Chikaraishi Travel Guide
Chikuma
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Top hotels in Chikaraishi
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Excellent staff, great location, amenities were perfect and the room was spotless. Pillow was a little uncomfortable but the bed made up for it!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Convenient location, very walkable. No dedicated drop off points which can make loading and unloading of suitcases difficult.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Clean room
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Conviennent location and helpful staff. The included breakfast was great too. Very handy for us as we had an overnight stay on the way to ski resorts after arriving late from Tokyo.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
Two things really stood out: the convenient location (about a five minute walk to the train station) and the delightful breakfast on the 12th floor with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Free snack and beer from 1-3 I think Great staffs and clean roon
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chikaraishi
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 Nagano Prefectural Museum of History.
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.
