Nagatoro and Iwadatami Rocks

長瀞岩畳

Nagatoro is a riverside town in the forested mountains of Chichibu, popular with visitors since the 19th century. Tall pine trees and unusual rock formations, including the Iwadatami Rocks, line the Arakawa River. A popular activity is a boat ride down the river with a local guide. Nearby Mt. Hodo has flowers in every season.

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Visitor information

Getting there

Take the Seibu Line to Seibu-Chichibu or the Tobu Line to Yorii, then the Chichibu Railway to Nagatoro Station.

By car, it is about 90 minutes on the Kan-Etsu Expressway.

Time needed

The train trip takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Guided river cruises use small wooden boats, with some whitewater rapids.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Saitama and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.