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)
Home page
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.
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.
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.