[Autum 2024] Uncover the Hidden Gem: Experience Saitama and Nagatoro from Sunrise to Sunset
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Join us in celebrating the 2024 release of the new 10,000 yen bill as we spotlight the area connected to Eiichi Shibusawa and unveil the fresh charms of Nagatoro Town like never before. Choose from three unique tours, ranging from a leisurely stroll to a luxurious dinner experience. Enjoy the enchan...
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Chichibu Railway is a local private railway that boasts a total length of 71.7 km that crosses northern Saitama Prefecture from east to west. The line is dotted with tourist spots such as Chichibu, Nagatoro, Yorii, Fukaya, Gyoda, and Hanyu, and is a line that allows you to travel through areas rich in nature. You can enjoy seasonal scenery such as rural landscapes and the valleys along the Arakawa River. Various tourist businesses are also operated along the line, such as the steam locomotive "SL Paleo Express" which is the closest to the city center and the "Nagatoro Line Kudari".
A New Journey of Light and Color: Nagatoro Autumn Night Tour - Ultimate Adventure Tour
As you go down the river, you can see the Chichibu Sekibeki (red rock cliffs) and autumn leaves illuminated by the setting sun, and enjoy the fiery red sunset at Mt. Hodo. You will visit places associated with Eiichi Shibusawa that have been loved as tourist destinations for 100 years. This tour is packed with content that will allow you to experience their history and new charms.
🚩Tour Itinerary
2:10pm Meet at Ohanabatake Station on the Chichibu Railway
On the day of the tour, a guide will be waiting for you to the right of the ticket gate at Ohanabatake Station.
First, when you arrive, please check in at reception. We will confirm the name and number of people on your application.
2:33pm Depart from Ohanabatake Station (Board the "SL Paleo Express")
Chichibu Railway is famous for the SL Paleo Express, which is known as the closest steam locomotive to central Tokyo. You can ride a retro steam locomotive tourist train that gives you a taste of Japanese history and head to Nagatoro Station.
You can feel the rocking, whistle, and weight of the steam locomotive up close. Enjoy the steam locomotive journey to Nagatoro Station while admiring the autumn scenery from the window.
3:07pm Arrived at Nagatoro Station
When you arrive at Nagatoro Station, be sure to see the SL Paleo Express off inside the station.
This is the perfect time to get up close and personal with the steam locomotive and take a photo as a memento of your trip.
Nagatoro Station is a historic station building established in 1911. You can feel the retro Japanese atmosphere here.
Additionally, the retro red postbox next to Nagatoro Station is a popular photo spot.
Now, we will walk to the "Rhine Cruise The Nagatoro River", which is a one-minute walk from Nagatoro Station.
3:20 pm: Board on the Rhine Cruise The Nagatoro River
Next, we will experience the "Rhine Cruise The Nagatoro River" a river boat ride that is the highlight of sightseeing in Nagatoro.
You will travel by bus to the boarding point.
From the boarding point, you will board a Japanese-style boat and travel about 3 kilometers down the river called "Arakawa" that flows all the way to Tokyo.
The boat slowly sails along the river while you gaze upon the colorful autumn leaves.
4:15 PM Arrive at Hodosan Ropeway Base Station (Board the Sunset Viewing Service)
After enjoying the autumn leaves in the valley, we will show you the view from Mt. Nagatoro. There is a mountain called "Hodosan" in Nagatoro, and there is a ropeway there. The Hodosan Ropeway operates only in autumn so that you can enjoy the sunset.
The ride takes about 5 minutes to the top of Mt. Hodo. Enjoy the view of the Chichibu mountain range from the train window. Once you reach the top of Mt. Hodo, you'll be captivated by the mountains of the Chichibu region and the orange sunset. The atmosphere is different from the river, and you can enjoy the clear mountain air and the autumn view illuminated by the setting sun.
Please note that the weather in November on Mt. Hodo is quite cold. We recommend that tour participants bring thick outerwear.
5:00 PM Trick Art experience at the Nagatoro Trick Art Yurin Club
After descending from Mt. Hodo, we will guide you to the "Nagatoro Trick Art Yurin Club."
At the Nagatoro Trick Art Yurin Club, you can enjoy using all five senses by touching the artworks and taking photos together. Why not work together with your family and friends to try your hand at taking unique photos?
