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Nagano Prefectural Museum of History

3/5(1 review)

Rich with history, Nagano Prefectural Museum of History is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Chikuma. Visit the area's temples or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Nagano Prefectural Museum of History
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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.

Shinshu Anzu no Sato Aguri Park
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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.

Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle
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Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu in Chikuma. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu
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Choraku-ji Temple

Learn about the local history of Chikuma when you spend time at Choraku-ji Temple. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.

Choraku-ji Temple
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Mori Shogunzuka Keyhole Tomb

You can learn about the history of Chikuma when you stop by Mori Shogunzuka Keyhole Tomb. Visit the area's temples or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Mori Shogunzuka Keyhole Tomb

Activities

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Nagano Private Two Day Tour

AU$1,385
Per adult
Nagano Private Two Day Tour
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2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano to Takayama via Matsumoto

AU$1,180
Per adult
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano to Takayama via Matsumoto
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Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park

AU$605
Per adult
Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park
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Our pick of the best Chikaraishi Hotel Deals

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Hotel JAL City Nagano
3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is AU$72 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$72
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (706 reviews)
"Easy access to JR station"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Hotel JAL City Nagano
THE CELECTON Matsumoto
THE CELECTON Matsumoto
3 out of 5
1-3-38 Josei, Matsumoto, Nagano
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (618 reviews)
"Really nice hotel for a low price. Nearby to the city and very close to Matsumoto castle"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

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THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
3.5 out of 5
1346 Minami-ishido-cho, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is AU$125 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$125
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Ease of access and to transport. Shops, restaurant
"Hotel right next to station and a variety of restaurants and shops. Easy access, room older decor but comfortable and has everything you need. Breakfast very good value. Definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
3 out of 5
1356 Suehiro-cho Minaminagano, Nagano, Nagano
The price is AU$80 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
AU$80
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (852 reviews)
"Stayed for 5 nights twin room. It’s just 2-3 minutes walk from train station. The hotel entrance is just next to Lawson. Reception is on 5th floor. Check in and out by self service machine so it’s superb convenient. Room is quite big by Japan standard. There’s a chair and small table near the window. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu
Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu
3.5 out of 5
4-8-9 Ote, Matsumoto, Nagano-ken
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (707 reviews)
Location is great
"Lovely olde world hotel with a nice basement bath house. Good breakfast and a great location close to shops, restaurants and the beautiful castle. Pick up from the station at 3pm was a bonus!"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

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Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu
Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
3 out of 5
1-28-3 Minami-Chitose, Nagano, Nagano-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$83 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$83
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (765 reviews)
"Close to the train station - convenient. Cruise ship sized rooms. Clean. Served the purpose."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Chikaraishi

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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.

Togura
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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.

Inariyama

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