Cheap but very satisfying! 8 great value hotels and ryokan in Suwa / Nagano

Suwa in Nagano, which can be reached by train in about two and a half hours from Tokyo, is recommended for a casual short trip. There are plenty of sightseeing spots to enjoy, including the symbolic onsen Suwa, the abundant hot springs of Kami-Suwa Onsen, and the power spot of Suwa Taisha Shrine. Another attraction is the abundance of delicious ingredients such as highland vegetables, smelt, and eel, so you can enjoy the food to your heart's content. Spending your days off in the beautiful nature of Suwa is sure to refresh both your body and mind.

Whether you're going out sightseeing or enjoying lots of delicious meal, the value of your accommodation is important. If you can stay reasonably, you can spend the money on other things, which will make your trip more fulfilling. So this time, we'll introduce you to some great value hotels and ryokans in Suwa that are not just cheap! They offer great views from the ryokan meal with local ingredients, so you'll be satisfied not just with the price, but also with the content.

This is ryokan located on the shores of Lake Suwa where you can relax and enjoy warm service. It is about 5 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservation required) from Kami-Suwa Station. The inn also has a lounge and bar where adults can enjoy a relaxing time. There are various types of rooms, but the lower floors and rooms without views are more affordable. The "Kojin" room shown in the photo is on a lower floor, but from the spacious 12 tatami mat room you can see the beautiful sparkling waters of Lake Suwa.

For dinner, we recommend the "Bikozen" creative Japanese banquet course, which is served in a private room at the restaurant. You can enjoy locally produced ingredients in a luxurious menu that includes homemade soba noodles made with buckwheat flour from the Yatsugatake Mountains, deep-fried river shrimp from Lake Suwa, and shabu-shabu made with Japanese black beef and Shinshu rice pork. You can enjoy different seasonal dishes 24 times a year, such as grilled chicken liver for the autumn equinox and grilled burdock for the winter solstice, so you can enjoy the flavors of the seasons.

For breakfast, you can enjoy a "Japanese set" that incorporates plenty of Suwa's specialties at a private restaurant. In a space where pleasant BGM flows, you can enjoy delicious meal without worrying about people's eyes, so you will be relieved from the morning. There is also a pickle buffet made with delicious vegetables from Shinshu, such as Otaki turnips, Fukujin pickles, and Nozawa greens, so even if you don't have an appetite in the morning, the rice will ♪ go smoothly

If you're tired after a day of sightseeing, why not relax and warm up your body in onsen? The women's large bath is equipped with the "Peranakan Air Bath," which is covered in antique Peranakan tiles that were exported from Japan to Southeast Asia during the Taisho and Showa periods. Enjoy the hot spring water from the hotel's own source in a unique space like no other. What's more, the wallpaper and lighting in the changing room are also carefully designed, which makes it even more beautiful. After the bath, you can get ready in a good mood.

This hotel is attractive for its onsen observation bath on the top floor and its cuisine that uses local ingredients. It is also easily accessible, about a 10-minute walk from Suwa Station. The "Western-style room in the main building" shown in the photo is a simple room with a quiet and calm atmosphere, making it perfect for relaxing. Since it is located on the city side, there is no view from the window, but Lake Suwa is right in front of you, so you can go outside and look at the lake while breathing in the fresh air.

Enjoy the breakfast buffet with about 50 kinds of Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes until you are full. In addition to the standard menu items such as warm handmade rice balls and freshly baked omelets, there are also plenty of local dishes such as boiled tofu made from Kami-Suwa tofu, soup with mushrooms and vegetables from Shinshu, and light fried noodles with Shinshu pork. It's great to be able to enjoy such a variety of dishes at such a good value for money ♡ Take advantage of the opportunity to fully enjoy the flavors of Shinshu.

*Breakfast may be changed from buffet style to Japanese meal.

onsen observation bath "Koku no Yu" is a large bath with an outstanding view overlooking Lake Suwa. On a clear day, you can see a panoramic view all the way to the distant Alps. At dusk, you can enjoy a relaxing bath time while gazing at Lake Suwa and the beautiful gradation of colors in the sky. After enjoying onsen, take a break in the sky lounge with a spectacular view. By the time you return to your room, all your daily fatigue and worries will have disappeared.

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If you want to refresh yourself by washing away the sweat, you can also use the bedrock bath at a discounted rate for overnight guests. There are two baths available, a unisex one and a women's only one, making it suitable for a variety of situations, such as couples and girls' trips. The bedrock bath uses special radium ore, which has negative ion and hormesis effects, and you can detoxify both your body and mind by sweating from the core.

This hotel's appealing location overlooks Lake Suwa. It's about a 21-minute walk from Kami-Suwa Station, but there is also a free shuttle bus (reservation required) that runs from the station to the hotel. If you're traveling by train, be sure to use it. It's reasonably priced, so it's a recommended hotel for students and new graduates. There are single rooms, perfect for solo travelers looking to keep costs down, as well as lake-view twin rooms and Japanese-style rooms.

