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 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 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.
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.
Shojuan
Learn about the local history of Iiyama when you spend time at Shojuan. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area or seek out the ski slopes.
Activities

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

Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour

Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

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

Full Day Snow Monkey Park Tour to-and-from Nagano Station
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 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
温泉が良い 朝食バイキングもメニューも豊富で良かった
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
It is close to the Nagano station and 7-Eleven. It also has a nice shared hot bath pool and coin laundry to wash and drying shoes clothes.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Chisun Grand Nagano
Clean room. Helpful staffs.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Well managed old hotel and quite wide among Japanese Hotel. Everything was available no inconvenience but it was
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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 FARMUS Kijimadaira.

Nosakada
When in Nosakada, you can plan a visit to FARMUS Kijimadaira and Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

