Seibu Area Road Trips: Recommended Drives from Kumegawa Wing Hotel

Recommended Drives

For guests traveling by car, we’ve selected a range of great day-trip destinations a little further afield. With 17 parking spaces on site, our hotel makes the perfect base for your road trip.
From outlet shopping to breathtaking nature and historic sites steeped in romance, many of these spots are hard to reach by train but easy to enjoy by car. Make our hotel your base and enjoy the open road.

Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma
Akebono Children’s Forest Park
Tokyo Summerland
Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park
Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds Park
Nagatoro
Hitsujiyama Park

Access

With our hotel as your base, there are plenty of spots you can easily reach by car.

スポット名当ホテルからの所要時間(車の目安)主な経由ルート
Mitsui Outlet Park Irumaapprox. 40 minVia Shin-Ome Kaido / Route 5
Akebono Children’s Forest Parkapprox. 55 minVia Route 179
Tokyo Summerlandapprox. 1 hrVia the Ken-O Expressway (partial toll)
Musashi Kyuryo National Government Parkapprox. 1 hr 10 minVia the Kan-etsu Expressway (partial toll)
Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds Parkapprox. 1 hr 35 minVia the Kan-etsu Expressway (partial toll)
Nagatoro (Iwadatami)approx. 1 hr 40 minVia the Kan-etsu Expressway (partial toll)
Hitsujiyama Park (Chichibu)approx. 1 hr 45 minVia Route 299
Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma
Via Shin-Ome Kaido / Route 5 (approx. 40 min)
Akebono Children’s Forest Park
Via Route 179 (approx. 55 min)
Tokyo Summerland
Via the Ken-O Expressway (partial toll) (approx. 1 hr)
Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park
Via the Kan-etsu Expressway (partial toll) (approx. 1 hr 10 min)
Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds Park
Via the Kan-etsu Expressway (partial toll) (approx. 1 hr 35 min)
Nagatoro (Iwadatami)
Via the Kan-etsu Expressway (partial toll) (approx. 1 hr 40 min)
Hitsujiyama Park (Chichibu)
Via Route 299 (approx. 1 hr 45 min)

*Driving times are approximate under normal traffic conditions and may vary depending on road conditions and time of day. Routes using expressways include toll sections.

Good to Know

Spots reached via the Kan-etsu or Ken-O Expressways tend to get congested on weekend mornings. We recommend an early checkout and departure to avoid traffic and enjoy a relaxed drive.

Recommended Spots

Approx. 40 min by car from the hotel

Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma

With over 200 brand-name stores, this is one of the largest outlet malls in the Kanto region, offering everything from fashion to home goods and dining. The spacious free parking lot makes it easy to load up on shopping bags without a second thought. It’s the perfect spot for a weekend drive with family or friends.

Approx. 55 min by car from the hotel

Tove Jansson Akebono Children’s Forest Park

This nature park was designed to evoke the hometown of Tove Jansson, the creator of Moomin. Charming buildings straight out of the storybooks are scattered throughout the grounds, making a stroll here feel like walking through a picture book. It’s a wonderful spot for families who want to unwind in a lush, green forest.

Approx. 1 hr by car from the hotel

Tokyo Summerland

With pools and attractions both indoors and outdoors, this is one of Tokyo’s leading water parks. Enjoy the open-air area in summer, and a heated indoor pool keeps the fun going all year. The area is inconvenient to reach by train with multiple transfers, but a direct drive gets you there with ease — no hassle even with large inflatables and beach gear in tow.

Approx. 1 hr 10 min by car from the hotel

Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park

This government park boasts an overwhelming scale, with flower fields, an adventure playground, and even a cycling course. The flowers and autumn foliage change beautifully with the seasons, and the grounds are so vast you could spend all day exploring. With several parking areas throughout, getting around by car makes it easy to hit all the highlights.

Approx. 1 hr 35 min by car from the hotel

Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds Park

This is one of Japan’s most significant clusters of ancient burial mounds, with nine kofun scattered across the park. It’s famous for the “Inscribed Iron Sword,” a National Treasure unearthed here, which you can view up close at the adjoining museum along with other precious artifacts. Climb to the top of Maruhakayama Kofun for a sweeping view of the mounds and a landscape steeped in ancient history.

Approx. 1 hr 40 min by car from the hotel

Nagatoro (Iwadatami)

This valley along the Arakawa River is famous for Iwadatami, a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument. Enjoy dramatic views from a traditional boat ride down the rapids, or stroll along the riverside. A short drive takes you to breathtaking, unspoiled nature that makes you forget the city entirely — a perfect destination for a scenic drive.

Approx. 1 hr 45 min by car from the hotel

Hitsujiyama Park (Chichibu)

In spring, the hillside at this park in Chichibu turns a vivid pink as the moss phlox comes into full bloom (best viewed mid-April to early May). From the observation deck, you can take in views of the town of Chichibu and Mt. Buko, along with nature that changes beautifully through the seasons. There are also hot spring day-use facilities nearby — perfect for soothing away the fatigue of your drive.

Stay With Us!

Our hotel offers 17 parking spaces (large buses welcome), making it a reliable base for your road trip. After a day full of driving and fun, unwind in one of our clean, comfortable rooms.

17 parking spaces on site, with room for large buses, vans, and other large vehicles.

EV charging is available on site — perfect for topping up during a long drive.

Rest well after a day of driving in one of our clean, peaceful rooms.