Popular places to visit
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.
Chibikko Ninja Village
Bring the kids to Chibikko Ninja Village and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Togakushi Okusha Shrine
You can learn about the history of Nagano with a stop at Togakushi Okusha Shrine. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Kagami-ike Pond
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kagami-ike Pond during your travels in Nagano. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Lake Kagami-ike
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Kagami-ike during your travels in Nagano. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Togakushi Soba Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Togakushi Soba Museum during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area, 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 Togakushi
Minshuku Rindo
Awesome
Reviewed on Jan 28, 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
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Excellent all round
Reviewed on Nov 8, 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 Togakushi
Hakoshimizu
Hakoshimizu might not have many top sights, but Sanmon Gate and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Minaminagano
While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center.
Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanmon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street.
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 Sanmon Gate.
Minamichitose
While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitose, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gondo Shopping Street and Nio-mon Gate.
Tokuma
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tokuma and surrounding area, you can visit Aqua Wing Arena and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.
