Chikaraishi
Chikuma
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

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

Nagano Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Top hotels in Chikaraishi

Hotel JAL City Nagano
It was quiet, clean and staff were most helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Clean
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Excellent all round
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

HOTEL COURTLAND
Close to the train station, convenient, affordable and staff was nice. The flocks of muku-dori (grey starling) on the trees in front of the hotel were very loud through the night. The hotel didn't have laundry machine. We went to the nearby APA hotel which has coin laundry (washing/drying in one ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Very friendly staff. Did not speak much English but made efforts to understand us and cominicate with us. Rooms are clean and big, small bathroom but very clean. Breakfast included (huge buffet). Free drinks from 9:00 to 11:00 pm. Much appreciated
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Chisun Grand Nagano
Room was spotless and large, and staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
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 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.


