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Beautiful shrine. Nice walk from Seibu Chichibu station, there were many stores on the way.

A beautiful Shrine in a beautiful city! The wood carvings alone are a good reason to come and visit. Unique Omamori for sale, also traffic safety reflector Omamori as well! The shrine has a little traditional cafe next to it so you can enjoy anmitsu and matcha near by.

The shrine is beautiful with very nice wooden painting and carving on the entire building. It can get very crowded during the new year week. There are a lot of street food stalls during this time. Some traditional Japanese Shinto ceremonies are also carried out around this time.

Beautiful shrine. The colors and carvings are so vibrant! Hope to return and spend more time!

Very good location with an interesting history. The monkeys illustrated here have the opposite positive meaning to those in Nikko - instead of see/speak/hear no evil, they encourage people to see/speak/hear good

The shrine is so beautiful and theres much to do and see. Must watch in Chichibu

Some nice areas like a small island surrounded by water - saw a cat walk across a stepping stone and did nighttime photography. Easy to get to, but not a key attraction. Worth checking out if you're passing by.

10-Feb-2025 This was our starting point for Kumotori hike so we planned to pay respects. But there was a long queue and we were already late for hike. So we just visit around and observe shrine from distance.

This places located on mountain range. Beautiful scenery awaited, can be seen from parking area. You will need to climbing a bit, but not too steep. There’s a huge old tree and greenery, making this place a good power spot to Japanese people.

Love this Shrine. Very quiet and peaceful place. All the very narrow roads drove up here.

Phenomenal shrine up high on the mountain. Can easily drive or take a bus up to the temple with large parking lot, toilets and a few options for food and drinks. Very often foggy at the top, but I preferred the moody atmosphere. I went on a Sunday in summer and it was a cool temperature with few other people. I bet in Fall though it is a leaf peeping madhouse as others have said

This shrine is located deep in the mountains of Chichibu. There is a bus from Seibu Chichibu Station, but it is recommended to go by car. The vermilion-painted gate from the approach is impressive, and the clear, crisp air is pleasant. The main hall is also brilliantly colored and solemn. There is a legend that a wolf guided Emperor Yamato Takeru, and the guardian lions are wolves. There are two sacred trees in front of the main hall, and after visiting the main hall, it is recommended to take three deep breaths and offer a prayer.

Wonderful huge shrine nestled in the mountains with ample parking space. It does look like a highly respected shrine with lots of patrons listed on stone tablets as you stroll towards the main shrine. The main shrine is flanked by two huge majestic old cedar trees.

I have been planning a visit to this Shrine for some years and I was not disappointed. I took the first bus from Seibu Chichibu station. I arrived about 30 minutes early and I was glad because the bus was packed, but I was able to get a seat. The bus ride takes more than one hour as it winds its way up and narrow mountain road. Even on a Tuesday after a rain, many people were making the pilgrimage. The complex is extensive and impressive. Some of the carvings and paintings remind me of Nikko. So much energy and effort go into maintaining this holy place which is quite remote from everything. I had considered driving my car, but I was very glad I did not do so. Now that I have been there perhaps I would drive next time, but only if I were visiting with family or friends. I was able to explore some of the trails, but there are many more options. Words cannot describe the effect of being that high up in the mountains in such a sacred place. People refer to this as a power spot and I know exactly what they mean the one great mystery to me how to stay in lodging. The website is broken so you can’t reserve a room there. The website instructs you to call a phone number but that phone number just rings and rings. There is no recording. I thought to pop into the lodge during my visit, but I let it go because I don’t have any particular plans to stay there at this time. I guess it was just not meant to be, but perhaps in the future. The lodge itself is extensive, and appeared to be open. I am grateful for the opportunity to visit Mitsumine Shrine and encourage you to do so as well. I befriended an international traveler who was a bit confused on how to pay the bus fare in cash, but he was able to sort that out. The bus drivers are true heroes navigating that narrow Mountain Road in those large vehicles full of pilgrims. The whole operation is truly outstanding and I can see why it is one of the great features of this area. Thank you 🙏🎉😄

Beautiful shibazakura can be viewed. There were also some food stores to enjoy the local delicacy ( strawberry) and the flowers. The parking fee and entrance fee was separate.

This is a vast park. I originally just wanted to come here for an early morning run, but since the park is on a slope (or hill), I changed my mind and decided to take a walk instead. It has large lawns and walking trails (or paths), and it's quite interesting because you can even spot some animals here.

Hitsujiyama Park, Chichibu, is known for its attractive moss-pink field. Open hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the festival from mid-April to early May. The ticket price was just 300 yen per adult, and it’s really worth it. The ticket counter staff and other staff were really kind and friendly. The park is well maintained, and they have some beautiful flower decorations too. They had 10 types of flowers there, and those flowers are lovely and take away all stress. This hillside park is pretty crowded during festival season, but you can still enjoy it. You can enjoy a variety of foods from stoles in addition to the moss pink yard.There are plenty of food styles, which include Japanese traditional cuisine. The food was really yummy, and the vendors were really nice. When you go a few steps further, you can see a few sheep on their small farm. Sometimes we can’t actually watch sheep at the zoo, so I feel so happy. However, take my advice: if you go during peak season, please be ready to walk, or else you can get on a taxi too. I walked from Chchibu station to Hitsujiyama Park, and it took me 20 minutes, but it was a nice experience. This gorgeous park gives you fresh air to breathe. It was worth visiting this garden again, and I hope to go there next year too.

a lovely park, less crowded, with a lot of cherry blossom trees outside the park. there are snacks and souvenirs shops outside the park too.

Beautiful flowers and scenery with some sheeps and area for nice walkong. Entrance fee was 300 yen. With 500 yen parking

What a great place for hiking . Will see the panoramic view of the whole city of chichibu by walking minutes from chichibu station you will enjoy by walking or car even biking highly recomended

On April 20, 2021 the flowers are about 85% blooming. This park is not that big as my expectation, but nice to come here during shibazakura season. I've enjoyed it so much! Entrance fee is ¥300.

If you are curious about the festivals of this area and their traditions, this is the place, there are two main expositions and some virtual displays. Also a small souvenir shop.

This place was interesting, my partner and I got to see the omikoshi (festival floats), a short video showing the festival, and then we saw a 3D video about the festivals in Chichibu. However it's all in Japanese. There is one section of the museum on the second floor that explains the Chichibu night festival in English. It's really interesting. I'd say go, why not? 500 yen per person. There is a gift shop, and a stage where I assume there are musical performances? I didn't get to see that though.

Amazing floats and displays.

Much better than expected. Friendly staff and they really tried hard in displaying everything in creative ways like 3D and using projectors

One of my favorite museums I've ever visited. Beautiful float exhibits, a cool 3D mini documentary, mikoshi, festival wear, etc. Well worth a visit.

High quality exhibits. Enjoyable to watch the movie and projection mapping

Nice little museum, perfect to escape the rain or the summer heat.

Visited on 6 Nov. Autumn leaves for this year are late, so the shrine is not so pretty. Nevertheless the shrine is still impressive

Surrounded by very tall trees. Parking is easy.

Absolutely worth coming to see the plum blossoms! It was my first time witnessing such beautiful and fragrant plum blossoms – truly delightful. Taking the ropeway round trip costs 600 yen, and if you come by car, parking is 500 yen. I highly recommend coming here to relax; starting from January, you can enjoy the plum blossoms, and they should be in full bloom by February.

Beautiful, well-maintained shrine. Momiji making it even better. 10-15 min walk from Nagatoro station, slightly uphill. We went on a Saturday morning a bit earlier than most of the crown. At around 11am as we were departing, more people are pouring in so I think it can get crowded on weekend peak hours.

A really well cared for, clean and beautiful. Free parking at the bottom of the shrine. Not very stroller friendly because if the stairs and pebbles so baby carry or walking is best.

Quiet place. The shrine is very beautiful and same with all places in Japan very clean and organize. A lot of parking spots. A quick tour will be sufficient.

Hodosan shrine enshrines the Emperor Jimmu who founded Japan. I instantly felt an atmosphere, enhanced by the shinto music playing on the grounds, as we approached the torii of the shrine. The benevolence of the shrine is believed to be protection from disasters. It is a common place for hikers to pay homage as one of the three Kami (Gods / Deity) enshrined here is a mountain deity. But it is also because the shrine has a sub branch at the top of Mt Hodo - hikers pray at the base shrine and then climb to the top of Mt Hodo and devote there too. The architecture of the almost 2000 year old shrine is magnificent. The various auxiliary shrines are impressive too. And the grounds are beautiful. It is easily accessible by public transport too, as you can walk up from Nagatoro station in about 10 to 15 minutes.

Rich history in this quaint little museum. We can still see the old traditional looms being used to create the silk. The gift shop has some of locally spun products available for purchase as well.

Interesting little museum of silk manufacturing. Not much for non - Japanese speakers, I think. All the signs are in Japanese and unless they have a staff member who speaks English, you may struggle to figure out what is the purpose of each piece of equipment. But still interesting.

Really interesting. They had a handout of English translations for their displays which was really useful.

This museum is worth visiting. Staff is friendly and the place is classic.

