Shimosuwa, town in Suwa district, Nagano prefecture, Japan
Description
Shimosuwa is a town in Nagano Prefecture located in the Suwa district, situated on the southern shore of Lake Suwa. The town blends traditional wooden architecture with modern residential areas, with several temples and hot spring facilities scattered throughout the landscape.
History
This town emerged from the merger of several settlements and holds deep connections to Suwa Shrine and the regional history of the Suwa basin. Over decades, it developed from an agricultural community into a modern local center.
Practical
The town is easily accessible by train and has local bus connections linking major points. Visitors should note that many attractions require short to moderate walks, especially when exploring around the lake.
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Suwa taisha
1.2 km
Takashima Castle
4.4 km
Katakurakan
3.8 km
Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival
2.3 km
Fujisan
3.3 km
Kitazawa Museum of Art
3.2 km
Sunritz Hattori Museum of Arts
3.3 km
Kamaguchi Floodgate
3 km
Zenkō-ji
7.2 km
諏訪ステーションパーク
8.3 km
Hatsushima
3.4 km
Suwa Garasunosato Museum
4.6 km
Taizi Harada Art Museum
3.8 km
Onsen-ji
4.1 km
Kuwabara Castle
7.2 km
Okaya Silk Museum
3 km
Jiun-ji
1.5 km
Lake Suwa Museum
1.9 km
Fune Kofun
8.5 km
Shōkō-ji
3.5 km
Toriidaira Yamabiko Park
4.4 km
Shimosuwa Aozuka Kofun
1.1 km
Suwa City Museum of Art
3.8 km
Suwa City Museum
8.6 km
Okaya Art and Archaeological Museum
3.2 km
Tenryū Koshibu Suikei Prefectural Natural Park
4.7 km
Onbashira
1.2 km
ILF Douga Museum of Art
3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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