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A traditional Japanese house with a wooden deck and gravel pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by greenery and a gravel path.

A cafe with a tiled roof, large windows, and indoor plants.

1. cafe & stay CASTANA

18.4 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

claire

₩312,631

₩343,894 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden deck over a pond in a forested area with trees and ferns around.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A traditional Japanese-style building with large windows, a wooden exterior, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A cozy interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and various plants.

2. La Terra Nagano

19.3 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

"The resort is surrounded by nature, very quiet and peaceful - perfect if that’s what you’re looking for. It can be a bit inconvenient without a car, but there’s a bus stop right in front of the hotel that runs at specific times and goes to the nearest train station, Shiojiri. The owner was very kind and even offered to pick me up and drop me off at the station, and he also took me to visit the old town, Narai-juku. The hotel itself is beautifully designed, with high-quality facilities and a...

Chong Mei

₩574,947

₩640,103 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A group of people gathered around a wooden table with a kettle and a pink bag, under a tree with purple blossoms.

A room with a bed, a hammock, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A rural pathway leading to traditional houses with a dirt path and surrounding greenery.

A rustic wooden room with a sloped ceiling, two bunk beds, and a small window.

3. L-Base

17.1 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

David

₩132,945

₩146,239 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

A reception area with a bright orange desk, a coffee machine, and a large window providing natural light.

A plate of waffles with various toppings and syrups.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a flat roof, multiple windows, and a Coca-Cola vending machine.

4. Comfort Inn Shiojiri Kita Inter

15.9 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Avery Gayle

₩78,119

₩85,931 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A public restroom with multiple sinks, a potted plant, and a large window.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and three stools.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

A buffet line with various food items and condiments.

5. Hotel Route Inn Shiojiri

12.7 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Paul

₩143,695

₩158,064 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hot tub with a view of a lake and mountains.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a sofa.

A room with tatami flooring, a traditional Japanese-style chair, a small round table, and a view of a lake and mountains through large windows.

An infinity pool with a view of a calm lake and distant mountains.

6. Sui Suwako

3.3 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Anonymous traveler

₩583,116

₩643,975 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A view from a room with large windows overlooking a forested area with a wooden deck and outdoor seating.

A high-ceilinged room with large windows, wooden beams, and hanging light fixtures.

A traditional house with a steeply pitched roof, a visible chimney, and a front porch.

A modern bathroom with wooden wall tiles, a round mirror, a handheld showerhead, and a built-in bathtub.

7. B&B Nomanomori

16.5 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

HON FYE

₩142,033

₩156,239 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern indoor pool with a bench and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern indoor pool area with large windows offering a cityscape view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with a city view.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with circular patterns.

8. Candeo Hotels Chino

9.1 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

MIYAKO

₩108,322

₩119,154 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden deck with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a forested area with a clear view of the sky and distant mountains.

A room with two beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall decoration.

A snow-covered pathway leading to a traditional building with a sloped roof and large windows.

A snow-covered landscape with a sign for a pension/restaurant named Kreutzer.

9. Guesthouse Kreutzer

15.9 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Hayley

₩138,950

₩179,169 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A long wooden table with chairs, large windows, and a view of a lake.

A two-story building with a red roof, a green awning, and a sign indicating a hotel.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a futon bed.

A lakeside view with a wooden bench, two cups, and a signboard.

10. Mountain Lodge at 1,400m Hütte Jil Shirakabako

12.8 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Claudel

₩83,368

₩91,705 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden structure, a natural rock pool, and autumn foliage in the background.

A hot spring surrounded by rocks and trees.

A long hallway with wooden floors and large windows with frosted glass panels.

A spa area with a wooden sauna, a glass pool, and a view of lush greenery.

11. Tateshina Shinyu Onsen

16.6 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

john

₩405,647

₩448,759 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A wooden chalet with a balcony, large windows, and a garden area with flowers.

A dining room with a wooden table, six chairs, a painting, a clock, and a window with a view of greenery.

A sign for Hirotani Pension with a parking direction sign below it.

12. Hirotani Pension & Lodge

16.9 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Joshua

₩90,342

₩99,376 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern interior with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a stone wall, and a wooden fence visible outside.

A restaurant with booth seating, a bar area, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, a plant, a bench, and a glass elevator.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and a bathroom door.

13. Chino Sky View Hotel

10.6 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Yasuko

₩102,124

₩112,339 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a clean, bright interior.

A reception area with a bright orange counter, a Dell computer, and a coffee machine.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a large sign, multiple windows, and a Coca-Cola vending machine.

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

14. Comfort Inn Suwa Inter

7.7 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

yuet-ling

₩78,249

₩86,076 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, numerous windows, and a sign with non-English characters.

A hotel reception desk with a clock, informational signs, and a clear path for accessibility.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

15. Hotel Route Inn Shiojirikita Inter

15.5 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Drew

₩116,559

₩128,217 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A small bathroom with a sink, toilet, and a shelf with toiletries.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a red awning.

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a telephone and a desk lamp, and a carpeted floor.

16. Hotel Okuni

3.9 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

DAVID

₩67,930

₩74,723 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a low table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern room with a TV, seating area, and large windows offering a view of trees.

A golf course with a pond, surrounded by dense forest and trees.

An aerial view of a property with a large building, a parking area, and two tennis courts surrounded by dense forest.

17. Tokyu Vacations Tateshina

14.7 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

PISAMAI

₩170,365

₩187,401 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and red cushions.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the sea.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, stone statues, and a tiled entrance.

