About Chichibu
by Chichibu is located in west of Saitama prefecture (Saitama is just west side next to Tokyo), very relaxing place and surrounded in a lot of mountains.... Read More
Author: Rural Japan
Nagatoro River Boat Cruise
Now it is really hot summer in Japan. So it should be great timing to experience Japanese traditional boat cruise in Nagatoro!... Read More
New Flight Route Cairns ~ Haneda by Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia has launched a new flight for Japan! Cairns – Haneda route has been started from 20 June 2023!... Read More
Driving License in Japan
If you can drive in Japan, your trip should be going much smoother! Especially, if you visit rural area, car may become must item. ... Read More
Famous for Martial Arts Training Camp
There are some accommodations with gym in Chichibu and especially a lot of martial arts club visit Chichibu to do their training camp.... Read More
Chichibu Mountain Walk!
Let’s experience Chichibu mountain walk! This is one of the recommended and not so famous spot close to Bushu- Nakagawa station on Chichibu Railway line.... Read More
No More Restrictions to Enter Japan! Ready to Go!
Finally Japanese government no longer requires COVID vaccination or negative certificate for entering Japan!... Read More
Golden Week! Golden Route Package with Chichibu Trip!
It is currently long break week in Japan, called “Golden Week”.... Read More
Peak Season Shiba-Zakura at Hitsujiyama Park!
This year 2023, Shiba-Zakura（芝桜）at Hitsujiyama Park started to open up earlier. It is now already peak period and the best timing to visit and see the Moss phlox!... Read More
COVID Test End from May
There is a new announcement released from Japanese government and regarding entry to Japan, COVID negative certificate or COVID fully (completed 3 times ) vaccination certificate will be no longer required from 08 May 2023.... Read More