1200 yen (tax included) (Yamatoimo from Aomori Prefecture) 🔸 Vegetable tempura soba 1380 yen (tax included) 🔸 Chicken tempura soba 1580 yen (tax included) (Chicken tempura and vegetable tempura) 🔸 Shrimp tempura soba 1880 yen (tax included) (2 wild shrimp and vegetable tempura) * Large serving 250 yen extra (tax included) *Soba menu can be changed to udon (excluding Minori Mori) [Recommended soba] 🔸Norikura mountain vegetable soba 1180 yen (tax included) 🔸Chicken Tenzansai soba 1300 yen (tax included) 🔸Shrimp Tenzansai soba 1380 yen (tax included) *Cold soba also available *Large serving 250 yen extra (tax included) 🉐Limited quantity "5 meals per day" 🔸Minori Mori 1300 yen (tax included) *This is a complimentary item and cannot be shared *Extra soup (1 serving) 280 yen (tax included) Children's soba 440 yen (tax included) (Half-soba or Half-mori soba) *Only available for children under 6 years old *Udon is boiled in the same pot as soba There are other menu items besides soba! 🔸Tarekatsudon soba set 1580 yen (tax included) 🔸Tori zenko soba set 1540 yen (tax included) 🔸Unadon soba set 2200 yen (tax included) 🔸Horse mackerel fry set meal 2 pieces 1050 yen (tax included) 🔸3 pieces 1280 yen (tax included) 🔸Karaage set meal 1100 yen (tax included) 🔸Mixed fry set meal 1280 yen (tax included) (Horse mackerel fry, chicken karaage) *Free extra rice with set meal *Miso soup with set meal is extra charge You can change it to half-soba or half-mori soba for 250 yen [Mini bowl with soba] Set with your favorite soba 🔸Mini chicken tempura bowl +440 yen (tax included) 🔸Mini sauce cutlet bowl +440 yen (tax included) 🔸Mini eel bowl +880 yen (tax included) 🔸Dried bonito wholesaler's egg and rice set +350 yen (tax included) "Soba-ya Minori Akimiyamae" 📍Japan, 3205 Odamachi, Shimosuwa-machi, Nagano Prefecture, 393-0061 Opening hours Lunch 11:00-15:00 (Last order 14:30) Dinner [Saturdays and Sundays only] 18:00-21:00 (Last order 20:30) *Ends when sold out Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays *Open on holidays #FuritabiWinter

#FuriTabi Suwa Taisha Shrine is visited by many people who are sightseeing in the Suwa region. There are Kamisha and Shimosha around Lake Suwa. Kamisha is divided into Honmiya and Maemiya, and Shimosha is divided into Akimiya and Harumiya. Visit Suwa Taisha, which is visited by many people from Japan and abroad, and experience the pure and solemn atmosphere and the unique charm of deep relaxation. Shimosha Akimiya is a shrine with many sights, including the largest bronze komainu in Japan and the Kaguraden decorated with a large shimenawa rope, a national important cultural property. The approach that stretches straight from the main gate leads to Shimosha Harumiya. The landmark of Shimosha is the oldest building, Gebabashi Bridge.

Yashima Marsh is located in the center of Nagano Prefecture, northwest of Kirigamine, along the Venus Line. It is a marsh on a plateau at an altitude of 1,630m, and is cool even in summer. Yashima Marsh is heart-shaped, and there is a promenade, so it takes about 90 minutes to walk there at a leisurely pace. You can enjoy a pleasant stroll while breathing in the highland air. I went there in June, and was able to see rare and cute flowers that can only be seen on the plateau, such as rhododendrons, irises, polygonatum, and lily of the valley. #Furitabi#Nagano Prefecture #Shinshu #Suwa #Highland #Marsh #Flowers #Famous Flower Spots #Alpine Plants

