2025 Chichibu District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

Nagase is a very popular attraction in recent years, you can go to Tokyo by the past two days and a night😏 Nagase has many natural scenery, including the designated "famous" rock stack😎 and rafting rock stack is a must-do local experience, boatman We will row boats to take visitors to enjoy the rock stack scenery up close🤩 The river is sometimes smooth, sometimes turbulent, just 30 minutes a bit like playing drifting exciting! #Japan and Korea urban attractions

Otsuka Tomb Located at 95 Minano, Minano-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture, Otsuka Tomb is one of the many ancient tombs found in the area, and is the largest cut stone tomb in the Chichibu region. It is a prefecturally designated historic site. The opening to the stone chamber is on the left side of the stairs. There are trees growing here, but even from the road it looks like a round hill, so it is easy to find the tomb. There are also some playground equipment next to the tomb. #historicsite

Minano Town Tourist Information Center and Migration Consultation Center (nicknamed Yottembee Minanochi) is a facility built at the town bus terminal in front of Chichibu Railway Minano Station. On the first floor, there is the "Tourist Information Center and Migration Consultation Center" and restrooms, and on the second floor, there is the "Minna no Minano Living Information Center" where you can get advice on migration. The information center on the first floor has pamphlets and chairs. On the premises, there is a stone monument of the head of the Chichibu Ondo school. Minano Station A station on the Chichibu Railway. There is a Minano Town information board in front of the station.

☁️Fluffy shaved ice × Japanese desserts🍧The natural ice from this century-old shop is unforgettable once you eat it! Do you know the dreamy shaved ice that can only be eaten in Chichibu? It is the old ice shop [Azumi Refrigeration Kanazaki Main Store] located in Minano-cho, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture, founded in 1890. 🌼 The store was renovated from an old house, retaining a full nostalgic charm. In addition to being able to experience the fun of pouring tea with a Japanese tea kettle, there is also a giant shaved ice stand that you can look out to take pictures, and the flavor changes every year! 📸 Pets are also welcome in the open-air seating area, just like in the Japanese countryside. 🌳 The signature taste is super fluffy, and the fluffy height exceeds 20 cm! With homemade syrup, three kinds of red bean paste, white jade rice balls and other ingredients, every bite is amazing💛 The most popular flavor is "Secret molasses of the original, the best special ice", which is sweet but not greasy and full of fragrance✨ And limited syrup flavors are launched every season, and many people come to visit even in winter! Chichibu's summer starts with this bowl of natural ice! While tasting the craftsmanship of a century-old craftsman, leave your own cool memories🍧✨ 📍Azami Refrigerators Kanazaki Main Store 📮Address: 27-1 Kanazaki, Minano-cho, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture 🚆Nearest station: Take the Chichibu Railway from Seibu Chichibu (SI36) Station to Kami-Nagatoro Station

The sheep farm in Saitama is located on the top of a really beautiful mountain. If you go, you should go on a cool day and bring water because there are no trees selling water on the top of the mountain.

This time, the itinerary for the Nagatoro River boat ride is different from the rafting trip at Kitayama River. While both involve water activities, the Nagatoro River features much calmer waters, and you won’t get wet. It’s a perfect route for families with young children. Before setting off, we enjoyed a meal of flowing somen noodles. The food was delicious, but the staff accidentally turned the faucet too high, causing the noodles to flow extremely fast! It was a fun and unique experience. 💰 Average cost per person: NTD 2000 ❤️ Recommended because: Guaranteed to be a one-of-a-kind experience!

Chichibu Kogen Ranch (Sainokuni Fureai Ranch), located at an altitude of 500 meters and spanning Minano Town and Higashichichibu Village in Saitama Prefecture From around mid-May after Golden Week, the "Sky Poppies" will appear, where the green pastures will be covered in bright red poppies. The blue sky and green grass of the fields, which are home to about 12 million red, orange, and pink poppies that have been painstakingly cultivated by local residents, create a truly spectacular sight. The "Sky Poppy Festival" is held every year, but in 2025, the growth of some poppies is poor, so the festival will not be held. The event was unfortunately cancelled. However, many of the poppies are still in full bloom as usual, so you can view them from outside. 📍Location: Chichibu Kogen Ranch (Sainokuni Fureai Ranch), Minano-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture 🚗Access: About 20 minutes by taxi from Minano Station on the Chichibu Railway, or about 40 minutes by car from Hanazono IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway. 🅿️Parking: A temporary parking lot is open during the festival season, but there is no parking during normal times, so please park at the parking lot of the "Sky Observatory". #EnjoyJapan #GoldenWeek #AmazingView #SaitamaPrefecture #AmazingFlowers

