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Suwa City Kohan Park (Lakeside Park)

4.0

178 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Kogandori

Suwa City Kohan Park was built in 1953 when the Lake Suwa was dredged to form the shoreline. It features a footbath, a lake geyser center, a pleasure boat boarding point, an outdoor stage, and more for year-round enjoyment. A fireworks display is held over Lake Suwa every year on August 15, and the first Saturday in September is a national competition for showing off new fireworks. It’s about a 15-minute drive from the Suwa Interchange.

If you filled up at a tasty restaurant in Suwa, the park is a nice place to take a walk and enjoy the view. Best for a stroll, and theres a little onsen stream where you can dip your feet.
SUWA GARASUNOSATO

3.5

86 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Suwa-shi Toyoda 2400-7

Standing on the bank of Lake Suwa, this art museum can be identified by its triangular roof. Displaying numerous delicate and highly emotional pieces by noted glass artists from countries around the world, the museum's standing exhibition changes seasonally. In one of the largest glass blowing workshops in the country, visitors can try activities such as glassblowing, candle making, and making glass beads. In the adjoining glass shop, there are a variety of accessories, tableware, and other glass items available for purchase which are also fun just to look at. The facility's bakery and restaurant, offering a sweeping view of Lake Suwa, is also recommended.

単なるガラス製品のお土産屋さんかと思って入ったら、体験教室もあり、子供たちも参加できる。ガラス製品に限らず、一般的なお土産もあり、しばらく時間が使える。買い物の後はガラス張りのレストランで諏訪湖を見ながら飲むお茶もまたおいしい。旅に来たなって感じ。
Togariishi Museum of Jomon Archaeology

4.5

65 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Chino-shi Toyohira 4734-132

This museum is located inside the Togaishi Ruins, a historic site and park which is considered one of the best examples of Jomon culture sites found at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains. The museum displays around 2,000 artefacts created by the Jomon people, who flourished here 5,000 years ago. The area at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains is the location of one of the largest caches of obsidian, a material used to make stone tools, in Japan, and it is believed the Jomon people flourished here due to the forests which grew here and provided broadleaf tree seeds as well as ample deer, wild boar, and river fish hunting. The museum's Jomon Venus, a deformed depiction of a pregnant woman; and Masked Goddess statue are valuable cultural properties which have been designated National Treasures.

I went there after seeing the English website and being super excited about getting to do some hands-on craft. After extensive web research, I managed to get there on a day they were open and...
Tateshina Amusement Aquarium

3.0

31 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Chinoshi Kitayama 4035-2409

An aquarium located close to Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort in Kitayama, Chino City. Situated 1,750 meters above sea level, it is the highest aquarium in Japan. Specializing in freshwater fish, visitors can view lake and river fish from around the world, including pirarucu, the largest freshwater fish in the world. The aquarium also allows pets and has a dog park.

淡水魚しかいないのか、と失礼ながらそれほど期待をせずに入館したのですが、とても楽しめました！マニアックな魚が多く派手さはないものの、見たことのない魚や各水槽の説明文に、こんな生き物がいるの？！という驚きが止まりませんでした。説明も読みながらじっくり見て回ると、豆知識も増えるし、おもしろかったです。
Okaya Silk Museum (Silk Fact Okaya)

4.5

17 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Okayashi Gouda 1-4-8

"This silk museum is in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture lets you learn about the history of silk and more. It also has a silk reeling studio that's open to visitors. Stop by the Mayu-chan Kobo workshop to try your hand at ""cocoon crafts"" and hand weaving. The museum is popular with locals and tourists alike."

こちらは《シルク岡谷の絹産業遺産（近代化産業遺産群）》全15件中 No10&12...
Tateishi Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Kamisuwa

Tateishi Park offers great views of the urban landscape, Lake Suwa, Okaya, Shimosuwa Town, and even the Northern Alps (Hida Mountains) during fair weather. The panoramic sunset view has earned widespread acclaim, and it is ranked among the 100 best sunset spots in Shinshu, the “New Japan Top Three Night Views,” and the “Top 100 Night Views.” It is also known as a natural habitat of Japan’s national butterfly, the giant purple butterfly. It is about 30 minutes by car from the Suwa Interchange on the Chuo Expressway.
Harmo Museum

4.0

22 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Suwa-gun Shimosuwamachi 10616-540

15-minutes from the Chuo Expressway. This art museum, standing amidst the lush natural beauty on the bank of Lake Suwa, was opened on April 26, 1990 by industrial robot manufacturer Harmo's founder Tomio Hama and director Takako Seki. The museum's standing exhibition consists of works of Naive art which express a free sensitivity from a pure perspective, including nine rare pieces by Henri Rousseau. The museum has gained worldwide recognition for its distinctive concept. The museum also has a cafe where you can take a relaxing break and, on clear days, see all the way to Mt. Fuji.

