Minano Tourism Website

If arriving by car

If using Kan-etsu Expressway

• From Kan-etsu Expressway Hanazono Interchange to National Route 140 toward Chichibu.
  From Minano Yorii Bypass (Toll), Minano Interchange to National Route 140 "Otsuka"
• From Kan-etsu Expressway Hanazono Interchange to National Route 140 toward Chichibu.
  From Minano Yorii Bypass (Toll), Minano/Nagatoro Interchange to "Minano/Nagatoro Interchange Exit"

If using National Route 299,

• Pass through Shomaru Tunnel on National Route 299 and head toward Chichibu. At the intersection of National Route 140 “Uenomachi”, turn right toward Nagatoro.

If coming from Yamanashi,

• Take National Route 140 Karisaka Road, take the Karisaka Tunnel (Toll) and head toward Chichibu.

If arriving by train

If coming from Ikebukuro Station on the "Seibu Railway"

• Take Seibu Ikebukuro or Limited Express Red Arrow (Limited Express fee + regular fare) to Seibu Chichibu. Exit train at Seibu Chichibu.
  Walk 3 minutes to Chichibu Railway "Ohanabatake Station" and go in the direction of Hanyu/Kumagaya. Exit at Minano Station.

"Chichibu Railway" from Kumagaya Station

• On JR Kumagaya Station, head in the direction of Chichibu Railway Mitsumineguchi Station and exit at Minano Station.

* For individuals taking the direct train "Chichibu Railway" toward Nagatoro Station from the "Seibu Railway" Ikebukuro Station.
How to IC card fare adjustments using the direct train from Ikebukuro Station to Minano Station.