Great historical silk museum

(Translated by Google) There are plenty of hands-on experiences available. Many people were weaving. I would have liked to try a variety of things if I had more time, but I ended up making coasters using a loom. It's fun to be able to choose from a variety of threads. The souvenir shop is also large, and if there was something they didn't have in stock, they introduced me to the maker. I was very grateful for their kindness. (Original) 体験系が充実してます。機織りはやってる人が多かったです。時間があれば色々やってみたかったですが機織りでのコースターづくりをしました。糸から選べるのは楽しいですね。お土産売り場も広く、在庫がないものは作者の方を紹介いただきました。親切でありがたいです。

(Translated by Google) There are many exhibits about Chichibu meisen. You can also try it yourself. You can also purchase meisen. I asked to try coaster weaving right before the registration closed on the day, and although I was initially turned down, they said they had space available now so I was allowed to try it. I was really grateful. However, it's usually not possible, so if you want to try it, I recommend coming at a time with plenty of time. Depending on the number of people and whether there are people ahead of you, you may not be able to try it. I would like to visit again if I have the opportunity to go to Chichibu. (Original) 秩父銘仙についての展示が豊富。体験もできる。銘仙の購入もできます。コースター織体験を当日受付終了間際ギリギリでやりたいとお伝えしたところ、一度断られましたが今は空いているとのことでやらせてもらえました。本当にありがたかったです。が、出来ないのが普通なので体験をやりたい方は余裕を持った時間帯に訪れた方が良いと思います。前の人の有無や人数によっては出来ないこともあると思いますので。また秩父に行く機会があれば訪れたいと思います。

A nice local museum in Saitama. The staff are kids friendly.

A really wonderful museum to learn about the surrounding area. The nature section with the interactive lights is especially popular with kids. Complete the map and get a small prize from the front staff. Admission is free for kids and $2 for adults. The museum is about a 1km walk from Nagatoro station.

Lots of natural lighting, good explanation for the local natural historian - foreigners prepare to use your translation apps ready. Low entrance frees - 200JPY

I learned a lot about Saitama and Japan, and I found the geological exhibits really interesting. There was also a showcase of a lot of the animals that roam or have once roamed the area. They have a lot of different fossils of exticlnct animals. I really enjoyed the megalodon. It's only 200 yen (2 bucks ish) if you are in Nagatoro River rafting and want to spend time learning about the area you've just rafted this is the place to go.

A small museum but very well done, and really a lot of cool stuff inside. You can even buy some fossils for really cheap and the entry to the museum was like 200 yen. On top of that the museum had the best taxidermy animals I've seen. Also insects, giant fossils, few dinosaurs, plenty of interesting rocks and loads of stuffed animals.

Amazing place. 100% recommend It's a little far but it worth it

Very good place. It is really impressive to see so many animals in Saitama.

Quiet and lovely shrine. Nice goshuincho selection.

You have to be here for the Chichibu YOmatsuri!! Dec 3 every year!

Very holy sanctuary. Quiet, relax....

Small Shrine in the heart of Chichibu city giving off some good vibes.

A small but nice shrine hidden in the residential district.

good!

(Translated by Google) Chichibu Imamiya Shrine in Chichibu City is a shrine dedicated to the dragon god and the god of matchmaking, and is said to be Chichibu's most powerful spot. Within the shrine grounds is a large zelkova tree believed to be over 1,000 years old, and its mere presence alone creates a sacred atmosphere. When I visited, there were few people and the atmosphere was very calm, which left a better impression than Chichibu Shrine. There is also "holy water" within the grounds, and touching the pure water felt like my mind was purified. I also received a special handwritten goshuin (red seal) with the words "ichigoku manbai" (one grain of blessing) on ​​it, which warmed my heart with its auspicious meaning. This shrine is recommended for those who want to experience tranquility and sanctity, even if it's not flashy. (Original) 秩父市の秩父今宮神社は、龍神や縁結びの神を祀る神社で、秩父随一のパワースポットともいわれています。境内には樹齢千年以上とされる大きなケヤキがあり、その存在感だけでも神聖な空気を感じられます。 私が訪れたときは、人が少なくとても落ち着いた雰囲気で、秩父神社よりも好印象でした。境内には「聖水」もあり、清らかな水に触れることで気持ちが浄化されるような感覚を味わえました。また、御朱印は直書で「一粒万倍」の特別仕様でいただけ、縁起の良さに心が温まりました。派手さはなくても、静けさと神聖さを感じたい方におすすめの神社です。

bike rental service (as of 2021/09) - 3 hours: 300円 - 8 hours: 1000円 Free map available for Anohana & other anime spots.

Well, the staff don't speak English, but depends of the day, you can rental the bike if you want to go the places for the "AnoHana". But if you say "Anohana Map", they give you for free.

If you need to find a map for finding the real places of The Anthem of the Heart or Anohana here I'd your place. Just ask the lovely person at the desk and you can easily get a map with most of the locations for free.

Conveniently located adjacent to the Seibu-Chichibu station. I rented an electric bicycle easily despite not speaking Japanese and the price was very reasonable.

The staff can’t speak english but they can help by providing map and route guidance from the map with expressions. Overall the service is good. Actually the staffs tried their best to satisfy their customers.

Not kind. If you would like to rent a bicycle, you can find another cheaper place close to the station.

(Translated by Google) A tourist information center located in front of Seibu Chichibu Station. Speaking of Chichibu, it is the setting for the Chichibu trilogy of Super Heiwa Busters. Here, we are highlighting information for fans who have come on a pilgrimage to the sacred place. Exhibits that are sure to please fans, such as Menma panels and collaboration posters with local communities. You can also receive an official map of the sacred pilgrimage. It is a tourist information center that is also useful for those who come for regular sightseeing as it also has bicycle rentals. (Original) 西武秩父駅前にある観光案内所。 秩父といえば超平和バスターズの秩父三部作の舞台。ここでは聖地巡礼に来たファンのための案内を前面に押し出しています。めんまのパネルや地域とのコラボポスターなどファンなら喜ぶこと間違いなしの展示。聖地巡礼オフィシャルマップも貰えます。レンタサイクルもあるので普通の観光に来た人にも重宝される観光案内所です。

Good place.

(Translated by Google) As it is the number one Chichibu temple, it is a place where you can get a complete set of pilgrimage supplies. I probably don't need it since I'm not walking around, but I wanted the pilgrim bell to make a really nice sound. (Original) 秩父札所１番ということで、巡礼用品一式等を揃えることが出来る所です。歩いて回っていないので必要ないかもですがお遍路鈴がとても良い音がして欲しくなりました。

(Translated by Google) This is the first temple on the pilgrimage to the 34 Kannon temples of Chichibu. It takes about 20 minutes by bus from Seibu Chichibu Station, but be aware that there are limited buses. If there are four of you, it would be more efficient to take a taxi from the station, and the fare is not so high if you split up, so it's a good idea to check the bus schedule in advance. The main hall, which is an important cultural property of the prefecture, is very impressive and gives off a sense of history. The dragon painting on the ceiling inside the main hall is also magnificent. This temple is worthy of being the first temple on the pilgrimage. The surroundings of the temple have a rural atmosphere, making the temple tour even more enjoyable. (Original) 秩父札所34観音霊場巡りの第一番札所。 西武秩父駅からバスで約20分ほどだが、バスの本数が限られているので要注意。四人であれば、駅前からタクシーを利用するほうが時間を有効につかえるたろうし、割れば料金もそんなに高いものにはならないので、バスの時間をあらかじめ調べておくと良い。 県の重要文化財である本堂は歴史を感じされるものでとても印象的だ。本堂内天井に描かれた龍の絵も見事。 札所巡りの一番寺にふさわしいお寺さんだ。お寺さんの周囲も田舎の雰囲気のあるもので、お寺さん巡りをより楽しいものにしてくれる。

(Translated by Google) This is the first place on the tour of the shrines (ჱ̒ ｰ̀֊ｰ́ )𝒀𝑬𝑺) so it has an atmosphere that makes you want to stop by even if you just happen to pass by (◍︎´꒳`◍︎) The pictures of paradise and hell are impressive ┏○Bow (Original) 礼所巡りの一番ჱ̒ ｰ̀֊ｰ́ )𝒀𝑬𝑺 だけあって、何気なく通って思わず寄りたくなる雰囲気(◍︎´꒳`◍︎) 極楽之絵図と地獄之絵図が印象的┏○ﾍﾟｺｯ

(Translated by Google) I visited the first temple of the Thirty-Four Kannon Temples of Chichibu. I was kindly instructed on the proper etiquette for pilgrimages to sacred sites. (Original) 秩父三十四観音霊場の1番札所を参詣させて頂きました。ご丁寧に霊場巡拝の作法をご教授くださいました。

