Title: Visit Shimotakeshi: 2026 Travel Guide for Shimotakeshi, Ueda | Expedia.com

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# Shimotakeshi

## Travel Guide

## Visit Shimotakeshi

Things to do

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- Vacation Rentals in Shimotakeshi

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Richmond Hotel Matsumoto

1-10-7 Chuo Matsumoto Nagano-ken 

$50 nightly

$55 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

9/10 Wonderful! (799 reviews)

Lovely spacious twin room with a seating area, very clean hotel and a free nightdress to wear too . Good central location only 8 mins walk from main Matsumoto station or Nawate st

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi

1-1-4 Fukashi Matsumoto Nagano

$51 nightly

$57 total

Mar 11 - Mar 12

Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Matsumoto Castle and Matsumoto Timepiece Museum ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (474 reviews)

Reasonable rate that includes wonderful Japanese breakfast. Would have given 5 stars if it wasn’t for the hard bed & room size.

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

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Iroha Grand Hotel

1-14-9, Chuo Matsumoto Nagano

$43 nightly

$47 total

Feb 27 - Feb 28

Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

9/10 Wonderful! (445 reviews)

Great staff and hotel. It was in a great location to restaurants and Matsumoto castle as well

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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eau sol vert karuizawa club

1-201 Mozawa Karuizawa Nagano

Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Karuizawa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and Hoshino ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)

We stayed for one night. The staff provided excellent service, although they don't speak English well. The room was spacious and clean. There is a kitchen and washing machine with dryer, which are suitable for long stays. 30 mins drive from Karuizawa Station. In winter, the road becomes slippery ...

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

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KARUIZAWAHOUSE VILLA

4588-38 Nagakura Karuizawa Nagano

Stay at this villa in Karuizawa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring and Karuizawa Prince Shopping ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

Clean and tidy with all the kitchen aids for cooking, location is good. Will come again for sure,

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

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SANU 2nd Home Karuizawa 1st

795-1 Karuizawa Nagano

Stay at this vacation home in Karuizawa. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and slippers. Popular attractions Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring and Karuizawa Prince Shopping ...

10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

Beautiful, quiet place

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Early morning sunlight on the Jorakuji temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053700/3f5896e8-2618-4ac6-9363-55eee0b470df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Bessho Hot Springs

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Bessho Hot Springs during your travels to Ueda. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Bessho-Hot-Springs-Ueda.d6053706.Vacation-Attraction)

![We stopped by Ueda Castle on the way home from seeing the snow monkeys. We lucked out and they were having a Cherry Blossom Festival that day. Perfect end to a perfect day!
#StunningStructures #CherryBlossoms #Japan #Ueda #Castle
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#### Ueda Castle Ruins Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Ueda Castle Ruins Park, a lovely green space in Ueda. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ueda-Castle-Ueda.d6251962.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Utsukushi-ga-hara Highland

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Utsukushi-ga-hara Highland during your travels in Ueda. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area. 

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#### Utsukushi-ga-Hara Open-Air Museum

You can study the exhibits at Utsukushi-ga-Hara Open-Air Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Ueda. Discover the hot springs and spas in this walkable area. 

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#### Ikushimatarushima Shrine

Learn about the local history of Ueda when you take a trip to Ikushimatarushima Shrine. Make time to visit the monuments and temples while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ikushimatarushima-Shrine-Ueda.d553248621532773754.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Ueda City Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Ueda City Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Ueda. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ueda-City-Museum-Ueda.d553248621584289336.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836054/0c758707-6eaf-445f-9ba1-6e03ae2f651f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

$159

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/snow-monkeys.a49836054.activity-details)

![©Jigokudani Yaen-KoenToshio HAGIWARA [Photo for illustrative purposes only]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47061519/4b48a630-a5fd-4908-9b46-8c52a8c8da63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano

$172

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/snow-monkey-park-miso-production-day-tour-from-nagano.a47061519.activity-details)

![Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47984269/a268ff6e-0fc8-4e12-a634-5c3ab38f0a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

$82

per traveler

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-full-day-private-tour-zenkoji-temple.a47984269.activity-details)

![Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49057791/8b68045f-e375-44ae-aad0-0cd06eb9ff0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets

