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

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

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

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

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

Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park

Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

AU$704
per adult
Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano

Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano

AU$859
per adult
Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

AU$127
per traveller
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Stepping into the sacred forest of Togakushi – through the red Zuishinmon gate and into centuries of myth and nature.

Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions

AU$239
per adult
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Private Transfer between Tokyo and Hakuba or Nozawa

Private Transfer between Tokyo and Hakuba or Nozawa

AU$1,952
per traveller
Private Transfer between Tokyo and Hakuba or Nozawa
4 Days Central Japan Tour from Nagano to Kanazawa

4 Days Central Japan Tour from Nagano to Kanazawa

AU$1,377
per adult
4 Days Central Japan Tour from Nagano to Kanazawa
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$66 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$66
30 June - 1 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel is quite a distance from train station. No public transport facilities or eateries nearby. Not suitable for those without own transport."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Hotel JAL City Nagano
3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is AU$95 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$95
23 June - 24 June
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! (928 reviews)
"Triple room was spacious for a family, and bath/toilet being seperate was helpful."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
3.5 out of 5
1346 Minami-ishido-cho, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is AU$143 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$143
1 July - 2 July
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Very well located near the railway station and great access point . Staff helpful, clean rooms that are comfortable."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
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$90 per night from 24 June to 25 June
AU$90
24 June - 25 June
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! (465 reviews)
また利用させて頂きます。
"高速から近いし便利　温泉も快適で朝食もバライティで美味しかった。"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Iroha Grand Hotel
Iroha Grand Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1-14-9, Chuo, Matsumoto, Nagano
The price is AU$107 per night from 19 June to 20 June
AU$107
19 June - 20 June
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (353 reviews)
"Rooms are a bit small but had everything we needed. The hotel was clean and offered free ramen and cream puffs at night."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

Iroha Grand Hotel
Midoriya Ryokan Kichiemon
Midoriya Ryokan Kichiemon
3 out of 5
225 Bessho Onsen, Ueda, Nagano
Stay at this 3-star ryokan in Ueda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Kitamuki-Kannon Temple and Bessho Hot Springs ...
"Run down Ryokan with high potential with a bit of a face lift Natural Onsen with a little garden was the highlight, and so was the location and the little village around"

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2019

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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 Choraku-ji Temple.

Inariyama

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