(Translated by Google) I was on my way home from Chichibu, where I was visiting for another reason, so I decided to stop by. Perhaps because it was lunchtime, I got mixed up with other worshipers and was able to take my time to look around. First of all, I thought that the lotus flower shape of the hand wash was very unusual and wonderful. As you proceed, you will see the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha and the guardian deities of the 12 zodiac animals lined up side by side, making it a sight to behold. It is said that Jizo statues and prayer beads purchased at the temple office are placed here to pray. The main hall was open to the public so you could see the dragon on the ceiling and the Otasuke Kannon statue, and there was a notebook where visitors could write freely. Since it is the Year of the Dragon, there is a commemorative cut-out goshuin (1,500 yen), and the letters are handwritten by the chief priest. I had a great time talking with the people at the temple office and had a great time. It's a place I'd like to go to again. (Original) 別件で訪れてた秩父で帰り道だったので寄ってみようと思い行ってきました。 お昼時だったのもあってか他の参拝の方と入れ違いになってゆっくり見ることができました。 まず手水が蓮の花の形でとても珍しく素敵だなぁと思いました。 進んでいくとお里がえりのお釈迦様と十二支の守り本尊がズラッと並んでて見応えがあります。ここには寺務所で購入したお地蔵さんや数珠を置いて祈願するようです。 本堂は開放されて天井の龍やおたすけ観音様を見ることができて参拝にきた方が自由に書けるノートが置いてありました。 辰年という事で記念の切り絵御朱印（1,500円）があり文字はご住職が手書きされてるとのこと。 寺務所の方と楽しくお話しさせていただいてとても良い時間を過ごすことができました。また行きたいと思える場所です。

(Translated by Google) I visited from Wado Kurodani Station to tour the Chichibu temples on foot. The climb up and the descent to Temple No. 2 are steep, so I recommend wearing comfortable sneakers. The distance is not that long, so if you climb slowly you should be fine. The road is paved with asphalt, but it is on the north slope of the mountain and does not receive sunlight. Therefore, in winter, the snow does not melt and becomes an ice storm, so be careful. (Original) 徒歩での秩父札所巡りのため、和銅黒谷駅から訪問した。上りも札所２番への下りも急なので履き慣れたスニーカーをオススメします。距離はそれほどでもないので、ゆっくり登れば大丈夫でしょう。道はアスファルト舗装されていますが、山の北斜面で日が当たりません。そのため、冬季は雪が解けずにアイスバーンになっているようなので、要注意です。

(Translated by Google) Awesome! Excellent from the mountain gate. The large waraji is also eye-catching, but the Arhat statue on top of the Sanmon Tower is unusual. There are countless stone Buddha statues while going to Kannon-do. The rock building in Okunoin is also amazing. Anyway, the number of stone Buddha statues is overwhelming. The parking lot and restrooms are well equipped. (Original) 素晴らしいです！山門から立派。大わらじも目を引きますが、山門楼上の羅漢像が珍しい。観音堂に行く間にも無数の石仏。奥の院の岩屋も凄いです。とにかく石仏の数に圧巻。駐車場もトイレも綺麗に完備されています。

(Translated by Google) The fourth temple of the Chichibu Pilgrimage. From the temple grounds to the mountain behind it, stone Buddha statues of various sizes have been dedicated. From historical ones to those donated by locals, they are all wonderful. (Original) 秩父札所四番目の札所。 寺の境内から裏山にかけて大小さまざまな石仏が奉納されています。由緒あるものから地元の方が納めたものまで、いずれも素晴らしい。

(Translated by Google) Many Jizo statues will welcome you. There are Jizo statues standing here and there, some of which have been partially destroyed. For those who climb up to Okunoin, there are geologically interesting places, so there is plenty to see. Parking is also free. There was only enough capacity for less than 10 cars. (Original) たくさんのお地蔵さんが迎えてくれます。そこかしこに地蔵が立っており、中には一部破壊されたものも。奥の院へ登っていく方には地質学的に興味深いところもあり、見どころ満載です。 駐車場も無料。１０台行かないくらいのキャパ。

(Translated by Google) Chichibu Sacred Site No. 4 Temple A wonderful mountain gate It is said that there are about 1,300 stone Buddha statues. I wonder if it's made from Chichibu stone 😲 The Kondo also has a sense of history and must have watched over the worshipers of old. (Original) 秩父霊場第4番札所 素晴らしい山門と 石仏1300体ほどあるそうです。秩父の石から作ってるのかなぁ😲 金堂も歴史を感じ古の奉拝者を見守ってきたのでしょう😄

(Translated by Google) At the fourth temple in the 34th sacred place of Chichibu temple. Konshoji is a popular temple with many stone Buddha statues. The road entering the temple is a little narrow, but there is a parking lot in front of the temple. Behind the temple, there is also a place where you can see the geopark's unconformable strata. there is. To the right of the Kannon-do Hall is a stone Buddha statue of the Mother Kannon. The principal image is an eleven-faced Kanzeon standing statue, which is said to have been created by Gyoki Bodhisattva during the Muromachi period. (Original) 秩父札所三十四番霊場の第四番のお寺で 石仏がいっぱいある人気の金昌寺です。お寺に入る道は少し狭いですが、お寺の前には駐車場があります。お寺の裏にはジオパークの不整合の地層を見る場所も あります。観音堂の右側に慈母観音の石仏があります。本尊は十一面観世音立像で室町時代の行基菩薩の作と伝わってあます。

(Translated by Google) The group of stone Buddha statues that extends into the mountains is a sight to behold and is well worth the trip. When visiting by car, the surrounding roads are narrow so you need to be a little careful. (Original) 山の中まで続く石仏群は圧巻で、行ったかいがありました 車で訪れる際に周辺道路が狭いので少し注意が必要です

(Translated by Google) This is the fourth temple of the Chichibu Thirty-Four Kannon Pilgrimage. It has one of the most famous Niomon gates among the Chichibu temples, and is also well known as the "Temple of Stone Buddhas." Passing through the Niomon gate, with its large straw sandals hanging over it, you will find over 1,300 stone Buddha statues lined up within the temple grounds. These statues were commissioned by the monk Kosentogaku as a memorial for those who died in the great famine that began in 1783, and it is said that there were once around 3,800 statues. Donors include those with ties to feudal lords from Edo, Bushu, Kishu, Echizen, and other regions. To the right of the main hall's corridor, the famous Child-Raising Kannon statue casts a gentle gaze. The donor, Yoshinoya Hanzaemon, was blessed with a child thanks to the miraculous power of the principal image of Kinshoji Temple, but subsequently lost his wife and child in succession. He commissioned an ukiyo-e artist to sketch the mother and child's appearance while they were alive, and erected this Buddhist statue as a memorial. (Original) 秩父三十四観音霊場四番札所。 秩父札所の中でも屈指の仁王門をもち、『石仏の寺』としてもよく知られている。 大わらじがかけられた仁王門を潜るとそ境内には1300余体の石仏が並ぶ。 天明3年（1783年）に始まる大飢饉などの死者の供養のために古仙登嶽和尚が発願したもので、 かつては3800体程あったといわれる。 寄進者には江戸、武州をはじめ紀州、越前などの大名家に縁あるものも見られる。 本堂の回廊右手には有名な子育て観音像がやさしいまなざしを投げかけている。 寄進者の吉野屋半左衛門が金昌寺のご本尊の霊験で子を授かったものの、 その後子と妻をあいついで失ったため、 生前の母子の姿を浮世絵師に下絵をかかせて建立・供養した仏像である。

A good place to go if you are into the history of Nagatoro. Entry fee is 200yen. The display area of the tools the people used and the history and geography of the area were interesting. The house itself is just so-so.

There is a flower field near the museum. Good for having a seat and relax. Walking up a bit further to Mt.Hodosan and the jinja.

(Translated by Google) It was built in the Edo period, and its distinctive feature is its shingled roof. Please stop by. (Original) 江戸時代に建てられたもので特徴は板葺の屋根だそうです。是非お立ち寄りを。

(Translated by Google) If you want to learn more about Nagatoro, please stop by. You can also see medieval tablets. The stone monument in our town (Machida) also uses stones from Mt. Chichibu. The residence of the headman from the Edo period still remains. There is a stylish sake brewery adjacent to it. You can also see peaceful scenery. (Original) 長瀞を勉強したい人は、ちょっと寄ってみてください。中世の板碑も見れます。わが町（町田）にある板碑も秩父山の石を使っています。江戸時代の名主の住宅も残っています。 隣接しておしゃれな酒蔵があります。また、のどかな風景も見れます。

(Translated by Google) Visited on March 24, 2023. A farmhouse from about 250 years ago with a shingle roof? Or cedar bark? The stone on top is impressive, and there is only one tatami room, and the rest is a board room. The floor plan is simple, there is no privacy at all, and the bathroom is exposed. It is interesting to think about the lifestyle and consciousness of those days. (Original) 2023年3月24日訪問。約２５０年まえの農家、屋根の板葺き？あるいは杉皮？上に石を載せてあるのが印象的、畳の部屋は一間だけ、あとは板の間。 シンプルな間取り、プライバシーは全く無い、おまけに風呂はむき出し。 当時の生活感、意識を考えると興味深い。

