Nature & Hike · Nagatoro
Nagatoro Gorge and Iwadatami 長瀞渓谷・岩畳
Flat terraces of crystalline schist along the Arakawa River, a national Scenic Beauty site with traditional boat rides.
PriceFree
Getting thereNagatoro Station (Chichibu Railway), about 5 min
Time needed2-3 hours
Best timeApril, November
AddressNagatoro, Nagatoro-machi, Chichibu District, Saitama 369-1305
About
At Nagatoro the Arakawa River runs past Iwadatami, broad 'tatami-like' rock shelves of crystalline schist, and the red cliffs of Chichibu Sekiheki opposite. Boatmen run river cruises and rafting, and the area is a famous spot in Japanese geology.
Highlights
- Iwadatami rock terraces
- Traditional river boat cruises
- Chichibu Sekiheki cliffs
- Cherry blossoms and autumn leaves
Tips
- Five minutes from Nagatoro Station
- River cruises stop when water is high
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