Chikuma Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Nagano Prefecture, Japan
About Chikuma
Chikuma City was formed in 2003 from the amalgamation of Koshoku City in its northern parts with the historic onsen towns of Togura and Kamiyamada in the south. This southern part of the city, known locally asTogura Kamiyamada Onsen, boasts numerous traditional ryokans (inns), ancient temples and shrines, seven public onsen bathhouses, a history ofgeishaentertainment that lives on today, and numerous natural features such as mountains, forest, hiking trails and picnic spots. In the west of the city, the areas known as Obasute and Yawata provide other historical and cultural attractions including the famous moon viewing rice paddies of Obasute and the Takemizuwake Shrine in Yawata. In the east of the city is the village of Mori, often called Anzu no Sato, or Apricot Village, because of the
Top Attractions in Chikuma
Explore the best things to see and do in Chikuma:
- ★Agri-Park
- ★Agri-Park Apricot Village
- ★Chishiki Temple
- ★Chourakuji Temple
- ★Climb
- ★Crown Farm
- ★Fukei Temple
- ★Furusato Cartoon Museum
Where to Eat in Chikuma
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Benjarong 2 Restaurant
- 🍴Cafe Jitenshaya
- 🍴Daikoku Shokudo
- 🍴Googies
- 🍴Hagoromo
- 🍴Kameya
Where to Stay in Chikuma
- 🏨Hotel Route Inn Chikuma Koushoku
- 🏨Hotel Uzuraya
- 🏨Kamesei Ryokan
- 🏨Kamiyamada Hotel
Chikuma Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: