10 Nagano Onsen Ryokan & Hotels Perfect for Exploring Shrines, Including the Power Spots at Suwa Shrine!

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Suwa Taisha Shrine in Nagano is considered one of the best power spots in Japan due to its history and location surrounded by nature. It is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, and even appears in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. There are approximately 25,000 branch companies all over the country, and this is the head office. The shrine is divided into ``Kamisha'' and ``Shimosha'' across Lake Suwa, and is characterized by its two shrines and four shrines, each with two shrines. All of the buildings at the shrine are impressive, and six of them are designated as important cultural properties of the country.

There is no set order for visiting the upper and lower shrines. Although they are located a little apart, please visit them together. The upper shrine is the main shrine of Suwa Taisha, and the benefits are prayers for victory, power to start new things, etc. If there is a battle that you want to receive power from, please visit. At the lower shrine, you can receive blessings such as matchmaking and family harmony.

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One of the characteristics of Suwa Taisha is that nature is enshrined as a god. The upper shrine has a mountain as a sacred object, and the lower shrine has a yew tree and a cedar tree as sacred trees. Therefore, there is no "main hall" in the shrine to enshrine the object of worship. You can visit the majestic mountain towering near the shrine and the magnificent sacred tree from a place called the haiden. The nature of Suwa is so magnificent that it is understandable that ancient people worshiped it as a god. When visiting the shrine, pay close attention to the surrounding nature and return home with power!

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One of the highlights of Suwa Taisha is the Onbashira. As its name suggests, it is a large tree that stands like a pillar in the four corners of the shrine. The origin of why the pillars were erected like this is unknown, and there are various theories such as the barrier theory. You can hardly see it at other shrines, so please take a look at it up close. The Onbashira Festival, in which the pillars are renewed once every six years, is the most famous of the Shinto rituals at Suwa Taisha and one of the three most unusual festivals in Japan. It is a powerful festival in which parishioners pull large fir trees from the mountains to the shrine.

There are many onsen inns near Suwa Taisha! "Kamisuwa onsen" boasts one of the largest amounts of spring water in Japan at 15,000 kiloliters per day. "Shimosuwa onsen" has 20 hot spring sources, and it is attractive that you can enjoy various spring qualities. Suwa Taisha Akimiya's chozubachi is also said to use hot onsen. Both onsen are effective in relieving muscle pain and fatigue, making them perfect for resting during your trip♪The 10 onsen inns that are convenient for visiting are divided into the Kamisuwa onsen area and the Shimosuwa onsen area. I will introduce you.

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RAKO Hananoi Hotel is an 8-minute drive from Kamisuwa Station. A shuttle bus is available to the hotel (reservation required). It has the largest number of guest rooms in the Kamisuwa onsen area, so you can easily choose a room that suits your needs. You can rent a colored yukata for 500 yen, which will make you feel like you're in onsen hotel.

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It boasts an elaborate spa, such as an open-air bath with a view of Lake Suwa, a medicinal herb bath that uses medicinal herbs from the East and the West, and a bath that uses obsidian that emits negative ions and is gentle on the skin. "Jizake-no-Yu" is a famous bath mixed with Suwa's local sake. Since it is a male-female exchange system, please try to conquer all types ♪

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There are 10 types of rooms with individuality, and both Japanese-style and Western-style rooms are available. In addition to rooms with a view of the magnificent Lake Suwa, there are also rooms with a view of the sacred object of Suwa Taisha, Mt. Moriya. Both seem to have power. We recommend the Japanese-style room, which is typical of a onsen inn. Even the standard type room is spacious with 10 tatami mats, so you can relax.

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The breakfast buffet is served with a view of Lake Suwa. You can enjoy Shinshu's delicacies and seasonal ingredients at the buffet with a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes. Beef curry is a specialty, so be sure to try it♪

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Kamisuwa onsen Shinyu is about a 10-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station. Free transfer is available (reservation required). Founded under the owner's desire to "bring the best beauty and healing to women", we continue to provide healing that stimulates the five senses. In the lobby and guest rooms, you can enjoy works of art by healing artists and creators. There is also a free tour bus that goes around Suwa Taisha, so it would be nice to use it when visiting the shrine.

