Kurita
Nagano
Popular places to visit
Zenko-ji Temple
After visiting Zenko-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Togakushi Shrine
Togakushi Shrine is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Nagano Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Nagano Olympic Stadium during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena
Catch an event at M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Togakushi Farm
You can take time to visit Togakushi Farm during your travels to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Aqua Wing Arena
Catch an event at Aqua Wing Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Takayama and Shirakawa-go, observatory Deck| Day Tour from Nagoya
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour
Myoko and Madarao Day Tour Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji and Sake
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
Top hotels in Kurita
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
The bathroom was a little bit small, but the room was pretty spacious and had nice big beds. It was comfortable and had everything we needed. The hotel is close to the station and bus terminal. All in all, we were very happy with the amenities of the hotel and location.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 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
HOTEL COURTLAND
Abit older in design, the rooms are more spacious but the air conditioning is using a central heater for winter. So u can’t control the temperature and it gets really hot at night.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Excellent staff, great location, amenities were perfect and the room was spotless. Pillow was a little uncomfortable but the bed made up for it!
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
Clean and friendly
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Free snack and beer from 1-3 I think Great staffs and clean roon
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kurita
Minamichitose
While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitose, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nio-mon Gate and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum.
Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nio-mon Gate and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum.
Minaminagano
While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping Street.
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
When in Aokijimamachi-Aokijima, you can plan a visit to Nagano City Museum and Nio-mon Gate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Miwa
While there might not be top attractions in Miwa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Shiroyama Zoo.
Hakoshimizu
Hakoshimizu might not have many top sights, but Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Nio-mon Gate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
