Title: Things to Do in Chikuma in 2026 | Expedia.com [Chikuma Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Chikuma.dx6053589)[Hotels in Chikuma](https://expedia.com/Chikuma-Hotels.d6053589.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Chikuma](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Chikuma.d6053589.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Chikuma](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Chikuma.d6053589.Car-Rental-Guide)[Chikuma Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Chikuma.d6053589.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Chikuma ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Chikuma Types of activities Where to stay [Chikuma Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Chikuma.dx6053589) ![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)) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6053589) ## Recommended things to do in Chikuma | Number of things to do | 51 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Amazing Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!](/things-to-do/nagano-scavenger-hunt-east-meets-west-in-nagano.a2572393.activity-details): $13 | | Top 5 things to do | [1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour](/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](/things-to-do/nagano-matsumoto-matsumoto-castle-and-narai-juku-day-trip.a48037036.activity-details)[From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji Day Trip & Sake](/things-to-do/winter-only-from-nozawa-onsen-snow-monkeys-zenko-ji-sake.a49621300.activity-details)[Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](/things-to-do/snow-monkeys-and-beyond-obuse-zenkoji-and-sake-experiences.a49836054.activity-details)[Nagano Sake & Oyaki Buns Tasting Tour](/things-to-do/nagano-sake-oyaki-buns-tasting-tour.a51519123.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Amazing Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!](/things-to-do/nagano-scavenger-hunt-east-meets-west-in-nagano.a2572393.activity-details) | | With kids | [1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour](/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](/things-to-do/nagano-matsumoto-matsumoto-castle-and-narai-juku-day-trip.a48037036.activity-details)[From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji Day Trip & Sake](/things-to-do/winter-only-from-nozawa-onsen-snow-monkeys-zenko-ji-sake.a49621300.activity-details)[Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](/things-to-do/snow-monkeys-and-beyond-obuse-zenkoji-and-sake-experiences.a49836054.activity-details)[Nagano Sake & Oyaki Buns Tasting Tour](/things-to-do/nagano-sake-oyaki-buns-tasting-tour.a51519123.activity-details) | ## What to do in Chikuma --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Chikuma? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Chikuma #### 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.com/Joyama-Historic-Park-And-Arata-Jo-Mountain-Castle-Chikuma.d553248621532773744.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nagano Prefectural Museum of History 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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.com/Nagano-Prefectural-Museum-Of-History-Chikuma.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.com/Shinshu-Anzu-No-Sato-Aguri-Park-Chikuma.d553248621532773748.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.com/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.com/Nishizawa-Piggy-Bank-Museu-Chikuma.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.com/Mori-Shogunzuka-Keyhole-Tomb-Chikuma.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.com/Choraku-Ji-Temple-Chikuma.d553248621584289333.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods 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.com/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.com/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.com/Chikuma-Chikaraishi.dx3000750472) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Chikuma.dx6053589.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Chikuma ![We stopped by Ueda Castle on the way home from seeing the snow monkeys. We lucked out and they were having a Cherry Blossom Festival that day. Perfect end to a perfect day! #StunningStructures #CherryBlossoms #Japan #Ueda #Castle ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053700/d853dfb6-5a8b-4aea-acb1-cea742751952.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ueda ![Nagano featuring a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127975/b9258e57-f92c-4f51-85b5-cbcb96cfcade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nagano ![千曲川自転車道](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347609/ac5ede33-35a3-4a0e-a64b-9efbf06d18cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Yobito KAYANUMA](https://www.panoramio.com/user/5198788?with_photo_id=74242802) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Sakaki ![Highly marbled fat texture of Japanese wagyu beef steak in uncooked raw condition.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347617/3a2cacb4-60fd-458f-bbcb-72120b443357.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Omi ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Chikuma worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Chikuma? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Chikuma? ### Is three days enough to stay in Chikuma? ### Is Chikuma a walkable neighborhood? ### What are some activities to do in Chikuma with kids? > - [1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour](https://expedia.com/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://expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-matsumoto-matsumoto-castle-and-narai-juku-day-trip.a48037036.activity-details) > - [From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji Day Trip & Sake](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/winter-only-from-nozawa-onsen-snow-monkeys-zenko-ji-sake.a49621300.activity-details) > - [Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/snow-monkeys-and-beyond-obuse-zenkoji-and-sake-experiences.a49836054.activity-details) > - [Nagano Sake & Oyaki Buns Tasting Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/nagano-sake-oyaki-buns-tasting-tour.a51519123.activity-details) ### What to do in Chikuma for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Chikuma? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels 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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