Ranzan Valley

sightseeing

Ranzan Valley is one of Saitama Prefecture's famous scenic spots known for the Iwadatami rock terraces, the clear streams of the Tsukikawa River, and its rich natural wooded environment. The Hosokawa area has a particularly unique peninsula-like topography, where a large river channel turns at a sharp 180 degree angle. The valley and surrounding Japanese red pine forests are a stunning sight! When Dr. Seiroku Honda, the first person in Japan to hold a Ph.D. of forestry, visited the area, he noted its great similarity to the landscape of Arashiyama in Kyoto, and referring to it as the "Arashiyama of Musashi Province," provided the origin of the name "Ranzan," another way to read "Arashiyama." In the summer, one can enjoy the fresh green and sounds of babbling brooks and chirping birds, in just an unbelievable one hour distance from the metropolis. In autumn you can also enjoy the reflection of the leaves on the surface of the water emphasized by the fiery red of the momiji maple trees. *Peak season for autumn leaves is mid-November to early December.

Basic Information

Location
Kamagata, Ranzan-machi, Hiki-gun
TEL
0493-81-4511(Ranzan Town Tourism Association)
Event Information
Ranzan Valley Autumn Leaves Festival is held in November every year

Business hours / Fee

Business hours
Feel free to explore at anytime

How to get there

Public transport
About 50 minuets walk from Musashi Ranzan station on the Tobu Tojo Line
About 10 minutes by bus from Musashi Ranzan station on the Tobu Tojo Line. Get off at the bus stop "Kyuyouchi Iriguchi (BBQ Area)" and walk for about 15 minutes.
Car
About 15 minutes from Kanetsu Expressway Higashimatsuyama IC or Ranzan Ogawa IC.
Please use the parking lot “Ranzan Valley Barbecue site” which is 1 km from the Ranzan Valley entrance intersection.
Vehicles are not allowed to enter the Ranzan Valley.
Parking
Ranzan valley Barbecue area( Fee is required) 9:00-16:30 or 16:00, depending on the season. Please check the website for details.

Map

Nearby spots

Sennen no Sono Lavender Field
Sennen no Sono Lavender Field

The Sennen no Sono Lavender Field spans approximately 6.5 hectares and boasts around 22,000 lavender plants including over 10 different lavender varieties, such as Grosso (French), Hidcote (English), and Avonview (Spanish). In late May, visitors can enjoy the enchanting sight of red, pink, and white poppies blooming alongside early-blooming lavender. By mid-June, a portion of the field transforms into a golden sea of wheat known as "Nourin 61," and towards the end of June, visitors can witness the spectacle of wheat harvesting. The annual Ranzan Lavender Festival takes place from early to late June, offering a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of the lavender field. *Please note that access to the fields is restricted after the festival as they undergo harvesting.

Sugaya Yakata Castle
Sugaya Yakata Castle

The historic site "Sugaya Yakata Castle" (a national historic castle site) overlooking the Toki River to the south is said to be the place where Hatakeyama Shigetada built his mansion in the early Kamakura period. Inside Sugaya-kan, there is a museum dedicated to the historic remains of Ranzan Town. Furthermore, the area is also known for its Yamayuri (Mountain Lilies), which grow wild and are at their best around July every year. In addition, plum and cherry trees are also planted here. Together with Sugaya-kan, Ranzan town is home to Sugiyama Castle, and both of them were appointed as being among the "Continued 100 Fine Castles of Japan" on April 6, 2017.

Saitama Prefectural Ranzan Historical Museum
Saitama Prefectural Ranzan Historical Museum

Our building is located on the historical site of the Kamakura period samurai palace “Sugaya-yakata” which transitioned to the castle “Sugaya-jō" during the Sengoku period. Opened in April of 1976 as the Saitama Prefectural Historical Data Museum, the museum was later relaunched on April 1st, 2006 for reorganization and maintenance of the prefectural museum facility. Focus was given to the collection, storage, and conducting of research on archaeological materials related to the Sugaya-yakata sites and medieval historical sites such as medieval castle buildings, and to utilize these materials for the development of education, learning, and culture. At that time, the name of the museum was changed to its current name. (For more information regarding the facility, please refer to the URL below.)

Gogaku Kenshujo / Masahiro Yasuoka Memorial hall
Gogaku Kenshujo / Masahiro Yasuoka Memorial hall

In 1970, the Gogaku Kenshujo (lit. village school training institution) Foundation was established on the site of the former Japan Farmers' School founded by Dr. Masahiro Yasuoka in the early Showa period. In 2012, the official name of the foundation was changed to "Gogaku Kenshujo / Yasuoka Masahiro Memorial Museum," and it has been working to promote Gogaku (the study of the countryside) and to pass on to future generations the teachings and anthropology of Dr. Yasuoka Masahiro, which are needed in this day and age, while continuing the tradition of the Japan Agricultural School.

Kawa no Hiroba BBQ Area
Kawa no Hiroba BBQ Area

The barbecue place opened on the river site in 2013 is the first in Tokyo to be operated by a private company. Reserve your favorite spot by the Toki River and enjoy barbecuing while being immersed in nature.

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