Chikaraishi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Nagano Prefectural Museum of History

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.

Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle

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.

Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu

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.

Shinshu Anzu no Sato Aguri Park

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.

Choraku-ji Temple

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.

Mori Shogunzuka Keyhole Tomb

Activities

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

NZ$339
per adult
From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

NZ$139
per traveller
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

NZ$113
per adult
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
Sharing laughter and local flavors – a perfect moment around the IRORI hearth.

Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

NZ$159
per adult
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Nagano Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!

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

NZ$21
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

NZ$113
per adult
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Chikaraishi Hotel Deals

THE CELECTON Matsumoto

THE CELECTON Matsumoto

3 out of 5
1-3-38 Josei, Matsumoto, Nagano
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The room was lovely and more spacious than others we’ve stayed at. Staff was wonderful and the breakfast buffet had a nice variety of foods, Japanese curry, rice, scrambled eggs, sausage as well as croissants with butter and jam, pain au chocolat and the coffee was good 😊"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

4 out of 5
1346 Minami-ishido-cho, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is NZ$185 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$185
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"This was a great stay. Spacious rooms connected to Train station. Convenient, lots of options for food and access to shopping."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi, Nagano, Nagano-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$117 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$117
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"Clean room. Quiet location."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is NZ$118 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$118
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (595 reviews)
"The area is picturesque with nice views of the mountains. There are two supermarkets and a petrol station close by. The interchange for the highway is 2 minutes away. There are a number of restaurants fairly close. The yakiniku restaurant gets booked up pretty quick so be sure to make a reservation. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
HOTEL COURTLAND

HOTEL COURTLAND

3 out of 5
2142, Kurita, Nagano, Nagano
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (281 reviews)
"The staff was very professional and welcoming. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast & happy hour was nice to chat and meet other travelers"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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HOTEL COURTLAND
Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring

Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring

3 out of 5
2-2-1 Fukashi, Matsumoto, Nagano
The price is NZ$179 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$179
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (935 reviews)
"I loved the Onsen especially the outdoor Onsen with stone sides (on top floor and well fenced). The laundry worked well. Breakfast was excellent although the breakfast room is a bit cramped. Room was large by Japanese standards and comfortable. The free treats and bedtime noodles are great. Overall ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring
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Other neighbourhoods around Chikaraishi

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Togura

While there might not be top attractions in Togura, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle and Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu.

Togura
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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.

Inariyama

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