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 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) ![姨捨の棚田](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)) ## 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 Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle and Mori Shogunzuka Keyhole Tomb are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Chikuma-Togura.dx3000750508) ![Inariyama-juku Chounji.](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 Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle and Obasute Rice Terraces. [](https://expedia.ca/Chikuma-Chikaraishi.dx3000750472) - Chikuma Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Chikuma ![Kashiwaya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18750000/18743800/18743701/35a6f493_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kashiwaya 1-39-3 Tokura Kamiyamada Onsen Chikuma Nagano CA $77 CA $85 total Feb 12 - Feb 13 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 ... 7.6/10 Good! (65 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=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=18743701&PinnedHotelID=18743701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053589) ![Hotel Metropolitan Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10220000/10215700/10215658/e8e9505a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Metropolitan Nagano 1346 Minami-ishido-cho Nagano Nagano-ken CA $98 CA $118 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) The room was excellent. The bed was so comfortable & duvet & pillows perfect. 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Breakfast was very good Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=109419&PinnedHotelID=109419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053589) [See all 919 properties in Chikuma](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%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! (15 reviews) Beautiful property, sleek design and decor. Impeccable service Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hakuba-Hotels-HOTEL-LA-VIGNE-HAKUBA-By-Onko-Chishin.h104294662.Hotel-Information) ![Bell Cottage Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44770000/44761100/44761052/f7510d59_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bell Cottage Village Ochikura 14718-187 Hakuba Nagano Stay at this villa in Hakuba. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and slippers. Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Tsugaike Ski Resort are located ... 6.6/10 (4 reviews) 年末年始２泊しました。駐車場がかなりぬかるんでいて、駐車スペースを確保するのが大変でした。施設の整備や清潔さは特に問題はなかったのですが、チェックインする時間に合わせて暖房をつけておいてもらえると良かったです。暖房器具が１台しかなく部屋が暖まるまでかなり時間がかかりました。 Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Nagano-Hotels-BELL-COTTAGE-VILLAGE.h44761052.Hotel-Information) ![Condominium Hakuba Goryu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5680000/5675900/5675830/2b5f8a77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Condominium Hakuba Goryu 22183-74 Kamishiro Shiro Kawahara Hakuba Nagano-ken Book a stay at this ski condo in Hakuba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (35 reviews) Phenomenal location right under the Toomi chair Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Nagano-Hotels-Condominium-Hakuba-Goryu.h5675830.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. Prices and availability subject to change. 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=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[Feb 11 - Feb 12](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[Feb 12 - Feb 13](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053589&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### Obasute Rice Terraces You can take time to visit Obasute Rice Terraces during your travels to Chikuma. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its festivals. [](https://expedia.ca/Obasute-Rice-Terraces-Chikuma.d928056910469554176.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) ### Things to do ![Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836054/0c758707-6eaf-445f-9ba1-6e03ae2f651f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano CA $217 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/snow-monkeys.a49836054.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720210/7785bbc3-1ca5-430b-a11e-fe1583954e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour CA $86 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a2720210.activity-details) ![Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47984269/a268ff6e-0fc8-4e12-a634-5c3ab38f0a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car CA $111 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nagano-full-day-private-tour-zenkoji-temple.a47984269.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47693849/622081eb-4675-4ac0-98e7-c35520f9d72b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour CA $86 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a47693849.activity-details) ![Picture 21 for Activity Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46791352/c3fcde2c-92e8-4ac5-916e-150f722c6507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano CA $121 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/food-cultural-walking-tour-around-zenkoji-temple-in-nagano.a46791352.activity-details) ![Watch your oyaki grilled to perfection over an open hearth by a local master.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720182/df60b06f-7b96-42bc-af01-ac8c9ebac029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano CA $121 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/food-cultural-walking-tour-around-zenkoji-temple-in-nagano.a2720182.activity-details) [See all activities in Chikuma](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Chikuma.d6053589.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Chikuma ![Nagano showing a waterfall](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) - [Chubu-Sangaku National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Chubu-Sangaku-National-Park-Japan.d6103736.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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