(Translated by Google) The building of an old sericulture farm was relocated from near the town hall, and although it had been renovated twice, it is displayed almost in its original form. (It seems that high windows were added after the renovation) It has a very old-fashioned appearance, with a shingle roof covered with stones. It is possible to take a stroll around the building except for the Okunodee (Okuma) and the second floor. Although the roofs and scales are different, I felt that there were many places with similar structures, such as the chaya Honjin near Gunma Yokogawa, where there was a stable inside the house and the location of the bath. From the deck, you can see the bamboo forest outside, which gives it a nice atmosphere. (Original) 昔の養蚕農家の建物を役場近くから移設し、二回ほど改築されていたが、ほぼ原型に戻したかたちで展示されている。(改築後は高窓が付いていたようだ) 板葺屋根に石で押さえるというなかなかに古風な佇まいである。 おくのでえ(奥間)と2階以外は散策見学が可能である。 屋根まわりや規模は違うが、群馬横川近くの茶屋本陣のように家内に厩屋が有るところや、風呂の場所等似ているつくりの箇所が多いと感じた。 でえからは外の竹林を見ることが出来て風情が有る。

(Translated by Google) This silkworm farming house, common in the Chichibu region, is estimated to have been built 280 years ago, as many prayer tablets from Mitsumine Shrine remain. It was moved to this area, but has been faithfully restored to its original appearance. Wooden roofs were common in the Chichibu region, along with thatched roofs, but today it seems to be the only one left of the former Arai family home. The kitchen floor, made of matting, is also magnificent. Why not stop by Hodosan Shrine as well? The view of the hills to the south is also nice. (Original) 三峯神社の祈祷札が多数残っていることから、今から280年前の建設と予想される秩父地方に多く見られる養蚕農家住宅。この地に移築されましたが建設当初の姿にしっかりと復元されています。 板葺の屋根は秩父地方では茅葺屋根と共に多く みられましたが現在は旧新井家だけのようです。むしろを引いて叩いたでえどこ(台所）の床 も見事。 宝登山神社と合わせて立ち寄ってみては如何でしょうか？南側の丘の景色もいいですよ。

In the countryside of Nagatoro, this hotel exudes an old-fashioned charm upon entering, maintaining the typical polite and clean atmosphere of Japan. The hotel's phone is delightfully antiquated. Both dinner and breakfast follow traditional Japanese styles. There are two types of baths: a regular bath and an outdoor bath. The bathing amenities include tools for foot care, as well as body lotion and facial toner.

Nice ryokan for the stay in Nagatoro and everyone was very kind to us. We largely stayed in our rooms so there’s nothing much to say about the amenities like the dinners or the bath. Check in was smooth, and they very nicely held our bags pre and post stay.

Best choice for a weekend getaway from Tokyo. Located next to a river with scenic nature mountains. This is a must visit to experience a luxurious stay and rest.

Hotel location is good you can walk from Nagatoro station. The room on second floor is the best view you can see the river and overview of nagatora pure nature. I love dinner and breakfast. Staffs are very helpful and support.

Very calm and romantic place to relax. I strongly recommend one Savona in the onsen area for ryokan management team. The matrices on tatami should be little thicker and softer.

Pretty yummy lunch at the inn with a nice view of the river. The inn is very relaxing if you are looking to take a vacation!

Nice hotel close to Nagatoro train station The staff are always helpful Comfortable room with a nice view of the garden

Nagatoro sake brewery shop. I visited this place on Monday, May 26th 2025 after enjoying the beautiful poppy field. The interior is Japanese traditional wooden warehouse structure. Second floor was a cafe, but after coronavirus pandemic, it is closed. Motainai! On the first floor you can find Chichibu sake, amazake, the leftover crushed rice after sake processing, pouches, scarves, sake sherbet, etc. There is a door leading to a sake brewery next to the cashier desk. Slide the door and it will lead to another building. In that building, you can see the old brewery. It’s very clean and nice. It used to be a sake brewery. Now it’s only a museum. I bought a gelato made from rice sake leftovers. There are strawberry, lemon, and original flavors. I chose original flavor. It was delicious. The texture is like sherbet ice. You won’t feel the sake taste, but after you finish eating it, a few minutes later you can feel the sake taste in your tongue.

The sake brewery has a 290 year history but the warehouse style building is new and absolutely beautiful! It’s free to go in a visit. You can cross a bridge which connects the store to the brewery and watch the brewers hard at work. The store offers sake tastings, and also sells other products like textiles, ceramics and food from the local area. The views of the town and surrounding farmland and mountains from the windows are really nice! There’s parking right outside the door and the town museum and silk farmhouse are right in front. It’s only a 10min walk from Nagatoro Station - just go through the torii gates and the brewery and store are on the left. Highly recommend it.

Delicious sake that is slightly on the sweet side. Got treated to a cup of Amazaka when I got in. They also do a tour of the sake making process, although it is quite small. Best to go in the morning to see them working. Great customer service.

Delicious Nihonsiu made by this brewery. We bought several types, and will enjoy them in our Tokyo home, and im Berlin Germany. Thank you for the good time in your shop.

(Translated by Google) From Nagatoro Station on the Chichibu Railway to Hodosan Shrine, it takes about 15 minutes to climb up the slope on the Hodosan approach, but on the way, you will find the sake brewery and shop on the left side of the approach, which is about a 12-3 minute walk. The shop is in an elegant building and gives off a sense of good taste. I happened to stop by to see the local museum, the Old Arai Residence, and it was right across the street. There are climbers and signboards on the approach, but for some reason it's easy to overlook them, so be careful. The store sells the famous sake ``Nagatoro'' as well as carefully selected sake vessels, snacks, and souvenirs. It was nice to have a sake tasting machine so you could compare the drinks before purchasing. I was able to take my time to look around the calm store and examine the souvenirs. I think it's a good place to look for nice souvenirs. (Original) 秩父鉄道　長瀞駅から宝登山神社まで宝登山参道をひたすら15分ぐらい坂道を登っていきますが、その途中、12、3分ほど歩いた参道左手に入ったところに同酒倉、ショップがあります。ショップは瀟洒な建物でセンスの良さを感じさせます。 たまたま郷土資料館旧新井住宅を見に立ち寄りましたが、その向かいにありました。 参道にのぼりや看板があるのですが、何故か見落しがちになるので要注意です。 店内は、名代の酒「長瀞」をはじめ、厳選された酒器やつまみ、土産物が販売されています。お酒の試飲マシンがあり、購入前に飲み比べして購入できるのは良かったです。 落ち着いた店内をゆっくり見て廻れてお土産を吟味できました。 感じの良いお土産物探しに良いと思います。

(Translated by Google) Visited on a weekend in July 2025. A sake brewery with a beautiful mountain view, within walking distance of Nagatoro Station. My destination was Hodosan Shrine, but I was curious so I stopped by. A small torii gate and a hydrangea garden in the back? I don't know if it's a new building or renovated, but it's very beautiful. There are two types of tastings. There are also some products that can only be purchased here. I bought some pink Sakura Koji sake as a souvenir. (Original) 2025年7月週末訪問。 長瀞駅から徒歩圏内にある、山並みが美しい酒蔵。目的地は寶登山神社だったけれど、気になったので立ち寄りました。 小さな鳥居と奥には紫陽花園？ 新築なのか改装されたのかわからないけれどとにかくきれい。試飲は2種。 ここでしか購入できない商品もいくつか。 ピンク色の桜麹のお酒をお土産に購入。

(Translated by Google) I heard that the sake here was delicious, so I went to buy it. It is located on the left side of the approach road on the way from the station to Hodosan (parking lot available) It was a very beautiful and stylish shop. (Original) こちらの日本酒が美味しいと聞いて買いに行ってきました。駅から宝登山へ行く途中の参道左側にあります(駐車場有り) とても綺麗でおしゃれなお店でした。

We have visited Wado previously, and we have always had a great experience. While we have usually stayed in their western rooms, this time we opted to stay in a larger but older-style Japanese room on the 5th floor (Hana Mizu Ki). The room was very clean and spacious but a bit dated. The room comfortably accommodates 4 guests. This room overlooks the front of the Ryokan and the driveway, so once in a while you do hear some cars driving by. As always, the staff were extremely hospitable and gracious. They were especialy kind to our young child. The dinner meal was very delicious, and our host timed each of our dishes perfectly. The breakfast was unchanged from previous visits, and as always, delicious (especially their miso soup with small clams). The futons were really comfortable and provided great sleep from a long day of hiking and walking. Wado does provide a shuttle bus to and from the ryokan to Wado Kuroya station, which you will have to mention when making your reservation. If you visit Wado in the Chichibu region, do explore the surrounding areas such as Nagatoro or Mitzumine shrine. The entire Chichibu area has breathtaking mountain views and cozy, heartwarming foods.

Absolutely love this elegant and warm hotel. Really was a highlight of my trip in chichibu, or even in my two-week stay in Japan. Despite the little retro look on the outside, the interior is very well maintained, elegant and clean. Staff is all welcoming and very friendly. I felt warm already soon as I sat down enjoying the welcome tea. Onsen is very nice as expected, with natural river soundscape. The in-room outdoor bath isn’t an onsen but they provide us an onsen powder to mimic the one they had in their hotel, which is impressive! And the kaiseki dinner set in a private room is elegant and delicious. The menu is handwritten and felt very warm. Breakfast is the bomb too! I could peek at the pretty natural surroundings from the breakfast hall. 🌸 Truly beautiful ryokan offering very good omotenashi, I really enjoyed my stay and had a good time here. Thank you!

