Title: Visit Chikuma: Best of Chikuma Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Chikuma](https://expedia.ca/Chikuma-Hotels.d6053589.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Chikuma](https://expedia.ca/Chikuma-Vacation-Rentals.d6053589.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Chikuma Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Chikuma.d6053589.Car-Rental-Guide)[Chikuma Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Chikuma.d6053589.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Chikuma ## Travel Guide ![summer natural scenery seen from riverside road; mountain range and chikuma river in nagano prefecture, japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053589/9a93d8de-6830-4c61-924c-098a17825a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![summer scenery of blue sky with clouds, mountain range and chikuma river in nagano prefecture, japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053589/8ffabd4b-7b87-4810-a6d5-481275518cb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![main shrine of sarashina shinto shrine surrounded by tall trees near chikuma river in nagarno prefecture, japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053589/b93ec1e8-c990-491e-8b12-bfa4ad042aa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chikuma](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053589/47479a42-c34d-4689-b61d-b90e1dfdea70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053589/47479a42-c34d-4689-b61d-b90e1dfdea70.jpg) by [くろふね](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1474640?with_photo_id=11747562) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Chikuma](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053589/07f3c7ca-be50-4d43-aa4e-37fa117c0656.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053589/07f3c7ca-be50-4d43-aa4e-37fa117c0656.jpg) by [くろふね](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1474640?with_photo_id=11747562) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Visit Chikuma Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Chikuma ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Chikuma-Togura.dx3000750508) ![Inariyama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750477/3e87c989-2b59-4e00-9dd6-e6f8c31f5588.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Chikuma-Inariyama.dx3000750477) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chikaraishi If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chikaraishi and surrounding area, you can visit Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu and Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle. [](https://expedia.ca/Chikuma-Chikaraishi.dx3000750472) - Chikuma Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Chikuma ![Kamesei Ryokan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15060000/15058000/15057966/f46a6749_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kamesei Ryokan 2-15-1 Kamiyamada Onsen Chikuma Nagano CA $118 CA $131 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Stay at this ryokan in Chikuma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museu and Joyama Historic Park ... 9/10 Wonderful! (88 reviews) The staff was very friendly and likeable. The public bath was very relaxing and kept at a good temperature. Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=15057966&PinnedHotelID=15057966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053589) ![Club Wyndham Chikumakan Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23060000/23059600/23059514/8affd075_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Club Wyndham Chikumakan Nagano 1-33-4 Chikuma Kamiyamada Onsen Chikuma Nagano CA $184 CA $204 total Apr 3 - Apr 4 Stay at this ryokan in Chikuma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (46 reviews) Great stay! Large room. Breakfast and lunch were an amazing experience. Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=23059514&PinnedHotelID=23059514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053589) ![Kashiwaya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18750000/18743800/18743701/ba1949f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kashiwaya 1-39-3 Tokura Kamiyamada Onsen Chikuma Nagano CA $104 CA $116 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Stay at this ryokan in Chikuma. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain ... 7.8/10 Good! (66 reviews) This place is so authentic. It was a true gem of a Japanese experience for our family. We loved everything about it: hospitality, clean rooms, beautiful views, natural spring style onsens… Highly recommend! Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=18743701&PinnedHotelID=18743701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053589) [See all 955 properties in Chikuma](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6053589) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104300000/104294700/104294662/c28126c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin 3020-1116 Shinden, Hokujo Hakuba Nagano Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and ... 10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews) The rooms are specious and very nice, good breakfast and service Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hakuba-Hotels-HOTEL-LA-VIGNE-HAKUBA-By-Onko-Chishin.h104294662.Hotel-Information) ![Casa Kokoro Hakuba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/125000000/124999000/124998954/aa359555_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Kokoro Hakuba 27721-296 Hakubamura Hakuba Nagano Stay at this aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba Goryu Ski ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Rika and Andy work well together we had a very good stay Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hakuba-Hotels-Casa-Kokoro-Hakuba.h124998954.Hotel-Information) ![Zen Chalets Hakuba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17490000/17484900/17484871/4bf3e3b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Zen Chalets Hakuba 4305-1 Hokujo Hakuba Nagano Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Hakuba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews) Great staff, tidy accomadation,comfy beds and great location Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Nagano-Hotels-ZEN-CHALETS-HAKUBA.h17484871.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Chikuma](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6053589&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Chikuma hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02)[Apr 1 - Apr 2](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03)[Apr 2 - Apr 3](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Nagano-Prefectural-Museum-Of-History-Ueda.d553248621532773747.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Shinshu-Anzu-No-Sato-Aguri-Park-Ueda.d553248621532773748.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Joyama-Historic-Park-And-Arata-Jo-Mountain-Castle-Chikuma.d553248621532773744.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Nishizawa-Piggy-Bank-Museu-Ueda.d553248621582428143.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mori-Shogunzuka-Keyhole-Tomb-Ueda.d553248621584289332.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Choraku-Ji-Temple-Ueda.d553248621584289333.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Shiga Kogen, the highest ski resort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1039646/09d894e4-adf7-4f2c-a460-1393515c6ff7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour CA $241 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-day-snow-monkeys-snow-fun-in-shiga-kogen-tour.a1039646.activity-details) ![Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48037036/8899b5ce-965a-4888-ab88-c2931a446440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip CA $241 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/naganomatsumoto-matsumoto-castle-and-narai-juku-day-trip.a48037036.activity-details) ![Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836054/7e29e4ff-e1b7-4898-a3b7-c77b0a2c7a49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano CA $214 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/snow-monkeys.a49836054.activity-details) ![Strolling through the towering cedar avenue of Togakushi.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2722615/da2fe7f8-67bd-4de2-a13a-0278cbc455a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions CA $190 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/togakushi-a-serene-walk-through-sacred-forests-soba-traditions.a2722615.activity-details) ![Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47984269/b3cf2d80-fa6c-4edc-91ef-d96a64db4914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car CA $112 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nagano-full-day-private-tour-zenkoji-temple.a47984269.activity-details) ![Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46791352/b026dbcf-50e3-46a0-819b-d6d675f77ac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji CA $153 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/food-culture-walk-in-nagano-oyaki.a46791352.activity-details) [See all activities in Chikuma](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Chikuma.d6053589.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Chikuma ![Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127975/b9258e57-f92c-4f51-85b5-cbcb96cfcade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nagano - Cities near Chikuma - Places of interest [Nagano](https://expedia.ca/Nagano.dx6127975) - [Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area ](https://expedia.ca/Hakuba-Happo-One-Ski-Area-Hakuba.d6103740.Vacation-Attraction) - [Matsumoto Castle ](https://expedia.ca/Matsumoto-Castle-Matsumoto.d6220959.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hakuba Koruchina Ski Area ](https://expedia.ca/Hakuba-Koruchina-Ski-Area-Otari.d553248621563235481.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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