Suwa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Suwa

With a population of 54,735, Suwa is a must-see destination in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

When to visit Suwa

Suwa in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4403
1 night at 3-star hotel
Suwa in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4403
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Suwa in August, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 152 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Suwa, with an average rainfall of 35 mm.

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How to Get to Suwa

Plane

When flying to Suwa, you’ll arrive at Matsumoto (MMJ), which is located 14 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Suwa is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 96 miles from Suwa. You’ll find branches of Times and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

When flying to Suwa, you’ll arrive at Matsumoto (MMJ), which is located 14 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Suwa is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 96 miles from Suwa. You’ll find branches of Times and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Suwa

Airlines serving Suwa

Lufthansa
Good (7,170 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,788 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,859 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,439 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,177 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Suwa

Most booked hotels in Suwa

Tateshina Shinyu Onsen
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,017+
Kamisuwa Onsen Shinyu
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,284+
Hotel Saginoyu
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,666+
Tateshina Grand Hotel Takinoyu
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 5,742+
Comfort Inn Suwa Inter
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 3,631+
Hotel Route-Inn Kamisuwa
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 3,373+

Hiring a car in Suwa

Expect to pay ₹ 97 per litre in Suwa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,165 and ₹ 1,554. The most frequently booked car type in Suwa is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 97 per litre in Suwa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,165 and ₹ 1,554. The most frequently booked car type in Suwa is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.