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Sightseeing
Please come and experience the nature and culture nurtured in the mountains of Chichibu.
Nagatoro-choNagatoro line descent
This is a dynamic sightseeing boat ride down the Arakawa River, mainly focusing on the rock formations, with the boatman's pole at your disposal. The boat runs in two sections, from Oyahanabashi to Iwadatami, and from Iwadatami to Takasagobashi, covering a total distance of 6km. The boat ride is thrilling as you view rapids such as Kotakino Rapids and scenic spots such as the rock formations. A roof is put on on rainy days, so you can enjoy the boat at any time except during high or low water levels, and it is especially beautiful in the seasons of fresh greenery and autumn leaves. The boatman will make the boat ride even more enjoyable. If you complete the procedures at the headquarters in front of Nagatoro Station, a bus will take you to and from the river one way.
- ホテルから車で約20分
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Saitama Prefecture River Museum
This hands-on museum has the theme of the Arakawa River that flows right in front of you, and is a place where you can learn while having fun. Located on a vast site of 40,000 square meters, you will be greeted by Japan's largest wooden waterwheel, with a diameter of 24.2 meters. There are exhibits that explain the Arakawa River from its source to its mouth, so you can learn about the river. There is also Arakawa Wakuwaku Land, which is popular with children and where you can enjoy water athletics, and the adventure theater "Kawasemi-go", where you can experience a thrilling river boat ride on video.
- ホテルから車で約15分
Nagatoro-choSUSABINO Terrace
SUSABINO Terrace, located at the summit of Mt. Hodo in Nagatoro, is a spectacular spot surrounded by nature throughout the four seasons. On the open terrace, you can enjoy drinks and light meals while gazing at the Chichibu mountain range and the ever-changing sky below. Come and enjoy a relaxing time away from the everyday.
- Approximately 20 minutes by car from the hotel
* 3 minutes walk from the Hodo Mountain base parking lot (paid) to the Hodo Mountain Ropeway base station
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Hodosan Ropeway
The Hodosan Ropeway can be Access in about 20 minutes on foot from Nagatoro Station. It takes about 5 minutes to walk 832 meters to the summit. In spring, plum blossoms and azaleas bloom, and in winter, winter sweets and winter cherry blossoms bloom. There is also a small zoo. It is a popular spot where you can relax with the magnificent scenery and nature.
- Approximately 20 minutes by car from the hotel
*A free shuttle bus runs from Nagatoro Station to the Hodo Mountain base parking lot (Hodo Mountain Ropeway).
Yorii-choSL Paleo Express
The steam locomotive, which operates mainly on weekends from April to December, offers visitors the chance to enjoy the scenery of the Arakawa River and the Chichibu Mountains. The route runs from Kumagaya Station on the Chichibu Railway to Mitakeguchi Station. When you reach the Arakawa Bridge, be sure to take in the view of the Arakawa River below from the window.
- Approximately 10 minutes from the hotel to Yorii Station
Yorii-choKanaoyama Azalea Park
Approximately 5,000 azalea trees bloom in this park from mid-April to early May every year. You can easily climb to the summit of Mt. Kanao from the parking lot, and from the observation deck you can get a panoramic view of the Chichibu Mountains and the Kanto Plain.
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Chichibu CityHitsujiyama Park
There are various ways to enjoy the park, including a petting farm and a museum. The Shibazakura Festival is held every year from early April to early May, and over 400,000 moss phlox plants bloom in full bloom, making it one of the largest festivals in the Kanto region.
- ホテルから車で約40分
Nagatoro-choNagatoro Boat Festival
This festival is held every August, where boatmen pray for safety on the water and worship the water god. Lanterns are floated down the Arakawa River, boats decorated with lanterns go back and forth on the water, and fireworks light up the night sky, creating a fantastic atmosphere.
- Approximately 20 minutes by car from the hotel to the venue, "Around Nagatoro Rock Beds"
Chichibu CityChichibu Night Festival
This traditional festival is held at Chichibu Shrine every year on December 2nd and 3rd. Gorgeous floats and kasaboko floats parade through the town, and at night, fireworks light up the winter sky. It is one of Japan's three major float festivals, alongside Kyoto's Gion Festival and Hida's Takayama Festival.
- Approximately 40 minutes from the hotel to the venue, Chichibu Shrine
Nagatoro-choTsuki no Ishi Momiji Park
The illuminated autumn leaves are vibrant in color, allowing you to immerse yourself in a fantastical world. There are also valleys and ancient shrines nearby, so you can see different views during the day and at night.
- Best time to see autumn leaves: Mid-November to late November
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Yorii-choTsuburata Lake
An artificial lake with a circumference of approximately 4 km that was created in 1955 as a reservoir for irrigation. Many people come here for hiking and fishing, and the lake is popular for fishing for Japanese crucian carp throughout the year and for smelt in the winter.
- ホテルから車で約10分