Chikaraishi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Chikaraishi
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Obasute Rice Terraces
You can take time to visit Obasute Rice Terraces during your travels to Chikuma. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its festivals.
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
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 Chikaraishi Hotel Deals
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Spacious rooms and great amenities
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
Lovely spacious twin room with a seating area, very clean hotel and a free nightdress to wear too . Good central location only 8 mins walk from main Matsumoto station or Nawate st
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Amazing breakfast. Large room with a great view (mountain view). Nice friendly staff (also helped with luggage forwarding). Clean. Good value.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Good location right across from the Nagoya station.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagano
clean room . polite staff
Reviewed on 10 Feb 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
Other neighbourhoods around Chikaraishi
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 Nagano Prefectural Museum of History.
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 Shinshu Anzu no Sato Aguri Park.