[Chichibu/Nagatoro] Recommended spots you can visit in one day!

Chichibu and Nagatoro are a quick ride from Ikebukuro on the Laview Express. Enjoy the natural scenery, cool river breezes, and refreshing Asami Reizo shaved ice. A little summer treat, a getaway from the busy everyday. 📍 Minoyama Observatory A magnificent panoramic view of the Chichibu Basin! The air is clear in the morning, and on some days you can even see a sea of ​​clouds. ☁️ The drive to the summit is pleasant, and Mount Buko is clearly visible from the observation deck. 🕓 Opening Hours: Open year-round, admission free 🚗 Access: Approximately 90 minutes on foot from Minano Station on the Chichibu Railway / Approximately 40 minutes by car from Hanazono IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway 💡 Parking available (free, approximately 100 spaces) 📍 Hodosan Shrine A symbol of Nagatoro. The approach to the shrine, surrounded by trees, and the vermilion-lacquered main building are beautiful. ✨ This historic shrine is said to offer protection from fires and thefts. 🕓Shrine Office: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (until 4:30 PM from October through March) 🚶♀️Access: Approximately a 10-minute walk from Nagatoro Station on the Chichibu Railway 💡Parking available / Ropeway to the summit (¥1,200 round trip) 📍 Asami Reizo Kanazaki Main Branch A mecca for natural ice! This is the place to be in Chichibu in the summer. 🍧 Fluffy ice topped with plenty of homemade syrup. Enjoying it in a garden surrounded by nature is the ultimate relaxation. 🕓 Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Irregular holidays, beware of crowds during summer) 🚗 Access: Approximately a 3-minute walk from Kami-Nagatoro Station on the Chichibu Railway 💡 Parking available. Numbered tickets are required on some days, so arrive early. 📍 Iwadatami (Rock Beds) A spectacular spot where the clear waters of the Arakawa River intertwine with the massive rock formations. 🌊 Iwadatami Street is lined with local gourmet food and souvenir shops, making it the perfect place for a leisurely stroll. 🕓 Free to view (always open) 🚶♀️ Access: Approximately a 5-minute walk from Nagatoro Station 📍 Nagatoro Line Rafting End your Chichibu trip with an exhilarating riverboat ride! 🚤 A popular activity that offers both thrills and relaxation. The boatman's talk is also fun ♪ 🕓Operating Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Mid-March - Early December) 💰Price: 3km Course - Adults from ¥2,000 🚶♀️Access: Right next to Nagatoro Station. Pick-up service available from the reception desk. ⚠️May be suspended due to weather or water level. #0YenTravel2025Autumn #DomesticTravel #Chichibu #ChichibuTourism #ChichibuGourmet