Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 1 hr 16
Kamisuwa Onsen Shinyu Hotel (14 min) Mount Kirigamine (28 min)
Sparse mountain offering grass-covered terrain, glider launch points & wintertime ski-lifts. Utsukushigahara (1 hr 36)
Peaceful highlands with rolling hills, pasture land & an eclectic collection of outdoor art. Lake Suwa (9 min)
Tranquil lake & recreation spot popular for being featured in anime, movies & computer games. Suwa Taisha Upper Main Shrine (Kamisha Honmiya) (18 min) Takashima Castle (6 min)
Tours of a centuries-old castle with scenic views of a namesake park known for its cherry blossoms. Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya (7 min)
Site of 2 shrines comprising the lower section of Suwa shrine, one of Japan's oldest Shinto sites. Kurumayama (35 min)
Highland peak built out for winter sports & nature hikes through the warmer months. Yashimagahara Wetland (35 min)
Yashimagahara Wetlands offer hiking, bird watching, ancient relics & Kirigamine Highlands views. 蓼科高原 (43 min)
Autumn leaf color, lake, skiing, art museum, and golf Lake Shirakaba (46 min) Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK (38 min) Kamisuwa Onsen Shinyu Hotel (10 min)
Simple rooms with lake views in a casual hotel offering a restaurant & hot spring bathhouses. Suwako SA (up) (27 min) Shimosuwa Hot Spring (6 min) | 
