Popular places to visit
Togakushi Shrine
Togakushi Shrine is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Chibikko Ninja Village
Bring the children to Chibikko Ninja Village and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Togakushi Okusha Shrine
You can learn about the history of Nagano with a trip to Togakushi Okusha Shrine. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kagami-ike Pond
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kagami-ike Pond during your travels in Nagano. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Lake Kagami-ike
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Kagami-ike during your travels in Nagano. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Togakushi Soba Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Togakushi Soba Museum during your travels in Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

1-Day Togakushi Tour: Soba making, Ninja Town, and Hidden Shrines

Full-Day Tour: Matsumoto Castle & Kamikochi Alpine Valley

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Top hotels in Togakushi

Minshuku Rindo
Awesome
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Fantastic location. Easy to walk to Nagano station. Easy walk to Zenkoji. It is a Japanese hotel so it is a small room. Don't expect western size. No issues with it at all.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano is directly connected from Nagano Station which is a gateway to lots of sightseeing spots. Service was impeccable, breakfast abundant and scrumptious, location so central to shopping and dining. The only thing I wish this hotel would have is a spa with public bath/sauna. ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

HOTEL COURTLAND
I had a very enjoyable stay at this hotel. I would recommend it to all travellers. The staff were very kind and helpful and the location is very convenient. Thanks.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
ご飯がとてもおいしかったです
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Chisun Grand Nagano
Didn’t eat breakfast had a 7-11 breakfast.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Togakushi

Hakoshimizu
Hakoshimizu might not have many top sights, but Sanmon Gate and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Minaminagano
While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center.

Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sanmon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street.

Miwa
Though Miwa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Sanmon Gate.

Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Gondo Shopping Street and Nio-mon Gate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tokuma
While Tokuma may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aqua Wing Arena and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.

