CHICHIBU and OKU-TAMA
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Practical Travel Guide - 303
CHICHIBU
and OKU-TAMA
The Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park（秩父多摩甲斐国立
公園）
, located near Tokyo, is an ideal spot for a day’s outing and
Yorii
Kumagaya
寄居
熊谷
Nagatoro
長瀞
ine
ki L
asa
Tak
線
JR 高崎
e
JR
Lin
jo
To
bu 上線
To 武東
Chichibu
東
is very popular with residents of the Tokyo area for its beautiful
scenery. The national park consisting of the Okutama district,
Chichibu district and Kai district stretches over the Kanto
Mountains on the borders of the Tokyo Metropolis as well as
Saitama, Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures. Formed by a number of non-volcanic mountains, averaging 1,000 meters in height,
and blessed with rivers flowing in between which create lovely
gorges, the park is visited all year round by hikers, climbers,
anglers and other sports lovers.
Traffic Network
秩父
Mitsumine
guchi
三峰口
Mt. Mitsumine
三峰山
Okutama
奥多摩
JR
O
青梅me L
線 ine
JR
Lake Okutama
奥多摩湖
Se
西
武
ibu
池
御岳山
Ike
袋
線
Mt. Mitake
bu
ku
ro
Lin
e
Haijima 拝島
Tachikawa 立川
Kofu 甲府
JR Chuo Line
JR中央線
Ikebukuro
Shinjuku
池袋
新宿
OKUTAMA
Access to the Okutama Area:
From Shinjuku Sta. to Tachikawa Sta. by JR Chuo Line and from
Tachikawa Sta. to Okutama Sta. by JR Ome Line. (1 hr. 45 min.
¥1,050)
Ome and Vicinity:
Ome Railway Park（青梅鉄道公園）15 min. on foot from
Ome Sta. It was established by the Japanese National Railways
(now Japan Railways) on its 90th anniversary in 1962. One can
see model locomotives in the Memorial Hall and some of JR’s
representative steam locomotives now obsolete are on display in
the field surrounding the hall. Open: 10:00–17:30 (Mar.–Oct.
enter by 16:30), –16:30 (Nov.–Feb. enter by 16:00) Closed: Mon.
(when Mon. falls on a national holiday, it is open and is closed
the following day) & Dec. 29–Jan. 2 Admission: ¥100
Yoshino Plum Groves（吉野梅郷）10-min. walk from
Hinatawada Sta. Some 25,000 plum trees bloom from late Feb.
to Mar. Omeshi-Umeno-Koen（青梅市梅の公園）, Daisho-in
Temple（大聖院）and Atago Shrine（愛宕神社）in the vicinity are
also worth visiting.
Mt. Mitake and Vicinity:
Mt. Mitake（御岳山）10-min. bus ride from Mitake Sta. to
Cable-shita Stop, 6-min. cablecar ride, you can almost reach the
top (alt. 930 m). At Fujimine, further uphill from the cablecar terminal, stands an observation platform. On May 8, the shrine festival, Hinode-matsuri, highlighted by parades of portable shrines
and samurai warriors in full armor, takes place.
Musashi-mitake Shrine（武蔵御嶽神社）25 min. on foot from
the Mitake-san cablecar terminal. The shrine is said to have been
founded some 2,000 years ago and it prospered especially during
the Edo Period under the protection of the Tokugawa
Shogunate. The main shrine building was reconstructed in 1878
and its treasure house contains many ancient documents, mirrors, armor and swords of national treasure merit. Treasure
house Admission ¥300 Open: 9:30–16:00 on Sat., Sun. & Public
holidays
Gyokudo Art Museum（玉堂美術館）3-min. walk from Mitake
Sta. The museum, located at the center of the Mitake Gorge,
contains the Japanese-style paintings of Gyokudo Kawai (1873–
1957), noted master artist. Open: 10:00–17:00 (Mar.–Nov. enter
by 16:30), –16:30 (Dec.–Feb. enter by 16:00) Closed: Mon.
(when Mon. falls on a national holiday, it is open and is closed
the following day) & Dec. 25–Jan. 4 Admission: ¥500
Okutama and Nippara:
Lake Okutama（奥多摩湖）20 min. by bus from Okutama Sta.
