[2024 Autumn] Discover Nagatoro’s Autumn Charm: A Quick and Easy Tour of Top Scenic Spots

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To celebrate the release of the new 10,000-yen bill in 2024, we’re highlighting the area linked to Eiichi Shibusawa and sharing the fresh appeal of Nagatoro Town like never before. Join us for three different tours, from a relaxed walk to a luxurious dinner experience. Please enjoy the enchanting autumn nights of Nagatoro to the fullest.

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Chichibu Railway Co., Ltd.

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 Journey of Light and Color: The Nagatoro Autumn Night Tour - Scenic Highlights

This tour is recommended for those who want to explore the deep red autumn scenery of Nagatoro without being tied down by time. You can stroll around the Nagatoro Trick Art Yurin Club and the adjacent Japanese garden and illuminated Hodosan Shrine. You will also be guided to popular autumn foliage spots such as Tsuki no Ishi Momiji Park and Saitama Museum of Natural History. The tour is held twice a day, so please choose your favorite course.

🚩Tour Itinerary

①4:00pm ②6:00pm Meet at Chichibu Railway Nagatoro Station🙌

Please gather in front of Nagatoro Station. There will be an attendant at the station, so please check in.
Once you have checked in, you will be escorted to the bus.
This tour also accepts same-day reservations, so please make use of it if you want to explore freely and efficiently.

Chichibu Railway Nagatoro Station

369-1305 529-2 Nagatoro, Nagatoro-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefect...

Nagatoro Station is a Chichibu Railway station located in Nagatoro, Nagatoro-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture. Opened in 1911, it is a historic station building that has retained its original structure. This station was selected as one of the first 100 Best Kanto Stations. In front of Nagatoro Station is the Nagatoro Town Tourist Information Center, which also serves as the base for tourism in Nagatoro.

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Yokotei

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①4:10pm ②6:10pm Departure from Nagatoro Station🚍

①4:15pm ②6:15pm Arrival at "Nagatoro Trick Art Yurin Club"

Enjoy unique photography opportunities at this fun and surprising trick art gallery, an art experience that both adults and children can enjoy.

*Trick art: Artwork that uses optical illusions

①4:45pm ②6:45pm "Twilight Teahouse BAR" Illumination viewing

The Twilight Teahouse BAR will be located in a detached tatami room adjacent to the Nagatoro Trick Art Yurin Club, and autumn leaves will be lit up in the Japanese garden for the first time in November 2024.
The light-up event in the garden has many photogenic spots, including a photo spot using a Japanese umbrella. Be sure to enjoy it together with the autumn leaves.

"Nagatoro Trick Art Yurin Club" Nearby autumn foliage recommended spot "Hodosan Shrine"

At Hodosan Shrine, the autumn leaves will be illuminated at night. Enjoy the fantastic illumination of the shrine grounds along with the beautifully colored leaves.
It is within walking distance from the Nagatoro Trick Art Yurin Club. Please take a stroll around the area.

①5:45pm ②7:45pm Arrive at Kami-Nagatoro Station

After enjoying the illuminated area around Nagatoro Station, we will move to the Kami-Nagatoro area.
There are also spots to see autumn leaves around Kami-Nagatoro Station.
We will guide you to some of Nagatoro's most famous autumn foliage spots, such as Tsuki no Ishi Momiji Park and Saitama Museum of Natural History.
This tour ends at Kaminagatoro Station. After the tour ends, you can enjoy the autumn leaves at your leisure without worrying about time.

💰Tour Fee

1,500 yen per person (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 25 people

📅Event Schedule

November 2nd (Sat), 3rd(Sun), 4th (Mon), 9th (Sat), 10th (Sun), 16th (Sat), 17th (Sun), 23rd (Sat), 24th (Sun), 30th(Sat), 2024 Total of 10 days

✅How to Apply

Please apply for this tour through the dedicated page on "Jalan" or "ACTIVITY JAPAN".

Click here to apply for the ACTIVITY JAPAN 16:00 course

Click here to apply for the ACTIVITY JAPAN 18:00 course

🕔Application Deadline

By 5pm two days before the tour date

☎Inquiries

Chichibu Region Hospitality Tourism Corporation

Phone number: 0494-26-6260

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:15pm

For information on the "Nagatoro Autumn Night Tour" and two other tours:

[Autum 2024] Uncover the Hidden Gem: Experience Saitama and Nagatoro from Sunrise to Sunset

Saitama

Chichibu / Nagatoro

[2024 Autumn] Experience a Luxurious Dinner: A Tour to Savor Autumn Gourmet in a Detached Room of a Japanese Garden

Saitama

Chichibu / Nagatoro

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 Onsen: 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 hospitality of flowers?

Nagatoro Choseikan Official Website

2. The Inn Named by 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.

Yokoutei Official Website

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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 Official Website

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Chichibu Railway Co., Ltd.

Saitama

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