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Tokyo: Chichibu Valley Driving Tour to Buddhist Temples
Minamiikebukuro
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 a...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
In-person Guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Ikebukuro Station
You will meet the guide, Ryo in front of the entrance of Seibu-Ikebukuro Line(East side of JR Ikebukuro station).
Return
Chichibu Shrine
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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JR 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
2
Seibu-Chichibu Station
You will meet the guide, Ryo in front of the exit gate of Seibu-Chichibu station.
3
Chichibu Shrine Taisaiotabisho
The tour starts from the small shrine that is located between Chichibu Shrine and Mt. Buko.
10 minutes
4
秩父市歴史文化伝承館・中央公民館
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
5
団子坂
You will walk Dango-zaka Slope, which many magnificent floats pass when Chichibu Night Festival is held in December
10 minutes
6
Jigen-ji Temple
Jigen-ji Temple, the 13th Buddhist temple for pilgrimage
10 minutes
7
Kokokusan-Kinshoji Temple - No. 4 Pilgrimage
Kinsyo-ji Temple, the 4th Buddhist temple for pilgrimage
10 minutes
8
Terasaka Rice Terraces
You will be able to see beautiful rice fields in Yokoze Town.
9
Hashidatedo (Chichibu Sanjūyon Kannon Reishō #28)
Hashidate-do Temple, the 28th Buddhist Temple for pilgrimage
10 minutes
10
Hashidate Cave
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
11
Jurin's Geo
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
12
Chichibu Muse-Park Observation Platform
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
13
Ongakuji Kannondo
Ongaku-ji Temple, the 23rd Buddhist temple for pilgrimage
20 minutes
14
Chichibukoenbashi
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
Saiko-ji Temple, the 16th Buddhist temple for pilgrimage
20 minutes
16
Chichibu Shrine
Chichibu Shrine
20 minutes
Tokyo: Chichibu Valley Driving Tour to Buddhist Temples
Minamiikebukuro
About
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 a...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
In-person Guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Ikebukuro Station
You will meet the guide, Ryo in front of the entrance of Seibu-Ikebukuro Line(East side of JR Ikebukuro station).
Return
Chichibu Shrine
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.
