Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Suwa to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Suwa

Suwa in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4452
1 night at 3-star hotel
Suwa in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4452
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 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Suwa from India departs from Chennai and takes around 14h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Suwa is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 154 km from Suwa. You’ll find branches of Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

When flying to Suwa, you’ll arrive at Matsumoto (MMJ), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Suwa from India departs from Chennai and takes around 14h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Suwa is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 154 km from Suwa. You’ll find branches of Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Suwa

Airlines serving Suwa

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Suwa

Most booked hotels in Suwa

Tateshina Grand Hotel Takinoyu
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,869+
Comfort Inn Suwa Inter
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,840+
Candeo Hotels Chino
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 6,833+
Hotel Route-Inn Kamisuwa
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 5,978+

Hiring a car in Suwa

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.