Inohana amazake (sweet sake) festival
07-15-2026
This is an unusual festival where naked men only with a piece of loincloth, cheerfully throw at each other amazake (sweet sake) filled in a large cask. Also called "Amazake koboshi."
| Day | July Fourth Sunday |
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| Area | Chichibu City |
| Location | Shiroku Kumano Jinja (shrine) |
Kawase festival
07-05-2026
8 splendid kasaboko and Yatai floats are pulled around according to the rhythm of Chichibuyatai-bayashi, a festive music of Chichibu. Its climax the Mikoshi-cleansing ceremony is when the mikoshi (portable shrine) made of unpainted wood is thrown into the clear stream of Arakawa River.
| Day | July 19, 20 |
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| Area | Chichibu City, Ogano Town |
| Location | Chichibu City urban area |
Ogano gion festival
07-01-2026
As one of the tales of summer, it is held as the annual festival of Yasaka Jinja (shrine).| Day | July Fourth Saturday and the day prior |
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| Area | Ogano Town |
| Location | Yasaka Jinja (shrine) |
Musepark pool opening
06-20-2026
Why not create great memories of the summer at the Wave Pool or the Flowing Pool of the Chichibu Musepark that is rich in nature?
| Area | Chichibu City |
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| Location | Chichibu Musepark |
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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