Togura Travel Guide
Chikuma
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
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Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano

Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji

Togakushi: Sacred Forest Walk & Soba Traditions
Top hotels in Togura

Hotel JAL City Nagano
The JAL hotel is wonderfully located in Nagano city, only a few blocks walk to the train station. A full and large Breakfast is available everyday on the top floor for amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Rooms are quite spacious. There are many restaurants in the nearby area to choose from ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Chisun Grand Nagano
The hotel was pretty good, but not the best I've stayed at in Japan. The breakfast was pretty good, but not as amazing as everyone made it sound in the reviews. There was free sake tasting everyday at 5pm. It was 10 minute walk from the train station (not as close as Expedia made it sound, but not ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 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

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Breakfast is good and lots of selection
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Great location right next to the train station and easy to access train, and local tram and buses. 30 mins walking dustance to the Zenkoji temple or a quick bus ride. The hotel is a big one and the staff was very helpful to our requests. There are lots of restaurants and shops around the hotel.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Nice new hotel (it looked very new anyway), room was very clean and the bed was extremely comfortable (best sleep l've had in a long time). The buffet breakfast was an added bonus - eggs, noddles, rice, breads and salads. Staff l intereacted with with very friendly and helpful. A five minute walk ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Togura

Chikaraishi
When in Chikaraishi, you can plan a visit to Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle and Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

