Chikaraishi
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 Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Nagano Private Tour With English Speaking Driver
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Top hotels in Chikaraishi
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Very nice breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Dec, 2025
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Perfect for a solo visit to Nagano, right across from the station, a good view, all the amenities you need, and a great price
Reviewed on 11 Dec, 2025
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Great overall
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025
Hotel New Nagano NeXT
Conveniently located by Nagano Station. A lot of restaurants nearby. Storage lockers available before check in and after check out. They offer a free donut on check in. Prepaid breakfast had a good selection. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was on the 6th floor overlooking the street. You ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec, 2025
THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Staff were friendly, the free breakfast was really good, there was also surprise free curry dinner (??) while we were there so that was a nice bonus. Onsen was nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 4 Dec, 2025
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
The outdoor onsen is small
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025
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 Hijiri Kogen Ski Area.
