Nagatoro is well known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms. However, the beauty of its wisteria is not widely known. Wisteria was in bloom around the Iwadatami area. I really liked the contrast between the purple and green.
I visited the stunning natural destination of Nagatoro with my family on 3 May 2026. The 3 km boat ride amazed me a lot. The admission fee was 2,200 yen for adults and 1,100 yen for children aged 3–11 years. Spending time beside the river and surrounded by the mountains was truly awesome.
If you visit Nagatoro, your trip will feel incomplete without riding the boat. I recommend going before 3 PM to enjoy the boat ride. I’m not sure about the exact time of the last ride, but I didn’t see any boats operating after that time, so you might miss it if you go later.
When you walk far away enough from the area everyone is in, it is a nice place to relax and watch some frogs. If you move the frogs will bury themselves underground, but if you stay very still, they'll emerge, and they are very cute. It seems you can ride boats here too, but it's just a nice place to walk along the river really.
Looks nice in theory but our trip was shorter due to lower level of the river itself
Stunning during autumn. A nice, relaxing scenic walk in the cool breeze. You should definitely visit here if you’re in Tokyo or the nearby area in autumn.
