Chikuma Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Chikuma
Where to stay in Chikuma
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.
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.
Chikaraishi
When in Chikaraishi, you can plan a visit to Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle and Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kashiwaya
コロナ対策もきちんとしていて快適に過ごせました。
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2020
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Fantastic location. Easy to walk to Nagano station. Easy walk to Zenkoji. It is a Japanese hotel so it is a small room. Don't expect western size. No issues with it at all.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
THE CELECTON Matsumoto
The hotel is very near to Matsumoto Castle and was quiet and peaceful. The public bath is small but sufficient. The decor can feel a little dim in the rooms but otherwise everything was clean, and staff were attentive.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin
Amazing, has to be the best place to stay in Hakuba
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2025
Bell Cottage Village
宿泊施設周辺は静かで、ゆっくりできました。 しかし、施設は古くお湯の調整がむずかい。トイレは鍵が故障していてロックができませんでした。 共同浴場のトイレは流れが悪くて使えない。 また、炊飯器を借りましたが、しゃもじがなく、取りに行きましたが、ありませんと言われ仕方なくスプーンで代用。 古いのはどうしようもありませんが、施設や備品の管理をしっかりしてほしいです。
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2024
Hakuba Canadian Lodge
The apartment for 4 person is located in a building with no elevator, so we had to carry luggage up the staircase. Luckily, we were given 2nd floor unit. The apartment unit is spacious and clean. The staff is responsive to our message and can write in English. Overall still a great stay and would ...
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
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.
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.
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.
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
From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!
Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
- Mori Shogunzuka Keyhole Tomb
- Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area
- Tsugaike Ski Resort
- Matsumoto Castle
- Myoko Kogen
- Togakushi Shrine
- Hakuba Iwatake Ski Resort
- Happo One Sakka Ski Lift
- Hakuba Koruchina Ski Area
- Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
- Bessho Hot Springs
- Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort
- Utsukushi-ga-Hara Open-Air Museum
- Omachi Onsen-kyo
