River Boating
River boating has been enjoyed in Nagatoro since the beginning of the 20th century, and is one of the town's major attractions, bringing in 200,000 visitors a year.
Ride a boat handled by a skilled boatman and view the gorgeous valley that is a natural monument while cruising down powerful rapids and gentle currents.
Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater rafting is a popular outdoor sport with the younger generation. Take on the Nagatoro rapids in an inflatable raft.
With an experienced guide at your side, it is safe even for beginners.
In addition to whitewater rafting, visitors to Nagatoro can also enjoy canoeing and kayaking.
Mt. Hodosan Ropeway
It takes about five minutes to ascend the total length of 832 m from Sanroku Station to Sancho Station at the top of Mt. Hodosan.
The summit of Mt. Hodosan is colored with azaleas in spring, new green foliage in summer, red and yellow foliage in autumn, wintersweet and plum blossoms in winter.
The Summit offers a view of the surrounding townscape and mountains.
Mt. Hodosan Ropeway
Rental Bicycles
Rental Bicycles
Renting a bicycle is the perfect way to see all the tourist attractions in Nagatoro.
You can see all the sights in Nagatoro in about a half a day of cycling.
These rental bicycles are equipped with an electric assist function to take you up slopes comfortably.
They are available at the Nagatoro Tourist Information Center.
SL Paleo Express
The SL Paleo Express is a steam locomotive, now a rare sight in Japan, that was built in 1944. Create wonderful memories of your trip to Nagatoro by experiencing travel that is different from a regular train.
Its service is mostly limited to Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from April to December.
∗To ride the steam locomotive, an SL reserved seat ticket is required in addition to a passenger ticket.
SL Paleo Express
Interactive Activities
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Ceramics
There are all sorts of interactive activities that can be enjoyed in Nagatoro surrounded by nature. Try ceramics, glass crafts, making soba and udon noodles, manju steamed buns, and other foods, or sports that let you be active, like cycling and paragliding.
Soba and udon making
Make and eat your own soba or udon noodles that are traditional foods of Japan.
Bicycle tours
Rental bicycles are available at the Nagatoro Tourist Information Center.
Soba and udon making
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