The lake was formed when the Ogochi Dam was constructed to
provide water for Tokyo in 1957. With an ideal course on the
northern shore, the lake forms one of the main tourist attractions of the Okutama district. Some 10,000 cherry trees bloom
on the northern shore during mid-April.
Nippara Stalactite Cavern（日原鍾乳洞）35 min. by bus from
Okutama Sta. This cavern, the largest of its kind in the Kanto district, is more than 800 m in depth, about 280 m of which is illuminated and can be explored. In the neighborhood of the cavern
are many high rocks of fantastic shapes. The fresh verdure and
autumnal tints are beautiful. Open: 8:00–17:00 (Apr.–Nov.),
8:30–16:30 (Dec.–Mar.) Closed: Dec. 30–Jan. 3 Admission: ¥600
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CHICHIBU and OKU-TAMA
Information:
Mitake Information Center:
Open: 8:00–16:00 Closed: Mon. (or Tue. when Mon. falls on
a national holiday) & Dec. 29–Jan. 3
Mitake Visitor Center:
Open: 9:00–16:30 Closed: Mon. (or Tue. when Mon. falls on
a national holiday) & Dec. 29–Jan. 3 Tel. (0428)78-9363
Okutama Visitor Center:
Open: 9:00–16:30 Closed: Mon. (or Tue. when Mon. falls on
a national holiday) & Dec. 29–Jan. 3 Tel. (0428)83-2037
Ohtama Tourist Association:
Open: 9:00–17:00 Closed: Sat., Sun., national holidays, yearend & New Year’s holidays Tel. (0428)22-3525
Ome Information Center:
Open: 7:30–17:30 Tel. (0428)20-0011
Okutama Information Center:
Open: 8:30–17:00 Tel. (0428)83-2152
Accommodations:
Numbers
Name of facilities
Tel.
Room rate
(¥)
Mitake Youth Hostel (Y)
Komadori Sanso (R)
Hatonosu-so (PL)
Kumotori Sanso (MH)
(0428)78-8774
(0428)78-8472
(0428)85-2340
(0494)23-3338
¥
¥
¥
¥
Remarks:
Y
R
PL
MH
= Youth Hostel
= Ryokan
= People’s Lodge
= Mountain Hut
Name of facilities
Sanjounoyu (MH)
Mikawaya (R)
Arasawaya (R)
–
correspond to those on the map page 2/6
Tel.
Room rate
(¥)
(0428)88-0616
(0428)83-2027
(0428)83-2365
¥
¥¥
¥¥
Rate per person
¥¥¥ = more than 15,000 yen
¥¥ = 8,001 yen – 15,000 yen
¥ = 8,000 yen or less
Mitake Gorge Hiking Route:
The scenic beauty of this gorge can be fully enjoyed by following
the pathway on either side of the Tama River.
Hiking Route in Mt. Mitake Area:
10 min.
30 min.
Sawai Sta. .............................. Mitake Gorge ..................................
walk
walk
（沢井駅）
（御嶽渓谷）
35 min.
Yozawa Stalactite Cavern .............................. Kamiyozawa
walk
（養沢鍾乳洞）
（上養沢）
5 min.
35 min.
1 hr. 25 min.
.......................
Musashi-Itsukaichi Sta. ............................ Shinjuku Sta.
bus
JR train
（武蔵五日市駅)
（新宿駅）
Gyokudo Art Museum .......................... Mitake Sta.
walk
（玉堂美術館）
（御嶽駅）
Mt. Mitsumine
三峰山
Mitsumine Shrine
三峯神社
110 min.
110 min.
三条ノ湯
30 min.
60 min.
100
min.
Sanjonoyu
Onsen
140
min.
80 min.
Mt. Imonokidokke
芋ノ木ドッケ
40 min.
Oodawa 大ダワ
40 min.
N
Okutama
Mt.Toridani
130 min.
酉谷山
280 min.
Okutama Information Center
Mt. Mitsudokke
三ツドッケ
130 min.
Okutama Visitor Center
18
0m
240 min.
in.
230
min.
340
min.
190
100
min.
Nippara Stalactite Cavern
日原鍾乳洞
Mt. Kumotori 雲取山
Nippara
日原
150
min.
min
.