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Bisui Gensen, a self-made hot spring source that is said to beautify the skin, boasts a high temperature of 60 degrees Celsius and an abundant supply of 50 tons of hot water per day. You can enjoy a semi-open-air bath overlooking Lake Suwa and a tatami bath where your feet don't get cold. Also, healing art is installed in the women's bath. Enjoy the art works while soaking in the hot water and heal your body and mind!

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In addition to rooms ranging from 6 tatami mats to 10 tatami mats, which can be selected according to the number of people, there are also rooms available for special occasions, such as suites with open-air baths. Also, depending on the room, you can have dinner in your room, so please choose the one that suits your taste. From the room "Shikitei" located on the top floor, it is popular that you can enjoy a superb view overlooking Lake Suwa.

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Breakfast is served in a private dining room. The stomach-friendly Japanese meal uses plenty of ingredients from Suwa. You can enjoy the taste of Shinshu. The miso used in the miso soup is from the miso storehouse attached to the restaurant. You can choose from red, white, or combination, and you can have more! Please try and compare!

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Hotel Beniya is about a 10-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station. A free shuttle bus is available with advance reservation. Outstanding location closest to Lake Suwa in the Kamisuwa hot onsen town. This is a large hotel with 132 rooms, so you can choose a room that suits your travel style. There is also a relaxing place where you can enjoy aromatherapy, so if you want to refresh yourself, please use it (separate fee is required).

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onsen are available in the main building and the annex. We are proud of the large public bath with a view on the 14th floor, which is the top floor of the main building. You will be overwhelmed by the view of Lake Suwa and the Alps from 45m above the ground. The annex has a bedrock bath, mist sauna, footbath, and open-air bath, and the bedrock bath is especially popular. onsen and bedrock baths are sure to make your skin beautiful♪

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There are three types of rooms: a Japanese-style room, a Western-style room, and a Japanese-Western style room. A special room type with an open-air bath is also available. The standard room, which has the largest number of rooms, has a spacious floor plan of 10 tatami mats. The rooms are equipped with large windows from which the lake can be clearly seen, making the most of the advantages of facing the lake.

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Breakfast is buffet style. We offer a wide variety of Japanese, Chinese and Western dishes. You can also enjoy Shinshu-style flavors such as fuki miso from Shinshu and nozawana. Omelettes freshly prepared by the chef and rice balls that are carefully made one by one are popular menu items.

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“Sousen no Yado Suhaku” is about an 8-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station. Free transfer is available (reservation required). We are proud of having two hot springs in the hotel. There is a celebration plan setting, so it is also recommended for use on special days. They lend out playing cards, Jenga, and other games, so it would be great for girls traveling together♪

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The two hot springs are named "Red Spring (brown hot water)" and "White Spring (transparent hot water)" from their respective colors. "Vermilion Spring" is a rare colored hot spring in Kamisuwa onsen, and it warms your body. "Shiro no Izumi" is also expected to have a beautiful skin effect that will delight girls. Please enjoy the moist feeling after bathing. From the open-air bath on the top floor, you can enjoy a superb view of Lake Suwa♡

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There are 42 rooms in total, and there are three types: Japanese-style, Western-style, and Japanese-Western style. There is also a special room with an open-air bath. The Japanese-style room on the lake side is recommended. The spacious 10 tatami mat room has a terrace and balcony with a view of Lake Suwa. Relax and enjoy the lakeside scenery!

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Breakfast is a Japanese set meal with plenty of ingredients from Shinshu. You can enjoy local delicacies such as Shinshu vegetables, miso, and fresh eggs. Wakasagi fried fish, a specialty of Lake Suwa, is especially popular. You can serve it freshly fried, so let's eat it before it gets cold♪

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“Kamisuwa Onsen Nunohan” is about an 8-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station. With a long history of 160 years since its founding, this inn has been loved by intellectuals. It is also famous for being visited many times by singer Hibari Misora! You can feel the beauty of Japanese architecture in the hall, which is conscious of "light and shadow", and you can enjoy seasonal plants in the atmospheric Japanese garden.

