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 studying the exhibits at Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu in 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
Full-Day Tour: Matsumoto Castle & Kamikochi Alpine Valley
From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Nagano: Tateyama-Kurobe Guided Walking Tour
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Top hotels in Chikaraishi
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Excellent all round
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
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 Oct 22, 2025
THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Clean
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
HOTEL COURTLAND
Hotel was well situated, next to train station
Reviewed on Nov 2, 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 Nov 7, 2025
Chisun Grand Nagano
Room was spotless and large, and staff was very helpful
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chikaraishi
Togura
Togura might not have many top sights, but Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu and Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle 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.