Mt. Kawanori
川乗山
Mountains
(Major) Roads
Japan Railways
Other Railways
Cablecar
Shrines
Climbing / Hiking Trails
Place of Interest
80 min.
80 min.
15min.
Mt. Honita
155
20min.
本仁田山
min.
220 min.
Mt. Iwatakeishi
in.
35m Mt. Takamizu
岩茸石山
40
高水山
min. 35min.
Mt. Sogaku
130 min.
惣岳山 40 70
Mitake Information Center
90 min.
Hatonosu Sta. Kori Sta.
min.
120 min.
御岳観光所
min.
Okutama Sta.
40
50
鳩の巣駅 古里駅 60
90
115 min.
min
.
190 min.
min.Sawai Sta.
奥多摩駅
min.
min.
100
Mitake Sta. 沢井駅
Ikusabata Sta.
Mt.
min.
Dodokoro
御嶽駅
軍畑駅
Mutsuishi
堂所
Ome Railway Park
六ツ石山 130 min.
140
80
min. 110 75
青梅鉄道公園
Hatonosu
170
min.
Hinatawada Sta.
min.
min.
285
200
115 min.
Gorge
min.
日向和田駅
100
140
.
min
Ome
Sta.
青梅駅
min.
Omatsuri
Yoshino
鳩の巣
min.
min.
Ome Information Center
お祭
Plum
Kamozawa
Mt. 渓谷 Mt. Mitake
95
御岳山
Ogochi Dam
Groves
鴨沢
Nokogiri
Mt. Hinode 吉野梅郷
min.
小河内ダム
多摩
75 min 鋸山
川 Ta
日ノ出山
110 min.
maga
200
80
wa R
Mitake Gorge 御岳渓谷
Lake
iver
min.
50 100
min. 80
Okutama
Seibu Line
min. min.
min.
奥多摩湖
Mt. Gozen
西武線
Mt. Ohtake
Yozawa
Gyokudo Art Museum
御前山
大岳山
養沢
Ohtake
玉堂美術館
Stalactite
Haijima Sta.
Okutama Circular Road
Cavern
210min.
拝島駅
奥多摩周遊道路
大岳鍾乳洞
Musashi-Itsukaichi Sta.
Motojuku
Musashi Mitake Shrine
武蔵五日市駅
165
本宿
武蔵御嶽神社
2km 4km
min.
JR Itsukaichi Line 五日市線
Tachikawa Sta.
Jurigi
立川駅
Mitake Visitor Center 十里木
to Shinjuku
至新宿駅
180 min.
55 min.
Mt. Nanatsuishi
40
110 min.
七ツ石山
125
min.
min.
Mt. Takanosu 鷹ノ巣山
190
min.
160
min.
80 min.
Mt. Kirimogamine
霧藻ヶ峰
1 hr.
40 min.
Musashi Mitake Shrine ..................... Mt. Hinode ..............................
walk
walk
（武蔵御嶽神社）
（日ノ出山）
90
min.
75 min.
120
min.
線
梅
青
ine
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Om
JR
e
Lin
uo
Ch 央線
JR R中
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Attention: If you decide to climb mountains in Okutama, you should prepare the proper clothes and equipment such as hiking shoes, a rain coat
and a walking stick.
Number – correspond to those in the “Accommodations” list above.
CHICHIBU and OKU-TAMA
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CHICHIBU & VICINITY
precincts contain halls for the priests and pilgrims. During the
season, bungalows, tents and huts are made available for climbers, hikers and campers.
Chichibu Shrine（秩父神社）200 m west of Chichibu Sta. It is
one of the three noted shrines of Chichibu. The night festival of
the shrine annually held on Dec. 3 is known for the large-scale
parade of lantern-lit floats. The other two are the Hodosan
Shrine（宝登山神社）at Nagatoro（長瀞）and the Mitsumine
Shrine（三峯神社）75 min. by bus from Seibu-Chichibu Sta. on
the Seibu Railway. The shrine, founded about 2,000 years ago,
served as the headquarters of mountain ascetics belonging to the
Tendai sect of Buddhism during the Tokugawa days. Its wide
Lake Chichibu（秩父湖）30 min. by bus from Mitsumine-guchi
Sta. and 5-min. walk. A large man-made lake, lies at the northwestern foot of Mt. Mitsumine. It is spanned by two suspension
bridges, offering the visitor a thrilling sight and is encircled by a
path for walking.
