Otaki autumn leaves festival
10-15-2026
Located at the center of the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, the Arakawa region is well known as a viewing site for autumn leaves and is visited by many tourists each year.
| Day | Late October to early November |
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| Area | Chichibu City |
| Location | Otaki area |
Leaves starting to show autumn colors
10-15-2026
| Area | Chichibu citywide |
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Urayama lion dance
10-10-2026
Compared to other lion dances in the Chichibu region, this dance is very thrilling with more hopping movements.
| Day | Fourth Saturday and Sunday in October |
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| Area | Chichibu City |
| Location | Urayama Shoan-ji (temple)、Dainichi-do |
Dahlias in full bloom
10-01-2026
| Area | Ogano Town |
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Chichibu Road autumn leaves
09-15-2026
The approximately 10km stretch along the Nakatsugawa Valley is famous as an area for viewing the autumn leaves, with the Joro Momiji (maple) and 100m high cliffs being highlights.
| Day | Late October to early December |
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| Area | Chichibu citywide |
Ryokami Dahlia Park
09-01-2026
With a total planting area of 10,000 square meters, one of the largest in the Kanto region, the view of 5,000 dahlias of 300 varieties is simply majestic.
| Day | Early September to early November |
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| Area | Ogano Town |
| Location | Ryokami Dahlia Park |
Steam Locomotive – The Paleo Express
02-20-2026
Since it began operation in 1988, this steam locomotive passing through the nature of Chichibu has been hugely popular. Running a route of approximately 56km from the Chichibu-Railway Kumagaya Station to Mitsumineguchi Station.
| Day | March to December |
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| Area | Chichibu citywide |
River rafting
01-01-2016
Enjoy river rafting through the rocks of Nagatoro, Chichibu, that has been designated as on of Japan's special natural monuments, for a tranquil, relaxing, and at times thrilling ride! Listen to the fun boatman's guide information as you river raft in Nagatoro, offering fun for everyone from young to old. The kotatsu (foot warmer) boat of the winter is really popular!
| Area | Nagatoro Town |
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Pilgrimage of three shrines in Chichibu (Chichibu Jinja (shrine), Mitsumine Jinja (shrine), Hodosan Jinja (shrine))
01-01-2016
The Hodosan Jinja (shrine) where Yamatotakeru and the mountain dog legends remain, the Chichibu Jinja (shrine) of the Myoken faith famous for the Chichibu night festival and the Mitsumine Jinja (shrine) where gods are said to reside deep in the moutains, are together known as the "Three Shrines of Chichibu." Many people visit the shrines every year.
| Area | Chichibu City, Nagatoro Town |
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