Rural JAPAN ～Escape to Back-Country～
Your new adventure to a little bit further… CHICHIBU, hidden scenic spot and more remote destinations!
Not only visiting sighting spots, but much better to do something! Only seeing something is not enough! Soba, in English, maybe buckwheat noodle may be the better translation? Anyway, how about experience to cook Soba by yourself from the beginning! It’s not just boiling!... Read More
One of the best “OMOTENASHI”, welcoming spirits are provided if you have a chance to stay at this Ryokan hotel, which is Choseikan in Nagatoro. ... Read More
Let’s find your own gourmet place! There are a lot of nice restaurants and cafes in Chichibu, but if you take longer time and walk in deeper nature then suddenly find new places, it makes your trip much more adventure!... Read More
Urayama Dam has been built on 1998 and started to operate next year 1999. Because of big typhoon in 1947 and flood crisis in 1967, Arakawa river had to need a dam for the flood adjustment function. Now the Urayama Dam is also called “Lake of Chichibu Sakura” and one of the sightseeing spots in Chichibu.... Read More
It is such hot days are continuing in Japan. That’s why Chichibu is one of the great spots to escape from the humidity and jump into the nature relaxation!... Read More
Temple sightseeing is not only in Kyoto or Nara Prefecture, Chichibu is also a famous temple tour spots in Japan. It is “Fudasho-Meguri”, which means to visit total (if you can) 34 temples!... Read More
Chichibu railway is Chichibu rural local train. When you travel Chichibu without any private transfer or rental car, you need to use this train line. However, one problem to use Chichibu railway is that the train ticket is very expensive. So, let’s learn and use “Emot”, digital train ticket purchasing apps!... Read More
Ride on Steam Locomotive train! While you stay in Chichibu, there is no reason to miss the chance to get on Chichibu SL Paleo Express! Enjoy the traditional train and the great view of Chichibu from the SL window!... Read More
This season 2023-2024 Chichibu Railway Paleo Express is now being operated from April!... Read More
Much more people like Japanese anime and other second cultures. Chichibu is also used for some anime movies’ scenes. Did you know that? To go around such anime spots should be enjoyable for Chichibu travel. Today l will show you some anime spots in Chichibu.... Read More
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