Shijo school way of the knife
03-14-2025
This is a solemn ceremony from the ancient dynasty days of Japan, and this demonstration of cooking without the use of hands and only the knife and chopsticks is very dignified.
| Day | Late March |
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| Area | Chichibu City |
| Location | Chichibu Jinja (shrine) |
Yamada spring festival
03-01-2025
An annual festival of Tsunemochi Jinja (shrine) in which the festival float is pulled around town in the Chichibu region for the first time in the year.
| Day | March Second Sunday |
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| Area | Chichibu City |
| Location | Tsunemochi Jinja (shrine) |
Steam Locomotive – The Paleo Express
02-20-2025
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 |
Japanese plum
01-15-2025
Hodosan Mountain's Ume Hyakkaen (Hundred Plum Park) is known as the plum park with the most varieties in the Kanto region, offering roughly 170 different varieties.
| Day | Late February to late March |
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| Area | Chichibu City, Nagatoro Town |
Strawberry picking
12-25-2024
Grown with the clean air and water of Chichibu, enjoy these rich-tasting strawberries from early spring on Chichibu Road.
| Day | Early January to early May |
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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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