Shizuma Travel Guide
Iiyama
Popular places to visit
Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Madarao Mountain Resort with a visit to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.
Nanohana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nanohana Park, a lovely green space in Iiyama. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.
Togari Onsen Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Iiyama with a visit to Togari Onsen Ski Resort. Discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum during your trip to Iiyama. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area or seek out the ski slopes.
Kitaryu Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kitaryu Lake during your travels in Iiyama. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.
Nozomi Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nozomi Lake during your travels in Iiyama. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Things to do
Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee
Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
Obuse: Make Your Own Miso at a 240-Year-Old Brewery
Snow monkeys from Tokyo: Full-Day Private trip with Local Guide
Full Day Snow Monkey Park Tour to-and-from Nagano Station
Top hotels in Shizuma
Hotel Silk in Madarao
"First off the reception has a strong stench of cigarette smoke. On check out the hotel demanded extra money than what was listed on the book page. They listed ¥150 per person per night which was fine however they wanted another ¥350 per person for heating cost!?!? Which was never listed during booking. ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2020
Hotel JAL City Nagano
"Need to walk quite a distance from Nagano Station, along the way, you will find Family Mart and Lawson. A quiet and peaceful street in the morning. The view was good from the breakfast area, but my room view is facing the cemetery, though. The overall hotel vibe gives me a 90s feel, but it's clean ..."
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
"A large hotel with a ton of guests. Great hotel and great staff. Only feedback would be for the hotel to create more dinner and breakfast “start times” to avoid the massive rushes in the dining area that created a feeding frenzy with some disgruntled people. Seemed unlike most Japanese ..."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
"Hotel staff: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The location: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The room: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
"Excellent location and very welcoming and kind staff!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shizuma
Kijima
Though Kijima may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum and Kijimadaira Ski Area.
Nosakada
When in Nosakada, you can plan a visit to Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum and Kijimadaira Ski Area, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
