Tokyo: Chichibu Valley Driving Tour to Buddhist Temples

Tokyo, Japan
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Duration6h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

First, you will meet the guide, Ryo in front of the entrance of Seibu-Ikebukuro Line(East side of JR Ikebukuro station).

After having 80min trip by an express train to Seibu-Chichibu station, your guide, Ryo will accompany you to 5 different Buddhist temples that has nice sceneries of nature and a variety of Buddhist deity statues by car. Ryo will explain the significance of Buddhism among Japanese people and how it is related to their lives.

Next, Ryo will also take you to a nice observatory that you can access after a short walk in the forest, and where you can see the whole valley of Chichibu city and the mountains. From that place, you can see a variety of Geographic features, such as the symbolic mountain of Chichibu, Mt. Buko.

At the end, you will visit Chichibu Shrine that is known for Chichibu Night Festival and you can learn how it is unique since the ancient times.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • In-person Guide
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What to expect

  1. JR East Travel Service Center Ikebukuro Station
    2h
    You will meet the guide in front of the entrance of Seibu-Ikebukuro station, then will take an express train to Seibu-Chichibu station for about 80min
  2. Pass by
    You will meet the guide, Ryo in front of the exit gate of Seibu-Chichibu station.
  3. Chichibu Shrine Taisaiotabisho
    10m
    The tour starts from the small shrine that is located between Chichibu Shrine and Mt. Buko.
  4. 15m
    You will visit a small museum space at Chichibu City Hall that introduces unique geographic features in the entire area of Chichibu city.
  5. 10m
    You will walk Dango-zaka Slope, which many magnificent floats pass when Chichibu Night Festival is held in December
  6. Jigen-ji Temple
    10m
    Jigen-ji Temple, the 13th Buddhist temple for pilgrimage
  7. Kokokusan-Kinshoji Temple - No. 4 Pilgrimage
    10m
    Kinsyo-ji Temple, the 4th Buddhist temple for pilgrimage
  8. Terasaka Rice Terraces
    Pass by
    You will be able to see beautiful rice fields in Yokoze Town.
  9. 10m
    Hashidate-do Temple, the 28th Buddhist Temple for pilgrimage
  10. Hashidate Cave
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    You will be able to explore a cave made of lime stone just next to the cafe, dating back from the 12th-century(optional).
  11. 30m
    The host will take you to a lovely cafe that has quality coffee and a variety of sweets so that you can have a relaxing coffee break halfway through the tour(approximately 30min).
  12. 15m
    The host will also take you to a nice observatory that you can access after a short walk in the forest, and where you can see the whole valley of Chichibu city and the mountains.
  13. 20m
    Ongaku-ji Temple, the 23rd Buddhist temple for pilgrimage
  14. Pass by
    When you go back to the center of the city by car, you will be able to see the beautiful scenery from Chichibu-Koen Bridge.
  15. Nishi Higari Temple in Mt. Muryousan
    20m
    Saiko-ji Temple, the 16th Buddhist temple for pilgrimage
  16. Chichibu Shrine
    20m
    Chichibu Shrine

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will meet the guide, Ryo in front of the entrance of Seibu-Ikebukuro Line(East side of JR Ikebukuro station).

End point

The tour will end at Chichibu Shrine that is located at the center of Chichibu city so that you will be able to have a walk by yourself.

that is known for Chichibu Night Festival and you can learn its significance and how it is unique since the ancient times.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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