Chikuma, Administrative city in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
Located in the Chikuma River valley, the city spans across 119 square kilometers of land with mountains, forests, orchards, and rice paddies.
The modern city of Chikuma emerged on September 1, 2003, through the consolidation of Koshoku City, Togura town, and Kamiyamada town.
The region contains multiple temples including Chourakuji Temple with thatched roof structures and Zenko-ji Daihongan Branch Temple offering mountain views.
The city connects to major destinations through the Shinonoi railway line, Shinano Railway lines, Nagano Expressway, and Joshin-etsu Expressway.
Chikuma features the Anzu no Sato district, known for extensive apricot orchards where visitors participate in seasonal fruit harvesting activities.
Location: Nagano Prefecture
Inception: September 1, 2003
Shares border with: Nagano, Ueda, Omi, Chikuhoku, Sakaki
Website: https://city.chikuma.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.53069,138.11492
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
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Château d'Arato
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妻女山
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Hijiri Highlands
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Zōzan Shrine
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Chōraku-ji
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Hijiri Aviation Museum
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Nagano Prefectural Museum of History
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Chikuma Tokura Gymnasium
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Kotobuki Arena Chikuma
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Zōzan Memorial Hall
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Kamuriki Bridge
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Kogai Bridge
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Taisho Bridge
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Sairakuji
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Taibou Bridge
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Emyō-ji
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第三千曲川橋梁
3.4 km
Chikumagawa Bridge
3.5 km
平和橋
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坂城大橋
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