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This tour is available for February 20 and March 11, 2026 only.
Welcome to Chichibu, just 90 minutes from Tokyo!
Your dedicated guide will lead the way.
Nestled in a basin surrounded by mountains, Chichibu is a tourist destination offering rich natural beauty (Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, the clear waters of the Arakawa River, etc.), historical culture (Chichibu Night Festival, Chichibu Meisen silk, etc.), and easy access from Tokyo.
The Chichibu Pilgrimage involves visiting the 34 sacred Kannon temples scattered throughout the Chichibu region. During the Edo period, many people visited the area as a place of worship. This tour includes hiking through the rolling hills. Enjoy the changing seasonal scenery as you make your pilgrimage.
For lunch, we offer shojin ryorii (traditional Buddhist vegetarian lunch) made with local food.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
After passing through the ticket gates, a guide wearing a pink vest will be waiting for you holding a board displaying the tour title.
Itinerary
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1
Chichibu Pilgrimage Temple No 19: Ryūseki-ji. Guidance on the Chichibu Pilgrimage Sites will be provided. From here onward, the pilgrimage routes for Sites 19 to 21 and Sites 22 to 23 involve more uphill climbs. (Walking pilgrimage 1.2 km - 20 min)
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Chichibu Pilgrimage Temple No 20: Iwanoue-do. The sloping grounds feature abundant plantings that evoke the changing seasons. The hall displays dolls dedicated in prayer for safe childbirth and children's growth. (Walking pilgrimage 0.8km-15分)
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Chichibu Pilgrimage Temple No 21: Kannon-ji. After visiting the temple, we offer a vegetarian meal prepared with ingredients from Chichibu for lunch. (Walking pilgrimage 1.5km-25分)
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4
Chichibu Pilgrimage Temple No 22: Dōji-dō. The guardian deities at the temple gate were crafted by an amateur with children in mind; though crude, they possess a certain charm. (Walking pilgrimage 約3㎞-80分)
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Chichibu Pilgrimage Temple No 23: Ongaku-ji. Perched atop a hill, this temple offers views overlooking the city. Known for granting wishes related to music, it attracts not only aspiring singers seeking their debut but also established stars praying for hit songs. Here, you can experience seated meditation.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Being physically fit
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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