The lake is located in the heart of Suwa and is the largest lake in Nagano Prefecture. Whether...

Kirigamine Highlands The highlands area near Mount Kurumayama and Mount Washigamine is a short trip...

Suwa Taisha, or Suwa Grand Shrine, is of Shinto origin and is one of the oldest shrines in Japan....

Takashima Castle was built by Lord Hineno in the year 1592 and is the highest elevated castle ever...

The footbaths of Suwa are an interesting way to experience Japanese hot springs in a public setting....

Osuwa Daiko is a traditional Japanese drum center which contains a factory, a museum and an...

Suwa is known as the birthplace of watchmaking in Japan. Gishodo is a unique museum for fans of...

Suwa is closely tied to the silk industry and the neighboring city of Okaya was once Japan’s...

This beautifully-preserved landmark was once a high-class accommodation for royalty and key leaders...

Kohan Park runs along the east coast of Lake Suwa and is a natural rest and relaxation area. The...

Celebrated by Time Magazine as one of the ten most dangerous dwellings in the world, this is one of...

The glass industry was central to Suwa culture and artworks and decorated glass have been popular...

This museum houses the colorful artworks of the painter Taizi Harada. Here you can see his...