Course Highlights Introduction: In Order of Proximity to the Station
A flower garden with a cozy café and shop selling bread and sweets. Open 10:00–16:00 (closed Thursdays)
２、Komoro Castle Ruins Kaikoen Park →HP
This majestic pilgrimage path connects scenic viewpoints along the cliffs on both sides of the Chikuma River in Komoro City. The journey starts at Komoro Station, passing through the gates of Komoro Castle Ruins Kaikoen Park. Komoro Castle is a rare example of a castle built below its castle town. The site was hand-selected by the famous warlord Takeda Shingen in 1554. Surrounded by multiple layers of natural deep dry moats, the castle offers spectacular riverside views from its observation points. Enjoy delicate cherry blossoms in the spring and vibrant autumn foliage in the fall.
Admission Fee: Adults ¥300 (Children ¥100)Hours: 9:00–17:00. Outside these hours, visitors may walk the grounds. Closure Information: Closed Wednesdays from December to mid-March ☎ 0267-22-0296
３、Riverside Farmland Scenery
Below the cliffs of the Komoro Castle Ruins, beautiful farmland stretches along the river. Photo taken from a slightly elevated viewpoint.
４、Okubo Bridge
Enjoy a remarkable view of rugged cliffs, where deep green water contrasts vividly with the bright red bridge. You can walk down to the riverbed.
５、Okubo Hamlet
From the early Meiji period, silk thread production flourished in Komoro. Numerous silk mills were built in the town center, while surrounding rural hamlets became “sericulture farms” raising silkworms at home to produce cocoons, the raw material for silk thread.
In the Okubo hamlet, large farmhouses with ventilation holes in their roofs stand side by side.
Okubo is also characterized by its many residences with impressive gate structures.
6、Koori Wind Cave & Koori Hamlet →HP
Nestled in the forest, the hamlet is famous for wind caves that stay near freezing temperatures even in midsummer. Ancient volcanic activity created underground gaps that naturally cool passing air. Even in the summer, chilled air flows from rocks cooled during the winter. From 1875 to 1932, this natural refrigeration was used to store and ship silkworm eggs. Around 1909, the Komoro Wind Cave recorded the highest shipment volume in Japan. Within the hamlet, visitors will discover a legendary pond, ancient stone Buddhist statues, and traditional sericulture farmhouses.
■Koori Wind Cave & Koori Hamlet Guid
The Wind Cave & Koori Hamlet Guided Tour by the Koori Wind Cave Preservation Society ☎(0267)22-6136/ Fee: ¥3,000
氷風穴
風穴は、外気が30度でも穴の下は0度近い、天然の冷蔵庫です。現在も貯蔵庫で使っている風穴もあります。
Goat Farm
There are goats and chickens.
When you sign up for a guided tour, you can experience feeding the goats.
Panorama of the Asama Range
From the Hii Village, you can see the mountain ranges and the Chikuma River.
The guided tour will also take you to scenic viewpoints.
Kobo's Pond
Long ago, a monk passing through here appeared terribly thirsty, so a villager offered him water from this spring. The monk was actually Kōbō Daishi. “As thanks,” he said, holding out both hands, “I shall give you either ice or hot water.” When the villager replied, “Ice,” the master tossed the ice down with a thud, and a wind cave formed there.
Aerial footage of the Koori hamlet captured by drone.
The surrounding terrain is clearly visible. While aerial shots of Nunobiki Kannon are not possible, you can enjoy the rock formations of Nunobiki Cliff from the surrounding areas.