12-01-2025
yahata_gun_fes_01 The highlight is the "Otachi" ritual where the sacred horse dashes up the stone steps through the decorative gunfire as the last of the Chichibu festivals.| Day | December Second Sunday and the day prior |
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| Area | Ogano Town |
| Location | Iida Yahata Jinja (shrine) |
11-01-2025
yomatsuri_01 This is the annual festival of the shrine in Chichibu that collectively enshrines several gods in the area, and is counted as one of Japan's top three Hikiyama festivals together with Kyoto Gion festival and Hida Takayama festival. Two splendid kasaboko floats and 4 Yatai floats are pulled around town.| Day | December 2, 3 |
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| Area | Chichibu City |
| Location | Chichibu Jinja (shrine)、Chichibu City urban area |
09-15-2025
koyo_mitsumine The approximately 10km stretch along the Nakatsugawa Valley is famous as an area for viewing the autumn leaves, with the Joro Momiji (maple) and 100m high cliffs being highlights.| Day | Late October to early December |
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| Area | Chichibu citywide |
02-20-2025
Steam Locomotive - The Paleo ExpressSince it began operation in 1988, this steam locomotive passing through the nature of Chichibu has been hugely popular. Running a route of approximately 56km from the Chichibu-Railway Kumagaya Station to Mitsumineguchi Station.| Day | March to December |
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| Area | Chichibu citywide |
01-01-2016
Enjoy river rafting through the rocks of Nagatoro, Chichibu, that has been designated as on of Japan's special natural monuments, for a tranquil, relaxing, and at times thrilling ride! Listen to the fun boatman's guide information as you river raft in Nagatoro, offering fun for everyone from young to old. The kotatsu (foot warmer) boat of the winter is really popular!| Area | Nagatoro Town |
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01-01-2016
The Hodosan Jinja (shrine) where Yamatotakeru and the mountain dog legends remain, the Chichibu Jinja (shrine) of the Myoken faith famous for the Chichibu night festival and the Mitsumine Jinja (shrine) where gods are said to reside deep in the moutains, are together known as the "Three Shrines of Chichibu." Many people visit the shrines every year.| Area | Chichibu City, Nagatoro Town |
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