Chikuma Historic Hotel

Significant historical sites in Chikuma are probably at the top of your sightseeing list. Also explore all there is to see and do such as the temples and monuments.

Based on our travel expertise, Sasaya Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia and it features a sauna. Matsushiro Castle is a short 17-minute drive away.

In Chikuma, there are 30 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Chikuma is notable for landmarks like Mori Shogunzuka Keyhole Tomb. The picturesque setting of Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle and Shinshu Anzu no Sato Aguri Park exemplify the area’s natural beauty. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Nagano Prefectural Museum of History and Choraku-ji Temple.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay in a place that has a national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Chikuma, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Chikuma, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.