Located in the Nagaone Hills, this vast site covers approximately 375 hectares and consists of three zones: the Cultural Forest Zone, the Music Forest Zone, and the Sports Forest Zone.
These zones are connected by the approximately 3-kilometer-long “Sky Road. Sky Road is a large promenade that stretches across the park and is ideal for strolling and cycling. There is also a train-type mobile amusement facility called the Sky Train.
The park has art and cultural facilities such as a music hall, an outdoor stage, the Muse Fountain, and a large garden.
There are also a variety of sports facilities where visitors can enjoy various sports and walks while enjoying nature in each of the four seasons.
The park also has an observation deck and an observatory where visitors can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
A swimming pool is located in the “Sports Forest. The park has a wave pool, a flowing pool, and a children’s pool, which attract many visitors during the summer vacation period to enjoy this water paradise.
Tabidachi no Oka (Hill of Departure), named after the Chichibu region’s graduation song “Tabidachi no Hi ni” (On the Day of Departure), offers a panoramic view of the Chichibu region of Saitama Prefecture from within Muse Park. There is an observation deck at this location, and the railing of the observation deck is designed with staves, where visitors can tie “clay bells” and “ema-style message goods” with their wishes.
There is also a bell called “Muse Arrow” next to the observatory. This bell is shaped like a bow and arrow and faces the summit of Mt. Visitors can ring the bell to make a wish and release the arrow.
From the observatory in Chichibu Muse Park, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Chichibu city, the Outer Chichibu Mountains, and Mt. Especially when a sea of clouds occurs, you can observe a beautiful sea of clouds spreading over the Chichibu Basin, making it a popular spot for cloud sea photography.
The sea of clouds can also be seen clearly from Tabidachi no Oka. Located just a short walk from the parking lot, it is possible to watch the sunrise along with the sea of clouds.
There are 100 “forest cottages” as lodging facilities, where visitors can stay overnight and spend a relaxing time.
Muse Park is named after “Muse,” the nine goddesses of Greek mythology, symbolizing human intellectual activities such as poetry, literature, music, dance, philosophy, and astronomy.
Chichibu Muse Park is an attractive park with a rich natural environment and various facilities. Hiking is also recommended. There are also flower viewing spots and a direct sales center for agricultural and forestry products, allowing visitors to enjoy shopping while feeling the bounty of nature. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and various activities during each of the four seasons.
Visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers, plants, and trees in the park. In the Plum Garden, plum blossoms are at their best from mid-March to late March, and approximately 600 plum trees are planted.
At the Rhododendron Garden, red, pink, and white flowers are at their best from early May to mid-May, and about 2,500 rhododendrons are in full bloom.
At the Hemerocallis Hill, yellow, red, and purple hemerocallis are at their best from mid-June to late June, and about 22,500 hemerocallis plants can be seen.
Hydrangeas are also at their best from the end of June to early July, with approximately 3,000 hydrangeas planted on one side of the park.
At the Salisbury Square, salisbury is at its best from early August to mid-September, and approximately 4,500 salisbury plants bloom beautifully.
In addition, the ginkgo trees along Sky Road are at their best from late October to early November, when the 500 ginkgo trees along a 3-kilometer stretch create a golden tunnel.
Facilities
Attractions
Observation Chibi Plaza: There is a playground equipment complex, an observation tower, and an observation deck.
Sky Road Skytrain: Nature-rich promenade and bike path.
Cycling rental station: Bicycle rentals are available.
Cycle Land: Interesting bicycle rides are available.
Playground equipment in the park: Several playground equipments are available.
Facilities and event venues
Music Hall: Music space with a magnificent natural backdrop.
Open-air stage: An amphitheater with a capacity of 5,000 people.
Fountain of the Muse: A plaza and fountain in the image of a Greek temple.
Parthenon: A Greek temple-style shelter and rest facility.
Multi-purpose House: A log house used for exhibitions and observational events.
Restaurants and Shops
Stained Glass House and Light Cafeteria Pieria: A rest facility featuring stained glass windows and a light cafeteria.
Agricultural and forestry products direct sales shop: Located at the south entrance parking lot, this shop sells souvenirs and fresh vegetables.
Forest Cafe & Dining: A restaurant and store operated by PICA Chichibu.
Maple Base: A café that serves pancakes and other items made with maple syrup.
PICA Jyune-no-Yu: A log-style bathing facility surrounded by nature, available free of charge to guests.
Sports
Prefectural Tennis Court: Advance reservations can be made through the “Saitama Prefecture Public Facility Information Reservation System. If there is space available on the day of use, it can be used without registration.
Sports Forest: In summer, there is a swimming pool, restaurant, cottages (100 cottages), cottage hall, tennis courts (52 courts), rental carts (F1 Resort Chichibu), forest adventure, etc.
Swimming pool: Open only during the summer months, with a flowing pool and a wave pool.
F1 Resort Chichibu: Motor sports for children and adults. Open from 10:00 to 19:00.
Forest Adventure: This is an outdoor park that utilizes the forests of Muse Park and is open to 4th grade elementary school students and older. A variety of courses are available.
Soto Play Forest: A hands-on outdoor park where visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including beam rifle shooting.
Flowers and Nature
Hyakkaen Garden: A 0.8-hectare garden with seasonal flowers in full bloom.
Plum Garden: This 1.5-hectare garden boasts approximately 600 plum trees, making it one of Chichibu’s most popular plum blossom viewing spots.
Slope Plaza: A rest point with a panoramic view of the city, the slope is decorated with sarsaparilla flowers from summer to fall.
Rhododendron Garden: Approximately 2,400 rhododendrons (red, pink, and white) are in full bloom along the Rhododendron Lane.
Forest square: A forest square with a field of narcissus flowers and a walking trail.
Skyline: A roadway within Muse Park, lined with cherry blossom trees in spring, hydrangeas in summer, and ginkgo trees in fall.
Muse Hill: From the top of this 2,800 m2 hill, visitors can enjoy a view of the South Entrance Start Plaza and Mt.
Hiking, open space, and views
Observatory: The symbol of the park, the observatory commands a panoramic view of Mount Bi, downtown Chichibu, Mount Mukou, and Urayama Dam.
Mukou Viewing Plaza: A square on the slope, a wooden deck for rest and relaxation, and a lawn area provide a magnificent view of Mt.
Base Square: Located in the middle of the hiking road, there is a lawn parking lot and a rest house.
Grass plaza: Located next to the Sky Road, this grass plaza offers a relaxing place to spend time while viewing the rows of cherry blossom trees.
Dragonfly Pond: Visitors can observe waterside creatures in the “terraced rice paddies” that have been restored from the ruins of rice paddies and in the “dragonfly pond” that utilizes wetlands.
Panorama Hill (at the top of Nagaone Mountain): This is the highest point in Muse Park and offers a spectacular view of the Chichibu mountain range.
Seseragi Plaza: A place where visitors can enjoy the blossoms of kobushi and hanamo peach, hydrangea in summer, and autumn leaves in fall, and is also suitable for insect and bird watching.
Tabidachi no Oka (Hill of Departure): This place recalls the graduation song “Tabidachi no Hi (On the Day of Departure),” which spread from junior high schools in Chichibu to the rest of the country.
Picturesque Town, Picturesque Town Observation Plaza: A place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Chichibu.
20 min. by circular bus from Seibu-Chichibu Station on the Seibu-Chichibu Line (3 min. walk from Ohanabatake Station on the Chichibu Railway to Seibu-Chichibu Station)
15 min. by circular bus from Chichibu Railway Chichibu Station.