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“Sky of Poppies round-trip bus tour” to the plateau ranch

2021.05.13

Over 12 million red poppies are in full bloom on 4.0 hectares of plateau at an altitude of about 500 meters. Chichibu Railway Co., Ltd. operates the “Sky of Poppies Round-Trip Bus Tour” that guides you by a private bus according to the best time to see it. Enjoy the gently swaying poppy flowers with the piercing sky and the refreshing breeze of the plateau.

Sky of Poppies walk round-trip bus tour

Departure date: May 26th (Wednesday) -June 6th (Sunday), 2021
Reception place: Chichibu Railway Minano Station (reception on the day) * Approximately 3 minutes on foot to the bus stop
Bus departure time: Departs from Minano Station 9: 00-12: 00 (buses run as soon as the bus is full)
* Departure from Poppy venue / Last bus departure time 15:00
Participation fee: 1,000 yen (round-trip bus fare) * Admission fee will be charged separately
Itinerary: Minano Station (reception) … Bus stop in front of Minano Station → [Private bus about 30 minutes] → Sainokuni Fureai Ranch
“Sky of Poppies” (free walk) … Bus stop in the park → [Private bus about 30 minutes] → Minano station square bus stop
Inquiries about the tour: Chichibu Railway Co., Ltd. Planning Department
TEL: 048-523-3313 (Weekdays 9: 00-17: 00)

*One-way use is not possible.
*You may have to wait depending on road conditions.
*In case of rain, this tour will be canceled because the poppies garden in the sky will be closed.
*As a countermeasure against new coronavirus infections, please measure the temperature, disinfect your hands, and wear a mask at the reception. Please see the Chichibu Railway website for other measures and requests.
*Tour contents may be changed or canceled in a hurry.

Sky of Poppies 2021

Duration: May 22nd (Sat) -June 6th (Sun), 2021
*The best time to see the flowers depends on the weather.
Opening hours: 9: 00-17: 00 (Last entry 16:30) * Closed in case of rain
Venue: Saitama Prefecture Chichibu Highland Ranch (Sainokuni Fureai Ranch)
Admission fee: Adults (junior high school students and above) 400 yen, elementary school students and younger free
Those who have received a physical disability certificate, nursing certificate or mental disability certificate, and who posted the certificate at the ticket office are free of charge.

Inquiries about the Sky of Poppies
Poppy Festival Executive Committee (inside the Industrial Tourism Division, Minano Town Hall)
TEL: 0494-62-1462

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