Lake Suwa: Day Trip from Nagoya (146 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Suwa is a lake in Nagano Prefecture, about 146 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 | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 諏訪湖 |
| Location | Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimo-Suwa Station – about 2.6 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 146 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 157 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 241 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 759 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.04833, 138.08417 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shimo-Suwa Station, about 2.6 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (諏訪湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Akasunasaki Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Taizi Harada Art Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Harmo Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Kannon-in Temple (Okaya City) – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kami-Suwa Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.