For dinner, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal made with an abundance of seasonal ingredients, or a Chinese course meal at a Chinese restaurant. We recommend the "Seasonal Japanese Kaiseki," which features seasonal fish platters, goby tempura, roasted beef tongue marinated in miso, and other dishes that are unique to the season. The chef's pride and joy, the kaiseki meal, is subtly presented with seasonal hand-made dishes that are a feast for the eyes, and it's truly luxurious to be able to enjoy it at such a great price!

Enjoy a relaxing bath in the "Open Air Bath in the Sky," which overlooks Lake Suwa. Soaking in onsen while gazing at the vast lake will soothe your tired mind. There are also other baths to choose from, such as the "Local Sake Bath," a specialty bath made with local Suwa sake, the "Obsidian Bath," which is said to heal the skin, and the "Medicinal Herb Bath Manju Bath (Suika Bath)," which contains herbal medicines and is said to be effective against poor circulation.

The hotel's rooftop terrace, KOHANNNO TERRACE, has an outstanding view. You can get a panoramic view of the vast Lake Suwa, and it's the perfect place to spend some refreshing time. Guests can use it for free, and it is equipped with wifi and AC power outlets. Why not enjoy a relaxing moment with a drink in hand, relaxing and gazing at the beautiful scenery woven by nature?

This hotel is about a 5-minute walk from Kami-Suwa Station. There are four types of rooms: the "Single Room," which is perfect for solo travelers; the "Twin Room" (pictured) that is spacious enough for two people; the Japanese-style room with a relaxing atmosphere; and the "Deluxe Twin Room" that exudes luxury. All rooms are reasonably priced.

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The breakfast buffet offers 20 authentically seasoned Japanese and Western dishes, including fragrant bread, hot miso soup, hijiki and sweet potato mixed rice, chicken meatballs and spinach in soy milk hotpot, and grilled Tochioage. The main menu changes weekly, so you can enjoy fresh food whenever you stay. Another plus is that the menu is carefully designed to allow you to enjoy ingredients and dishes unique to Shinshu.

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This open-air bath and large public bath are equipped with the waters of Kami-onsen, so you can spend a relaxing time. The bottom of the open-air bath is covered with gravel, which is said to provide just the right amount of stimulation for tired feet. You can take a bath any time you like, from check-in to check-out, so you can enjoy onsen in the morning and at night. The women's bath is also conveniently equipped with lotions, milky lotions, and cleansing products.

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This hotel also has a well-stocked convenience store (open from 7:00 to 23:00). You can easily purchase snacks, appetizers, ice cream, daily necessities, and other small items. Please use it when you feel like "I've had dinner but I'm a bit hungry..." or "I want some snacks to go with my drinks!"

This ryokan has been loved as a long-established establishment on Lake Suwa. It is about a 5-minute walk from Kami-Suwa Station. You can enjoy a great value stay in this charming space that exudes romance from its long history. The Comfort Twin and Japanese-style rooms are particularly recommended and reasonably priced.

For dinner, you can enjoy gourmet cuisine unique to Kami-Suwa. Since ancient times, Kami-Suwa has had a food culture of calling horse meat "Sakura Niku" (cherry meat), and eating it in dishes such as horse meat sashimi. You can enjoy luxurious local flavors to your heart's content, including fresh horse meat sashimi, sakura meat sushi, sakura nabe (horse meat sukiyaki), and Suwa rice. The flavor is doubled when paired with delicious local Shinshu sake. Please enjoy a blissful dinner.

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For breakfast, you can enjoy a Japanese set meal at the venue. The breakfast is centered around fish, with egg omelets, salad, simmered dishes, and other classics that will warm you up. Simple dishes are best for mornings when you don't have much of an appetite. Pickles, drinks, and other items are provided in a buffet style, so you can enjoy as much as you like of whatever you like. It feels like a bargain to be able to enjoy breakfast and onsen at a historic, long-established ryokan while staying there at such a good price!

At the "Reisen Sagi no Yu Large Open-Air Bath," you can enjoy onsen in the pure air of Shinshu. The amber-colored water is 100% natural spring water. The baths are alternated between men's and women's in the evening and morning, so you can enjoy different atmospheres. We also recommend relaxing in the foot bath in the garden while feeling the changing seasons. After the bath, you can enjoy a cold juice full of extract from the local specialty, quince, as well as the much-talked-about hydrogen water!

This ryokan 's charm lies in its unpretentious and heartwarming hospitality. It's about a 20-minute walk from Kami-Suwa Station, but if you take a stroll while looking at the lake, the time will fly by♪ It's great that you can stay in a room with a view of Lake Suwa, and breakfast and meal are included, and the accommodation fee is reasonable. This is a popular Japanese-style room with a view of Lake Suwa in front of it. You can spend a luxurious and affordable time while watching the ever-changing colors of the sky and the beautiful lake.

