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Aug 13, 2019 · We walked through the streets of Suwa, up the hill, towards Tateishi Park, the go-to spot for viewing Lake Suwa. Gradually, the city shrunk under our feet as we ascended.
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Jun 1, 2016 · Lake Suwa is a 10 mins walk from the JR station. It is essentially an onsen town. We took a walk by the Lake and spotted the Lake Suwa-ko Geyser Center where you can enjoy the sight of a dynamic geyser and the "Nanatsu-gama," or the spot where seven hot springs gush. (check out the video).
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- 394-0000, Nagano Prefecture
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- Where Is Lake Suwa 諏訪湖
- Lake Suwa Things to Do
- Suwa Grand Shrine 諏訪大社
- Lake Suwa Geyser Center
- Lake Suwa Onsen
- Sake Breweries
- Takashima Castle 高島城
- Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival
- What to Eat Around Lake Suwa
- Where We Stayed at Lake Suwa
Lake Suwa is 2.5 hrs by train or car northwest of Tokyo. It is very easy to get to by train on the Chuo Line from Tokyo since there aren’t any transfers required. The lake is large and takes about 30 min to drive around by car.
We visited Lake Suwa in the summer, but it is popular year-round with seasonal attractions. To truly enjoy your visit, we recommend spending at least 2 days and 1 night there. The range of activities includes visiting the notable Suwa Shrines, seeing towering geysers, tasting sake, and watching fireworks at night.
Suwa Grand Shrineis made up of four shrines in the area. The two upper shrines Kamisha Honmiya (main shrine 上社本宮) and Kamisha Maemiya (上社前宮) are located in the southeastern side of Suwa City. Because they were a bit out of the way, we visited the two lower shrines Shimosha Akimiya (下社秋宮) and Shimosha Harumiya (下社春宮) during our trip. If you have tim...
After visiting the shrines, we headed southeast along the lake and to the Lake Suwa Geyser Center. At the Geyser Center, a tall geyser shoots 20-30 feet into the air 5 to 6 times a day depending on the season. The first floor of the geyser center has a small gift shop. The second floor contains props and information for dramas that were filmed in t...
Suwa is famous for its hot spring that flows under the lake. If you like to experience hot springs in one of the most famous buildings in the city, head to Katakurakan. Built in 1928, this western-influenced building has a large onsen that can fit one hundred guests at a time.
After soaking in hot springs, head to one of the famed sake breweries in the area. Some of the breweries have been around for over 250 years. The five sake breweries on the south side of Lake Suwa are within walking distance of one another. There are a few more sake breweries on the northern side. Blessed with pure, freshwater from the highlands, t...
Not far from the breweries is the reconstructed Takashima Castle, home of the Suwa clan. The rebuilt castle is located in Takashima Park and surrounded by a moat on two sides. Inside the castle, there are exhibits on the Suwa Clan that used to rule the area. From the top of the castle keep, you can see Lake Suwa within sight.
One of Lake Suwa’s biggest summer attractions is the nightly fireworks that last more than a month. Besides the daily fireworks, there are a few dates that boast large-scale displays and performances. You can check Lake Suwa Fireworks Festivalfor more info.
There are several famous local dishes in the Lake Suwa area that are not to be missed! The local katsu dish is the fried pork cutlet served with a savory brown sauce over rice. It was very yummy and satisfying. We tried soba at Soba Akishino, a traditional soba restaurant with tatami seating. This exquisite soba restaurant was set in a beautiful ga...
We stayed at Hotel Suhakuduring our visit to Lake Suwa. The hotel had a nice hot spring facility on the top floor, but the best part is we could view the fireworks directly from our room. It is also conveniently located just 7 min from Kami-Suwa Station. Unfortunately, the food at Hotel Suhaku was not the best. The ingredients were good quality but...
Nov 20, 2023 · Things to Do Around Lake Suwa. Take a Dip in Suwa's Hot Springs; Taste Sake at the Gokura Sake Breweries; Drive through Nagano's Central Highlands; Watch Fireworks; Visit Shimosuwa; Take a Ride on Lake Suwa; Enjoy the Scenery from Tateishi Park
Aug 4, 2021 · Lake Suwa, located in the center of Nagano Prefecture, is the largest lake in Shinshu with a circumference of about 16 km. The lakeside is rich in nature and is well maintained, so you can enjoy strolling or jogging while looking at the beautiful nature.
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Jun 11, 2019 · Train is the best way to go around the massive Lake Suwa. The stations that you’ll most likely use during your Lake Suwa trip are : Kami-Suwa Station, Shimo-Suwa Station, JR Chino Station, and Okaya Station.
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You can take an easy walk along the shoreline (16km all around), a ride on one of the tourist boats (we tried the amphibious Duck Boat), or just sit under the trees and admire the view. There are many nice hotels and fyokans right on the edge of the lake and lots of good restaurants too.