We stayed here in the summer of 2023. Paid around 70000 yen for a night with 2 meals, and was quite surprised at some of the poor service in this ryokan. We arrived by car, it was raining and a member of staff stood outside just stared at us without greeting or trying to hand out an umbrella to us (and there was a whole umbrella stand next to him too). Didn't try to help with the luggage at all, and then asked us to sit in a sofa in an area that's only reachable by going down a few steps (yes we were carrying out own luggage at that point), when there are other empty sofas that can be reached without taking any steps. The room was quite dated but was clean. Love the terrace and the greenery outside. The mattress was very hard though, it was worse than sleeping in a standard thin fudon. Dinner was another horrible experience. The food itself was fine, the serving staff tried his best and was nice, but we waited for over an hour to just to have the first few dishes and we have gotten so hungry just sitting there. Then suddenly they dumped the rest of the dishes to us in one go. It was the worst dining experience in a ryokan for me, regardless of price point. My partner noticed they were having a big group in the dining hall, so I guess their kitchen and serving staff got overwhelm? Anyway, this isn't somewhere I will go again if they don't improve on their service.

Great stay with all the extras. Booked a Japanese style room with a private outdoor hot tub. Room was comfy and the tub awesome. Service was truly outstanding and the dinner was almost too much food. Really relaxing and would stay here again. Very limited English, so be ready to have an adventure if you don’t speak the language.

Thank you to the owner for treating us. Amazingly polite and kind staff. The food was delicious and itself an art. The place was very clean including the communal bath. Myself and the guests that came along with us were placed in a private room for the breakfast and dinner. What an exceptional experience! Check out my Instagram for more photos. @_vincenzoc

The best Hospitality ever, i highly recommend. Staff understand what customers are expecting well.to be honest, the place of hot springs are normal, but the dinner (kaiseki) is fantastic and the amount of food that we had was just enough to feed us :D I really appreciated that i had a special birthday night. cheers!

Took my mum for her birthday and we had a great time! The dinner, staff and Onsen were really nice!

A short detour from my hike around Chichibu, brief overview of the area and its main mountain. The staff were kind and polite

(Translated by Google) Mt. Buko, a mountain famous for its limestone quarry is. It was mined by a cement company and a lot of it was removed, but trees have been planted and it has been reborn as a rich mountain. At the museum, you can see how limestone has been used since the beginning of mining, and how it has been used for everyday items that are useful in our daily lives. (Original) 石灰岩の砕石場で有名な山、武甲山 です。セメント会社に採掘されだいぶ削られましたが樹木が植えられ豊かな山に生まれ変わっています。 資料館では採掘始まりから石灰岩用途、私たちの生活に役立つ身近な物に利用されている事が分かります。

(Translated by Google) Located in Hitsujiyama Park, it is on a hill overlooking Chichibu city, and from the top of the hill you can see Mt. Buko and Mt. Ryokami. The admission fee is 210 yen for adults, 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students, and half price for groups of 25 or more. The museum has pictures of Mt. Buko's old appearance, and you can see that it has been considerably eroded and thinned. I was curious and compared the image from 2011, when I first climbed it, with the current appearance of the mountain, and I could see that excavation was clearly progressing towards the foot of the mountain. I was surprised to hear an explanation of how Mt. Buko was formed, the types of limestone, and how limestone mining peaked in the 1990s, which is quite recent. It was also interesting to see the endemic plants and flowers, and to learn that among the animals that live in the mountains, there are Japanese macaques that live on the rocks, and the 30 minutes passed in the blink of an eye. I wonder what the mountain will look like in 10 years... 2025/03/20 (Original) 羊山公園内にあり軽く秩父市街を見渡せる丘の上にあり、丘の上からは武甲山や両神山が臨める。 入館料は一般210円、小・中学生は100円、25名以上の団体は半額のようです。 資料館には武甲山の昔の山容の画像があり、今はかなり削られて痩せているのが分かる。気になって自分が初めて登った2011年の画像と今の山容を比べてみたら、そこでも明らかに掘削が山裾に向かって進行しているのが分かった…。 武甲山が出来上がるまでの説明や石灰岩の種類、石灰岩採掘のピークが1990年代とのことで最近であることに驚かされた。 固有種である草花、山に住む動物たちの中にはニホンザルがいて岩場に生息していると言うのも興味深く、あっという間の30分だった。 10年後、どんな山容になっているのか、私も見られるだろうか…。 2025/03/20

(Translated by Google) I visited here on my way back from a walk to the neighboring Yamato Art Museum. I walked a little way up the mountain path. There was a bear warning sign, so I climbed cautiously. Bear tracks were found in nearby Yokoze in June 2025. This museum allows you to learn about the history of Mt. Buko. Although the shape of the mountain has changed due to limestone mining, limestone is a mineral that is beneficial to modern times. I think mining is unavoidable. You can also see and touch pebbles. I think it's a museum worth visiting just once. (Original) 徒歩で隣のやまとあーとみゅーじあむに 行った帰りにお伺いしました。 少し山道を登りました。 いちおう熊注意の看板がありおそろおそろ登りました。熊の痕跡が2025年6月にすぐ近くの横瀬で確認されています。 武甲山の歴史を知る事が出来る資料館です。 石灰岩の採掘で山の形が変わっていますが 現代にとって石灰岩が有益な鉱物です。 掘削は仕方がない事だと思います。 あとさざれ石「細石」を見る事、触る事が 出来ます。 一度行けばいい資料館だと思いました。

(Translated by Google) A museum where you can learn about Mt. Bukō. Is there a parking lot near the overlooking hill? It seemed like everyone was parking in an empty spot in front of the toilet. The scenery is good. (Original) 武甲山について学べる資料館。駐車場は特になく見晴らしの丘付近？トイレより手前の空いてる場所に皆停めてる感じでした。景色は良いです。

(Translated by Google) I learned a lot about the history of Mt. Buko and it was a very informative experience. It cost 300 yen. The slope to get to the site is steep, so walking might be a bit tiring. If you're going by bicycle, an electric one is the easiest. (Original) 武甲山に関わる歴史とかが色々わかって勉強になりました。300円。場所にいたるまでの坂がきつくて歩くのは少しきついかもしれません。 自転車でいくなら電動が楽。

(Translated by Google) 2024.7 [Admission fee] 210 yen *Cash only Exhibits include the formation of Mt. Buko (history, geology, etc.), plants and animals, and the collection of limestone. Mt. Kannabi in Chichibu is a mountain where divine spirits are enshrined, and is the object of faith for many people, including villagers, as the mountain's sacred place of nature. When I traced the history of Mt. Buko, I found it interesting that the mountain's name changed several times before it came to be called the current "Mt. Buko." In ancient times, when people only used words and had no written language, they were called ``take'' or ``takeyama.'' During the era of the 10th Emperor Sujin (Kofun period), Chichibuhiko-no-mikoto was appointed to build the province of Chichibu, and at the beginning of the Chichibu period, it came to be called ``Chichibugatake''. When the Taiho Ritsuryo Code was enacted (701), the grandfather of Asaomi Hikita was appointed as the first provincial governor of Musashi Province. This name is given to it as ``Ojigadake''. During the Heian period, a manor called Bukosho was established at the foot of the mountain. Takemitsu was probably the name of the manor's developer. As a result, it came to be called ``Buguang Mountain.'' In 1235, Chichibu Shrine was struck by lightning and burst into flames. Since then, Myoken Daibosatsu has been enshrined at the same company. As a result, the name of Mt. Shintai changed from "Mt. Buko" to "Mt. Myoken." Nowadays, the legend that the name of the mountain became ``Mt. Buko'' is said to have been passed down to the people of Chichibu since the Genroku period, and has been passed down since the Genroku period. I'm doing it. Although its name has changed since ancient times, it has always been a symbol of Chichibu and has been a mountain that attracts people of faith. Staying time is about 30 minutes. (Original) 2024.7 【入館料】210円※現金のみ 展示は武甲山の成立ち（歴史や地質など）、植物や動物、石灰石の採集に関する展示があります。 武甲山は、秩父の神奈備（かんなび）山＝神霊が鎮座する山として、山の自然の神代（かみしろ）として、里人をはじめ多くの人々の信仰の対象となっています。 武甲山の歴史をたどってみると、現在の「武甲山」と呼ばれるようになるまでに、いくつかの山名が移り変わっていることは興味深いと感じました。 古い時代、まだ言葉のみ用いて文字を持つにいたらなかった頃には「たけ」・「たけやま」と呼ばれ、 第10代崇人天皇の時代（古墳時代）に、知知夫彦命が知知夫の国造に任命され、知知夫国時代へ入った時点で「知々夫ヶ嶽」と呼ばれるようになります。 大宝律令が制定（701年）されて、武蔵国初代の国司として赴任した人物が引田朝臣祖父です。この名前が冠せられて「祖父ヶ嶽（おおじがだけ）」、 平安時代、山麓地域に武光庄という荘園が成立。武光とは荘園の開発者名であったのでしょう。これによって「武光山」と呼ばれるようになります。 1235年秩父神社は落雷により炎上。これ以降同社に妙見大菩薩が合祀されます。これにより神体山の名称も「武光山」から「妙見山」へと変化しました。 現在では、日本武尊が登山されて武具・甲冑を岩蔵に納め、東征の成功を祈ったところから山名が「武甲山」になったという伝説が元禄時代の頃から秩父の人々に伝承され定着しています。 古代から呼び名は変わっていますが、ずっと秩父を象徴し、信仰を集める山だと分かります。 滞在時間30分程。