For dinner, you can enjoy dishes unique to the naturally blessed Suwa region. At meal, you can enjoy a sumptuous "Suwa Country Cuisine Kaiseki" dinner, including salt-grilled kokanee salmon (or sweet-and-sour carp), smelt and local vegetable tempura, which will leave you completely satisfied! In the morning, you can enjoy a Nagano.

For dinner, we also recommend shabu-shabu, which allows you to fully enjoy the umami and sweetness of Nagano 's "Shinshu Premium Beef." "Shinshu Premium Beef" is delicious, with an exquisite balance of lean meat flavor and high-quality, moderate fat. Shabu-shabu, served with fresh vegetables in a specially selected broth, is the height of luxury.

After enjoying the view of Lake Suwa and the food, warm up your body in onsen. This is the large open-air bath for women. Feel the refreshing breeze of Suwa and enjoy the hot spring water to your heart's content. It is said to have skin-beautifying effects, which is great for women...♡ If you want to bathe in onsen in a private space, there is also a private bath (fee required). If you would like to do so, please apply at the front desk.

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This ryokan offers a spectacular view of Lake Suwa and onsen that flow directly from the source. It is about a 15-minute walk from Kami-Suwa Station. There is also a free shuttle from the station (reservations required). It includes two meals a day, breakfast and dinner, and even if you choose the spacious 24-tatami "Lake View Suite," you can stay relatively reasonably. From the balcony, you can see the dynamic Lake Suwa that spreads out before you. It's great that such good conditions are available at such a reasonable price ♡

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meal Both dinner and breakfast are served at a restaurant overlooking Lake Suwa. In the evening, you can enjoy Japanese and creative kaiseki cuisine made with local products from Shinshu and Suwa to your heart's content. The seasonal dishes are made with fresh highland vegetables with a rich umami taste produced in the unique climate of the highlands, and Shinshu salmon with its fine, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The morning menu is healthy and wholesome, making the most of local vegetables and ingredients.

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At this ryokan, you can see Lake Suwa not only from the rooms and meal area, but also from the observation bath on the sixth floor. The majestic Lake Suwa will gently embrace your heart in every scene. It's hard to believe that you can spend such a luxurious time at such a reasonable price! onsen is a rare free-flowing hot spring in the Kami-Suwa area. It is also expected to have effects on cold sensitivity and fatigue, so please take your time to heal the fatigue of your trip and the stress of your daily life.

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The best part is this wooden deck on the top floor of ryokan! From this open space with a great view, you can enjoy the view of Lake Suwa to your heart's content. Sit on a bench and take a breather, and forget all about your busy everyday life in the city. Relax and feel the power of nature with your whole body, and all your worries and unpleasant thoughts will disappear. With your mind reset by the beautiful lake and the sunset, you'll be able to do your best again tomorrow with energy♪

This ryokan has a relaxing Japanese atmosphere with an atrium that stretches all the way to the top floor. It is located about a 7-minute walk from Kami-Suwa Station. The photo shows "Mituiro," a standard 8-tatami Japanese-style room that offers reasonable accommodation. It can accommodate up to four people, so it is also recommended for group trips. Stretch your wings to your heart's content in this comfortable space, soothed by the soothing scent of tatami mats and warm lighting.

Although it is a relatively affordable inn, you can also enjoy authentic kaiseki cuisine. The beef grilled on a hoba leaf, with its fragrant hoba miso and meltingly sweet taste, and the kamameshi rice pot, which allows you to taste seasonal ingredients, are both exquisite. You can also order horse sashimi and steamed beef, so you can enjoy a variety of flavors. If you fill your stomach with delicious food, your mind and body will be satisfied and you will be full of energy!

A happy day starts with a delicious breakfast, right? The breakfast menu has a wide variety of items, and is sure to leave you full and satisfied. Enjoy a relaxing and simple breakfast, including hot tofu and miso soup, which will warm your body.

Another attraction of this ryokan is that you can enjoy the hot onsen from its own free-flowing source in four different baths. Enjoy the hot springs to your heart's content in the "Shigaraki Roten" (photo, back), where you can bathe surrounded by the soft curves unique to Shigaraki ware, the "Masu Roten" (photo, front), which has a luxurious, spacious wooden box-shaped bath, the "Yumemino-yu" indoor bath also made of wood, and the "Bamboo Forest onsen," where you can view illuminated bamboo from a low-set window. Warm up to the core and relax both body and mind.

Enjoying a trip comes with expenses, such as delicious local cuisine, sightseeing, transportation costs, etc. At times like these, everyone wants to keep accommodation costs down. The hotels and ryokan in Suwa introduced this time are reasonably priced, yet offer plenty of appeal, such as views from the rooms, local cuisine, and relaxing onsen. If you find a hotel or ryokan that interests you, be sure to make a reservation.