I went to Chichibu with friends!! At Chichibu Furusato Village, which we visited this time, we experienced making pizza. The most difficult part was rolling out the dough and making the crusts. Only top with whatever you like! My unique friend made a face lol We tried everyone's pizzas, and the texture was completely different depending on the person. The hot, freshly baked, homemade pizza was delicious 😋 At Chichibu Furusato Village, you can experience making various things other than pizza, such as soba and daifuku. Please go and try it!! 💰Price per person: ¥2000 #0 yen travel#domestic travel#want to connect with travel lovers#tourism#pizza #handmade experience #gourmet

#Spring0yentrip "PNB-1253" is a book cafe and gallery located in the nature-rich Nagatoro area in Minano-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture. The restaurant offers its visitors the delicious taste of locally produced food, with galettes made from 100% buckwheat flour from Chichibu and other dishes made with local ingredients. Artworks and used books are lined up inside the store, creating a perfect space for spending some quiet time. You can also interact with goats on the terrace, enjoying a moment of relaxation with nature and animals. Address: 1253-1 Shimodano, Minano-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture Business hours: 11:00-19:00 (until 18:30 in winter) Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays (closed during the rainy season, autumn, winter, and other holidays) Access: 10 minutes on foot from Oyahana Station on the Chichibu Railway, 13 minutes on foot from Kami-Nagatoro Station Payment: Cash only

One of the three great icicles in Chichibu [Ashigakubo icicles] The lighting is bewitching. Reservations required online on weekends ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ 📍Spot name: Ashigakubo icicles Address: 159 Ashigakubo, Yokoze-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Period January 9th (Thursday) to February 24th (Monday, holiday), 2025 Opening hours: 9:00-16:00 Cost: 500 yen ★Lighting up held from Thursday to Sunday and public holidays 17:00-20:00 (subject to change depending on sunset time) On weekends and public holidays, there is a complete rotation between daytime (until 16:00) and lighting up (after 17:00) ※Reservations are required for lighting up on weekends and public holidays (WEB) ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ ▶️A fantastic ice world spanning 30m in height and 200m in width. A 10-minute walk from Ashigakubo Station. Trains run right by the venue and can be seen from the train window. ▶️You can see the huge icicles on both sides as you walk along the viewing path, and the icicles that cover the entire slope of the mountain are well worth seeing😍 It is also lit up. ▶️10 minutes walk from the Ashigakubo Roadside Station No. 2 Parking Lot!! Wood chips are laid out to make it easier to walk, and at the end they even served you a complimentary sweet sake or tea. #0 yen trip January 2025 #Saitama #Chichibu #Chichibu sightseeing #Light up #Three major icicles #Ice #Ashigakubo #Icicles

Baodeng Mountain Wintersweet Garden is a resort for appreciating wintersweet flowers. There are about 800 plum blossom trees planted in the park. Every year from early February to the end of March, wintersweet flowers bloom. When you climb to the top of Baodeng Mountain, you can see a large sea of ​​yellow wintersweet flowers. The beautiful scenery is very dreamy. Unfortunately, I went at the wrong time of year, so I could only see bare wintersweet branches, which was a pity😕😕😕😕 However, the scenery at the top of Hododen Mountain is very good and the view is broad. In addition to the cable car to the top, you can also hike up the mountain. The round trip from Nagatoro Station takes about 3 hours😎The air along the way is fresh, and if you meet the right time, you can also enjoy the flowers along the way! 😆😆😆😆😆 #2024Travel Review

Nagatoro, a well-known tourist destination, features both banks of the Arakawa River from the old Oyahana Bridge to the old Takasago Bridge, which are designated as national scenic spots and natural monuments. Among them, the Iwadatami and Chichibu Red Cliff are particularly famous. The term 'toro' refers to a part of the river where the water is deep and the flow is calm, which is also the origin of the name Nagatoro. In this area, the Arakawa River forms a beautiful, blue, and tranquil 'toro' around the Iwadatami, enhancing the scenic beauty of the surroundings. This picturesque area has long been known as a scenic spot, and it is said that visitors to Hodosan Shrine used to hold banquets while admiring the moon on the Iwadatami.

