Chichibu Tourism Website

11-01-2022

Enjoy autumn leaves that are quite different from their view during the day.

Day	Early to mid November
Area	Chichibu City, Nagatoro Town

11-01-2022

This is the annual festival of the shrine in Chichibu that collectively enshrines several gods in the area, and is counted as one of Japan's top three Hikiyama festivals together with Kyoto Gion festival and Hida Takayama festival. Two splendid kasaboko floats and 4 Yatai floats are pulled around town.

Day	December 2, 3
Area	Chichibu City
Location	Chichibu Jinja (shrine)、Chichibu City urban area

10-25-2022

Area	Chichibu citywide

09-15-2022

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
Area	Chichibu citywide

02-20-2022

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
Area	Chichibu citywide

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

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