A pink landscape and strawberry picking—a Chichibu day trip for spring

You cannot speak of Chichibu in spring without mentioning the pink-flowered moss phlox. The flowers spread across the landscape, creating a fluffy carpet of pink that is a photographer’s dream. There is no other place in the Kanto region to see moss phlox on this scale. Chichibu in springtime also offers a feast for the five senses, including strawberry picking and gorging on locally grown organic vegetables.

DAY1

Saitama

9.0hourcourse
- Seibu Chichibu
  
  09:00
- Hitsujiyama Park
  
  10:00
- Tsuki no Usagi Cafe
  
  12:00
- Chichibu Fruit Farm
  
  13:30
- Coffee Chaco
  
  15:30
- Matsuri no Yu, a hot spring in front of Seibu Chichibu Station
  
  17:00

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DAY1

- Seibu Chichibu
  
  09:00
  
  30min
  
  Station
  
  The trip begins at Seibu Chichibu Station. You can rent a car nearby.
  
  Address
  
  Saitama Pref
  - 西武秩父
- Car
  
  30min
- Hitsujiyama Park
  
  10:00
  
  90min
  
  Park / Green Space
  
  Head first to Hitsujiyama Park, Chichibu's celebrated flower-viewing spot. There are some 1,000 cherry blossom trees here, including the Somei Yoshino variety. The highlight comes in mid-April to early May with the appearance of the pink moss phlox flowers, which bloom gradually across the hills before your very eyes. It’s an inspiring sight to see.
  
  Address
  
  Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Omiya 6360
  
  Phone
  
  0494255209
  - 羊山公園
- Car
  
  30min
- Tsuki no Usagi Cafe
  
  12:00
  
  60min
  
  Cafe
  
  For lunch, drop by this charming cafe set in a refurbished kura, a traditional warehouse. You can choose between Japanese and Western dishes, but all contain plenty of fresh, organic vegetables sourced from local farmers. Treat your stomach and your mind to elegant dishes that are designed to bring out the flavor of the ingredients.
  
  Address
  
  Saitama Hiki-gun Ogawamachi Kakuyama 726-1
  
  Phone
  
  0493745303
  - たべものや月のうさぎ
- Car
  
  30min
- Chichibu Fruit Farm
  
  13:30
  
  90min
  
  Tourist Ranch / Farm
  
  For dessert, the main event here is all-you-can-eat strawberries. Spring is the best time for fat, sweet strawberries such as the Benihoppe and Amarin varieties. Take your time to feast on an abundance of fresh, juicy berries.
  
  Address
  
  Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Shimokagemori 877-1
  
  Phone
  
  0494232711
  - 秩父フルーツファーム
  - 秩父フルーツファーム
- Car
  
  30min
- Coffee Chaco
  
  15:30
  
  60min
  
  Other Coffee Shop
  
  This garden coffee shop is close to Hitsujiyama Park and is the ideal place to take a break. With its wood interior, this chic café has plenty of atmosphere. The personal service and elegant details include charcoal-roasting the coffee beans on the premises and serving the coffee in individually designed cups.
  
  Address
  
  Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Kumagimachi 36-2
  
  Phone
  
  0494243085
  - 珈琲千茶古
- Car
  
  30min
- Matsuri no Yu, a hot spring in front of Seibu Chichibu Station
  
  17:00
  
  60min
  
  Hot Spring / Hot Spring Bath
  
  Before heading home, visit this hot spring in front of Seibu Chichibu Station for a well-deserved soak. There are a number of baths to choose from at Matsuri no Yu, including an outdoor bath with spectacular views, a high-concentration, artificially carbonated hot spring, and a “silk” bath. The adjoining food court and souvenir stores mean you can end your Chichibu tour well fed and satisfied.
  
  Address
  
  Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Nosakamachi 1-16-15
  
  Phone
  
  0494227111
  - 西武秩父駅前温泉祭の湯
  - 西武秩父駅前温泉祭の湯
  - 西武秩父駅前温泉祭の湯
- FINISH
  
  18:00