Shibazakura (moss pink) festival
04-14-2026
Next to the Shibazakura (moss pink) hill, Chichibu Road Local Specialty Market, where local specialties of Chichibu as well as light food like class B gourmet food are sold.
| Day | Around April ● to May ● |
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| Area | Chichibu City |
Arakawa bamboo skewer dolls
04-05-2026
Its said to have originated from natives of the land who created dolls using egg shells. It has been designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property designated by the country.
| Day | April Third Sunday |
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| Area | Chichibu City |
| Location | Arakawa Shiroku |
Illuminated cherry blossoms/pathway lined with cherry blossoms
03-25-2026
It has been designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Sites, and is illuminated at night.
| Day | Early to mid April |
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| Area | Nagatoro Town |
Cherry blossom
03-25-2026
Lots of cherry blossom viewing spots from the Hitsujiyama-koen (park) with unparalleled view of the Chichibu City to the Seiun-ji (temple) and its weeping cherries that have been designated by the prefecture as a natural monument.
| Day | Early to mid April |
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| Area | Chichibu City |
Steam Locomotive – The Paleo Express
02-20-2026
Since 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 |
Strawberry picking
12-25-2025
Grown with the clean air and water of Chichibu, enjoy these rich-tasting strawberries from early spring on Chichibu Road.
| Day | Early January to early May |
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| Area | Chichibu citywide |
River rafting
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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Pilgrimage of three shrines in Chichibu (Chichibu Jinja (shrine), Mitsumine Jinja (shrine), Hodosan Jinja (shrine))
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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