Local Sightseeing
An extraordinary trip, where you can discover the mysterious charms of Suwa.
Shinyu Lakeside Area Map
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and experience the rich natural environment and deep history of Suwa.
Enjoy an extraordinary trip, where you can discover the mysterious charms of Suwa.
Recommended Course
Arrival at Kamisuwa Station
Welcome to Suwa. There are two recommended sightseeing spots near Kamisuwa Station. If you would like to leave your luggage at the hotel for safekeeping, please do not hesitate to use the free shuttle bus from Kamisuwa Station to Shinyu.
10 min on foot
15 min on foot
Sake Brewery Tour
The Gokuraku Set is available at five breweries in Suwa and includes a glass, a handbag, and a coupon to make your sake brewery tour more enjoyable.
The Gokuraku Set is available at Maihime, Reijin, Honkin, Yokobue, and Masumi.
Opening hours and holidays differ for each brewery.
Takashima Castle
Takashima Castle, also known as “the floating castle” because it appears to float upon the surface of Lake Suwa, was built by Hineno Oribenosho Takayoshi, a vassal to Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The main keep portion of the castle remains to this day.
There is a garden on the site of the outer citadel, and the castle tower offers a panoramic view of Lake Suwa. There are roughly 90 trees within the castle grounds, mainly Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms but also including Shidare and Higan cherry blossoms, as well as seasonal trees and flowers, making this a location that inspires hope.
20 min on foot
10 min on foot
15 min on foot
20 min on foot
Kamisuwa Station
Free Shinyu Bus
Kamisuwa Shinyu
Check-in
Welcome to Suwa. Upon arrival at Kamisuwa Shinyu, first please check in at the reception and take a break in your room.
3 min by car
Onsenji Temple
Onsenji Temple was the family temple of the Suwa clan, the feudal lords of the Takashima Domain, and its principal image is that of Sakyamuni Buddha. The temple is also the site of the grave of Izumi Shikibu. Other highlights include a 300-year-old Shidare cherry tree, and a magnificent Japanese garden.
5 min by car
Tateishi Park
Here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and clean air. It overlooks Lake Suwa, and the daytime, sunset, and nighttime views are all spectacular.
10 min by car
Kamisuwa Shinyu
Visit the four Suwa Taisha Shrines on Shinyu-go
Shinyu-go is a free bus available to carry you to the four Suwa Taisha Shrines. This roughly 3-hour and 20-minute course departs from Kamisuwa Onsen Shinyu at 9:20 a.m., stops once at Kamisuwa Station, then goes around to each of the four Suwa Taisha Shrines before returning to the hotel.
*There are two departure times each day, including an afternoon departure at 1:20 p.m.
Eat local Suwa and Shinshu specialties
If you have come all the way to Shinshu, how about having soba noodles or eel, which are both local specialties, for lunch? We also recommend the gourmet Miso Tendon (rice bowl topped with tempura and flavored with miso), made from many Suwa specialties. If you are looking for a restaurant, please feel free to ask a hotel staff member. (Photo: Unagi no Unafuji)
Kamisuwa Shinyu
2 min on foot
Sightseeing Steamships
These excursion boats tour around Lake Suwa. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the Japanese Alps, including the Mt. Kirigamine and Mt. Yatsugatake, and on a clear day, you can even see Mt. Fuji. There are two boats: the swan-shaped Suwan and the Suwako Starmine, a new type of excursion boat.
3 min on foot
Suwa Lakeside Park Footbath
The footbath at Lakeside Park is available for use free of charge. You can relax and recover from fatigue while enjoying the view of Lake Suwa. There is a ramp so that wheelchair users can also enjoy the footbath while still in their wheelchair. There is also a health-promotion promenade where you can walk barefoot to promote blood circulation.
1 min on foot
Geyser Center
You can enjoy geysers and hot water columns drifting from the seven separate mineral springs that surface here. The hot water columns give a sense of the mysterious power of water, and you may also experience negative ion effects.
3 min on foot
Kitazawa Museum of Art
You can view various works by famous craftsmen and artists, including “Inky cap lamp” by French glassworker Emile Gallé and other masterpieces by the Daum Brothers.
[Opening Hours] 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (April to September)
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (October to March)
6 min on foot
Kamisuwa Shinyu
Free Shinyu Bus
Kamisuwa Station
Kamisuwa Shinyu
5 min by car
Harada Taiji Art Museum
This art museum exhibits the works of Taiji Harada, a painter from Suwa City. The displays include heartwarming works that lovingly depict scenes from across Japan under the theme of hometowns.
[Opening Hours] 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed Mondays)
*Open when Monday is a national holiday. Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays.
3 min by car
Suwa Glass Village
In addition to an art museum with contemporary glass work displays that are changed each season, there is also a glass shop, a hands-on area, and a restaurant.
[Opening Hours] 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (April to September)
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (October to March)
1 min by car
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Lake Suwa Strawberry Farm [Limited time only]
All-you-can-eat strawberries for 30 minutes. Direct sales of strawberries are also available. Reservations are required.
[Opening Hours] 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (January to June)
15 min by car
Suwa Interchange