ＨＰに年中無休とあり、念のため電話確認したうえで訪問しました。２Ｆ展示室は３つに分かれています。（一つは靴を脱いで入ります）アンリ・ルソーが目的でしたが他の作者さんたちの作品との出会いを楽しむことも出来ました。実は、１Ｆにも展示室があります。正面玄関入ってすぐにダリ、左奥の部屋で期間限定の展示、それとショップ＆喫茶コーナーから望む諏訪湖。正月期間でありながら対応いただいているスタッフの方々に感謝で...
Sunritz Hattori Museum of Arts

4.0

21 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Suwa-shi Kogan Dori 2-1-1

This museum's diverse collection of over 600 pieces primarily focuses on ancient eastern art, particularly tea implements; as well as early modern Western paintings. The Fujisan tea bowl, a National Treasure which records state master potter Hon'ami Koetsu gave to his daughter when she was going to be married, is put on display several times a year. In addition to its exhibitions, the museum has a shop and tearoom, and visitors can take a relaxing break and enjoy the local scenery after viewing the museum's artworks.

茶器の名品が揃う特別な美術館。服部セイコーの創業地である諏訪ならではの素晴らしい歴史を知ることのできる美術館だ。吸い込まれそうな冬季の世界、ぜひ観ていただきたい。
Prince & Skyline Museum

4.5

17 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Okayashi Uchiyama 4769-14 In Toriihee Yamabiko Park

This Nissan Skyline museum is in Toriidaira Yamabiko Park in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture. It has exhibits on the automobile maker's Skyline model, including various parts. Events like talk shows are held several times a year, and lots of car fans visit since the museum's considered sacred ground for the Skyline. It is open from mid-April to mid-November and closes for the winter.

This little museum is packed with a remarkable collection of pertinent historical vehicles. From the Winning Calsonic Skyline GTR to early Prince vehicles, even a factory cutaway of the R32 skyline...
Suwa city museum of ART

4.0

16 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Kogandori 4-1-14

The Suwa city museum of ART is in a space converted from what used to be a “Memorial Hall” for Katakura Industries, which was built in 1943. It is Nagano Prefecture’s first public art museum. The museum opened in 1956 and is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property. It has a collection of nearly 1,400 items mainly focused on modern art, including works by artists both local and celebrated nationwide. It’s about a seven-minute walk from the west exit of JR Kami-Suwa Station.

温泉施設の片倉館と併設されており、美術館、温泉、諏訪湖畔と楽しむことができます。近くには間欠泉などもあるのでこの付近を散策するにはお勧めの場所です。
Takeya Miso Kaikan

3.5

16 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Kogandori 2-3-17

"This complex is located in a corner of the Takeya Miso Factory located in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. Besides art exhibits related to Takeya Miso, you can purchase original products using Takeya Miso and miso made in limited quantities. In addition, you can eat miso soup with pork and vegetables and sesame miso soft-serve ice cream in the food corner ""30 BAR,"" and it is visited by many people touring the factory."

諏訪湖ウォーキングの最中に発見して訪問。味噌を買いに入ったのですが味噌ソフトが美味しそうで購入。でも味噌の風味はあまりしなかったですね。豚汁はこのご時世なのか販売休止。ここの口コミや写真見ると美味しそうなので食べたかったなあ。
Kitazawa Museum of Art

4.5

6 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Kogandori 1-13-28

This is a museum of contemporary Japanese paintings and glass works on the shore of Lake Suwa. The museum displays glass works by Emil Galle, the master of French decorative art, and René Lalique, a representative artist of both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras and others. The glass works exhibited are highly valued and regarded as one of the best glass collections in the world. There is also a coffee shop overlooking Lake Suwa.

北澤美術館二階にあるカフェです。何と言っても、店内の大きなガラス窓から奥に広がる琵琶湖を一望できるのが素晴らしい。この景色を眺めながら食事をするのはこの上ない贅沢気分。オーダーしたのはAセット（１１００円）。ビーフカレー辛口にセットの飲み物が付く。かりんジュースを選択。ビーフカレーは辛口のカレールー。コクとスパイスの絶妙なバランスがいい。具材には小片の牛肉が入っていて、一層カレールーの味を引き立て...
Yatsugatake Museum of Art (Hara Village Historical Folk customs archives)

3.0

5 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Suwagunharamura 17217-1611

This municipal art museum is situated on Prefectural Route 484 in Hara Village, Suwa County, Nagano Prefecture. The museum's standing exhibition consists of works by Hara Village-born sculptor Takashi Shimizu, as well as calligraphy by the similarly Hara Village-born calligrapher Kakusen Tsugane, and Jomon period pottery and stone implements excavated from archeological sites in the village. The museum also holds a variety of special exhibitions throughout the year. Walk the walking path around the museum and you can enjoy an outdoor sculpture exhibit and also come in contact with the natural beauty found at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains.

小淵沢原村この辺り、美術館、ミュージアムが、点在します。芸術家な人たちが集まるエリアのようです。ヴィレッジピーポーな
ILF Douga Museum of Art

4.0

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Okayashi Chuouchou 2-2-1

This museum is in Chuocho, Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture. It exhibits the work of various picture book authors, with a focus on Okaya native Takeo Takei. Volunteer staff read picture books and conduct workshops on a regular basis in their Harappa picture book library. It's popular with locals and travelers alike.

