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.
Obasute Rice Terraces
You can take time to visit Obasute Rice Terraces during your travels to Chikuma. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its festivals.
Things to do
Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
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Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano
Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
1-Day Togakushi: Soba making, Ninja Town and Hidden Shrines
Top hotels in Chikaraishi
Hotel JAL City Nagano
"The hotel is wonderful, and have excellent location, 14 minutes stray walking fro the Zenkoji Temple"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
"Excellent t breakfast and in the heart of Nagano"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
"Close to station so you can get everything."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
"Very nice accommodations and very good value. The rooms are in need of a refresh, but extremely functional. Our only improvement would be the food variety. We stayed for one week, which is probably unusual for most guests so we tired of the same food day after day. There is great variety, but the ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
"Helpful staff. Clean. Great breakfast. Short walking distance to Matsumoto Station."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Iroha Grand Hotel
"our room is small and no view."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Chikaraishi
Togura
While there might not be top attractions in Togura, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle and Nagano Prefectural Museum of History.
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 Chausuyama Zoo.
