Saitama travel
Chichibu Shrine
Chichibu Shrine · 秩父神社
See buildings and carvings at Chichibu Shrine, a short walk from Chichibu Railway's Chichibu Station. Add festival floats and video exhibits at the nearby Festival Hall.
Chichibu Shrine official transport guide Saitama tourism organisation's Chichibu Shrine gate hours Official sources
Visitor information
Admission
Worship visits to the grounds are free. Prayer requests and shrine items such as amulets cost extra.
Opening hours
The gate normally opens from 5 am to 8 pm, starting at 6 am in winter. Shrine office and item services are listed as 8.30 am–5 pm. Event-related access restrictions are separate.
What to see at Chichibu Shrine
Explore shrine buildings and carvings
Look at the shrine's buildings and carvings. To explore Chichibu festival culture, continue to nearby Festival Hall for floats, materials and recreated footage.
Saitama tourism organisation's Chichibu Shrine gate hours Chichibu Festival Hall hours, closures and adult admission
How to get to Chichibu Shrine
Get off at Chichibu Railway's Chichibu Station and walk about three minutes to the shrine. This differs from Seibu-Chichibu Station.
Before you visit
Plan worship and exhibit times separately
Festival Hall has different hours and closures from the shrine. For both, plan around the hall's last admission. Follow on-site guidance if shrine events restrict access.
Saitama tourism organisation's Chichibu Shrine gate hours Chichibu Festival Hall hours, closures and adult admission
Questions about Chichibu Shrine
Which station is closest to Chichibu Shrine?
The shrine is about three minutes on foot from Chichibu Railway's Chichibu Station. Seibu-Chichibu is a different station, so check where your train arrives.
Official sources
- Chichibu Shrine official transport guide ·
- Saitama tourism organisation's Chichibu Shrine gate hours ·
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