4.3 miles from Canora Hall in Suwa, Suwakoen offers accommodations with access to a hot spring bath, public bath, and open-air bath. The property is around 20 miles from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, 21 miles from Matsumoto Station, and 22 miles from Takato Joshi Park. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi.
At the ryokan, all units are equipped with a wardrobe. There's a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with a TV and a safety deposit box.
The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs for guests to relax in.
Kamisuwa Station is a 16-minute walk from the ryokan, while Lake Suwa is 2.7 miles from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 17 miles away.
"Location is great, it is just on the main road and by the lake. I remember there was a Lawon convenient store not far away when we drove past. We stayed there for 1 night.
I highly doubt if we were given the wrong room type, as I booked a room that can see the full Suwa Lake, but the room we have got is at the corner. It is because of the cherry blossom season, there are so many mosquitos outside so we couldn't open any window. According to the information provided by the hotel, the mosquitos don't bite human, but create stains on clothings.
Anyway, the room has a private onsen. It was quite small, and look a bit old. The water is very hot, though I couldn't smell any sulfur so it is not a real hot spring. As the windows can't be opened, so it is a quite stuffy inside the bathroom. The room has equipped with all amenities, but no bottled water. The hotel mentioned the water is drinkable from the tab. The room is quite clean and spacious. The mattress is quite nice, it was good for taking a rest after a whole day trip. We chose the meal package (breakfast and dinner). They were both Japanese style with a lot of dishes and options. Food is great. Nagano is not a place that produces meat, so mainly there are a lot of vegetables.
With the price we paid for, the hotel services, food and everything is quite reasonable. However, the hotel is a bit old. Nothing is special other than providing a clean room to sleep."