The largest lake in Nagano Prefecture, "Suwa Lake" overlooking the lake. Tateishi Park

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A view where the blue of the lake and the blue of the sky are in harmony

Lake Suwa is located in the center of Nagano Prefecture

The lake is also famous for the "Gokamigatari" (crossing of the god of war) in the winter when the entire lake is frozen over.

Lake Suwa is located in the center of Nagano Prefecture and spans Okaya City, Shimosuwa Town, and Suwa City. It is a *tectonic lake created by the tearing of the earth's crust. With an area of 13.3㎢, a perimeter of 15.9 km, and a maximum depth of 7.2 m, it is the largest in the prefecture.
Surrounded by numerous famous landmarks and historic sites such as Kami-suwa Hot Springs, Shimo-suwa Hot Springs, Suwa-taisha Shrine, Takashima Castle Ruins Park, and sake breweries, it is one of Nagano Prefecture's representative tourist destinations. Suwa is also famous for the Onbashira Festival (official name: Shikinen-zukuri Onbashira-taisai), a grand festival held once every seven years at Suwa-taisha Shrine.


Lake Suwa is a tectonic lake that was formed when the ground caved in due to tectonic movement and water accumulated in the lake.

This is the best place to get a panoramic view of Lake Suwa!

Tateishi Park is located on a small hill about 15 minutes by car from JR Kamisuwa Station, and because there are no obstructions around the park, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Okaya City and Shimosuwa Town. On a clear day, the mountains of the Northern Alps can be seen in the distance. Because of its scenic beauty, the area has been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunset Points in Shinshu" and "100 Best New Japan's Three Greatest Night Views and Night Views," and is also said to have served as the model for a location featured in a hit animated film.

Visit any time of the year to see the beautiful scenery and to immerse yourself in the world of the hit animated film.

*There are 25 parking spaces (including 2 for the disabled). There is no large parking lot for large buses, sightseeing buses, etc.
The scene of the lake's ice formation is still fresh in your mind.
Mt. Hotaka, the third highest peak in Japan, peeks out from between the clouds.
Suwa City Official Website
We recommend that you book your stay in Kami-suwa Onsen with the " JR East View Dynamic Rail Package "!
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