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Chichibu Shrine
Chichibu Shrine · 秩父神社
Chichibu Shrine has buildings and carvings to explore near Chichibu Railway's Chichibu Station. Combine your walk with festival floats and video exhibitions at nearby Festival Hall.
Official Chichibu Shrine transport guide Saitama tourism body's Chichibu Shrine gate hours Official sources
Visitor information
Admission
Worship in the grounds is free. Requested prayers and shrine items such as amulets cost extra.
Opening hours
Gate hours are usually 05:00–20:00, starting at 06:00 in winter. Shrine office and item services are listed as 08:30–17:00. Event-related access restrictions are separate.
What to see at Chichibu Shrine
Explore shrine buildings and carvings
Look at carvings as you explore the shrine buildings. For Chichibu festival culture too, continue to nearby Festival Hall for floats, materials and videos recreating the festival.
Saitama tourism body'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.
Visiting tips
Arrange worship and exhibition hours separately
Festival Hall has different hours and closures from the shrine. For both, arrange your visits around the hall's admission deadline. Follow on-site directions if shrine events restrict access.
Saitama tourism body's Chichibu Shrine gate hours Chichibu Festival Hall hours, closures and adult admission
Questions about Chichibu Shrine
Which station is near Chichibu Shrine?
Chichibu Railway's Chichibu Station is about a three-minute walk away. Seibu-Chichibu is another station; check your train's arrival station first.
Official sources
- Official Chichibu Shrine transport guide ·
- Saitama tourism body's Chichibu Shrine gate hours ·
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