Sightseeing points at Chichibu Station
#Chichibu Shrine
#Matsurinoyu Hot Spring
Part 1
One of the best power spots in Kanto
It is a very historic shrine that celebrated 2100 in 2014. In particular, it is famous for the benefits of passing prayer and academic achievement, and many students come to visit during the exam season. Chichibu Shrine is also famous for its sculptures. You can be overwhelmed just by looking at the “Children and Child-raising Tigers”, “Three Monkeys” and “Tsunagi no Dragon”. In addition, ema that mimics it is also on sale.
Part 2
Chichibu Night Festival
Chichibu Shrine has a famous festival called “Chichibu Night Festival” which is registered as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is a traditional festival that lasts for more than 300 years and is popular enough to attract hundreds of thousands of tourists on December 2 and December 3 where the Chichibu Night Festival is held. The main accommodation seems to have been booked for more than a year, so be careful when traveling.
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Nearby restaurants
Part 1
Hot water with the concept of “festival”
Many festivals are held in Chichibu, including the Chichibu Night Festival. By the way, the festival hot springs are filled with exciting decorations like festivals. The admission fee is very cheap at around 1000 yen, but it is very profitable because you can enjoy 10 types of hot springs in total, including a stall and indoor bath. Accommodation is also possible, so you can use it for a wide range of people, from a little sweat to a day full of fun.
Part 2
Festival Feast and Chichibu Souvenir City
Matsunoyu is a complex hot spring facility where you can enjoy not only hot springs but also food and souvenirs. Like the Chichibu specialties, the “Gokubokoro Festival Feast” and the shopping area “Cichibumiyage City”, where local specialties are lined up, are both wrapped in Japanese air that makes you feel the festival. In addition, these two areas are free to enter, so you can use them only to buy food and souvenirs.
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