Chikaraishi Travel Guide
Chikuma
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Popular places to visit
Nagano Prefectural Museum of History
You can study the exhibits at Nagano Prefectural Museum of History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Chikuma. Visit the area's temples or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle
Explore the great outdoors at Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle, a lovely green space in Chikuma. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Shinshu Anzu no Sato Aguri Park
Explore the great outdoors at Shinshu Anzu no Sato Aguri Park, a lovely green space in Chikuma. Visit the area's temples or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu during your trip to Chikuma. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Mori Shogunzuka Keyhole Tomb
You can study the exhibits at Mori Shogunzuka Keyhole Tomb, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Chikuma. Visit the area's temples or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Choraku-ji Temple
Choraku-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Chikuma, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do

Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour
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Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano

Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
Top hotels in Chikaraishi

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
The hotel is sufficient for what it is, nothing fancy, but conveniently located. Breakfast is very simple. No lotion in the room. The A/C was not strong at all; the room was too warm even though it was 7 degrees Celsius outside; we had to open the window to cool the room but the train station was ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Hotel JAL City Nagano
clean room . polite staff
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Lovely spacious twin room with a seating area, very clean hotel and a free nightdress to wear too . Good central location only 8 mins walk from main Matsumoto station or Nawate st
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Had to stay in a smoking room. It was not clear on the website when I booked it. Needs to be clearer on the website.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Chisun Grand Nagano
Small but very equipped and clean room. Nice restaurant with nice views of the city and mountains. Great breakfast. Closed to the train station. Great stay!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Amazing breakfast. Large room with a great view (mountain view). Nice friendly staff (also helped with luggage forwarding). Clean. Good value.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chikaraishi

Togura
While there might not be top attractions in Togura, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu and Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle.

Inariyama
While Inariyama may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nagano Prefectural Museum of History and Shinshu Anzu no Sato Aguri Park.

