Lake Suwa Museum: Day Trip from Nagoya (149 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Suwa Museum is a museum in Shimosuwa, Nagano Prefecture, about 149 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Nagoya for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 諏訪湖博物館 |
| Location | Shimosuwa, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimo-Suwa Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 149 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 156 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 244 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Coordinates | 36.06722, 138.10083 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.town.shimosuwa.lg.jp/www/genre/1474269863762/index.html |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shimo-Suwa Station, about 1.5 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (諏訪湖博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Harmo Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Shimosuwa Onsen – Hot spring, about 1 km away
- Onbashira – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Suwa taisha – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Kitazawa Museum of Art – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.