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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
Meeting and pickup
You will meet the guide, Ryo in front of the entrance of Seibu-Ikebukuro Line(East side of JR Ikebukuro station).
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.
Itinerary
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1JR East Travel Service Center Ikebukuro Station
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 hours • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You will meet the guide, Ryo in front of the exit gate of Seibu-Chichibu station.
Admission ticket free -
2
The tour starts from the small shrine that is located between Chichibu Shrine and Mt. Buko.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
You will visit a small museum space at Chichibu City Hall that introduces unique geographic features in the entire area of Chichibu city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
You will walk Dango-zaka Slope, which many magnificent floats pass when Chichibu Night Festival is held in December
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Jigen-ji Temple, the 13th Buddhist temple for pilgrimage
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Kinsyo-ji Temple, the 4th Buddhist temple for pilgrimage
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You will be able to see beautiful rice fields in Yokoze Town.
Admission ticket free -
7
Hashidate-do Temple, the 28th Buddhist Temple for pilgrimage
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
You will be able to explore a cave made of lime stone just next to the cafe, dating back from the 12th-century(optional).
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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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).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Ongaku-ji Temple, the 23rd Buddhist temple for pilgrimage
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(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.
Admission ticket free -
12
Saiko-ji Temple, the 16th Buddhist temple for pilgrimage
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
Chichibu Shrine
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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