Mamejima Travel Guide
Nagano
Popular places to visit

Zenko-ji Temple
After visiting Zenko-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.

Nagano Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Nagano Olympic Stadium during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena
Catch an event at M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Nio-mon Gate
Find out about the history of Nagano with a stop at Nio-mon Gate. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Togakushi Shrine
Togakushi Shrine is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Togakushi Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Nagano with a visit to Togakushi Ski Area. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

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

Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!
Top hotels in Mamejima

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Fantastic location. Easy to walk to Nagano station. Easy walk to Zenkoji. It is a Japanese hotel so it is a small room. Don't expect western size. No issues with it at all.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Excellent all round
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

HOTEL COURTLAND
Hotel was well situated, next to train station
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Very friendly staff. Did not speak much English but made efforts to understand us and cominicate with us. Rooms are clean and big, small bathroom but very clean. Breakfast included (huge buffet). Free drinks from 9:00 to 11:00 pm. Much appreciated
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Chisun Grand Nagano
Room was spotless and large, and staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mamejima
Kurita
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum are a few top places to visit.

Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Gondo Shopping Street and Nio-mon Gate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Miwa
Though Miwa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Sanmon Gate.

Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima might not have many top sights, but Nagano City Museum and Sanmon Gate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sanmon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street.

Minaminagano
While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center.


