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.
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 studying the exhibits at Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu in 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.
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.
Things to do
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e
Top hotels in Chikaraishi
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Clean room, great location
Reviewed on Feb 20, 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 Feb 24, 2026
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
clean room.. very helpful staff.. loved the happy hour and night cap.. spa also outstanding
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Good location right across from the Nagoya station.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagano
clean room . polite staff
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Conviennent location and helpful staff. The included breakfast was great too. Very handy for us as we had an overnight stay on the way to ski resorts after arriving late from Tokyo.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chikaraishi
Togura
Togura might not have many top sights, but Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle and Nagano Prefectural Museum of History are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Inariyama
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Inariyama and surrounding area, you can visit Nagano Prefectural Museum of History and Chausuyama Zoo.