Access:
Tobu Tojo Line
90 min. by express
¥860
Ikebukuro 池袋
Ueno 上野
JR Takasaki Line
70 min. by local train
¥1,110
Kumagaya 熊谷
80 min.
by limited express
"Red Arrow"
¥1,370
Seibu
55 min.
Ikebukuro by semi express
Line
¥450
25 min.
Chichibu Tetsudo Railway
80 min. by ordinary express
¥920
Yorii 寄居
15 min.
Hanno 飯能
Nagatoro 長瀞
50 min
by local
¥390
*Steam Locomotive “Paleo Express” runs
late–Mar.–early Dec., mainly Sat., Sun. &
national holidays, stopping at several
stations. Reservation ticket (¥500) or
reserved seat ticket (¥700) is required.
From Kumagaya to Nagatoro, 1 hr. 20
min. ¥1,240 (with reservation ticket) or
¥1,440 (with reserved seat ticket) ; to
Mitsumineguchi, 2 hrs. 40 min. ¥1,420 or
¥1,620.
15 min.
Chichibu 秩父
Seibu-Chichibu 西武秩父
20 min.
Mitsumineguchi 三峰口
Yorii Sta.
寄居駅
to Kumagaya
Chichibu
Nogami Sta.
宝登山
0
野上駅
Mt. Hodo
Nagatoro Sta.
Hodosan Shrine
10km
Nagatoro
Synthetic Museum
長瀞駅
東武鉄道
Shooting the Nagatoro
& Chichibu Rapids
Mt. Hodo
Ropeway
宝登山神社
Tobu Railway
to Ikebukuro
宝登山ロープウェイ
Chichibu Shrine
秩父神社
Ohanabatake Sta.
御花畑駅
Chich
Arakaw
See page 4/6
上長瀞駅
秩父 ibu Rail
鉄道
way
a River
荒川
Natural History Museum
Kami-Nagatoro Sta.
Chichibu Sta.
秩父駅
Seibu-Chichibu Sta.
西武秩父駅
Seib
uR
ailw
Yokoze Sta. 西
ay
武鉄
横瀬駅
道
to Ikebukuro
Urayamaguchi Sta.
浦山口駅
Hashidate
Stalactite
Cavern
Oku-Chichibu
Urayama
Gorge
Lake Chichibu
Mitsumineguchi Sta.
秩父湖
三峰口駅
Mt. Mitsumine
三峰山
Mitsumine Shrine
浦山渓谷
橋立鍾乳洞
Mt. Buko
武甲山
N
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Nagatoro and Vicinity:
Nagatoro（長瀞）By taking the Chichibu Tetsudo Railway, it is
50 min. from Kumagaya Sta., or 20 min. from Chichibu Sta. on
the Seibu Chichibu Line. This popular place for picnic is situated
on the upper reaches of the Arakawa River. Visitors can enjoy
an avenue of cherry trees in the spring, flowering azaleas in early
summer and yellow maple leaves in autumn. Nagatoro is particularly noted for a series of fantastic rock formations, including
high perpendicular rock walls.
Saitama Museum of Natural History（埼玉県立自然の博物
館）5 min. on foot from Kami-Nagatoro Sta. A large collection of
rock, animal and plant specimens peculiar to the region is displayed. Open: 9:00–16:30 (enter by 16:00), –17:00 (Jul.–Aug.
enter by 16:30) Closed: Mon. & Dec. 29–Jan. 3 Admission: ¥200
Nagatoro Natural Rock Garden（長瀞自然岩石園）5 min. on
foot from Nagatoro Sta. A rock formation near the river presents a unique sight.
Mt. Hodo（宝登山）20 min. on foot from Nagatoro Sta. A
ropeway (¥460) takes you to the top in 5 min. This popular
mountain commands a panoramic view of the surrounding
mountains, the Arakawa River and the Nagatoro Gorge. On the
summit are an observation platform, a monkey area and a wild
deer garden.
