Guidebook for Chikuma-shi
Getting Around
Togura Station is 2.3km from Kamesei Ryokan. We offer free shuttle service (14:30-17:30, 08:30-10:00). Togura is 15 min. from Ueda (the closest Shinkansen station) and 25 min. from Nagano Station.
Togura Station
Togura Station is 2.3km from Kamesei Ryokan. We offer free shuttle service (14:30-17:30, 08:30-10:00). Togura is 15 min. from Ueda (the closest Shinkansen station) and 25 min. from Nagano Station.
ENEOS Planets Tokura SS
745 IsobeReasonably-priced car rental.
Food Scene
Kohaku is an izakaya (pub) that features 'oshibori udon', our local specialty of udon noodles dipped in a spicy daikon radish broth.
Kamiyamadaonsen, 1 Chome−44−４
Kohaku is an izakaya (pub) that features 'oshibori udon', our local specialty of udon noodles dipped in a spicy daikon radish broth.
Yakitori (grilled chicken on skewers) joint popular with the locals, run by Yo-chan who speaks perfect broken English
Ushiwaka
1-chōme-44-1 KamiyamadaonsenYakitori (grilled chicken on skewers) joint popular with the locals, run by Yo-chan who speaks perfect broken English
Shichifuku specializes in oyaki dumplings, a Nagano specialty. They grill them right then and there when you order so they are served piping hot and go great with cold beer.
七福飲食店
1-chōme-56-3 KamiyamadaonsenShichifuku specializes in oyaki dumplings, a Nagano specialty. They grill them right then and there when you order so they are served piping hot and go great with cold beer.
Drinks & Nightlife
スナックカントリー
2-chōme-16-5 KamiyamadaonsenCountry is a bar popular with the locals, run by the very animated master, Teru.
Enya is a karaoke bar run by the geisha guild. Sing and chat (limited English) with real geisha in their kimonos.
えんや
1-chōme-66-1 KamiyamadaonsenEnya is a karaoke bar run by the geisha guild. Sing and chat (limited English) with real geisha in their kimonos.
Sightseeing
Arato-jo Castle is a mountain-top fortress overlooking our onsen town Togura-Kamiyamada and the Chikuma River Valley.
It is a 30-minute (strenuous) walk up from Kamesei Ryokan.
Arato castle Chikuma
Kamiyamada-字城山 大字Arato-jo Castle is a mountain-top fortress overlooking our onsen town Togura-Kamiyamada and the Chikuma River Valley.
It is a 30-minute (strenuous) walk up from Kamesei Ryokan.
Parks & Nature
Mt. Gorigamine is a thigh-burning 2 hour hike from the Isobe trailhead. The view from the top of the Chikuma River valley below and the Japanese Alps in the distance is breathtaking.
Gorigamine
Mt. Gorigamine is a thigh-burning 2 hour hike from the Isobe trailhead. The view from the top of the Chikuma River valley below and the Japanese Alps in the distance is breathtaking.
Scenic Chikuma River surrounded by mountains, with an enjoyable cycling trail along the west levee.
Chikuma River
Scenic Chikuma River surrounded by mountains, with an enjoyable cycling trail along the west levee.
Shopping
Kimijima-en is Togura-Kamiyamada's main tea shop. The owner, Yasu-san, is a certified Japanese tea instructor and offers lessons on the proper way to pour Japanese green tea.
君島園
2-chōme-17-5 KamiyamadaonsenKimijima-en is Togura-Kamiyamada's main tea shop. The owner, Yasu-san, is a certified Japanese tea instructor and offers lessons on the proper way to pour Japanese green tea.
Beni-ya is Togura-Kamiyamada's main clothing shop and has a wide range of traditional Japanese clothing, including yukata robes.
紅屋ファッションハウス
2-chōme-10-8 KamiyamadaonsenBeni-ya is Togura-Kamiyamada's main clothing shop and has a wide range of traditional Japanese clothing, including yukata robes.
24-hour Seiyu grocery store with coin laundry is located between our inn and Togura Station.
Togura, 1953−1
24-hour Seiyu grocery store with coin laundry is located between our inn and Togura Station.
Entertainment & Activities
Cork-gun shooting parlor. Wear your yukata robe and our inn's wooden geta sandals, and go for a walk to try your hand at 'shateki'.
小津遊技場
1-chōme-65-6 KamiyamadaonsenCork-gun shooting parlor. Wear your yukata robe and our inn's wooden geta sandals, and go for a walk to try your hand at 'shateki'.