18. Hamanoyu

3.7 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

sachiko

₩225,322

₩256,909 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern indoor pool with a glass enclosure, a wooden ceiling, and a waterfall view.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a river in the foreground.

A modern indoor space with a large window overlooking a natural waterfall.

A modern spa area with a hot tub, wooden paneling, and a view of a deck and trees.

19. Tateshina Grand Hotel Takinoyu

15.8 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Chun Fong

₩266,316

₩295,495 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hot spring area with a stone pool, bamboo fence, and a view of a mountain.

A view through a window with a grid pattern, overlooking a lake, mountains, and a small town.

A cherry blossom tree with pink flowers in full bloom, a stone pathway, and a building with an orange facade in the background.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a staircase, and large windows.

20. Shirakabako Hotel PAIPU NO KEMURI

13.4 km from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Wataru

₩113,474

₩124,821 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
cafe & stay CASTANA	10.0 Exceptional 46 reviews	View
La Terra Nagano	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
L-Base	9.2 Wonderful 18 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Shiojiri Kita Inter	8.4 Very good 301 reviews	View
Hotel Route Inn Shiojiri	8.6 Excellent 186 reviews	View

Top Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum Hotel Reviews

Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was very good but very crowded Staff was friendly and very helpful. Unfortunate we couldn't store luggage at the hotel after checkout and had to rent a storage locker at the train station until 3pm."

Hotel Buena Vista

8/10 Good

"Excellent breakfast Helpful stuff"

Iroha Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A lovely hotel with nice decor. Ozuwa (apologies if I spelt her name wrong) was very very kind, welcoming and helpful in our check in process. She was amazing. Fantastic extras include a welcome drink, and the option of Ramen or ice cream between 8 and 10 PM. A memorable addition to the hotel stay!"

Candeo Hotels Chino

10/10 Excellent

"Around 1500 yen by taxi to get to the hotel from Chino stn"

HOTEL La fontaine

8/10 Good

"Good"

Tateshina Tokyu Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"What a delightful stay at this fantastic hotel!!! Amazing location, superb rooms and views, delicious food, all perfect. Very local crowd that comes to rest and enjoy nature. Get up early, and go to bed early after a nice dinner at the hotel or restaurant nearby. We tried the French and enjoyed chatting with the Chef. Really nice evening. Families welcome as plenty to do in the Park. Top visit and lovely hotel."

Hotel Route - Inn Kamisuwa

10/10 Excellent

"good"

GUESTHOUSE HOALOHA 4 SEASONS

10/10 Excellent

"The family friendly atmosphere is wonderful. My kids didn't want to leave. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious and huge. Dinner was yummy too. Portion sizes are big. We can't wait to come stay again. Nao San is a great hostess. "

Chino Sky View Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very nice and helpful. I would stay there again."

Other attractions near Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Koshu Highway

You can take time to visit Koshu Highway during your travels to Shimosuwa. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Honjin Iwanami House

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Honjin Iwanami House during your trip to Shimosuwa. Discover the area's hot springs and monuments.

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Suwa Taisha

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Shimosuwa when you spend time at Suwa Taisha. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.

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Suwako Orgel Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Suwako Orgel Museum during your travels in Shimosuwa. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

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Raiko-ji Temple

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Raiko-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Shimosuwa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.

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Shimosuwa Onsen

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Shimosuwa Onsen during your travels to Shimosuwa. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

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Fushimiyatei

Learn about the local history of Shimosuwa when you spend time at Fushimiyatei. Take some time to visit the spas in this walkable area.

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Jiun-ji Temple

6.0/10 (1 review)

Jiun-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Shimosuwa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum?

Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum is located in Shimosuwa. You'll find 36 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum?

HOTEL La fontaine is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers private hot tubs and free WiFi. It's located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Kamisuwa Onsen Hotel Shinyu and Hotel Route - Inn Kamisuwa.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum.

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What can I see and do near Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum?

Sanritsu Hattori Museum of Arts, Harmo Museum, and Kitazawa Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Takashima Castle, Honjin Iwanami House, and Fushimiyatei. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Suwashi Kohan Park, Tateishi Park, or Yamabiko Park.

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Our top choices for Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum hotels

1. cafe & stay CASTANA

2. La Terra Nagano

3. L-Base

4. Comfort Inn Shiojiri Kita Inter

5. Hotel Route Inn Shiojiri

6. Sui Suwako

7. B&B Nomanomori

8. Candeo Hotels Chino

9. Guesthouse Kreutzer

10. Mountain Lodge at 1,400m Hütte Jil Shirakabako

11. Tateshina Shinyu Onsen

12. Hirotani Pension & Lodge

13. Chino Sky View Hotel

14. Comfort Inn Suwa Inter

15. Hotel Route Inn Shiojirikita Inter

16. Hotel Okuni

17. Tokyu Vacations Tateshina

18. Hamanoyu

19. Tateshina Grand Hotel Takinoyu

20. Shirakabako Hotel PAIPU NO KEMURI

Compare popular hotels close to Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Top Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum Hotel Reviews

Toyoko Inn Matsumoto-eki Higashi-guchi

Hotel Buena Vista

Iroha Grand Hotel

Candeo Hotels Chino

HOTEL La fontaine

Tateshina Tokyu Hotel

Hotel Route - Inn Kamisuwa

GUESTHOUSE HOALOHA 4 SEASONS

Chino Sky View Hotel

Other attractions near Gishodo Swako Watch and Clock Museum

Koshu Highway

Honjin Iwanami House

Suwa Taisha

Suwako Orgel Museum

Raiko-ji Temple

Shimosuwa Onsen

Fushimiyatei

Jiun-ji Temple

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