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Chichibu area
- Nagatoro Whitewater Boating
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Experience the thrill of shooting down the snaking rapids and the dynamic natural scenery along the river. The Arakawa River provides not only a mixture of rapids and gentle flow, but also breathtaking, beautiful scenery that the nature in Nagatoro has long created, such as piles of rocks.
Transfer from the Seibu Chichibu Line at Seibu-Chichibu Station to the Chichibu Railway (Ohanabatake Station) and get off at Nagatoro Station.
- Iwadatami
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This is a site designated a national scenic spot and monument where ancient metamorphic rocks form unique banding patterns. On the far shore is a cliff called Chichibu Red Cliff with Myojin Falls.
Transfer from the Seibu Chichibu Line at Seibu-Chichibu Station to the Chichibu Railway (Ohanabatakae Station) and get off at Nagatoro Station. A 5-minutes walk from the station.
- Lake Chichibu
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Embraced by mountains, the serene waters of the lake exude a mysterious atmosphere. Along the left bank of the Arakawa River is a 2km trail and a long suspension bridge commanding a spectacular view of the Okuchichibu Mountains. Local inns and youth hostels with a lake view are also available around the lake.
Transfer from the Seibu Chichibu Line at Seibu-Chichibu Station to the Chichibu Railway (Ohanabatakae Station) and get off at Mitsumineguchi Station. Take a bus (30-minutes).
- Mt. Buko
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At 1,304 meters high, Mt. Buko towers over the Chichibu Basin. From the observation deck, you can overlook a limestone quarry, townscapes of Chichibu and Yokoze, and Shibazakura in Hitsujiyama Park in spring, and if you look up a little, you can also enjoy a panoramic view of mountains, including Mt. Ryokami, Mt. Jomine, and the mountains in west Joshu.
A 15-minutes walk from Yokoze Station on the Seibu Chichibu Line.
Other areas
- Shakujii Park
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This is a park located around two ponds: a quiet pond surrounded by trees called Sanpoji Pond, and Shakujii Pond where boating is available. The park abounds in nature, such as flowers and wild birds.
A 7-minutes walk from Shakujii-kōen Station on the Ikebukuro Line.
- Lake Sayama and Lake Tama
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Lake Sayama is an artificial lake embraced by the Sayama Hills and a popular scenic spot for hikers. The woods comprising pine trees, maple trees, and cherry trees surround the lake, and the beauty of cherry blossoms at Lake Sayama and Lake Tama is just breathtaking. Moreover, the area around Lake Tama abounds in greenery, creating unparalleled seasonal landscapes, including splendid cherry blossoms in spring.
Access to Lake Sayama: Transfer at Nishi-Tokorozawa Station from the Ikebukuro Line to the Sayama Line and get off at Seibukyūjō-mae Station. A 17-minutes walk from the station.
Access to Lake Tama: A 3-minutes walk from Seibuyuenchi Station on the Seibu Tamako Line.
- Sayama Inariyama Park
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This is a large natural park with an area of approximately 16.5 ha. Inariyama features a wide lawn square and lots of greenery, including Japanese red pine and oak. The park is a popular leisure spot for families and holidaymakers throughout the year, including the cherry blossom season.
Get off at Inariyama-kōen Station on the Ikebukuro Line.
- Lake Miyazawa
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There is a path around the lake for strolling. People can also enjoy crucian carp fishing in the lake.
An 8-minutes bus ride or a 40-minutes walk from the North Exit at Hannō Station on the Ikebukuro Line.
- Mt. Tenran
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Mt. Tenran is famous for cherry blossoms in spring and colored maple leaves in autumn. Visitors can view the entire cityscape of Hannō from the mountaintop. There are 16 stones images of luohan along the mountainside, which were dedicated by Keishoin, mother of the fifth Shogun Tsunayoshi.
A 35-minutes walk from Hannō Station on the Ikebukuro Line.
- Koma River
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With a gentle flow, the Koma River provides perfect spots for angling and playing in the water. If you are lucky, you can see a common kingfisher or a Japanese green woodpecker while sitting in the shade of a tree.
A 15-minutes walk from Koma Station on the Ikebukuro Line.
- Mt. Hiwada
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Mt. Hiwada is 305 m high and cherished by local people as a symbol of Hidaka City. Coming down from the mountaintop where a stone pagoda is located, there is Kotohira Shrine, which is a vantage point, commanding a fine view of Koma-no-Sato and Kinchakuda. In autumn, Kinchakuda is painted in glowing red by spider lilies.
A 45-minutes walk from Koma Station on the Ikebukuro Line.
- Kouburi Pass
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The name (Kouburi = turn back) derives from the legend that Yoshitsune and his soldiers, including Benkei, turned back repeatedly to see the magnificent view of the place.
A 70-minutes walk from Agano Station on the Ikebukuro Line.
- Tamagawa Josui (canal) (Green Road)
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This walking trail, full of the beauty of water and nature, is considered to be one of the "One hundred sites of New Tokyo." In 1653 (Joo 2), as a measure to ease the water shortage in Edo due to the rapid increase in population, Councilor Matsudaira Izunokami Nobutsuna created a canal bringing the water of the Tama River from Hamura to Yotsuya Ookido, which is now called Tamagawa Josui. If you start from Tamagawa Josui Station and follow the canal upriver, you can walk along the Kodaira Green Road in the direction of Koganei Park. In 2003 (Heisei 15), 350 years after it was created, Tamagawa Josui was designated a national historic site.
Get off at Tamagawa-jōsui Station on the Haijima Line.
