Chikaraishi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Chikaraishi
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Our pick of the best Chikaraishi Hotel Deals
Hotel New Nagano NeXT
Excellent central hotel in Nagano, very close to the station (around 5 min walk). We checked in late after the Shinkansen from Tokyo and the process was quick and efficient. The breakfast was good and twinned with Wendy’s so there was the option of a burger as well. Clean and tidy hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto was a wonderful surprise. As a budget-friendly business hotel, we weren’t expecting much—but it turned out to be far nicer than anticipated. The room was spotlessly clean, with a comfortable queen bed and a divan-style sofa that made for a perfect little reading nook. The ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Lovely and convenient place to stay. Large rooms, wonderful room amenities and comfortable bed. Staff was friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
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
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
I was greatly touched by the kindness I received from the front desk staff during my 2 night stays. I highly recommend this hotel to others.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
Nice breakfast for a budget hotel within walking distance to the railway station
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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 Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu and Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle.
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.
