Hanno, a small town nestled between Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park and the residential areas of Saitama, offers a mix of historical temples and impressive hikes. Experience the tranquility of Hanno's natural beauty and immerse yourself in its rich cultural heritage.
The easiest way to get around in Hanno is by car, since the sights are a bit spread out in the area. Though most of the sights and attractions are accessible by public transportation. If you decide to rent a car, it is advised to do so from the nearest airport in the vicinity. You can use our car rental widget in the FAQ menu below.
Public transportation:
To get from Tokyo to Hanno by public transportation, travelers need to take the Seibu Ikebukuro Line from Ikebukuro Station to Hanno Station. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes.
Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
by car: approximately 2 hours
by public transport: approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes
Car rentals:
We recommend staying in Hano for about one day.
The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
by car: approximately 2 hours
by public transport: approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes
Hiking:
The hiking season in this area typically runs from Spring until Autumn.
Beaches:
The swimming season on mainland Japan is usually between July and August.
There are several festivals here throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed slightly in the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information.
For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.
Seibu Railway Festival
Date: June 1st
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
Hanno Festival
Date: November 2nd and 3rd
Time: 09:00 - 20:30
Hanno Ryo Fireworks Festival
Date: August 3rd
Time: 19:20 - ???
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