Kurita Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Togakushi Farm
You can take time to visit Togakushi Farm during your travels to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Aqua Wing Arena
Catch an event at Aqua Wing Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
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Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Our pick of the best Kurita Hotel Deals
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
JR,bus station nearby, have lift from JR to hotel, good for suit case. Coin laundry and drying machine ,Vending machines, massage chair.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Had to stay in a smoking room. It was not clear on the website when I booked it. Needs to be clearer on the website.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
HOTEL COURTLAND
Station is close, can cart huge luggage to and from with some effort, staff are friendly with some English knowledge making it some what easy
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel New Nagano NeXT
Amenity choices are wide. The frontdesk staff is super polite and efficient. The location and parking area is closed to main train station which is very convenient. The parking fee is ¥800 which is even lower than some smaller city. Good deal!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
. Great location with a mall. attached to it.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagano
clean room . polite staff
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kurita
Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center.
Minaminagano
While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping Street.
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima might not have many top sights, but Nagano City Museum and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Miwa
Though Miwa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Shiroyama Zoo.
Hakoshimizu
Hakoshimizu might not have many top sights, but Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Shiroyama Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