Nagatoro is recommended this summer!!! There are many experiences that you can only have here, such as Nagatoro Line boating and painting experiences✨ I highly recommend it because you can enjoy a day trip at a great price 10:00 Cafe Yamakusa | 10 minute walk 12:00 Nagatoro Line boating | 36 minute train ride 14:00 Hiraigen | 9 minute walk 16:00 Irohatori I went to Chichibu on the Laview express train, which costs 2000 yen one way! You can buy the express ticket online in advance (if there are seats available) or at the station on the day! #aug_trip #Nagatoro Line Boating #Chichibu Tourism #Saitama Trip #Couple Trip

Nagatoro Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture. Hodosan Shrine has been awarded one star in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. Mitsumine Shrine, Hodosan Shrine, and Chichibu Shrine are known as the Chichibu Sansha, and each shrine is a shrine that gives you a lot of power. If you go straight from Nagatoro Station, you will find the first torii gate. If you go further along the approach and turn left, you will find a mountain path leading to the ropeway. If you go further, you will reach the ropeway station. It takes about 5 minutes from Sanri Station to the top of the mountain by Hodosan Ropeway. From there, it is about a 5-minute walk to the Okumiya of Hodosan Shrine. It is a very mysterious shrine in the forest, and I received a strong power from it. And I felt very cleansed and calm. You can also get fortunes and goshuin at the Okumiya. The main shrine of Hodosan Shrine is at the bottom of the mountain. At the top of Hodosan [497M], there is the Okumiya of Hodosan Shrine. The main hall and inner shrine of Hodosan Shrine have completely different atmospheres, so please visit them together. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📍 1828 Nagatoro, Nagatoro-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture 369-1305 🚃 15 minutes walk from Nagatoro Station on the Chichibu Railway 5 minutes walk from Hodosan Ropeway Hodosan Summit Station #besttrip2023#Saitama #Nagatoro #Shrine #Seal #Power Spot #Japan #Travel #Day Trip #Winter Trip #First Visit to a Shrine

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This time we will introduce Washi no Sato, a paper village in Higashichichibu Village, a town adjacent to Chichibu. Higashichichibu Village Washi no Sato opened in 2016 as the "Roadside Station Washi no Sato Higashichichibu." Not only is it a resting spot, but you can also experience making handmade washi paper, try making soba and udon noodles, shop for local specialties and agricultural products such as washi products, and enjoy a variety of experiences and meals unique to the countryside, such as the Sukifune restaurant where you can leisurely savor soba and udon noodles made by local masters. In addition, the courtyard of the Japanese garden with its thatched-roof papermaking house makes it seem as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period, and other spaces where visitors can relax are also attractive. Why not give it a visit! #GourmetTrip #FamilyMemories #Chichibu #Higashichichibu #WashiNoSato

This time we will introduce Sakamotoya, a Japanese restaurant specializing in eel cuisine that has been in business for over 100 years. It is located in Minano-cho, the neighboring town of Chichibu City. It is right in front of you when you get off at Minano Station on the Chichibu Railway. Of course, there is a parking lot, so you can come by car. The most recommended dish here is the unaju (grilled eel on rice)! They use domestically produced eels. They only start cooking after you place your order, so if you have a tight schedule, you must make a reservation. The eel is grilled to perfection, the sauce is well seasoned, and the liver soup and pickles are delicious. This is a proper, authentic eel restaurant. I think the prices are quite reasonable compared to the city. If you visit Chichibu, why not stop by and take a look! #Chichibu #unaju #Minano-cho #gourmettrip

Travel to Tokyo🇯🇵 want to go to the suburbs, but do not want to go too far, Chichibu is a good choice, first time to Chichibu, not too familiar, chose this Comfort Stay Miyabi🏢, about ten minutes from Seibu Chichibu Station🚉 (actually from Mikahata Station to closer), from the station to follow the map walk🗺️, along the way found in a residential area, a small number of restaurants, shops, more quiet; nearby the hotel is convenient store, and walk about ten hours away there is a large shopping mall YAOKO🏬, there are large supermarkets and restaurants, very convenient 👍🏻 The hotel looks like a general business hotel🏢, simple and practical, staff can communicate in simple English, the hotel has free tea and snacks provided🍵; plate, refrigerator and microwave, you can purchase food at the convenience store back to reheat for supper, very convenient; then pull the door into the room, there A large bed, TV, table and chairs, etc., comfortable and concise, air conditioning is also very sufficient, the overall good, the price is also affordable; next to the station has a hot spring pavilion, behind the hotel about ten minutes walk to the famous attraction Yangshan Park stroll 🏞️, meet If you are in cherry blossom season🌸 or shiitake cherry season, you can really stay for most of the day. This hotel can be used as a good stop during the journey. 📍Comfort Stay Miyabi #Japan #Tokyo #Chichibu #OverseasTravel #Hotel Recommendations