Chichibu / Nagatoro

Top Things to do

• Mitsumine-jinja Shrine

  4.5

  339 Reviews

  Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Mitsumine 298-1

  Mitsumine-jinja Shrine (literally meaning “three peaks shrine”), so called by that name because of the three peaks of Mt. Kumotori, Mt. Shiraiwa and Mt. Myohogatake which can be seen overlooking the eastern side of the shrine are beautifully positioned in a line. The god worshipped at the shrine is in fact Gokenzoku, the wolf and so the shrine is affectionately known as the Oinusama, meaning “honorable wolf deity”. There is also Mitsumineyama Museum in the shrine’s precincts with exhibits and treasures relating to mountain worship and temple retreat on display.

• Chichibu-jinja Shrine

  4.0

  218 Reviews

  Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Bambamachi 1-3

  The ancient and historic Chichibu-jinja Shrine, is a Saitama Prefecture designated Tangible Cultural Property, famous for its well preserved main hall, gifted by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1592. The Chichibu Night Festival, held annually on December 3, is a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, and is one of the Big Three Japanese Shrine Float Festivals along with the Gion Festival in Kyoto and Hida Takayama Festivals in Gifu Prefecture.

• Chichibu Muse Park

  3.5

  23 Reviews

  Saitama Pref. Chichibugunoganomachi Nagaru

  This theme park, flourishing with greenery, displays a variety of flowers throughout the year, including cherry blossoms, daffodils and azaleas. In the fall, the three-kilometer long boulevard of Ginkgo trees is a glorious site to see. The park is full of children friendly activities, such as the Skytrain that runs through the park, and the children’s playground obstacles including a tall observatory.

• Nagatoro River White Water Rafting

  Saitama Pref. Chichibugunnagatoromachi Nagatoro 489-2

  From the Oyahana Bridge to Iwadatami, from Iwadatami to Takasago Bridge, and both courses combined create three boat trips to choose from on the Nagatoro River White Water Rafting which operates five times daily from around March 10 to the beginning of December. Reservations need to be made at some point between 30 days before and 12 o’clock on the day before the scheduled boat trip, although if there are space places on the boat can be booked 30 minutes before departure. They also have special service boats such as the poka poka kotatsu boat which runs only in the winter.

• Hodosan-jinja Shrine

  Saitama Pref. Chichibugunnagatoromachi Nagatoro 1828

  Hodosan-jinja Shrine with its soothing atmosphere is blessed by the gracefully shaped Mt. Hodo and the beauty of its four seasons. The shrine buildings include the Honden (main sanctuary), Heiden (hall of offerings), and Haiden (hall of worship), constructed in the Gongen-zukuri style. There are many wooden carvings, including the “Nijushiko,” on the transoms. The kami enshrined here with beautiful statues are virtuous ones offering protection against fire and theft.

• Hijiri-jinja Shrine

  3.5

  32 Reviews

  Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Kuroya 2191

  "A Shinto shrine located in Kuroya, Chichibu City. The surrounding area is known for having produced ""nikiakagane"" in 708, a native form of copper which was presented to the then Empress, and this served the opportunity for changing Era name to Wado and casting Japan's first coinage, the Wadokaichin. This shrine was built in dedication to this coinage and even today it attracts worshippers seeking improved financial fortunes."

• Chichibu Onsen Mangan no Yu

  3.5

  61 Reviews

  Saitama Pref. Chichibugunminanomachi Shimohinozawa 4000

  Opened in 1997, Chichibu Onsen Mangan no Yu is a popular hot spring where you can enjoy three outdoor hot spring baths to revel in the natural scenery of the four seasons in Chichibu, as well as an indoor bath with large windows overlooking a purely Japanese-style garden. You can gaze at Mangantaki Falls from the three different outdoor baths. Try from a selection of more than 30 different local and seasonal dishes.

• Seibu Chichibu ekimae Onsen Matsuri no Yu

  3.5

  3 Reviews

  Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Nosakamachi 1-16-15

  A hot spring bathhouse located in front of Seibu-Chichibu Station in Nosaka-machi, Chichibu City. The bathhouse has a hot spring area with an outdoor bath, a variety of indoor baths, and a rest area. This large establishment also has a food court with restaurants serving popular Chichibu dishes and other meals; and a shop area where customers can buy confections, local sake, and other local specialty products.

• Roadside Station Chichibu

  3.5

  84 Reviews

  Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Omiya 4625

  The center of sightseeing along the Chichibuji road, Roadside Station Chichibu is a popular road station that sells souvenirs unique to Chichibu and has restaurants where you can taste local cuisine. Chichibu no Mizu, a fountain with water sourced from an Arakawa River tributary (Urayama River) and groundwater from Mt. Buko, has safe and delicious water cleaned through slow sand filtration. Feel free to take some home.