Outside the Nagatoro Trick Art Yurin Club and in the adjacent Japanese garden, illuminations will be held to coincide with the autumn foliage season. Take a stroll through the beautiful Japanese garden with its autumn leaves.
Photographed in late September 2024. Every November, the maples in the garden turn red.
5:50 PM Enjoy the light-up at Hodosan Shrine
We will walk from "Nagatoro Trick Art Yurin Club" to "Hodosan Shrine".
Hodosan Shrine is decorated with autumn leaves, so we recommend taking a stroll around the shrine grounds.
You can learn about the history of the shrine while enjoying the sacred atmosphere and beautiful autumn leaves.
6:40pm Stroll around Tsuki no Ishi Momiji Park
After strolling around Hodosan Shrine, we will travel by bus to Tsukiishi Momiji Park, a popular spot to see autumn leaves in Nagatoro.
At night in November, the autumn leaves of the maple trees are lit up, creating a fantastical atmosphere for you to enjoy a stroll through the park.
Don't miss the monument that gave the park its name. Tsuki no Ishi Momiji Park has dirt ground, so it can get muddy when it rains. There are also areas with exposed rocks, so it's best to wear sneakers or other comfortable shoes when strolling around.
In addition to Tsuki no Ishi Momiji Park, the Saitama Prefectural Museum of Natural History is also a popular spot for viewing autumn leaves. This facility is located across the street from Tsuki no Ishi Momiji Park.
Saitama Prefectural Museum of Natural History "Kaede no Mori" will be lit up for a limited time only in autumn. Please enjoy the fantastic illumination of autumn leaves at both locations.
7:50pm Ends at Seibu Chichibu Station (Bus transfer available 🚍)
💰Tour Fee
11,000 yen per adult (tax included) / 8,800 yen per child (tax included)
*Tour fee and admission fees to each facility are included (meals not included)
👤Minimum number of participants
2 or more people
👥Maximum number of participants
Up to 15 people
📅Event Schedule
November 2nd (Sat), 3rd (Sun), 4th (Mon, holiday), 9th (Sat), 10th (Sun), 16th (Sat), 17th (Sun) 2024 (7 days in total)
✅How to Apply
Please apply for this tour through the dedicated page on "Jalan" or "ACTIVITY JAPAN".
🕔Application Deadline
Until 17:00 two days before the tour date
☎Inquiries
Chichibu Region Omotenashi Tourism Corporation
Phone number: 0494-26-6260
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:15pm
For information on the Nagatoro Autumn Night Tour:
Please enjoy a luxurious time while fully immersing yourself in the nature and culture of Chichibu. We look forward to your participation.
Stay Overnight with the Nagatoro Autumn Night Tour
1. Nagatoro Choseikan
This is a Japanese inn with a history of 110 years. It is a very accessible accommodation, just a 5-minute walk from Nagatoro Station. You can stay in your room while admiring the sparkling rock formations and Shiratori Island of the scenic beauty and natural monument "Nagatoro" on an autumn night. After an autumn night in Nagatoro, why not stay the night at "Choseikan", where you can enjoy the full of hospitality?
2. An inn named after Eiichi Shibusawa - Yokotei
Tsuki no Ishi Momiji Park is famous as the most popular spot to see autumn leaves in Nagatoro. The closest accommodation to the park is Yokotei. This is a place associated with Eiichi Shibusawa, whose portrait is featured on the new 10,000 yen banknote. Enjoy your stay at this historic accommodation.
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The areas introduced this time are closest to Chichibu Railway's Nagatoro Station and Kami-Nagatoro Station. If you are traveling to the Chichibu and Nagatoro areas, please use the Chichibu Railway.
Chichibu Railway is a local private railway that boasts a total length of 71.7 km that crosses northern Saitama Prefecture from east to west. The line is dotted with tourist spots such as Chichibu, Nagatoro, Yorii, Fukaya, Gyoda, and Hanyu, and is a line that allows you to travel through areas rich in nature. You can enjoy seasonal scenery such as rural landscapes and the valleys along the Arakawa River. Various tourist businesses are also operated along the line, such as the steam locomotive "SL Paleo Express" which is the closest to the city center and the "Nagatoro Line Kudari".
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