Nagatoro River Gorge
Dramatic red-rock gorge carved by the Arakawa River, famous for traditional pole-punted boat rides through the rapids and brilliant autumn foliage.
Kawagoe (Little Edo)
Historic merchant town with Edo-period clay-walled storehouses, a famous bell tower, and sweet-potato snack street โ one of Japan's best-preserved castle towns.
Chichibu Shrine & Old Town
A vibrant 2,000-year-old shrine at the heart of the Chichibu region, surrounded by mountain scenery and traditional shotengai shopping streets.
Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine
One of Japan's oldest and most important shrines, enshrined for over 2,400 years in the heart of Omiya, with a grand zelkova-tree approach.
Omiya Bonsai Village
The world centre of bonsai culture โ six major bonsai nurseries and the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, home to trees centuries old.