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The Manji Stone Buddha, located just a short walk from Suwa Taisha Shrine Shimosha Harumiya Shrine, was seen by the late artist Taro Okamoto when he came to the Suwa Taisha Shrine Onbashira Festival in 1974, and he praised it, saying, "I've traveled all over the world, but I've never seen anything as interesting as this."He became famous overnight.

Its unbalanced appearance and facial expression are humorous, and it seems to be attracting many tourists recently.
She is an idol in Shimo-Suwa Town.
The name comes from the fact that the era name of Manji is engraved on it.
It is located near Suwa Taisha Shrine Shrine (Shimosha).
Why not visit it as a memento of your trip?

The Harumiya Shrine's Heihaiden and Katahaiden.
The Kagura Hall and worship hall of Akimiya are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
It is the head temple of Suwa Shrine, which has over 10,000 shrines across the country, and is visited by many worshippers every year.
It is famous for the brave Onbashira Festival, which is held once every seven years.

Furthermore, the bronze lion statues at Akimiya are 1.7m tall and are said to be the largest in Japan.
In recent years, it has also become popular as a power spot.

It is the largest lake in Shinshu, with a circumference of approximately 15km.
Tourist boats also operate here, making it a mecca for water leisure activities.
There are many tourist attractions, including art museums, along the lake.
Suwa beautifully maintained Fureai Nagisa Beach at Lake Suwa Park is also a popular spot.

The Lake Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival, held every year on August 15th, attracts over 500,000 visitors from all over the country.
The National New Fireworks Competition in September and the Summer Night Fireworks that are launched every night in the summer are also popular.

NIDEC INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (formerly Sankyo Seiki) music box movements had grown to the point that they once held over 90% of the world market share.
This is a museum where you can experience the history and technology of music boxes.

Not only can you experience the warmth and beautiful sound of the music box, but you can also experience the exquisite craftsmanship that Suwa is proud of.

It is the southernmost highland marsh in Japan and has been designated a national natural monument.
This is the largest wetland in Kirigamine Plateau, and is dotted with ponds among the grasslands and wetlands. In the summer, you can see over 400 species of plants, including Japanese azalea and day lilies.
You can enjoy trekking and guided walks.

Shimo- Shimosuwa Onsen is a famous hot spring with a long history, having welcomed many travelers and writers as the only hot spring inn on the Nakasendo road.
There are still many historic hot springs today, and you can easily enjoy visiting the many historic public baths.

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