Nagatoro River Boating（長瀞ライン下り）The boats cruising
down powerful rapids and jentle currents, start from Oyahama
Bridge (free shuttle bus from Nagatoro Sta.) or Iwadatami (5
-min. walk from Nagatoro Sta.) to Iwadatami or Takasago
Bridge. Cost: 60-min. ride (6km) ¥2,900, 30-min. ride (2 courses,
3km each) ¥1,550
Mt. Hodo
N
宝登山
Nagatoro
Mt.Hodo Ropeway
宝登山ロープウェイ
Chichibu
Hodosan Shrine Tetsudo Railway
Oyahana Bridge
親鼻橋
Kami-Nagatoro Sta.
宝登山神社
140
Nagatoro Sta.
長瀞駅
長瀞綜合博物館
宝来島公園
Takasago Bridge
Saitama Museum of
Natural History
高砂橋
Nagatoro Natural
Rock Garden
Nagatoro River Boating
長瀞自然岩石園
長瀞ライン下り
iver
R
awa
荒川
k
Ara
0
埼玉県立自然の博物館
to Yorii
Nagatoro
Synthetic Museum
Horaijima Park
上長瀞駅
to Chichibu
Nogami Sta.
野上駅
秩父鉄道
500m
Suggested Sightseeing Route in Oku-Chichibu:
15 min.
3 hrs.
15 min.
Mitsumine-guchi ....................................................... Owa Bus Stop ......................................................... Top of Mt. Mitsumine ....................................
（三峰口）
bus
（大輪バス停）
walk
（三峰山頂）
walk
1 hr. 30 min.
30 min.
Mitsumine Shrine ..................................................... Lake Chichibu ............................................................. Mitsumine-guchi
（三峯神社）
walk
（秩父湖）
bus
（三峰口）
Oku-Chichibu Hiking Route:
Hiking from Mt. Mitsumine to Oku-Chichibu by way of
Mt. Kumotori, south of Mt. Mitsumine, is popular among mountaineers. The trail for climbing is easy to follow and is provided
with lodges and huts on the way. An overnight stay at any of the
accommodations is advisable. The route, which extends for
about 10 km, is unique in that the hiker can enjoy the everchanging scenes of the surrounding mountains, stretches of primeval forests, fauna and flora of rare species.
40 min.
1 hr. 10 min.
1 hr. 45 min.
Mitsumine Shrine .................................... Myohodake-iriguchi ..................................... Kirimo-ga-mine ...................................... Shiraiwagoya Hut
（三峯神社）
walk
（妙穂岳入口)
walk
（霧藻ヶ峰)
walk
（白岩小屋ハット)
30 min.
40 min.
30 min.
30 min.
.............................
Top of Mt. Shiraiwa ................................. Odawa ............................. Kumotori Lodge ................................. Top of Mt. Kumotori
walk
（白岩山頂）
walk
（大ダワ）
walk
（雲取ロッジ）
walk
（雲取山頂）
15 min.
20 min.
20 min.
40 min.
1 hr. 10 min.
......................
Sho Kumotori .......................... Okutama Lodge ............................ Nanatsu-Ishiyama ........................... Dodokoro ...........................
walk
（小雲取）
walk
（奥多摩ロッジ）
walk
（七ツ石山）
walk
（堂所）
walk
40 min.
1 hr. 15 min.
Kamosawa ......................................... Okutama Sta. ..................................... Tachikawa Sta.
（鴨沢）
bus
（奥多摩駅）
JR train
（立川駅）
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Nagatoro Hiking Route:
15 min.
5 min.
15 min.
Nagatoro Sta. ................................ Natural History Museum .................................... Kami-Nagatoro Sta. .................................. Oyahana Bridge
（長瀞駅）
walk
（自然史博物館）
walk
（上長瀞駅）
walk
（親鼻橋）
1 hr.
10 min.
10 min.
20 min.
.........................