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The alkaline hot springs are also known as "hot springs for beautiful skin", leaving your skin silky smooth after soaking in it and smooth after bathing♪ There are 4 types of baths, including an indoor bath made of cypress and an open-air bath with a garden. “Iwa Roten” is a dynamic open-air bath with large rocks.

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There are 10 tatami mat Japanese-style rooms and special detached rooms. If you are curious about the rooms loved by cultural figures, please go to the special room! The 10-tatami Japanese-style room has a bed on the mountain/town side, and a futon on the Lake Suwa side, so please choose according to your preference.

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Breakfast is a Japanese set meal using local ingredients. You can be full from the morning with plenty of items. Among them, the freshly made tofu made from warm soy milk is very delicious!

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Hotel Saginoyu is about a 10-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station. An inn with a history of over 100 years, it has a retro atmosphere typical of a long-established ryokan. It is said that Japanese painters and calligraphers used to stay here to create folding screens and calligraphy. Works from that time are exhibited in the museum gallery according to the four seasons.

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The amber colored hot water comes from our own source. It is effective for muscle pain and recovery from fatigue, and gradually relaxes the body. You can enjoy the spacious open-air bath, which is completely free-flowing from the source. There is also a footbath in the courtyard with a view of the garden. Soothe your tired feet from your trip!

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In addition to Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, there are also rooms with open-air baths. In addition to the 12-tatami Japanese-style room, the Japanese-Western style room with two beds is a spacious and popular room. It's perfect for group trips.

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Breakfast is a Japanese set meal. We use local ingredients and have a large selection. The buffet corner of pickles made with local vegetables is popular. It seems that you will continue to replace the rice with delicious pickles ♪

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About a 7-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station, Shibu no Yu is a hot spring inn. You can enjoy the atmosphere of Japanese-style architecture in the hall, and the lobby with an atrium that extends all the way to the top floor. The floor is made of tatami mats, so slippers are not used. Walking on tatami mats with bare feet or onsen spring tabi warms your heart♪

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The bath is fed by a private source that has continued since the Taisho era. The golden hot water, which is as thick as honey, is effective in relieving fatigue, cooling down, and of course, beautifying the skin.

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The rooms are basically Japanese-style rooms, but there are also special Japanese-Western rooms available. The standard room is a Japanese-style room with 10 tatami mats. The amber-colored fittings create a retro and relaxing atmosphere. The gentle glow of the lanterns made from locally produced silk is said to be popular with women as well!

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Breakfast is a Japanese set meal using local ingredients. A wide variety of side dishes are all tasted elegantly. The miso soup is especially delicious! It will soothe your tired body.

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About 10 minutes on foot from Shimosuwa Station "Tetsukosen Honkan". Founded more than 100 years ago, this elegant inn has 9 rooms and is recommended for those who like a retro atmosphere. The interior of the building is decorated with works of art created by craftsmen who followed the tradition of Suwa Taisha carpenters. "Iron mineral spring" is the name of the water that springs deep in the mountains near the inn, and for more than 450 years, it has been familiar to locals as "mysterious water" instead of medicine. It is said that the military commander Takeda Shingen healed the soldiers. You can taste it in the hall, so please try it!

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The bath is fed by Suwa's famous hot spring "Tanganoyu". It's an indoor bath only, but you can take a bath 24 hours a day, so you can enjoy onsen anytime during your stay. The slightly hot water warms the body from the core and relieves fatigue.

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The layout and structure of the 9 rooms are all different. You can enjoy different designs in each room. The rooms, which retain the old-fashioned atmosphere, have an irresistible atmosphere for those who like Japanese architecture. Some rooms do not have toilets as they are built in a traditional style. Please be careful when making a reservation!

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Breakfast is a Japanese set meal. You can enjoy ingredients from Shinshu, mainly mountain vegetables such as mountain vegetables. We are particular about preparing a small stove and an iron pot so that the miso soup does not get cold.

