Chikaraishi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Nagano Prefectural Museum of History

3/5(1 review)

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.

Nagano Prefectural Museum of History

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

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.

Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu

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

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.

Choraku-ji Temple

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.

Mori Shogunzuka Keyhole Tomb

Activities

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

AU$293
per adult
From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

AU$125
per traveller
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Nagano Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!

AU$19
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

AU$98
per adult
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

AU$98
per adult
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

AU$154
per adult
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
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Our pick of the best Chikaraishi Hotel Deals

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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"The room was lovely and more spacious than others we’ve stayed at. Staff was wonderful and the breakfast buffet had a nice variety of foods, Japanese curry, rice, scrambled eggs, sausage as well as croissants with butter and jam, pain au chocolat and the coffee was good 😊"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

4 out of 5
1346 Minami-ishido-cho, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is AU$161 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$161
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The location is super convenient right near the station. A lot a food options that are affordable. The AC works great. The room is okay but nothing bad about it"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is AU$132 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$132
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff, quiet room and great amenities (free apple juice, tea, water and coffee in the rooms). This hotel is close to Nagano station and lots of restaurants and shops."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel JAL City Nagano
HOTEL COURTLAND

HOTEL COURTLAND

3 out of 5
2142, Kurita, Nagano, Nagano
The price is AU$74 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$74
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (287 reviews)
"I had a very enjoyable stay at this hotel. I would recommend it to all travellers. The staff were very kind and helpful and the location is very convenient. Thanks."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

HOTEL COURTLAND
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is AU$103 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$103
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (597 reviews)
"The area is picturesque with nice views of the mountains. There are two supermarkets and a petrol station close by. The interchange for the highway is 2 minutes away. There are a number of restaurants fairly close. The yakiniku restaurant gets booked up pretty quick so be sure to make a reservation. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring

Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring

3 out of 5
2-2-1 Fukashi, Matsumoto, Nagano
The price is AU$156 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$156
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (936 reviews)
"I loved the Onsen especially the outdoor Onsen with stone sides (on top floor and well fenced). The laundry worked well. Breakfast was excellent although the breakfast room is a bit cramped. Room was large by Japanese standards and comfortable. The free treats and bedtime noodles are great. Overall ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring
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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 Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle and Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu.

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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