Shizuma Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


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 culturally rich 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 culturally rich 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.
Lake Hokuryuko
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Hokuryuko during your travels in Iiyama. Discover the hot springs and 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.
Madarao Kogen Picture Book Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Madarao Kogen Picture Book Art Museum in Iiyama. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.
Activities

Obuse: Half-day walking tour of Hokusai & Local Specialties

Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

Snow monkeys from Tokyo: Full-Day Private trip with Local Guide

From Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkey Park Private Tour
Our pick of the best Shizuma Hotel Deals

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 Metropolitan Nagano
Clean room,
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Chisun Grand Nagano
Friendly staff, clean room and plenty of amenities. Breakfast was very good
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Clean comfortable room. Perfect for one night passing through Nagano
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel
Rooms are dated but reasonably clean. I would describe the room as adequate. Buffet breakfast is a must as there’s no easy alternative. The variety of the food was good but the temperature of the hot food was always luke-warm. Dinner was a mission unless you want to spend $50 or $100 (AUD) per adult ...
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Great clean awesome hotel.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 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.