(Translated by Google) As expected from Geopark Chichibu, a long time ago many fossils were excavated from Nakano, an ocean area of ​​Chichibu! The exhibits are nothing new, but it's exciting to imagine that this land was once submerged at the bottom of the sea. There is a geological layer in front of you, called a "Yobake", which you can see. However, there are stones like shell mounds placed haphazardly outside, and there is no sign of where they were excavated, making it a very laid-back fossil museum (lol). Fossils are also a treasure, so I hope they will be a little more business-minded and liven up the town...I'm looking forward to it! (Original) 流石ジオパーク秩父、はるか昔は秩父は海の中小鹿野からも化石が沢山出土しておりました！展示はいかにも…という感じで新しさは無いですがこの土地が海底に沈んでたとか想像するとテンションあがります。目の前には地層がありようばけと呼ばれ見ることができます。ただ外に貝塚の様な石が無造作に置かれており何処出土とかも書かれておらず何とものんびりした化石館だな〜と（笑）。化石も財産なのでもう少し商売っ気だして街が盛り上がればなぁ〜と…期待してますぞ！

(Translated by Google) I couldn't find any directions to this place, so I looked at the navigation system and arrived. There is a parking lot across the street from the building that can accommodate more than 15 cars. The museum closes at 5pm, and I was worried because I was going to enter after 4pm, but I was able to see it. The admission fee is 300 yen for adults (200 yen for elementary and junior high school students). The large fossil on the first floor is said to have been discovered in Ogano. When I think of fossils, I imagine a carnivorous dinosaur, but it is a fossil of Paleoparadoxia that resembles a hippopotamus, and is a nationally designated natural monument. There are fossils of baleen whale heads, shells, starfish, and huge ammonites, and on the second floor, fossils of trilobites from overseas are on display. A 7-8 minute walk from this fossil museum is a geological layer called "Yobake," a nationally designated natural monument. Cliffs that are exposed to the sun are called hake or hackett in the Chichibu region, so "Yobake." I see 🧐 You can see it across the Akabira River, but the opposite bank is dangerous and off-limits, and there is a risk of falling rocks coming over the river, so be careful. 2025/06/13 (Original) コチラへの道案内が見当たらずナビを見て到着。建物の通りを挟んだ横に駐車場があり車は15台以上停められます。 閉館が17時のところ、16時過ぎに入館しようとしたので心配されましたが見れました。 入館料は大人300円(小中学生200円)です。 1階にある大きな化石は小鹿野で発見された化石だそうです。化石というと肉食系の恐竜を想像してしまいましたが、カバを思わせるようなパレオパラドキシアの化石で国指定天然記念物とのこと。 ヒゲ鯨の頭部の化石や貝やヒトデ、どデカいアンモナイトがあったり、2階には海外の三葉虫の化石などが展示されてます。 この化石館から歩いて7、8分のところに国指定天然記念物「ようばけ」と言われている地層があります。太陽の当たる崖、秩父地方では崖のことをハケとかハケットと言うので「ようばけ」。なるほど🧐 赤平川を挟んで見ることは出来ますが、対岸は危険で立ち入り禁止になっていて、落石が川を越えてくる可能性があるということなのでご注意を。 2025/06/13

(Translated by Google) Although the facility is small, there were a steady stream of visitors. Although I didn't spend a long time there, the explanation panels had expressions that children would enjoy, so it was interesting. Recommended for those interested in geological formations. You can see "Yobake" from the second floor of the facility. It was easy to get to Yobake on foot, so I was thrilled to be able to see the fossils and the dynamic geological formations up close. (Original) 施設としては小さいですが、途切れず来観者がいました。長い時間はいられませんが説明用パネルが子供が喜びそうな表現になっていて面白かったです。 地層に興味のある方にはお薦めです。 施設二階から「ようばけ」が見られます。徒歩で「ようばけ」にも行きやすいので化石とともに、間近でダイナミックな地層が見られて感激しました。

(Translated by Google) I went there without expecting much. I really enjoyed the tour. Recommended if you go to Ogano. Oga Nyappi was also sold in gacha gacha. (Original) あまり期待しないで行ったのですが とても楽しく見学しました。 小鹿野に行ったらお勧めです。 おがニャッピーもガチャガチャで売っていました。

(Translated by Google) The air conditioning wasn't working and it was too hot to look at things calmly. There aren't many exhibits. You can see the Yobake from outside on the second floor. (Original) 空調が効いてなくて暑くて落ち着いて見てられなかった。展示は少なめ。ようばけも２階の外に出て見れます。

(Translated by Google) I went on a family trip to Ogano, so I looked it up on the internet and stopped by. The ancient stratum called "Yobake" was clearly visible. People in this area have lived by looking at this stratum for generations. For thousands of years. There was a "Ogano Fossil Museum" nearby, so I went there because it was a good opportunity. It was a small facility with many fossils of different sizes on display. There were a lot of crab fossils in particular, and my child was happy, saying "Crabs again!" It was good to learn about the history of this land. At the entrance, there was a sign that said "You need to pay an admission fee to use the toilet." I thought that was a bit too much, but I guess there were some users who had bad manners. There is a public toilet nearby that you can walk to, so I think it would be good to guide them there. It must be difficult to continue operating the facility with so few users. I hope the town will do its best to pass on the history of this land, and we must cherish it too. (Original) 小鹿野に家族旅行に行ったので、ネットで調べて立ち寄ってみました。『ようばけ』と呼ばれる古代の地層がクッキリと見えました。この地層をこの辺りの人たちは代々見て生きてこられたのでしょう。それはそれは何千年もの間。 近くに『おがの化石館』があったので、せっかくだったので行ってみましたが、こぢんまりとした施設で大小数々の化石が展示してあります。特にカニの化石が多い印象で、こどもが「またカニー！」と喜んでました。この土地の歴史を知れたのは良かったです。 入り口には、「トイレを利用するにも入館料が必要」と書いてありました。何もそこまで、、、と思いましたが、マナーの悪い利用者が居たのでしょう。近くに歩いていける公衆トイレがあるので、そこを案内する感じにすれば良いと思います。 利用者が少ない中で、施設を運用継続するのは大変だと思います。この土地の歴史を伝えて行くためにも街には頑張ってもらいたいし、私たちも大事にしていかなくてはならないですね。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by on my way back from visiting the Onouchi Valley Icicles. It is located on the way from Onouchi Valley to Seibu Chichibu Station. If you use the Seibu bus, it is about a 15 minute walk from Izumida bus stop. The fossil museum also has a parking lot, so it's easy to get to by car. The admission fee is 300 yen for adults, and although it is a small facility, there are fossils from overseas as well as locally mined fossils on display, so it was quite a sight to see. You are allowed to take pictures of the exhibits, so I think it would be great for your child's independent research. (Original) 尾之内渓谷氷柱に行った帰りに立ち寄りました。尾之内渓谷から西武秩父駅に向かう途中にあります。西武バスを利用すると、泉田バス停から徒歩15分くらいです。化石館には駐車場もあるので、車でも行きやすい場所になります。 入館料は大人300円で、小さい施設ですが、地元で採掘された化石の他、海外の化石なども展示されており、なかなか見応えがありました。展示物の撮影が可なので、お子さんの自由研究とかにもいいのではないかと思います。

Amazing temple stay, highly recommended for anyone who wants to escape busy Tokyo for a peaceful experience just a couple of hours away, and also learn about Zen Buddhism. Asami, the zen monk is so kind and wonderful monk. He is caring, and cooks amazing vegetarian food. Also there is a Private onsen on ground always available.

It was a wonderful experience to learn more about Buddhism. The monk leading the entire program is an exceptionally kind person who ensures you feel well taken care of. There are also a few volunteers who are attentive and assist with English, making everything more accessible. We had an amazing time engaging in activities such as walking, yoga, meditation, sutra chanting, and sutra copying, as well as enjoying delicious meals. One highlight was the beautiful, atmospheric outdoor onsen that added to the serene experience. We also had the opportunity to engage in conversations with remarkable and open-minded people, which made the experience even more enriching. I definitely recommend this experience. However, please keep in mind that the temple is quite old, and during this time of year, it’s wise to bring some warm clothes as the nights can get chilly.

What a truly amazing place! We arrived in the afternoon to bitter cold temple with snow on the ground. By breakfast time we were basking in the sun of a beautiful spring day. What a Temple of the Sun this really is! The calm welcome from the wonderful monk was perfectly understated. We were invited to join in Sutra copying, Sutra chanting and Zen meditation. Delicious vegetarian food was served and a wonderful sleep was had on the tatami mats. At ten o'clock at night we sat in the hot, outdoor bath gazing up at the stars. At sunrise we greeted the sun as it came up over the mountains and warmed us as immediately as a heater being switched on. Everything, including the incredibly isolated location, was so beautifully natural and understated. A place visited others can only dream of.

