Chikaraishi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

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$300
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$124
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$100
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$158
per adult
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

AU$100
per adult
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
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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
The price is AU$104 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$104
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (1,022 reviews)
"Efficient Japanese energy"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

4 out of 5
1346 Minami-ishido-cho, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is AU$170 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$170
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect location! Great Breakfast!!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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$111 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$111
13 Oct - 14 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! (992 reviews)
"The room was lovely and had lots of complimentary items. Highly recommend the breakfast, very yum and the staff are very friendly. Convenient location to the Zengoji Temple too."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Hotel JAL City Nagano
HOTEL COURTLAND

HOTEL COURTLAND

3 out of 5
2142, Kurita, Nagano, Nagano
The price is AU$80 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$80
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (279 reviews)
"The staff was very professional and welcoming. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast & happy hour was nice to chat and meet other travelers"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

HOTEL COURTLAND
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro, Nagano, Nagano-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$104 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$104
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (581 reviews)
"- Onsen was nice - Internet speed was slow"

Reviewed on 19 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$178 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$178
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (928 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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