Located near the Harumiya Shrine of the Shimosha Shrine of Suwa Taisha, Onbashirakan Yoisa is a museum where you can learn about the Onbashira Festival, which is held once every seven years. You can feel the charm of the long history and culture of the Onbashira Festival through videos and exhibits. You can also experience the passion of the people living in Suwa for the festival, and try a simulated tree-dropping experience (¥200) by dropping a fir tree onbashira down a tree-dropping slope. Onbashirakan Yoisa 📍166 Kinoshita, Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture, 393-0000 Japan Opening hours 9:00~17:00 Admission fee Adults: ¥300 Children (elementary and junior high school students): ¥200 No closing days #100 Travel Style #Nagano Prefecture #Shimosuwa #Onbashira #Simulated experience

The Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya Gemabashi Bridge, said to have been built in the Muromachi period, is the oldest building in the Shimosha, having been renovated in the 1730s. The name Gemabashi comes from the fact that in the past, when worshipping at Harumiya, people had to dismount and get off their horses here, and even feudal lords had to get off their palanquins or horses. Because of its shape, it is also called Taikobashi Bridge locally. Even today, only the portable shrines in the procession for the twice-yearly enshrinement festival can cross this bridge. The Gemabashi Bridge, located in the middle of the road in front of the Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya, is a very rare tourist attraction. Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya Gemabashi Bridge 📍Japan, 〒393-0000 Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture 　Right next to Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya 　(15 minutes walk from Shimosuwa Station) #100 Travel Style

A hidden cafe and craft class renovated from an old house 🧶 "Cafe and High School Teltis ☕️🪡🧵" Located in an alleyway, it's a quiet and relaxing place ✨ It has a homey atmosphere, so it's a very cozy and lovely shop 😌 A stylish cafe where you can also take lessons in embroidery and dressmaking 🪡 (Details of the craft class can be found on Instagram 🧵) *You can also use the cafe and craft class only ☕️ There are cute Scandinavian-inspired products lined up in the store, and we were able to see them making custom-made clothes! It's nice to have your own unique outfit made✨ ・Chai ・Cinnamon roll ・Lemon and white chocolate muffin ・Cheese and pink pepper cookies All were delicious😋 "Cafe and Hoiskole teltis ☕️🪡🧵" 📍320-13 Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano 393-0074 (8 minutes walk from Shimosuwa Station) Opening hours Thurs & Fri 10:00~18:00 (L.O. 17:30) Sat 8:00~16:00 (L.O. 15:30) Closed Sundays-Wednesdays Phone number 0266-75-1787 #100TravelStyle #Cafe2024 #OldhouseCafe #Nagano #Shimosuwa #CinnamonRoll #Chai #CraftClass

Shimo-Suwa-juku, a post town where the Nakasendo and Koshu Kaido cross, is located in front of the gate of Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya, one of the oldest shrines in Japan. It has a long history of 300 years and still retains its appearance from that time. Of the 69 post towns on the Nakasendo road that connects Edo to Kyoto, Shimo-Suwa-juku is the only one with natural hot springs♨️ Rows of inns that retain the atmosphere of a post town ・Tsuta-ya (formerly: Iron Hot Spring Main Building) ・Onjuku Maruya ・Kikyo-ya ・Minato-ya You can also stay in buildings decorated with craftsmanship that are designated as cultural properties. In addition, at the Post Town Highway Museum, which utilizes the architecture of a merchant's house that was once an inn, you can see free drawings and tools that depict the state of Shimo-Suwa-juku in the Edo period. "Shukuba Kaido Museum" 📍3530-1 Tatemachi, Shimo-Suwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano 393-0015, Japan Opening hours: 9:00~17:00 Closed on Mondays Price: Free At the "Yasuragi no Ashiyu Onbashira Shinyu" footbath attached to the "Shimo-Suwa Konjakukan Oideya," there are two types of footbath: "Hot" and "Nurume" ♨️ Here, you can soothe your travel fatigue! "Yasuragi no Ashiyu Onbashira Shinyu" 📍3534 Tatemachi, Shimo-Suwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano 393-0015, Japan Opening hours: 10:30~15:00 #100 Travel Style #Nagano #Shimo-Suwa #Nakasendo #Koshu Kaido #Shimo-Suwa-juku #Natural hot spring #Footbath