My friend from Okaya City took me here. I really enjoyed seeing the charming book illustrations by Takeo Takei. I had never heard of him, and I believe he should be famous worldwide, his...
Suwakko Land

3.5

2 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Toyoda 732

This health facility is on Prefectural Route 50 in Toyoda, Suwa City. They have a heated pool using water preheated at a nearby sewage treatment plant, a hot spring bath, sauna, training room, and an outdoor mallet golf course. After a bath, you can relax in a break room with both tatami mat and table seating, enjoy the food and drink corner, or get a massage.

すわっこランド内にある食堂です。2階にあり、テーブル席とお座敷があります。食券を買って座って待っていると番号を呼ばれるシステムで、食券をカウンターに持っていく必要はありません。信州名物味噌天丼を頼みました。具材はエビ、かき揚げ、大葉までは普通です。さらにしらさぎはまあいいでしょう。しかし、りんごが天ぷらになっていて味噌がかかっているのにはびっくりでした。う〜ん・・・まあ、価格が普通なので良しと...
Taizi Harada Art Museum

3.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Shibusaki 1792-375

A private art museum opened in 1998 in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. The museum primarily displays works by painter and graphic designer Taiji Harada. Dedicated to be an art museum for people, the facility employs universal design and also provides braille versions of its picture books and three-dimensional copies of its artwork.

原田泰治さんは信州飯田出身のナイーフ画家で、非常に有名な方だ。ほっと安心する懐かしい風景を描き続けている。その泰治さんの美術館の2階にある喫茶室。ガラス張りの壁面越しに、諏訪湖が眼前に広がる様は一見の価値がある。ケーキセットは500円という良心的な価格だから、絵を見てほっとし、湖を見てほっとし、ホットコーヒを飲んでほっとしてみてはいかが！
Kiyoshi Yamashita/Horo Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Chinoshi Chino 2764-3

"Located a five-minute drive from the Suwa Interchange and eight minutes from Chino Station, the Horo Museum is the first museum in Japan to have a permanent display of the works of Kiyoshi Yamashita, the vagabond artist who was affectionately known as ""the Naked General."" Most of his works were collages, but he also painted designs on ceramics, created pointillist paintings, sketches, and more. The opportunity to see so many kinds of his works is the main attraction of this museum. The texture of his collage is distinctive when viewed up close. Some of his works, like ""Niagara Fireworks and Spectators"", which has a fireworks display over Lake Suwa as its subject, or ""Suwa Shrine: Akimiya"", have deep local connections. The museum shop sells relevant books and folk crafts."
Takabayashi Fish Farm

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Chinoshi Kitayama Tateshina 4035

Shinshu Tateyama Mountain Stream Fishing Spot and Takabayashi Fish Farm are located about a 30-minute drive from the Suwa Interchange and the Suwa Minami Interchange. Drivers can easily spot it at the 29th streetlight if they travel on the Venus Line Scenic Highway northwest from Lake Tateshina. Visitors can enjoy fishing in a mountain stream that flows into Lake Tateshina. Since fishing gear is available for rent and bait is available for sale, visitors do not have to bring anything with them to fish for rainbow trout or char. There is even a special pond where visitors may fish for up to three char. They can have their freshly caught fish charcoal broiled to eat right away, and there is also a retail store on the grounds.
Okaya Kohan Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Okaya-shi Kohan 1

This V-shaped park at the east end of Lake Suwa is punctuated with the Kamaguchi Water Gate. It is divided into four zones: Ikoi-to-Yasuragi, Event Sky Sports, Wellness Core, and Minatonagisa Park. You can enjoy mallet golf, the large playscape, and more. There is a jogging path along the lakeside, and the wide-open waterfront is perfect for a stroll. The fountain on Lake Suwa there is lit up at night and sends its spray 55 meters into the air. There is also a hot spring water stand near the Okaya City Gymnasium where people fill up their plastic tanks so they can drive back and have a soak at home.
Shimosuwa Konjakukan Oideya, Watch and Clock Museum Gishodo

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Suwa-gun Shimosuwamachi 3289

"A 10-minute walk from Shimosuwa Station on the JR Chuo Main Line. Shimosuwa is known as the birthplace of the modern clock in Japan, and ""Shimosuwa Konjakukan Oideya"" is a museum where you can learn about how clocks work. The courtyard has the world's first fully restored and operational water-powered astronomical clock tower. They also have an experiential program where you can assemble a mechanical watch under the guidance of a nationally qualified technician. You can take the completed watch home with you the same day. You can also learn about the local culture and obsidian during the Jomon period at the adjacent ""Hoshigato Museum Yanoneya""."

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Nagano Areas

Nagano prefecture is an exciting mix of mountains, hot spring monkeys, and preserved Edo history. At the heart of the Japanese Alps, Nagano is one of the country’s most popular destinations, whether in winter for its snow sports and the much-loved Jigokudani Monkey Park or in the warmer months for discovering the undulating hills on foot. For fantastic Edo architecture, head to the Kiso Valley for a 60-kilometer stretch of quaint wooden buildings that marked the Nakasendo route 200 years ago.