Higashichikuma (東筑摩郡 Higashichikuma-gun?) is a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 1, 2011, the district has an estimated population of 23,044. The total area is 268.42 km². Northern Higashichikuma is increasing its population, while the Southern Higashichikuma is decreasing.
The district has a sister city relationship with the city of Chuncheon in South Korea.
There are five villages within the district.
Coordinates: 36°25′41″N 138°00′36″E / 36.42806°N 138.01000°E