Chikaraishi
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.
Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu in Chikuma. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Chikaraishi Hotel Deals
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Love proximity to train station and other transportation hub. Breakfast buffet was great
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Staff great, clean rooms great location near everything.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Iroha Grand Hotel
Location was amazing and staff was super helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Hotel New Nagano NeXT
Conveniently located by Nagano Station. A lot of restaurants nearby. Storage lockers available before check in and after check out. They offer a free donut on check in. Prepaid breakfast had a good selection. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was on the 6th floor overlooking the street. You ...
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
The room was spotless, the bath was clean and wonderful . The buffet was amazing ! Only reason for one less star than perfect was that it was super crowded and the elevators could not handle the needs of all of the guests . We took the stairs several times
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Clean, courteous staff, very convenient to train station and city. Room a little cramped but perfectly comfortable for overnight stay.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Chikaraishi
Togura
Togura might not have many top sights, but Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle and Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Inariyama
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Inariyama and surrounding area, you can visit Nagano Prefectural Museum of History and Chausuyama Zoo.
