Suwa: Land of Sanctimonious Shrines and Sapphire Springs
Suwa, Japan is a city bordered by the largest lake in the Nagano Prefecture, the mystical Lake Suwa. The city is famous for its hot springs, with the waters coming in from the lake, but also with its forested mountains that hikers absolutely adore. Suwa’s convenient location makes it easily accessible from the country’s capital, Tokyo, via train.
Best Time to Visit
Summers are generally hot and winters are mildly cool over at Suwa, JP. These are also the two seasons where the city is jam-packed with tourists. Rainfall is also prevalent during fall season. In conclusion, the perfect time to visit is during spring from months of March to May with the favorable weather and Suwa, Japan hotels relatively cheaper. The city is well-known for its quirky festivals. Every six years, the locals hold the Onbashira, a log-riding festival. The next one will be held on 2022.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Aside from the lake, there are many other must-see sights at Suwa. The Suwa-Taisha Shrine, Japan’s 6th oldest shrine, is the perfect place to visit for those Japanese history buffs. Shimo-Suwa is a street lined up with hot spring resorts so you can choose one to your liking. A great spot for mountain climbing during the summer or skiing during the winter is the Yatsugatake Mountains. Majority of Suwa, Japan hotels and accommodations are onsen or hot spring resorts and they are all found in one place so it is easy for you to choose one. Among the travelers’ favorites are Rako Hananoi Hotel, Kamisuwa Onsen Hotel Shinyu, and the nearby Suwa Lake Side Hotel.