Chikaraishi
Chikuma
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Top hotels in Chikaraishi
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Clean room, great location
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Lovely spacious twin room with a seating area, very clean hotel and a free nightdress to wear too . Good central location only 8 mins walk from main Matsumoto station or Nawate st
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
clean room.. very helpful staff.. loved the happy hour and night cap.. spa also outstanding
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Good location right across from the Nagoya station.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagano
clean room . polite staff
Reviewed on 10 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
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.
