Nagatoro Shibazakura Fest & Traditional Rafting

Overview

Nagatoro is a small mountain village located in Chichibu. The Arakawa river which flows through the town offers visitors a unique chance to experience a traditional wooden boat style of rafting. The traditional rafting involves boarding a wooden boat controlled by a driver with a long wooden pole. The boat then cruises, mostly peacefully, down the river, giving you ample opportunity to take in the incredible scenery while navigating a few rapids along the way.

The Shibazakura Festival is essentially a 16500 square metre carpet of flowers! Predominantly pink and resembling the famous cherry blossoms, these flowers are an incredible sight, spread out over so much of the park and presented so perfectly in various patterns and shapes. Definitely one of the most photogenic festivals in Japan!! The festival also features the usual variety of food and drink stalls and other entertainment.

Inclusions

• Round trip private bus from Shinjuku ~ Nagatoro & Chichibu
• Traditional wooden boat rafting through the Nagatoro Gorge
• Entry to the Chichibu Shibazakura Festival & parklands
• All required shuttle buses throughout the day
• English & Japanese speaking trip leader
• Insurance & 10% sales tax
• A fun day out in the mountains of Chichibu!