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.
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.
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.
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 New Nagano NeXT
I only had one night in Nagano, but this hotel was very convenient to the train station, food and shopping. I really liked the lockers out front, as I was able to drop off bags before check in without any fuss. The room was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
. Great location with a mall. attached to it.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagano
clean room . polite staff
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Clean tidy and a bit bigger than the usual small rooms we have stayed in. Nice view of the mountains.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Iroha Grand Hotel
Great staff and hotel. It was in a great location to restaurants and Matsumoto castle as well
Reviewed on 16 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 Chausuyama Zoo.
