A recommended course where you can see the autumn leaves of Watarase Valley from a trolley train!
Autumn-colored Watarase Keikoku Railway × Ashio Copper Mine Double Trolley Tour
Operate
HATO BUS CO.,LTD.
D/A
Ikebukuro Station East Exit
Date
11/1(Sat)~11/24(Holiday/Monday)
Min. num
20 people
Fee
11,980~12,980yen (Adult)

10,980~11,980yen (Children)
HATO BUS reservation site will open
Go To Tours Details & Reservation
* Departure times vary depending on the departure date. Please check the notes in the travel conditions.
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Course Schedule
7:30
Depart from Ikebukuro Station East Ent.
* Departure times (7:30, 7:00) vary depending on the departure date.
Please check the notes in the travel conditions.
by Bus
Tomihiro Art Museum
Tomihiro Art Museum
ACCESS
86 Kusaki, Higashimachi, Midori City, Gunma Prefecture, 376-0302
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Tomihiro Art Museum
by Bus
Watarase Keikoku Railway(Ekiben lunch on the train: Yamato pork bento)
Watarase Keikoku Railway
Watarase Keikoku Railway
ACCESS
1603-1 Omama, Omama-cho, Midori City, Gunma Prefecture 376-0101
The Watarase Keikoku Railway is a popular local railroad connecting Gunma and Tochigi prefectures, running along a beautiful valley. It's especially popular during the cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons, offering spectacular views and a relaxing ride. Experience the charm of the retro station building and trolley train.
Watarase Keikoku Railway
Watarase Keikoku Railway
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Ashio Copper Mine Tour
Ashio Copper Mine Tour
ACCESS
9-2 Tsuchihori, Ashio-cho, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, 321-1514
Ashio Copper Mine Tour is a tourist facility where you can experience the history of the Ashio Copper Mine, which once flourished as one of Japan's leading copper producing areas. You can take a trolley train through the mine tunnels and learn about the mining operations of the time and the history of the mine. With its retro atmosphere and impressive exhibits, it's a popular spot for history buffs and families.
Ashio Copper Mine Tour
by Bus
around 17:00
Arrive at Ikebukuro Station
Travel Conditions
Minimum number 20 people
Tour guide coordinator
Number of meals 0 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 0 Dinners
Local coordinator None
Remarks ・The cost of admission and sightseeing at tourist attractions, as well as meals, are included in the tour price.
・Departures are at 7:00 AM on November 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.
・Depending on road conditions, the time spent at each location may be shortened and arrival at the destination may be delayed by 2-3 hours.
・Seats on the trolley train are shared. Also, it may be cold during the trolley ride, so please bring warm clothing.
・For the Ashio Copper Mine tour, you will ride the trolley to the entrance and then tour the mine tunnels on foot, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.
・The tour will operate regardless of the color of the leaves.
*For other "Guidance and Precautions," please check the bus company's reservation site.
Tour-providing bus operator

Operating by HATO BUS
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