Walking Private Tour to Chichibu from Seibu-Chichibu Station

Duration8h 20m

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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Chichibu One-Day Tour No.3 – Explore the Spirit of Chichibu!

Join us for a unique one-day tour to experience the rich culture and spirituality of Chichibu! Visit the Chichibu Festival Museum, where you’ll discover the vibrant history of one of Japan’s grandest festivals. Then, explore Saikou-ji Temple (No.16 of the Chichibu 34 Kannon Pilgrimage), home to a miniature Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Enjoy a scenic stroll, delicious local cuisine, and a relaxing hot spring. A perfect blend of tradition, history, and relaxation awaits you.

What's included

The fee for the sutra copying, the admission fee to the Festival Museum, are included.
A light dinner is included. Sake and snacks will also be served.
A traditional Japanese lunch is included. A vegan option is also available.
During the sutra copying andor Buddhist image tracing experience, matcha tea will be served.

Private transportation

What to expect

Chichibu Shrine
30m

You will explore the shrine grounds with a guide, learning about the proper way to pay respects at a shrine. You can also try your luck by drawing a omikuji (fortune slip).
15m

This is a well-known shrine dedicated to the Dragon God. You will explore it together with a guide.
Chichibu Fudasho Pilgrimage
10m

You will visit Jigen-ji Temple (Temple No. 13) and Saikou-ji Temple (Temple No. 16) of the Chichibu 34 Kannon Pilgrimage.
2h · Admission ticket included

Here, you can experience sutra copying, enjoy matcha tea, have lunch, and a light dinner with sake.
Matsuri no Yu
1h · Admission ticket not included

During your free time, you have the option to relax at the natural hot spring Matsuri no Yu.
Chichibu
30m

Chichibu is famous for its Night Festival, but it is also a city with many other festivals. To learn more about Chichibu’s rich festival culture, we will visit the Festival Museum. Here, you can also learn about the Chichibu Night Festival, which is recognized by UNESCO.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Laview Limited Express departing from Ikebukuro Station at 8:30 AM is scheduled to arrive at Seibu-Chichibu Station at 9:51 AM. We will be waiting for you at the ticket gate of Seibu-Chichibu Station, holding a signboard for the Chichibu Walking Tour.

End point

The Laview Limited Express departing from Ikebukuro Station at 8:30 AM is scheduled to arrive at Seibu-Chichibu Station at 9:51 AM. We will be waiting for you at the ticket gate of Seibu-Chichibu Station, holding a signboard for the Chichibu Walking Tour.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.