Chichibu is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan – the westernmost part of Saitama to be precise. It attracts many visitors who wish to escape from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. Unlike other parts of the prefecture, Chichibu is largely mountainous and the population is concentrated in river terraces along the Arakawa River. It is Saitama’s largest municipality in terms of surface area and shares borders with Tokyo, Yamanashi, Nagano and Gunma Prefectures. A large portion of the city belongs to Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. If you are planning on visiting Japan, find a furnished apartment in Japan conveniently and hassle-free with KaguAruoo. With KaguAruoo, you won’t have to worry about hiring a real estate agent, looking for a guarantor, paying more for key money and security deposit, furthermore, you do not have to worry about opening a bank account to pay the rent.

One of Chichibu attractions and a place where you can experience a legit Autumn scenery is Fall Foliage in Nagatoro Town. A tourism hot spot just two hours from Tokyo, where you can enjoy rich nature and spectacular fall foliage!

Nagatoro boasts a vast array of breathtaking mountains and sparkling rivers for visitors to enjoy as soon as they step off the train – straight from the postcard scenery especially during Autumn. In addition, the Hodosan Ropeway operating hours are extended during the festival period to provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy both day and night-time scenery, and specific areas are lit up in the evening for a full-day fall foliage experience.

Other attractions in Nagatoro includes Nagatoro River Boating which is known during summer, gliding peacefully down the Nagatoro River in traditional, wooden Japanese boats, visitors are treated to a feast of visual splendors in this beloved river rafting activity with a history that spans over 100 years.

The leisurely boat ride takes approximately 20 minutes, during which participants can take their time to fully enjoy the beautiful fall foliage spread out along the banks of both sides of the river. In the afternoon, the spectacle of gorgeous fall foliage reflected on the river’s surface provides a totally different way to enjoy the stunning scenery. The picturesque, calm sections of the river are complemented perfectly by the contrasting river rapids, which offer fast-paced thrills as the boatmen skillfully navigate between the rocks.

Basically Chichibu is best known for the variety of its activities that change depending on the season. Since it can be easily accessed from Tokyo, you can enjoy sightseeing in different ways like day-trips or staying overnight. We hope to see you in Chichibu, a place full of attractions, every season.

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How to get to Chichibu from Tokyo

By Seibu Railway

Direct “Red Arrow” limited express trains require about 80 minutes to get from Tokyo’s Ikebukuro Station to Seibu Chichibu Station. Seat reservations are mandatory. The one way fare is 1500 yen. Alternatively, the journey takes about 20 minutes longer and requires a transfer of trains at Hanno Station along the way, but costs only 790 yen if done by express trains.

By JR and Chichibu Railway

Take a local JR train or Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kumagaya (35 minutes, around 3500 yen by shinkansen or 70 minutes, 1170 yen by local train from Tokyo Station) and transfer to the Chichibu Railway for Chichibu (70 minutes, 880 yen). The JR section of the journey is covered by the Japan Rail Pass and JR Tokyo Wide Pass, but the Chichibu Railway section is not.

Above fees and schedules are subject to change.