About Suwa Destinations Tourist Information Spotlight DestinationsExplore the top things to do in Suwa Lake SuwaThe lake is located in the heart of Suwa and is the largest lake in Nagano Prefecture. Whether... Kirigamine HighlandsKirigamine Highlands The highlands area near Mount Kurumayama and Mount Washigamine is a short trip... Suwa Taisha ShrineSuwa Taisha, or Suwa Grand Shrine, is of Shinto origin and is one of the oldest shrines in Japan.... Takashima CastleTakashima Castle was built by Lord Hineno in the year 1592 and is the highest elevated castle ever... FootbathsThe footbaths of Suwa are an interesting way to experience Japanese hot springs in a public setting.... Taiko Drums (Osuwa Daiko)Osuwa Daiko is a traditional Japanese drum center which contains a factory, a museum and an... Suwako Watch And Clock Museum GishodoSuwa is known as the birthplace of watchmaking in Japan. Gishodo is a unique museum for fans of... Silk Factory OkayaSuwa is closely tied to the silk industry and the neighboring city of Okaya was once Japan’s... Honjin Iwanami HouseThis beautifully-preserved landmark was once a high-class accommodation for royalty and key leaders... Lakeside Park (Kohan Park)Kohan Park runs along the east coast of Lake Suwa and is a natural rest and relaxation area. The... Takasugi-an (High Cabin)Celebrated by Time Magazine as one of the ten most dangerous dwellings in the world, this is one of... Suwa Glass Village / Kitazawa Museum Of ArtThe glass industry was central to Suwa culture and artworks and decorated glass have been popular... Taizi Harada Art MuseumThis museum houses the colorful artworks of the painter Taizi Harada. Here you can see his... Travel BlogExperiences shared from Suwa locals and travelers READ ALL ARTICLES September 16, 2016Bicycle RentalExploring Suwa by car or bus can only get you so far. To really get the best from the...by suwayoitoko How to get to Suwa