A very rare sake lees soft serve ice cream made using sake lees from the local sake brewery "Mikozuru"'s "Junmaishu" sake. It had a slight sake flavor and was delicious 🍦It doesn't contain alcohol, so it can be eaten by people who are driving and children 😊 🍦Soft serve ice cream menu Sake lees soft serve ice cream　￥500 Kitaya (Yukihime) miso soft serve ice cream　￥500 Rich vanilla　￥500 Rich vanilla crunchy chocolate　￥550 Rich vanilla crunchy matcha chocolate　￥550 ☕️Drinks Coffee float from a soft serve ice cream shop　￥600 Soda float from a soft serve ice cream shop Melon/strawberry/lemon　￥600 Quince ¥650 Coffee　　　　　　　　　　　　¥300 Iced coffee　　　　　　¥300 Iced tea　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　¥300 100% fruit juice　Apple　¥300 100% fruit juice　Peach　¥400 Sake brewery sweet sake (koji) cold/hot　　　　　　　¥300 Soda water　Melon/strawberry/lemon　¥300 Quince　　　　　¥350 Hot quince (with pulp) ¥350 There is also a foot bath in front of the shop, so you can relax and soothe your tired feet♨️ "Soft cream Takeout Cafe Kameya Ichifuku" 📍5522-2 Taisha-dori, Shimo-Suwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano 393-0051 Japan Opening hours 10:00~17:00 #0 yen trip #Nagano #Shimo-Suwa #Sake lees ice cream #Junmai sake

The head shrine of all the Suwa shrines in Japan is the Suwa Taisha Shrine⛩️ Right next to one of the four shrines, Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya, is Shintsuru Honten, a Japanese confectionery shop that was founded in 1873. The shop is famous for its salt yokan, but its mochi manju is also delicious and very popular! The soft mochi texture and not-too-sweet bean paste make these buns very delicious☺️ (※Mochi buns are sold from 10am) Shitsuru Mochi Buns 5 pieces ¥950 Salted Yokan (sold from 11am) Small (5x15cm) ¥1080 Medium (10x15cm) ¥2000 Large (15x15cm) ¥3000 Other items include Sake Buns "Manji no Horoyoi" ¥200 Miso Buns ¥200 There are also rare Japanese sweets, such as seasonal Japanese sweets. "Shintsuru Honten" 📍3501 Kinoshita, Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 　 (Right next to Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya) Business hours 9:00~17:30 Closed Wednesdays Phone number 0266-27-8620 You can also make reservations for salt yokan and mochi manju by phone☎️ #0 yen trip #Nagano Prefecture #Suwa Taisha #Akimiya #Shintsuru #Japanese sweets #Mochi manju #Salt yokan

#Travelwithme #LakeSuwa #Ramen #NegiMisoRamen A ramen shop along Lake Suwa🍜 A popular restaurant that is full of locals during lunch hours! The photo shows Vegetable-filled miso ramen ¥900 Soy sauce char siu tsukemen ¥1100 Miso tsukemen ¥900 It's filling and will fill you up! The most popular ramens are "Negimiso char siu noodles ¥1150" "Negimiso ramen ¥1000" Next time, I'd like to go to Banbaken to try the Negimiso ramen😊 The gyoza was big and the chewy skin was delicious✨ "Banbaken" 📍6188-51 Takahama, Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano 393-0034 Japan Opening hours 11:00~16:00 Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

