Haneda Airport 2 hr 12
Nagatoro Iwadatami (26 min) Forest Adventure Chichibu (12 min) Thickly forested area featuring an adventurous obstacle course, including zip lines, in the trees. Chichibu Shrine (3 min) Ornate sculptures & carvings, plus many festivals & events, attract visitors to this Shinto shrine. Icicles of Ashigakubo (12 min) Water is sprayed on trees & hills to create striking ice displays lit by night & viewed from trails. Nippara limestone caves (1 hr 41) Cave, autumn leaf color, and nature Hodosan (34 min) 1,631-ft. mountain featuring a shrine, plum & cherry trees & an aerial tramway to the summit. Hijiri Shrine (15 min) Sacred site where visitors pray for luck when gambling, with a huge Wado Kaichin coin monument. Minoyama Park (22 min) Shibazakura no Oka (9 min) Pink, purple & white phlox blossoms create a mosaic-like floral carpet in this park in spring. Mt. Dodaira (1 hr 22) Mountain summit accessible by road, with an observatory, plus views of Tokyo & surrounding peaks. Hitsujiyama Park (16 min) Picturesque setting popular for colorful flower displays in spring, plus outdoor activities. Mount Bukō (16 min) Hiking trails summit this soaring limestone peak, known for its terraced landscape & sweeping views. Hodosan Shrine (26 min) Chichibu Muse Park (12 min) Urayama Dam (16 min) |