Nagatoro Shibazakura Fest & Traditional Rafting

A day trip to the mountain village of Nagatoro to visit the incredible Shibazakura Flower Festival and experience traditional wooden boat rafting.

Nagatoro Shibazakura Fest & Traditional Rafting

A day trip to the mountain village of Nagatoro to visit the incredible Shibazakura Flower Festival and experience traditional wooden boat rafting.
Nagatoro Shibazakura Fest & Traditional Rafting

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 Plan

07:30 ~ 09:30 :
Meet in Shinjuku. Get on the bus. Depart Shinjuku. Stop for a rest/snack break along the way.
09:30 ~ 14:00 :
Wooden boat rafting in Nagatoro. Sightseeing. Picnic by the river overlooking the gorge.
14:00 ~ 16:00 :
Visit the Shibazakura Festival. Remember your cameras!
16:00 ~ 18:30 :
Bus back to Shinjuku. Dinner/rest stop along the way.