#Travelwithme #Nagano #Aquarium #Sashimisetmeal #Tunacuttingshow #Crab #Freshfish From April 22, 2024, this restaurant just started serving lunch as Marumatsu Market Restaurant🐟 Inside the restaurant, there is a huge 10m aquarium where you can see the fish swimming leisurely🐟 The fresh and meaty sashimi set meal comes with all-you-can-drink miso soup. The day we visited was Children's Day (5/5), so they had crab in it as a special treat 🦀 The miso soup, which was full of crab broth, was delicious 😋 The fish was carefully selected and purchased at the Shizuoka Prefectural Central Wholesale Market every morning, so the sashimi was definitely delicious ✨ Before 11:00, they also had a tuna cutting show 🐟 "Marumatsu Suisan Shimo-Suwa Store" 📍Japan, 〒393-0000 4872-6 Shimo-Suwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture Business hours 11:00~14:00 Closed Wednesday

Shintsuru Honten is located in Shimo-Suwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture. It is a long-established Japanese confectionery store founded in 1873. The specialty is "Shio Yokan" made using the same method since the store's founding. Its elegant sweetness and subtle saltiness are exquisite and loved by many people. There are also plenty of handmade sweets, such as mochi manju and seasonal fresh sweets. It was bustling with locals and tourists✨ Next to it is Suwa Taisha Shrine, and even though it was mid-April, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom🌸 It's great to eat takeout Shio Yokan while looking at the magnificent cherry blossoms there. If you're going on a trip to Nagano, be sure to check it out along with the cherry blossoms. #Sakura2024 #NaganoTourism #NaganoTrip #NaganoGourmet #JapaneseConfectioneryShop #Sakura #SakuraSpot

Manji Stone Buddha in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 A 3-minute walk from Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya. Cross the red bridge over the Togawa River and go further, you will see an unbalanced stone Buddha with a small head and a large body. In 1657, a stone carpenter put a chisel to this stone to donate a large torii gate to Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya, but the wound started bleeding. He stopped working and then, after receiving a prophecy in a spiritual dream, he used another stone as the material and successfully dedicated it. It is said that the bleeding stone was carved and worshiped with Amida Buddha. That is the origin of this stone. If you look closely at Manji Stone Buddha, you will see that it is carved with inverted swastikas, the moon, and the sun, and the more you look at it, the more mysterious it becomes, not just in appearance. This stone Buddha statue was highly praised by the famous artist, Taro Okamoto. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Manji Stone Buddha ꕥAddress: 133, Shimo-Suwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano ꕥAccess: 🚉 Shimo-Suwa Station → approx. 18 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Manji Stone Buddha #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Trip #Shizuoka Tourism

Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Suwa Taisha has four shrines: Kamisha Honmiya and Maemiya, Shimosha Harumiya and Akimiya. The large granite torii gate at the entrance to the shrine grounds is estimated to have been built in 1659, making it the oldest stone structure at Suwa Taisha. It is also said to have been made by the same person who made the stone Buddha statues at Manji. The Kagura Hall is in front. It was built during the Tenpo era (1681-1684), and like the Akimiya, it has a large shimenawa rope. Behind it is the same haiden (offering offering hall). Four pillars surround the haiden. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya ꕥAddress: 193 Daimon, Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano ꕥAccess: 🚉 Shimosuwa Station → approx. 19-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Suwa Taisha #Nagano trip #Nagano sightseeing #Shrine tour

Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 There are four Suwa Taisha shrines: Kamisha Honmiya and Maemiya, Shimosha Harumiya and Akimiya. Go through the torii gate of Akimiya and walk along the approach to the shrine, and you will see the three-sided gabled Kagura Hall decorated with a large shimenawa rope! There are also Japan's largest bronze lion dogs on both sides. Going around the back of the Kagura Hall with its very impressive large shimenawa rope, you will find the Heihaiden, which also exudes a sense of solemnity. The enshrined deity is relocated every six months along with the Harumiya, and is enshrined in the Harumiya from February to July, and in the Akimiya from August to January. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya ꕥAddress: 5828 Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano ꕥAccess: 🚉 Shimosuwa Station → approx. 13 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Suwa Taisha #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Trip #Shrine Tour