Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 1 hr 27
Mount Kirigamine (45 min)
Sparse mountain offering grass-covered terrain, glider launch points & wintertime ski-lifts. Takashima Castle (25 min)
Tours of a centuries-old castle with scenic views of a namesake park known for its cherry blossoms. Kamisuwa Onsen Shinyu Hotel (32 min) Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya (35 min)
Site of 2 shrines comprising the lower section of Suwa shrine, one of Japan's oldest Shinto sites. Lake Suwa (37 min)
Tranquil lake & recreation spot popular for being featured in anime, movies & computer games. Takatō Castle (23 min)
Famous for its cherry blossom viewing, this park is arrayed around a ruined castle. Mount Nyukasa (1 hr 2)
Home to multiple climbing trails, the summit of this mountain offers a view of Mount Fuji. Kamisuwa Onsen Shinyu Hotel (27 min)
Simple rooms with lake views in a casual hotel offering a restaurant & hot spring bathhouses. Suwako SA (up) (42 min) Tateshina Lake (40 min)
Tiny artificial lake surrounded by woods, with a strand of hotels, inns, golf courses & a museum. Kurumayama (50 min)
Highland peak built out for winter sports & nature hikes through the warmer months. Suwa Taisha Upper Main Shrine (Kamisha Honmiya) (15 min) 蓼科高原 (42 min)
Autumn leaf color, lake, skiing, art museum, and golf Lake Shirakaba (46 min) Fujimi Panorama Resort (31 min)
Low-key ski resort offers beginner & intermediate trails, a mountain bike park & views of Mt. Fuji. | 
