7 Best luxury Ryokans Around Lake Suwa: Excellent Access for Relaxation in Nagano

Aren't you feeling tired and stressed out in your daily life? At times like this, you need to get away from your daily routine and refresh yourself. If you want to take a break, we recommend the Lake Suwa area in the center of Nagano. The view of the lake surrounded by mountains is beautiful, and Suwa Taisha Shrine, one of Japan's leading power spots, is nearby. If you take the JR Limited Express Azusa from Shinjuku Station, you will arrive at the nearest Kamisuwa Station in about 2 hours and 20 minutes. The distance that you can easily go to is also attractive. It's easy to visit by yourself or with your family, and it's the perfect spot for a couples trip with your loved one or a girls' trip with your best friends.

The scenery with the lake seems to refresh your soul. You can spend a pleasant time in this area where the rich environment is harmonious. In addition, Lake Suwa onsen is one of the most famous hot springs in Japan, and is said to be effective in recovering from fatigue and beautifying the skin. Take a leisurely soak in the famous hot springs, entrust your body and mind to the heartwarming hospitality of a luxury ryokan, and have a relaxing moment ♡

"Nuhan" has a history of over 160 years, dating back to the Edo period. This is a long-established luxury ryokan you can enjoy delicious food and has been visited by many famous people, including great writers and poets. It stands right next to the shore of Lake Suwa and can be reached in about 8 minutes on foot from JR Kamisuwa Station.

The guest rooms are purely Japanese-style with an adult atmosphere. The rooms are divided into two rooms: those facing the cityscape and those facing the lake. This is the guest room "Yumeyashiki" along the lakeside. You can fully enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Suwa in the spacious 10 tatami space. There are also Japanese-style rooms with beds.

There are two large public baths, ``Tai-no-Yu'' and ``Hirame-no-Yu,'' where you can enjoy natural onsen. This is the cypress bath at Tai no Yu. The ceiling and walls are all made of Japanese cypress, which is a special touch. The pleasant scent of cypress and the smooth quality of the spring water will soak into your tired body and mind. Both large public baths have open-air baths, so you can enjoy onsen while feeling the natural breeze.

We are proud of our gourmet Kaiseki dishes prepared by our talented head chef who has won numerous culinary awards. Among them, Nunohan's specialty ``Shinshu Premium Beef Grilled on a Ceramic Plate'' is exquisite. The melty flavor of the meat that spreads in your mouth is sure to capture your heart. Enjoy delicious juicy food and accumulate power.

There are only 8 guest rooms. ``Relaxing Suwa Hot Spring Inn Sui-Lake Suwa'' is perfect for couples traveling with the concept of ``a place to gather with your loved ones.'' Approximately 15 minutes walk from JR Kamisuwa Station, free shuttle service available with advance notice. This is a luxury onsen ryokan for adults where you can enjoy the fantastic view of Lake Suwa.

All rooms have an open-air bath with a panoramic view of Lake Suwa. The standard rooms are 45 square meters in size, and the wide rooms are 75 square meters, making this a high-quality space with plenty of space. It has a luxurious design that allows you to pass time in a relaxed and elegant manner. You can enjoy the happiness of soaking in the onsen springs whenever and however you like while watching Lake Suwa change every moment according to the slope of the sun in the morning, noon, and evening.

This is the mixed bathing open-air bath with a view, ``Wata Shizuku.'' Even those who are reluctant to take mixed baths can enjoy the feeling of being in a heated pool, as they don't have to be naked, but wear bath clothes. This pool is located on the roof of the top floor, and you can soak in onsen while looking out at the panoramic view of Lake Suwa. It has a great sense of openness, and you can forget about your daily fatigue and stress and feel refreshed.Drinks are served on the deck, and Wi-Fi is also available, so you can fully enjoy onsen in a resort-like atmosphere.

meal are served in a private room at the restaurant. You can spend meal just for yourself, with an emphasis on privacy. We are proud of the "Shinshu Suwa-like" flavor, which is made by cooking seasonal ingredients carefully selected from all over the country with seasonings such as local Suwa sake, miso, and soy sauce. In addition to the basic course "Kiryogi no Zen," we also recommend the "Sui no Zen," which uses ingredients from Shinshu.

Kamisuwa onsen Hama-no-Yu is a 12-story modern Sukiya-zukuri building that catches the eye. This is a large, traditional onsen ryokan that is attractive for its spatial presentation and hospitality based on the concept of "human kindness and the warmth of nature." This lobby lounge ``Kochou'' has an open ceiling, and an elegant colored carp welcomes you. You can enjoy the feeling of a gorgeous journey. It is located about a 5-minute walk from JR Kamisuwa Station and is easily accessible.

There are a variety of guest rooms, including luxurious premium suites with semi-open-air baths, special rooms, standard Japanese rooms, and single Western rooms convenient for solo travelers. You can choose according to your own travel style. We especially recommend the high floors from the 10th to 12th floors, where you can see the beautiful scenery of Lake Suwa. Please look at Lake Suwa and feel peace of mind.

The indoor baths include a large stone bath, a cypress bath (bubble bath), and a lavender bath, and the outdoor baths include an open-air rock bath. There are also private baths available for a fee, so you can enjoy onsen with different tastes. After bathing, ``Karin water'', a specialty of the Suwa region, is prepared for you. The locally harvested fresh karin extract and the famous water from the Kirigamine water system will leave your throat feeling refreshed and moisturized.

For dinner, enjoy authentic kaiseki cuisine prepared by the head chef, who is originally from Kyoto and trained at a long-established restaurant in Kansai. Please feel the happiness that fills your mouth with the many dishes that make use of the blessings of Shinshu, such as wild vegetables and river fish, and carefully selected ingredients, such as seafood sent directly from Toyosu Market.

