Dahlias starting to bloom
09-01-2026
| Area | Ogano Town |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Area | Ogano Town |
| Location | Ryokami Dahlia Park |
Autumn pilgrimage of Nanakura-dera (temples) in Nagatoro
08-15-2026
The autumn pilgrimage of Nanakura-dera(temples) in Nagatoro is a pilgrimage consisting of the 7 temples in Nagatoro, Chichibu to enjoy viewing seven autumn plants.
| Day | Late August to mid September |
|---|---|
| Area | Nagatoro Town |
| Location | Nanakusa-dera (temple) |
Grape picking
08-01-2026
The Chichibu basin region is popular among those from the metropolitan area as a producer of grapes in par with neighboring Yamanashi Prefecture.
| Day | Early August to mid October |
|---|---|
| Area | Chichibu citywide |
Shimoyoshida fruit highway scarecrow festival
07-20-2026
The festival of Shimoyoshida fruit highway and scarecrows is held, with lots of unique scarecrows exhibited.
| Day | Late July to late September |
|---|---|
| Area | Chichibu City |
| Location | Shimoyoshida fruit highway |
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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