Haneda Airport 2 hr 19
Forest Adventure Chichibu (12 min) Thickly forested area featuring an adventurous obstacle course, including zip lines, in the trees. Nippara limestone caves (1 hr 51) Cave, autumn leaf color, and nature Chichibu Shrine (14 min) Ornate sculptures & carvings, plus many festivals & events, attract visitors to this Shinto shrine. Izugatake (35 min) Mountain, autumn leaf color, trail running, and mountaineering Hodosan Shrine (34 min) Misotsuchi icicles (28 min) Urayama Dam (10 min) Mount Kumotori (2 hr 30) 2,017-m. forested mountain offering hiking & panoramic views, a hut at the summit & camping. Mt. Kawanori (1 hr 53) Steep climbs up forested slopes with streams & waterfalls to a summit with sweeping views. Shibazakura no Oka (17 min) Pink, purple & white phlox blossoms create a mosaic-like floral carpet in this park in spring. Minoyama Park (34 min) Chichibu Muse Park (13 min) Hodosan (42 min) 1,631-ft. mountain featuring a shrine, plum & cherry trees & an aerial tramway to the summit. Mount Bukō (27 min) Hiking trails summit this soaring limestone peak, known for its terraced landscape & sweeping views. Hitsujiyama Park (13 min) Picturesque setting popular for colorful flower displays in spring, plus outdoor activities. |