I stayed with my family for a night at Taiyoji in July 2017. Jyusokusan (the monk) was so peaceful, friendly, and kind that we really felt at home immediately. We enjoyed shako (calligraphy), Temple-made vegetarian food, walking dogs, zen meditation, and houwa (monk's story telling). Rotenburo (outside onsen) was great too. It was totally off the grid and we had a peaceful time at Taiyoji. We had the precious moments spent in the kitchen helping Jyusokusan prepared the dinner. We will return for sure. Jyusokusan is looking for cleaning volunteers as he has been doing everything from cooking, cleaning, picking/dropping guests at the station and offering speech and meditations. You will be filled with gratitude!

We did a Temple Stay (shukubo) here and it was very nice and the experience made my vacation! I enjoyed it much more than the Temple Stay we had on Mt Koya. 5 stars from me!

A wonderfully different way to see Japan

the best place i’ve been to

(Translated by Google) SUSABIO Terrace** is a cafe and terrace space surrounded by nature, located near Nagatoro Station in Nagatoro Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture. From the terrace seats, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Nagatoro, and in the summer it is particularly popular as a relaxing space surrounded by the sounds of the river and greenery. However, in the strong summer sun, it can be difficult to avoid the direct sunlight without a roof, so a sunshade would be more comfortable. This is a recommended spot for those who want to spend some relaxing time surrounded by the nature of Nagatoro. When you visit, be sure to take precautions against the sun and enjoy a comfortable stay. (Original) SUSABIO Terrace（スサビオテラス）**は、埼玉県秩父郡長瀞町の長瀞駅近くに位置する、自然豊かなカフェ＆テラススペースです。テラス席からは長瀞の美しい景色を楽しむことができ、特に夏は川のせせらぎと緑に囲まれた癒しの空間として人気です。 ただし、夏の強い日差しの中では、屋根がないと直射日光を避けるのが難しいため、日除けがあるとより快適に過ごせるでしょう。 長瀞の自然と共に、ゆったりとした時間を過ごしたい方におすすめのスポットです。訪れる際は、日差し対策を忘れずに、快適な時間をお楽しみください。

(Translated by Google) “A super hot spot with a great view” Visited around 11:00 on a weekday About a 5-minute walk from the Hodo Mountain Ropeway Station The view is definitely spectacular! However, it is in full sun, so it is extremely hot in the summer🥵 It is best to bring a parasol, a fan, a folding fan, or a portable fan, or even all of them The best time to visit is during the cooler months of Golden Week or when the leaves change color Although it is called a terrace, there is no cafe It feels like it is still under development If you want to relax, I recommend bringing your own food and drink or preparing it around the ropeway station There is an inner shrine at the back of the terrace, a well-maintained forest, and a teahouse, so it is a cool and pleasant place The peak of Hodo Mountain is about 50m above the terrace, so if you have time, please visit it (Original) “激アツ絶景スポット” 平日11:00頃来訪 宝登山ロープウェイ駅から徒歩5分くらい 絶景間違いない！ が、日向なので夏は激暑い🥵 日傘、団扇、扇子、携扇いずれか、なんなら全部あったほうがいい GWや紅葉の頃の涼しい季節がベストかも テラスとはありますがcafeは併設してません まだまだ開発途中という感じ ゆったりするなら飲食は持参するかロープウェイ駅周辺で用意していくといいと思います テラスの奥に奥宮があり林も整備され茶屋もあって涼しく気持ちいい場所 テラスの上50mくらいに宝登山のpeak(頂上)もあるので時間あればどうぞ

(Translated by Google) [If there was something to block the sun, this might be the best viewing spot.] Visited August 9, 2025, around 12:00 PM Since I was at Mt. Hodo, I decided to take a short break. [Terrace Atmosphere] - Is this a new space built by the Chichibu Railway? It might be the newest of the shops and facilities at Mt. Hodo. - The viewing space was conveniently located, offering a truly panoramic view of the city. There are also about six or seven large two-seater sofas, making it a great spot for couples, married couples, and families to relax. - You might not be able to stay there for long if the sun is too strong, but on cloudy or shady days, it's cool and comfortable. - There's a food truck selling drinks. I enjoyed the view while sipping a ¥500 Hodoade (lemonade made with Nanko plums). Please hand over your trash to the staff after you've finished your drink. (Original) 【日差しを遮るものがあれば、最高の眺望スペースかも】 2025/08/09 12時ごろ訪問 宝登山に来たので少し休憩していくことに 【テラスの雰囲気】 ・秩父鉄道系が新しく作ったスペースですかね？宝登山の売店や設備の中では一番新しいかも。 ・上手いところに眺望スペースを作ったもので、本当に街を一望できます。また、大きめの2人掛けソファが6〜7台ほどあるのでカップルやご夫婦、親子連れがゆっくりと時間を過ごせます。 ・日差しが強いと長時間はいられないかも知れませんが、曇りや日がかげるような日であれば涼しく過ごしやすいですよ。 ・ドリンクを販売しているキッチンカーがあります。私は¥500のホドエード(南高梅を使ったレモネード)を飲みながら、眺望を楽しみました。飲み終わったらゴミは店員さんにお渡しください。

(Translated by Google) A new spot It wasn't here before, but it's gotten a lot more stylish. To get here, you either have to climb stairs or a slope. Maybe climbing the slope is a little easier? There's a white door sculpture along the way, making it a great photo spot. Maybe it was late, but the main sofa and this white door were empty, so I was able to relax. I sat on the sofa for about 30 minutes to refresh myself. It was a cool time, and the weather was cloudy, neither too hot nor too cold, so it was just right. There are tables, but there aren't any shops nearby, so you have to buy something from the shop below and bring it here. They have drinks, miso potatoes, croquettes, and other items, so it might be a good place for a relaxing tea break. However, there may be shifts during busy times, so you'll need to give up your seat to the next person. If you come on a weekday, you'll probably be able to relax. The view from here was absolutely stunning. (Original) 新しいスポット 昔は無かったが随分とオシャンになったなー ここへ来るには 階段か坂道を登る感じ 坂道を登った方が少しは楽かな? 途中白いドアのオブジェがあり フォトスポット 時間が遅かったのか メインのソファもここの白いドアも人がおらず のんびり出来た ソファは 30分程座らせて頂き気分転換 時間的に涼しい時間で 天気も曇りと暑くもなく寒くもなくで ほんとに丁度良かった テーブルもあるけれども ここの近場にはお店は無く 下のお店で何か購入しここへ持って来るシステム 飲物と味噌ポテやコロッケ等あるので のんびりお茶時間もいーかも ただ 混雑時には交代もありうるので 時間で次の方へ譲らないとかな 平日来たらほんとにゆっくり出来そう ここから見る景色は かなりの絶景でした✧

(Translated by Google) I came here because I had been checking the opening date of July 7, 2025 I took the earliest ropeway and was blessed with good weather, so I was happy to be able to take some nice pictures There is a terrace about 5 minutes up from the ropeway station, but it might be a bit difficult for people with disabilities😭 There were some parts that were not photographed well due to my lack of research. It's a real shame that I couldn't buy the original drink sold at the rest house near the ropeway and take a picture on the terrace😢 If they had sold it on the terrace, I would definitely have bought it😭 (Original) オープンが令和7年7月7日と言うことで前々からチェックしていたので来ました 一番早いロープウェイで登り天気にも恵まれいい風景を撮ることができ嬉しかったです ロープウェイ乗り場より5分くらい登ったところにテラスがあり足腰が不自由な人にはちょっとキツイかも😭 自分の調べ不足で映えが足りなかったところがあります。それはロープウェイの近くのレストハウスで売っているオリジナルドリンクを買いテラス席で写真を撮ることができなかったのは本当に残念です😢 テラス席で販売していれば間違いなく買ったのに😭

(Translated by Google) Used on July 13, 2025. Recently opened terrace seating. Follow the signs from the ropeway summit station and you'll arrive there in no time. The route to the left after leaving the base station is the closest. There seem to be counter seats, but there was a rattan bench available, so I sat down there. It seems that there would have been cushions if the weather was good (they had been removed). The view would have been good, but it was hazy that day and Mount Buko was not visible. Although there was a breeze, there was nothing to block the sunlight, so I took a break and left. Surprisingly, all the seats were taken. (Original) 2025年7月13日に利用。 最近オープンしたテラス席。 ロープウェイ山頂駅から案内板に従っていけばすぐに付きます。 山麓駅出て左側のルートが近いです。 カウンター席などがあるようですが、籐製長椅子が空いていたので着席。天気がよければクッションもあったもよう（撤去されていました）。 眺望はよいのでしょうが、この日はもやがあり武甲山は見えませんでした。風はあるものの、日差しを遮るものはなく、一息ついて撤収。 意外と全席埋まっていました。

