Kurita
Nagano
Popular places to visit
Zenko-ji Temple
After visiting Zenko-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Nagano Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Nagano Olympic Stadium during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena
Catch an event at M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Nio-mon Gate
Find out about the history of Nagano when you take a trip to Nio-mon Gate. Visit the temples in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Togakushi Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Nagano with a visit to Togakushi Ski Area. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour
A Secret Wild Outdoor Bath Rotenburo experience from NAGANO
Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Kurita Hotel Deals
HOTEL COURTLAND
Hotel was well situated, next to train station
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Great location right next to Nagano Station. Short walk to plenty of shops and dining.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 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 Oct 22, 2025
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Excellent all round
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Very friendly staff. Did not speak much English but made efforts to understand us and cominicate with us. Rooms are clean and big, small bathroom but very clean. Breakfast included (huge buffet). Free drinks from 9:00 to 11:00 pm. Much appreciated
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Kurita
Minamichitose
While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitose, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gondo Shopping Street and Nio-mon Gate.
Minaminagano
While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center.
Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanmon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street.
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
When in Aokijimamachi-Aokijima, you can plan a visit to Nagano City Museum and Sanmon Gate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Miwa
While there might not be top attractions in Miwa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Sanmon Gate.
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.
Kurita
- Myoko Kogen
- Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
- Yudanaka Hot Spring
- Shibu
- Zenko-ji Temple
- Lake Nojiri
- Ryuoo Ski Park
- Lake Aoki
- Kurohime Kogen Snow Park
- Suginohara Ski Area
- Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park
- Dragon King Mountain Park
- Akakan Ski Area
- M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena
- Mount Yokote
