Chikuma Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo "Chikuma" by Qurren (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
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Photo "Chikuma" by Qurren (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
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Where to stay in Chikuma

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Togura

While there might not be top attractions in Togura, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu and Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle.

Togura
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Inariyama

While Inariyama may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nagano Prefectural Museum of History and Chausuyama Zoo.

Inariyama
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Chikaraishi

When in Chikaraishi, you can plan a visit to Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle and Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Chikaraishi
Kashiwaya

Kashiwaya

3 out of 5
1-39-3 Tokura Kamiyamada Onsen, Chikuma, Nagano
The price is £47 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£47
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 3-star ryokan in Chikuma. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo ...
7.4/10 Good! (58 reviews)
"コロナ対策もきちんとしていて快適に過ごせました。"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2020

Kashiwaya
Club Wyndham Chikumakan Nagano

Club Wyndham Chikumakan Nagano

3 out of 5
1-33-4 Chikuma Kamiyamada Onsen, Chikuma, Nagano
The price is £114 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£114
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this 3-star ryokan in Chikuma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (30 reviews)
Japanese traditional style hotel
"Comfortable beddings on tatami mattress floor. Excellent shuttle service. Spa/baths were very relaxing (not busy at all). Reasonable prices including meals."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Club Wyndham Chikumakan Nagano
THE CELECTON Matsumoto

THE CELECTON Matsumoto

3 out of 5
1-3-38 Josei, Matsumoto, Nagano
The price is £50 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£50
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Comfortable great location cute town
"This hotel was a great little find. Very affordable and comfortable. A business hotel so they had laundry service in Japanese public bath on site. Matsumoto is a cute little town and very walkable from the hotel. Also, the hotel is literally two blocks from Matsumoto castle, a great location."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

THE CELECTON Matsumoto
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HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

4.5 out of 5
3020-1116 Shinden, Hokujo, Hakuba, Nagano
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Amazing, has to be the best place to stay in Hakuba"

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2025

HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin
Hakuba Canadian Lodge

Hakuba Canadian Lodge

3 out of 5
4715-4 Wadano Hokujo, Kitaazumi, Hakuba, Nagano
Stay at this 3-star ski cottage in Hakuba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"Great spot to stay! Only 10 min walk to the ski field and plenty of restaurants around. Staff were lovely and super helpful, even offering a shuttle to the grocery store and bus station. Room was spacious and comfortable. Having a washing machine, bonus! Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025

Hakuba Canadian Lodge
Izumigo, AMBIENT Azumino Cottage

Izumigo, AMBIENT Azumino Cottage

3 out of 5
2230 Hotakamaki, Azumino, Nagano
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Azumino. Enjoy 3 restaurants, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Karasugawa Valley Park and Kokuei ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)
"Really spacious cabin, clean, friendly and extremely helpful staff. We encountered minor issue during our stay but was being dealt with immediately. We really love our cabin, the mountain view is gorgeous and it comes with full kitchen amenities."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2023

Izumigo, AMBIENT Azumino Cottage
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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.

Nagano Prefectural Museum of History

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.

Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle

Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu during your trip to Chikuma. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.

Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu

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.

Shinshu Anzu no Sato Aguri Park

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.

Choraku-ji Temple

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.

Mori Shogunzuka Keyhole Tomb

Things to do

Picture 1 for Activity 2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto

2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto

£524
per adult
2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

£60
per traveller
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Hang out with locals in Nagano

Nagano Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

£74
per adult
Nagano Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park

Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

£482
per adult
Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
1 Day Tour From Matsumoto and Nagano: Matsumoto Castle+Narai-juku

1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku

£154
per adult
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets

Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets

£75
per adult
Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets
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