Sightseeing Spots

This is a house lodge located in the mountain valley with the surrounding enclosed in deciduous trees and the chirping of birds giving one a feel of the season. In the forest, close to the Terasaka Rice Terrace, is a Yuyado (a lodge with a hot spring) of medicinal herbs which is beloved by many as the “Yakusō-no-yu (hot water of medicinal herbs)”. The pride of the lodging is the medicinal herb bath which contains, among other herbs, chameleon plant and Japanese mugwort, allowing for the body to warm up from its core and improving blood circulation. One can expect recovery from fatigue and better skin.

It is the only waterfall in Saitama Prefecture that has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls. There is a promenade of about 1.5km, and you can enjoy the seasonal appearance of fresh greenery and autumn leaves. The waterfall is divided into 3 steps, and the huge waterfall that drops for 76 meters is both powerful and impressive!

The building was built in 1930 and was registered as a Tangible Cultural Property in 2001. At the Chichibu Meisen museum, you can learn about the history of Chichibu Meisen, view the exhibits, and try your hand at stencil dyeing and weaving. All the equipment displayed in the museum is still in use, and if you are lucky, you can even see it in action.

Simple sulfur hot spring. Chichibu Yumoto (source of a hot spring), is a day trip hot spring that utilizes the Bukō Hot Spring as the source; it is effective for a range of chronic diseases such as neuralgia, sore muscles, arthralgia, stiff shoulders, and poor blood circulation. This is a liberating open-air bath where one can fully enjoy nature, with the cypress bath giving a tender feel of the tree and the rock bath providing a simplistic natural atmosphere. In addition, there is a “Bukō Auto Campsite (Phone Number: 0494-23-8229)” nearby and a lodging facility “Bukō-no-yu Bekkan (annex) (For reservation: 0494-24-4141)”.

From season to season, Saitama Prefecture’s largest terraced paddy field expands a rural scene that can only be seen in Japan. As of now, 4 hectares of the rice field (about 250 pieces) is in use out of the total area of 5.2 hectares. In the summer, en event of about 600 bonfires lighting up takes place, creating a magical atmophere, and is an experience limited to one night that cannot be enjoyed anywhere else. During the autumn, the 2,000,000 bulbs of the red spider lily planted on footpath blooms.

The Saitama Prefectural Forest Park is a recreation area that spreads northwards of the Maruyama mountain (altitude of 960m). You can enjoy the forest and wild grass of each of the four seasons, and you will be able to see flowers and trees that you’ve only seen in photos and meet animals in their natural state. It will be a heartful and refreshing experience!

The hot spring that flows from 1,500 meters below ground, scored a maximum score of a 5 under 6 categories during the inspection by the Japan Natural Hot Spring Examining Authority! With the ingredients much like the salty, spicy seawater, it is called “Netsu-no-yu” due to the fact that it takes a lot for the water to go cold. What’s also appealing is that the natural hot spring can be enjoyed, during the warm season, without adding heat or adding water. The high-concentration carbonated spring, which even gathers the attention of the medical industry, can be enjoyed as well.

The large hot spring facility, “Seibuchichibu Ekimae Onsen Matsurinoyu”, makes Chichibu’s specialty, “festival”, its concept. Matsurinoyu has four types of open-air baths and a highly concentrated artificial carbonated hot spring, with six bathhouses in the inn (five bathhouses for men) to be enjoyed. In this area, which takes pride in its rich variety of hot springs, there is also a Japanese style food court and an area selling local products perfect as souvenirs, making this facility packed full of Chichibu areas charm.

A park surrounded by water and greenery. The park is free of charge to enter. All year round, the park is crowded with families using the park as a place of rest within the region.

In Chichibu Muse park's "Forest of Sports," there is a facility that anyone can enjoy regardless of age! In a mix of planted and native forests are seven zip lines high above the valley making it the largest park in Japan. The park is for adults and children older than 10 years. The courses are set at high altitudes making this forest adventure very popular among adults as well!

This is a campsite surrounded by trees alongside the ravine of the Tokigawa River. The facility is well-equipped with a building for cooking, showering, restroom, making it a safe environment to have fun at. In the river with shallow water, Japanese salmon and char fish swim, allowing for a great experience in nature.

Forest of Musen yama ・KDDI, is designated as number 13 in the greenery trust conservation. The area is located on the eastern edge of Ōmiya Plateau and offers a fauna centering around the Konara (pin) oak and other deciduous broad-leaved trees. Furthermore, on the west side, there is a row of Yoshino cherry blossom trees attracting many people in the spring. There used to be a station for wireless transmission belonging to a company called 'KDDI Corporation' located here. As a result, the mountain area is nicknamed "Musen yama (the wireless mountain)", by locals.