Horaijima Park ............................ Takasago Bridge .......................... Nagatoro Synthetic Museum ......................... Nagatoro Sta.
walk
（宝来島公園）
walk
walk
（高砂橋）
Chichibu Pilgrimage（秩父札所34ヵ所巡り）
The Chichibu 34 Kannon Temples are organized into Japan 100
Kannon Holy Sites. The Saigoku 33 Temples sites are situated in
and around Kyoto and Nara. The Bando 33 sites are scattered
in the Kanto region. The original pilgrimage course in Chichibu
was organized with 33 temples, like Saigoku and Bando, and 500
years ago one temple was added to total 100. In this pilgrimage
tradition, 6 types of Kannons have been worshiped. Sho (the
No
Temple’s name
Kannons type
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Shimabu-ji
Shinpuku-ji
Josen-ji
Kinsho-ji
Goka-do
Bokuun-ji
Hocho-ji
Saizen-ji
Akechi-ji
Daiji-ji
Joraku-ji
Nosaka-ji
Jigen-ji
Imamiya-bo
Shorin-ji
Saiko-ji
Jorin-ji
Godo-ji
Ryuseki-ji
Iwanoue-do
Kannon-ji
Doji-do
Sho
Sho
Sho
Juichimen
Juntei
Sho
Juichimen
Juichimen
Nyoirin
Sho
Juichimen
Sho
Sho
Sho
Juichimen
Senju
Juichimen
Sho
Senju
Sho
Sho
Sho
Religious
sect
Soto
Soto
Soto
Soto
Rinzai
Soto
Soto
Rinzai
Rinzai
Soto
Soto
Rinzai
Soto
Rinzai
Rinzai
Shingon
Soto
Soto
Soto
Rinzai
Shingon
Shingon
23
Ongaku-ji
Sho
Rinzai
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Hosen-ji
Kyusho-ji
Enyu-ji
Daien-ji
Hashidate-do
Chosen-in
Houn-ji
Kannon-in
Sho
Sho
Sho
Sho
Bato
Sho
Nyoirin
Sho
Rinzai
Soto
Rinzai
Soto
Soto
Soto
Rinzai
Soto
32
Hosho-ji
Sho
Soto
33
34
Kikusui-ji
Suisen-ji
Sho
Senju
Soto
Soto
（長瀞総合博物館）
walk
（長瀞駅）
original type), Juichimen (with 11 heads), Senju (with 1000
arms), and Nyoirin (with a magic ball) have been very popular.
The Kannon itself is usually hidden in the inner hall of each temple and is open to the public every 12 years. You cannot understand Japanese culture well enough without knowing about the
long tradition of Kannon worship. The whole course is 100 km
(63 miles) long. Temples are open 8:00–17:00.
Highlights
Grand, beautiful Kannon hall
On the middle way to a mountain
Elaborate dragon sculpture under the roof
The Virgin Mary-like Mother Kannon and 1300 various stone statues
Large wooden fireworks launchers
Fine view of Mt. Buko
Largest Kannon hall and peace pagoda
Spectacular 600-year-old maple tree
Newly designed cozy Kannon hall
Red Binzuru Statue to work out healing wherever you touch
Kannon to give you health
Beautiful garden and statues of Hades in the old gate
Beautiful Kannon hall with elaborate carvings, rotating sutra shelf
Plain old Kannon hall and old zelkova
Modern hall covered with white plaster, tombs of 2 policemen killed in the rebellion
88 statues of various Buddhist Daieties, lucky God in the large barrel hut
Bell with 100 Kannon images in relief
Shop selling various kinds of Buddhist worship tools
Old hall with beautifully shaped roof
Well-preserved oldest hall built on large rock
Tomb of a local Kabuki star
The only thatched gate with childlike guardian, the wind and thunder gods
Excellent bird’s eye view of the city, the bell associated with highlight of the
Chichibu Rebellion in 1884
Unique Kannon hall combined with the gate behind 116 steep steps
Quiet harmony of the hall, the pond and bamboos
Picture of an ancient brave warrior
Newly built beautiful hall and 15 m Kannon statue on the hill above
The only Kannon with a horse head on, stalactite cave at the foot of a scary high cliff
Cherry blossoms painted by famous Hokusai, thick bamboo grove
Kannon allegedly carved by an ancient Chinese emperor, pond with many carp
Full of holy atmosphere with a cliff and cascade, going up 300 steps
Real holy site with big moss-covered rocks and panoramic view from the boat
shaped rock
Large picture warning against infanticide
Cave for rebirth and long life water
Anyone who wants a pilgrimage guide, please call Chichibu Tourist Association (0494)21-2277
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