$94

per adult

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![Picture 21 for Activity Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46791352/c3fcde2c-92e8-4ac5-916e-150f722c6507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

$89

per adult

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![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720210/7785bbc3-1ca5-430b-a11e-fe1583954e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

$63

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a2720210.activity-details)

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## Cities near Shimotakeshi

![We stopped by Ueda Castle on the way home from seeing the snow monkeys. We lucked out and they were having a Cherry Blossom Festival that day. Perfect end to a perfect day!
#StunningStructures #CherryBlossoms #Japan #Ueda #Castle
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### Ueda

- Cities near Shimotakeshi
- Places of interest

[Ueda](https://expedia.com/Ueda.dx6053700)

- [Takeshi Lamp Museum ](https://expedia.com/Takeshi-Lamp-Museum-Ueda.d553248621562274125.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lake Suwa ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Suwa-Nagano-Prefecture.d6221904.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Matsumoto Castle ](https://expedia.com/Matsumoto-Castle-Matsumoto.d6220959.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lake Shirakaba ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Shirakaba-Nagano-Prefecture.d6347419.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bessho Hot Springs ](https://expedia.com/Bessho-Hot-Springs-Ueda.d6053706.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sugadaira Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Sugadaira-Ski-Resort-Nagano-Prefecture.d6251973.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Utsukushi-ga-hara Highland ](https://expedia.com/Utsukushi-Ga-Hara-Highland-Ueda.d553248621526921117.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Matsumoto Performing Arts Center ](https://expedia.com/Matsumoto-Performing-Arts-Center-Matsumoto.d553248621583444231.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kurumayamakogen Ski Area ](https://expedia.com/Kurumayamakogen-Ski-Area-Chino.d553248621532773689.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Alps Park Matsumoto ](https://expedia.com/Alps-Park-Matsumoto-Matsumoto.d553248621532773717.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Asama Hot Spring ](https://expedia.com/Asama-Hot-Spring-Asama-Onsen.d3000757328.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park ](https://expedia.com/Joshinetsu-Kogen-National-Park-Japan.d6103744.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tateshina Lake ](https://expedia.com/Tateshina-Lake-Chino.d553248621562274146.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Matsumoto City Museum of Art ](https://expedia.com/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Of-Art-Matsumoto.d553248621526921120.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kirigamine Highland ](https://expedia.com/Kirigamine-Highland-Suwa.d553248621532773650.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Saku Ski Garden Parada ](https://expedia.com/Saku-Ski-Garden-Parada-Saku.d553248621562274130.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Yachiho Kogen Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Yachiho-Kogen-Ski-Resort-Nagano-Prefecture.d553248621562274151.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mount Asama ](https://expedia.com/Mount-Asama-Japan.d6126716.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Shirakaba 2in1 Ski Area ](https://expedia.com/Shirakaba-2in1-Ski-Area-Nagano-Prefecture.d553248621532773699.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Daio Wasabi Farm ](https://expedia.com/Daio-Wasabi-Farm-Hotaka.d553248621526921124.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Takabotchi Highlands ](https://expedia.com/Takabotchi-Highlands-Shiojiri.d553248621583492130.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Shirakoma Pond ](https://expedia.com/Shirakoma-Pond-Nagano-Prefecture.d553248621532773705.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Koumi Reex Ski Valley ](https://expedia.com/Koumi-Reex-Ski-Valley-Koumi.d553248621532773706.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Matsushiro Castle ](https://expedia.com/Matsushiro-Castle-Matsushiro.d553248621532775476.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Utsukushi-ga-Hara Open-Air Museum ](https://expedia.com/Utsukushi-Ga-Hara-Open-Air-Museum-Ueda.d553248621532773732.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway ](https://expedia.com/Kita-Yatsugatake-Ropeway-Chino.d553248621562274147.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ikushimatarushima Shrine ](https://expedia.com/Ikushimatarushima-Shrine-Ueda.d553248621532773754.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Pilatus Tateshina Ski Area ](https://expedia.com/Pilatus-Tateshina-Ski-Area-Chino.d553248621532773698.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hinoki Hot Spring ](https://expedia.com/Hinoki-Hot-Spring-Matsumoto.d6053711.Vacation-Attraction)

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