Firefly viewing
05-20-2019
Fireflies are considered to be a barometer for the condition of the natural environment, and there are several locations where fireflies can be seen in Minano, Chichibu, where nature abounds.| Day | Mid June to late June |
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| Area | Chichibu City, Minano Town |
Buckwheat flowers (summer)
05-15-2019
| Day | Early June to late June |
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| Area | Chichibu City |
| Location | Arakawa area |
Poppy garden fringing the sky
05-01-2019
On these grounds of 3.5 hectares at an elevation of 500m, about 10 million Shirley poppies have been planted.
| Day | Mid June to late June |
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| Area | Minano Town |
| Location | Chichibu Kogen Bokujo Ranch |
Steam Locomotive – The Paleo Express
02-20-2019
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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