This is a museum that exhibits the entire cultural heritage of Yokoze-machi. From stage models of Yokoze’s puppet show (intangible folk cultural property designated by the prefecture) and models of Bukōzanmitake Shrine Palace, there are displays of animals and plants collected from Mt. Bukō as well as historical documents that portray the transitions of Yokoze-machi. In the “nature” section of the permanent exhibition room, fossils of Sinomegaceros yabei, wild ox, wolves from about 130,000 years ago produced in the Nagoya Limestone Cave are on display. These fossil data are very rare on a national scale.

The ruins of a kiln used in the 7th century which is said to be one of the oldest artifacts of Saitama Prefecture. It is designated as one of Saitama Prefecture’s historic spots. It is thought that the kiln was made for the establishment of the Musashi Kokubunji Temple, however, due to the careful inspection of an unearthed tile, it was made clear that the kiln was crafted for Saguro Temple.

This park, located on a hill overlooking the city, surrounded by lush greenery, is famous for its shibazakura (moss phlox) and cherry blossoms. This place has been a getaway for citizens needing a break from city life for many years. There is also an area with athletic facilities for children to play, and exhibition halls such as Mt. Bukou Museum and Yamato Art Museum.

The south slope of the farm provides a good view to enjoy as you're picking and tasting. Or, how about enjoying the spectacular sight of Mount Bukō towering right in front of you? As a precaution against the new coronavirus, we ask that you wear a mask and disinfect your hands.

As a base for agricultural promotion and regional revitalization, this is a direct sales facility that mainly sells local agricultural products and specialties. In addition to local agricultural products, handicrafts and processed products from both within and outside the prefecture are sold. The store has an eat-in space where you can eat and drink on the spot. There is also a spacious lawn on the premises. In the future, they even intend to rent out a processing room where anyone can make sweets and side dishes to sell.

At the farmers' market, the locally brewed shochu “Chichibu Nishiki” and other liquors are sold together with selected specialty goods of Chichibu. Also, a wide range of alcohol can be tasted at the tasting booth.

Apart from the all-you-can-eat package, you can also pick and take it home instead! May end early, depending on the condition of the strawberries! All-you-can-eat varieties: Beni-poppe, Tochiotome, Yayoihime, Souvenir varieties: Amarin, Beni-poppe, Tochiotome, Yayoihime

A temple for safe childbirth, safe growth of children, and protection from evil. The main deity of the temple, Nyoirin Kannon, or Cintamani-cakra, is said to be the Goddess of Mercy and Wisdom, who has a wish-fulfilling jewel that removes evil and purifies the clouded mind, relieves suffering, and bestows prosperity by giving gold, silver, and treasure. In the precincts of the temple, there are three-story bluestone pagoda of the three Amida deities from the Muromachi period (1336-1573) and a mound of writings from the first year of the Hōei era, where women wrote their wishes and stored them.

The seventh temple and sacred place is called Ushibushi-do, and the main deity is the eleven-faced Kannon. The eleven-faced Kannon was originally located at Ushibushi in the third ward of Negoya. Due to a disaster in 1782, it was moved to the main hall of Hocho-ji temple, where it has been enshrined ever since. Hocho-ji temple is called Mt. Seitai and follows the Sōtō school of Buddhism. The temple was founded by Ryodo Kansei, who passed away in 1606. The founder of the Buddhist sect here was Shigekata Uchida, the second head of the Uchida family, and the Uchida family is said to be of the Fujita lineage, which Hōjō Ujikuni adopted as his son-in-law.

Also known as Ogino-do, the main deity, Saint Kannon, is said to have once stood on the top of Mount Bukō. The temple also has a buddha statue in the style of Seiryō-ji, a picture scroll of good fortune, and a tooth of Yamanba (a mountain witch). The view seen from the top of Mount Bukō is a magnificent sight.

Here you can learn about Ina town's rich natural and cultural properties. There is a comprehensive exhibition of local treasures displaying nature, geography, history, and folklore. The location moved to Ina Municipal Minami Junior High School in April 2016. Feel free to stop by and deepen your love and understanding of the wonderful Ina town.

10 minutes walk from Yokoze Station. 10 minutes walk to Hitsujiyama Park and Shibazakura no Oka. Strawberries with a focus on the best taste and the most secure experience.