Chichibu City is the largest city in Saitama Prefecture. Its abundant natural environment remains strong to this day, allowing visitors to enjoy nostalgic scenery. The Chichibu Night Festival, one of Japan's three major float festivals, is famous nationwide. Held in December, it is the largest festival in the Chichibu Basin. Soba is a local specialty, and there are many soba restaurants in the city. Other famous products include konjac and grilled offal. Chichibu Muse Park, home to a variety of cultural and sports facilities, is also popular, and is bustling with families on weekends and holidays. Another popular activity for tourists is the leisurely boat ride down the Arakawa River, which flows through the center of the Nagatoro Rock Formation.