What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 6 hours.

Tokyo: Chichibu Valley Driving Tour to Buddhist Temples

Q: Where does this tour start?

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

6 hours

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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.

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What's Included

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

Itinerary

Stop 1

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

Stop 2

You will meet the guide, Ryo in front of the exit gate of Seibu-Chichibu station.

Stop 3

The tour starts from the small shrine that is located between Chichibu Shrine and Mt. Buko.

Stop 4

You will visit a small museum space at Chichibu City Hall that introduces unique geographic features in the entire area of Chichibu city.

Stop 5

You will walk Dango-zaka Slope, which many magnificent floats pass when Chichibu Night Festival is held in December

Stop 6

Jigen-ji Temple, the 13th Buddhist temple for pilgrimage

Stop 7

Kinsyo-ji Temple, the 4th Buddhist temple for pilgrimage

Stop 8

You will be able to see beautiful rice fields in Yokoze Town.

Stop 9

Hashidate-do Temple, the 28th Buddhist Temple for pilgrimage

Stop 10

You will be able to explore a cave made of lime stone just next to the cafe, dating back from the 12th-century(optional).

Stop 11

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).

Stop 12

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.

Stop 13

Ongaku-ji Temple, the 23rd Buddhist temple for pilgrimage

Stop 14

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.

Stop 15

Saiko-ji Temple, the 16th Buddhist temple for pilgrimage

Stop 16

Chichibu Shrine

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

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

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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.