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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour
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Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
1-Day Togakushi: Soba making, Ninja Town and Hidden Shrines
Top hotels in Inariyama
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
"A large hotel with a ton of guests. Great hotel and great staff. Only feedback would be for the hotel to create more dinner and breakfast “start times” to avoid the massive rushes in the dining area that created a feeding frenzy with some disgruntled people. Seemed unlike most Japanese ..."
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
"Hotel staff: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The location: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The room: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
"Excellent location and very welcoming and kind staff!"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
"Standard rooms were a little on the small side but great for a short stay, conveniently located for trains and buses, would recommend staying here"
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Inariyama
Togura
Togura might not have many top sights, but Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle and Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Chikaraishi
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chikaraishi and surrounding area, you can visit Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle and Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu.