(Translated by Google) The new observation terrace at the summit of Mt. Hodosan. Surrounded by the scenery and scents, the chill-out benches and photo spots are soothing. The harmony between nature and playfulness is outstanding. The white door was also a popular photo spot 🚪 (Original) 宝登山山頂の新展望テラス。風景と香りに包まれ、チルアウトベンチやフォトスポットで癒されます。自然と遊び心の調和が抜群です。白いドアも撮影スポットで人気でした🚪

(Translated by Google) I visited the shrine to receive a stamp. This is a temple with many things to see. (Original) 御朱印を頂きに参拝いたしました。色々と見どころがある、お寺です。

(Translated by Google) The twelfth temple on the Chichibu Pilgrimage. It's about 20 minutes' walk from Jorakuji Temple, just past the Seibu Railway overpass. You'll see the tower gate about 100 meters ahead, across the cherry blossom-lined approach. The main hall was destroyed in a fire at the end of the Meiji period, but the mountain gate remained. Inside the Sanmon gate are dotted with Kannon statues that will grant various wishes, including the "Azukari Kannon," which will take care of your anger, illness, and worries. The principal image is the "Shokanzeon Bodhisattva." Nosakadera is also well known as a flower temple. (Original) 秩父札所巡り十二番。常楽寺から焼く20分ほど、西武鉄道のガードをくぐったところ。 桜の参道の向こう正面100㍍ほどのところに楼門が見えます。明治末期の火災て本堂は焼失したが山門は残りました。 三門内部には、怒り、病気、煩いを預かってくれる「あずかり観音」などいろいろな願をかなえてくれる観音像が点在してます。 御本尊は「聖観世音菩薩」。野坂寺は花のお寺さんとしてもよく知られたお寺です。

(Translated by Google) Nearest station Seibu Chichibu Line Chichibu Station 30-40 minutes walk from temple number 11 Admission fee is free Mountain name: Buddha Mountain Sect: Rinzai sect Nanzenji sect Principal image: Sho Kanzeon Bodhisattva Nosaka-dera Temple was founded by Arai Sokichi, Keishurotatsu (1682 Jaku), and the 6th Priest Butsumi in 1741. It is said that the temple was moved to the place where it had been enshrined and integrated with Nosaka-do. The statue of Kannon at Chichibu's Thirty-Four Temples was dedicated by merchants from Kai, who expressed their gratitude for escaping a dangerous attack by bandits. That's what I mean. There is also a Niomon gate, and in the center of the gate, there are sculptures of Buddha statues, thunder gods, wind gods, mountain gods, etc. on the left and right sides of the gate.Are all the Buddha statues in the 13 Buddhist statues museum, which houses 13 Buddhas, of believers? It seems that the person who donated the carving for his father's memorial service is wonderful. It seems that he is not originally a Buddhist sculptor, but I think that his work is tasteful and good. It's free, so please take a look. The main hall was also open so that you could see the inside. I'm really grateful. (Original) 最寄り駅　西武秩父線　秩父駅 札所11番より徒歩30〜40分 拝観料は無料 山号　佛道山 宗派　臨済宗南禅寺派 本尊　聖観世音菩薩 野坂寺は、新井惣吉が開基となり、啓室達（天和2年1682寂）が開山、第六世佛海和尚が寛保元年（1741）に、秩父三十四ヶ所札所の野坂堂が奉安されていた当地へ移転、野坂堂を統合したといいます。秩父三十四ヶ所札所の観音像は甲斐の商人が奉納したもので、賊に襲われた危急の難を免れたことに感謝したものといいます。との事です。 こちらも仁王門があり門中央、左右に仏像、雷神、風神、山神などの彫刻があり十三佛を納めた十三尊仏像ミュージアムの仏像は全て信徒？の方がお父さんの供養の為に彫った物を寄贈したそうですが素晴らしい出来です。 元々仏師では無い様ですが味がある良い作品だと思います。無料なので是非拝観して下さい。 こちらも本堂は中が拝観出来る様に開いていました。本当に有り難い事です。

(Translated by Google) 2025.4.27 I visited to see the moss pinks. The wisteria had just started to bloom, but I could see the white and purple. The buildings and Jizo statues looked very unique. (Original) 2025.4.27 芝桜合わせで訪問しました 藤はまだ咲き始めでしたが、白・紫が見れました 建物やお地蔵さんが個性的に見えました

(Translated by Google) About 10 minutes walk from Chichibu Station. There are many Buddha statues and it is worth seeing. From March 2020, the price of goshuin will increase to 500 yen. (Original) 秩父駅から徒歩で１０分程度。たくさんの仏像があり見ごたえがあります。令和6年3月からは御朱印は500円に値上がりするようです。

(Translated by Google) Chichibu Sacred Site No. 12 This is a Rinzai sect temple. This looks like a temple theme park. There are a variety of Buddha statues, and those who are interested will love them. When you look at the super strong cow while imagining what life was like in the past, it makes sense 😲 (Original) 秩父霊場12番 臨済宗のお寺です。こちらはお寺のテーマパークのようです。色々な仏像があり、興味のある方は大好物なものばかり。怪力の牛は昔の生活を想像しながら見ていると納得です😲

(Translated by Google) Buddha Mountain Nosaka Temple. A temple of the Nanzenji sect of the Rinzai Zen sect. Sanmon is in the form of a tower gate. On the left is King Enma, and on the right is King of Five Paths. A pair of Yakushi Nyorai statues were enshrined on the second floor, but they have now been moved to the main hall. On the way back, if you look at the inner wall of the Sanmon gate, you can see the Amida triad (Amida Nyorai, Kannon Bodhisattva, and Seishi Bodhisattva) shaped out of pipes. (Original) 佛道山野坂寺。臨済禅宗南禅寺派の寺院。 山門は楼門形式のもの。向かって左には閻魔大王が、右には五道転輪王が配置されている。 二階部分には対の薬師如来像が安置されていたが、今は本堂に移っている。 帰り際には山門内側の壁を見るとパイプで形作られた阿弥陀三尊（阿弥陀如来・観音菩薩・勢至菩薩）を見ることができる。

(Translated by Google) 2024.12 A nice street with retro shops and houses here and there😃Maybe you'll discover something when you take a walk? ☺️ (Original) 2024.12　レトロなお店やお家が所々にある雰囲気の良い通り😃散歩すると何か発見できるかも？☺️

(Translated by Google) It's a very lively approach to the shrine, and there are many popular shops with long lines, so it's very busy on weekends! There are also retro buildings that give you a sense of history, so you can enjoy them! The smart tourism ambassador Coco-chan is also waiting for us (lol) (Original) なかなか賑やかな参道で、行列のできている人気店も多く週末はとても賑わっています！ 歴史を感じさせるレトロな建築物もあり楽しめます！ 観光大使の賢いココちゃんも待っています(笑)

(Translated by Google) Visited on a weekend in July 2025. I was lucky enough to visit during the Chichibu Kawase Festival, and was able to see the traditional sight of drums echoing from morning to night and floats passing by. (Original) 2025年7月週末訪問。 運良く秩父川瀬祭のタイミングと重なって、朝から夜まで太鼓の音が響き渡り、山車が行き交い、臨場感ある伝統的な光景を見ることができました。

(Translated by Google) Bamba Street is the main street from Chichibu to Seibu Chichibu. It's a somewhat mysterious landscape with buildings that have a Showa feel to modern, stylish buildings. Since it was Golden Week, a taiko live performance was being held throughout the street. The vibrations of Japanese drums that resonate through your body are powerful. There are many shops along this street where you can enjoy eating while walking, such as the famous miso potatoes, gibier skewers, and sweets shops. There are also walnut soba and pork miso shops, so you can enjoy Chichibu as if it were all concentrated on this main street. (Original) 秩父から西武秩父までのメインストリート番場通り。昭和感漂う建物から近年のスタイリッシュな建物まで立ち並ぶなんだか不思議な景観。この日はゴールデンウイークということもあり、太鼓ライブが通り一体で行われていた。身体に響く和太鼓の振動が迫力ある。この通りには名物のみそポテトやジビエ串、スイーツ店など食べ歩きも楽しめるお店がたくさん。他にもクルミ蕎麦や豚味噌のお店だったりと秩父はこのメインストリートに集約されているような感じで楽しめる。

(Translated by Google) I get the impression that there is a huge difference in the number of customers between popular (?) stores and those that are not. Popular restaurants are always very crowded, and waiting in line every time takes up a lot of time, making it impossible to eat while walking. If you were to ask me if I would like to go again, I would say no. I feel like one experience is enough. (Original) 人気（？）な店と、そうでない店の集客数の差が激しい印象。人気店は常に激混みで、毎回並んでいると相当時間を食うため食べ歩きができない。もう一回行きたいかと問われればNoかな。一回の経験のみで十分な感じ。

(Translated by Google) On the road to Chichibu Shrine, many elegant modern buildings remain. (Original) 秩父神社に向かう道、風情あるモダン建築が多く残っている

(Translated by Google) It was my first time eating deer meat. It's a skewer of wild boar and deer. I feel like wild boar is ribs and deer is loin. It was delicious charcoal grilled. (Original) 初めて鹿のお肉をいただきました。 イノシシとシカの串焼きですが、 イノシシはカルビ、シカはロース的な感想 炭火焼きでおいしかったです