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Shimosuwa Onsen Chosenkaku Kameya is located next to Suwa onsen Akimiya, about a 10-minute walk from Shimosuwa Station. With a total of 9 rooms, it has a history of over 300 years and was once used as a sleeping place for imperial princesses and feudal lords. Since it started business as the current "Kameya", it has been loved by great writers such as Ryunosuke Akutagawa. There is also an exhibition room where you can feel the history of that time.

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The hot water is effective for relieving fatigue and sore muscles, and is said to make your skin smooth. In the private bath in the basement, you can enjoy 100% free-flowing "Nishiki no Yu", which is said to be the hot spring of the gods. The open-air bath is located right next to the rustling of the trees of Suwa Taisha. Enjoy a luxurious time while gazing at the darkening sky.

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All rooms are Japanese-style. All rooms are spacious and have a relaxing Japanese atmosphere. In the rooms adjacent to Suwa Taisha, you can feel the breeze blowing from the shrine. The "Fuji no Ma", where the literary master Toson Shimazaki stayed for writing, is the room where you can get the best view of the famous garden that has been loved for hundreds of years.

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Breakfast is a Japanese set meal. You can have a relaxing meal in private dining or in-room dining. The colorful side dishes are served in cute baskets and are sure to lift your spirits♪

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Shinshu Shimosuwa onsen Gingetsu is about a 10-minute walk from Shimosuwa Station. A single inn with a total of 15 rooms, it is located on a hill overlooking Lake Suwa. The atmosphere is calm and you can relax as if you were at home. We also have a service that allows you to choose a yukata for women.

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The famous hot spring "Wata no Yu" is 100% free flowing from the source. As the name suggests, the water is soft like brocade, and is gentle on the skin. In the open-air bath in the garden, you can enjoy the scent of cypress and feel like you are bathing in the forest. You can guess. Give it a try ♡

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There are 13 Japanese-style rooms and 2 special Japanese-Western rooms. The Japanese-style rooms are 8 to 12 tatami mats in size, and all rooms are spacious. There are also rooms on the Lake Suwa side, so if you want to enjoy the view, please check when you make a reservation!

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Breakfast is a Japanese set meal. With a menu that incorporates "Magowa Yasashii" (the initials of seven healthy ingredients such as ma = beans and go = sesame), you can enjoy Suwa's specialties little by little. Recharge your energy with a well-balanced breakfast!

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Manji no Ishibutsu is about a 5-minute walk from Suwa Taisha Shimosha. Built in 1660, it is said to be a stone Buddha that "contains things." It has a unique shape in which the head rests on a 2-meter-high stone, and is said to have been highly praised by the famous artist Taro Okamoto. When visiting the temple, make a three-circle circle and chant a wish from your heart.

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"Lake Suwa" is a famous movie "Your name. A place that is also considered a sacred place. It is said that the town with a lake that appears in the story was drawn with reference to this scenery♪ Let's take a walk around the magnificent Suwa Lake and relax your mind! You can also enjoy it on a pleasure boat. From the nearby Tateishi Park, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Suwa. If time permits, please try to stretch your legs.

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When it comes to gourmet food in Shinshu, it's soba noodles! Yamanekotei Honten, which is conveniently located in front of Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya, is recommended when visiting. This is a restaurant where you can enjoy hand-made stone-ground soba noodles. Single guests are also welcome and there are counter seats, so it is safe for women traveling alone.

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The thin soba noodles are easy to swallow and have a firm and elegant taste. The tsuyu (dipping sauce) with a strong flavor of the dashi stock is also excellent. You can enjoy the crunchy texture of the thin batter, and it goes great with tempura!

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This original dessert "Soba Chichi" is also a popular item. Made only with buckwheat flour, fresh cream, and agar, it has a refreshing sweetness that is very delicious. The menu is limited in quantity and is given priority to women, so if you see it, please try it!

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When visiting Suwa Taisha, be sure to use a nearby onsen inn♪ You can refresh your body and mind in onsen, receiving power from the shrine and nature!