``Kamisuwa onsen Shinyu'' has its own hot spring source, Bisuigensen, and is particular about ``beauty'' from a women's perspective. It is about a 10-minute walk from JR Kamisuwa Station, and you can also use the free shuttle bus.

There is a wide variety of guest rooms, from suites with private open-air baths to reasonably priced regular Japanese-style and Western-style rooms. This guest room is the presidential suite "Miko no Shizuku" with an open-air bath. There is an open-air bath facing Lake Suwa, ensuring a higher-grade stay.

The gushing waters of the hotel's private hot spring, Bisui Onsen, are sure to soothe your body and mind and leave you feeling beautiful. The large public bath features a rare tatami-floored tatami-mat bath, allowing you to fully enjoy an elegant onsen experience. There are also three private semi-open-air baths, allowing you to enjoy a private bath (fees apply).

For dinner, enjoy a creative Japanese kaiseki meal featuring gourmet food made with local produce for local consumption. ``Bikozen'', created by the head chef, is a seasonal dish inspired by Suwa, Shinshu. Among them, ``Miko Saichin'' is a delicacy dish that expresses Suwa, and serves Shinshu and Suwa specialties with unique seasonings and cooking methods. Enjoy the exquisite food that can only be tasted here and feed your energy for tomorrow.

Hotel Saginoyu boasts a history of nearly 100 years. This is a relaxing inn whose name comes from a white heron resting its wings. It has its own hot spring source that shines in a rare amber color, and has a Japanese garden with a historical atmosphere, and the amber hot water that warms your body to the core will soothe your tired mind and body. About 10 minutes walk from JR Kamisuwa Station.

There are a variety of relaxing guest rooms, including standard Japanese-style rooms at reasonable prices, as well as Japanese-Western rooms. If you want to enjoy a higher-grade stay, we recommend a room with an open-air bath with a panoramic view. You can enjoy 100% free-flowing onsen whenever you like while looking out at the spectacular view of Lake Suwa.

This is the hotel's proud large open-air bath, "Reisen Saginoyu." Until the early Taisho period, it contained abundant sulfur, and the unique white color of sulfur springs covers the bathtub, giving it the name ``Saginoyu'' due to its beauty resembling the white feathers of a bird. Soothe your daily fatigue in the open-air bath where you can feel the warmth of wood. There are also many relaxing spots such as a spacious public bath and a footbath using onsen in the garden.

Enjoy a dinner of seasonal Shinshu produce such as apple-raised Shinshu beef and Shinshu Alps pork. You are sure to have a blissful moment surrounded by delicious food.

From the Taisho era to the early Showa era, Shinshu Shimosuwa onsen Ginguki was ryokan that was popular as a onsen restaurant and had a reputation for its cuisine. This is a quiet inn located on the side of a quaint old road. The hospitality that women will enjoy, such as a choice of yukatas (for summer), will warm your heart. You can get there in about 8 minutes on foot from the nearest station, JR Shimosuwa Station.

The guest rooms have a simple and calming structure that provides ``peace, peace, and warmth.'' This is a nostalgic Japanese-style room where you can feel at ease. The guest rooms also include an annex that was renovated in 1964, also known as the Showa Retro Building. If you want to feel nostalgic, we also recommend the guest rooms in the annex. You can relax and enjoy your time without worrying.

Said to be the oldest hot spring in Shimo-Suwa, onsen are said to be gentle on the skin and can be expected to have beautifying effects. There is a large natural hot onsen bath and an open-air bath. In the open-air bath, there is a ``love card'' that can be floated in the bathtub to read love fortune-telling. Kaneyaki Jizo and kane designs are symbols of great luck. Let's soak in onsen and enjoy love fortune telling.

Your heart will be happy with dinner at Shinshu Shimosuwa onsen Gingzuki, which has flourished as a Japanese restaurant and is proud of its cuisine. The multi-award-winning head chef carefully prepares the kaiseki cuisine, which is elegant in appearance. Enjoying all the seasonal blessings of Shinshu will bring a smile to your face.

Shimosuwa Onsen Chosenkaku Kameya is said to have been the place where famous feudal lords and Princess onsen of the Edo period slept. Boasting a history of over 300 years, it attracts many people with its reliable hospitality backed by tradition. After the Meiji period, it was loved by many great literary figures such as Toson Shimazaki and Ryunosuke Akutagawa. Located right next to Suwa Taisha Shrine, it takes about 10 minutes on foot from JR Shimosuwa Station.

There are only nine guest rooms. They are built in a purely Japanese style and overlook the magnificent garden. This is a luxurious "New Wing Japanese Room" with a rock garden. Some rooms have views of Suwa Taisha Shrine. The "Jodan no Ma" room, where Princess Kazunomiya is said to have stayed, can be enjoyed as a tea salon. It's a wonderful time to come into contact with history while traveling.

This is an open-air bath where you can see the sunset in the large public bath. You can enjoy a bath with a spectacular view while watching the beautiful sunset. Suwa Taisha is right next door, so you can hear the sound of the sacred trees swaying. In addition to the large public bath, there is a private bath with free-flowing hot spring water, so enjoy a relaxing onsen time♡

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For dinner, enjoy kaiseki, a local cuisine with a modern twist. This dinner is filled with the head chef's warm desire to ``taste seasonal ingredients at their most delicious times.'' You can enjoy a luxurious meal in a private room where you can admire the seasonal flowers of the garden, making it the perfect reward for your hard work.

A refreshing trip to a luxury ryokan in the Lake Suwa area. How was it? Soaking in the famous hot springs and the spectacular view of Lake Suwa will gradually soothe your mind and body worn down by fatigue and stress. Surround yourself with the scenery of Lake Suwa and rejuvenate your mind and body.