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  • Chichibu Kegon Falls
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Prefecture Chichibu-gun, Minano-machi
    Chichibu Kegon Falls is about 600 meters deeper in from Suisenji Temple, the 34th stop of the Chichibu Kannon Pilgrimage. With a fall of over 10 meters, the abrupt fall raises white water in a refreshing spray. At the head of the falls is a statue of Fudo Myo-o with eyes wide open.
    Chichibu Kegon Falls image
  • Nagatoro Valley Iwadatami
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Chichibugunnagatoromachi Nagatoro
    "An area located inside Prefectural Nagatoro Tamayodo Natural Park in Nagatoro, Nagatoro Town, Chichibu County, Saitama Prefecture which has been designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument. Consisting of protruding schist rock which spans several hundred meters, the area is one of Nagatoro's most famous picturesque sights. The area is also geologically valuable and is known as a ""window on the Earth."""
    Nagatoro Valley Iwadatami image
  • Mt. Buko
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    Saitama Pref. Chichibugunyokozemachi Yokoze
    "A mountain straddling Chichibu City and Yokoze Town. The mountain's name, comprised of characters meaning ""warrior"" and ""armor,"" is derived from a legend which says the mythical prince Yamato Takeru made an offering of arms to the mountain to pray for good luck in battle. The magnificent form of the 1,304-meter-high mountain serves as a symbol of the Chichibu area. There are two trails on the mountain - the Ubukawa Course, which starts on the Yokoze Town side; and the One Course, which starts at the former site of the Choja Yashiki residence on the Chichibu City side. From the top of the mountain, visitors can get a sweeping view of the Chichibu Basin. There are also hiking trails in the surrounding area."
    Mt. Buko image
  • Mt. Kumotori
    Travel / Tourism
    Tokyo, Saitama, Yamanashi Prefecture
    A mountain located on the border between the prefectures of Tokyo, Saitama, and Yamanashi. 2,017 meters tall, it is the tallest mountain in Tokyo. Climbing routes include a route on the Okutama side and a route starting at Mitsumine-jinja Shrine in Chichibu. From the summit, you can enjoy a commanding view of Mt. Fuji and other surrounding mountains. Whichever route you take, it is difficult to reach the top of the mountain in a single day, and most climbers aiming for the summit choose to spend a night at Sanjo no Yu, Kumotorisansou, or another lodging facility on the mountain.
    Mt. Kumotori image
  • Marugami Falls
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    Saitama Pref. Chichibugunoganomachi Ryoukamikomori
    This 76-meter three-tiered waterfall is at the foot of Mt. Ryogami. There is a parking lot and a path to a lookout with a view of the falls on Prefectural Route 367 on the way to the Ryogami-Sanroku Campground. It's the only cascade in Saitama Prefecture that's counted among the 100 Elections of the Waterfall in Japan. Its beautiful color is due to its relatively small volume of quietly flowing water. The area hasn't been heavily affected by tourism development, so the natural surroundings are relatively untouched. It's a great spot for hiking, particularly in the fall when the foliage changes color.
    Marugami Falls image
  • Lake Chichibu
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Otaki
    This artificial lake located on the upper reached of the Arakawa River was created with the construction of the Futase Dam. Due to the area’s deep connection with Setsuko, Princess Chichibu, the lake was christened Lake Chichibu in May 1962. There is a walking path along the lakeshore, which is also planted with Japanese maples and mountain cherry trees.
    Lake Chichibu image
  • Mt. Hodosan
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Chichibugunnagatoromachi Nagatoro
    A 497-meter high mountain located in Nagatoro, Nagatoro Town, Chichibu County, Saitama Prefecture. The Hodosan Ropeway can be used to travel from Sanroku Station at the foot of the mountain to the mountain's top in about five minutes. The rear shrine of Hodosan Shrine is located at the top of the mountain, as well as facilities such as Chichibu Hodosan Zoo, the Ume Hyakkaen plum garden, and the Robai-en wintersweet garden. Visitors can also take in the many seasonal flowers which grow here, including rhododendrons, Amur adonis, azaleas, and Kanzakura cherry.
    Mt. Hodosan image
  • Piemontite Schist
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Chichibugunminanomachi Minano
    A large rock located close to the Oyahana Bridge on the Arakawa River in Minano, Minano Town, Chichibu County, Saitama Prefecture. Consisting of exposed piemontite schist containing piemontite, quartz, sericite, and other minerals, a large pothole in the rock was formed via erosion long ago when the rock was a part of the river bottom. As only a few such rocks such as this are found anywhere in the world, it has been designated a Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument.
    Piemontite Schist image
  • Mt. Ryokami
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Chichibugunoganomachi Ryoukamisusuki
    A mountain located in Ryokamisusuki, Ogano Town, Chichibu County, Saitama Prefecture. Situated inside Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, the 1,724-meter high mountain has been a deeply sacred place for ascetic Shugendo practitioners since ancient times. Around May, soft windflowers, Rhododendron dilatatum, and other flowers come into bloom on the mountain, and many people come here to enjoy mountain climbing and hiking.
    Mt. Ryokami image
  • Sanagisawa Fudo Falls
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Otaki
    "This waterfall is in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. Its source is the Arakawa River that starts from Takizawa Dam. You can access it from National Route 140. It's the only waterfall in Saitama Prefecture among the official top 100 waterfalls in Japan. The waterfall has three drops: the first is 12 meters, the second is 14 meters, and the third is 50 meters. A Fudo-do shrine is nearby. The sacred water that springs from there is called ""Kusanagi-no-mizu"" and you can drink it. "
    Sanagisawa Fudo Falls image
  • Nakatsu Gorge
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Nakatsugawa
    A beautifully scenic gorge extending approximately 10 kilometers created by the Nakatsu River, a tributary of the Arakawa River. The azaleas in spring, the fresh green of early summer are lovely, but the autumn foliage is particularly recommended. The sight of the steep walls of the gorge dyed red and gold is, in a word, stunning.
    Nakatsu Gorge image
  • Nagatoro
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Chichibu-gun Nagatoromachi
    Nagatoro image
  • Sadamine Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Chichibu-gun Higashichichibumura
  • ShiroishiPass
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Hiki Tokigawamachi
  • Futase Dam
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Chichibu-shi Otaki Okubo
  • Hashidate Limestone cave
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Chichibu-shi Kamikagemori 675
  • Nihongi Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Chichibu-gun Higashichichibumura
  • Tochimoto Fudodaki
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Chichibu-shi Otaki
  • Mameshosawa Otaki
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Otaki
  • Nakatsukyo
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Chichibu-shi Nakatsugawa
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