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Chichibu Shrine
Chichibu Shrine · 秩父神社
Chichibu Shrine has buildings and carvings to explore, close enough to Chichibu Railway’s Chichibu Station for a walking visit. Add festival floats and film displays at nearby Matsuri Kaikan.
Chichibu Shrine official access guide Saitama tourism body’s Chichibu Shrine gate opening hours Sources and dates checked
Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Ordinary worship in the grounds is free. Requested prayer services and items such as charms cost extra.
Opening hours and closed days
The shrine gate normally opens 05:00–20:00, starting at 06:00 in winter. Shrine office and charm distribution hours are listed as 08:30–17:00. Event-related access restrictions are separate.
What can I see at Chichibu Shrine?
Explore shrine buildings and carvings
View the shrine buildings and their carvings. To explore Chichibu’s festival culture as well, continue to nearby Matsuri Kaikan for floats, documents and re-creation films.
Saitama tourism body’s Chichibu Shrine gate opening hours Chichibu Matsuri Kaikan: 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 is a different station from Seibu-Chichibu.
Before you visit
Match shrine visits with exhibition hours
Matsuri Kaikan has different hours and closing days from the shrine. Plan a combined visit around the hall’s last admission. Follow on-site guidance if shrine events restrict access.
Saitama tourism body’s Chichibu Shrine gate opening hours Chichibu Matsuri Kaikan: hours, closures and adult admission
Questions about Chichibu Shrine
Which station is close to Chichibu Shrine?
Walk about three minutes from Chichibu Railway’s Chichibu Station. Seibu-Chichibu is a different station; check where your train arrives first.
Sources and dates checked
- Chichibu Shrine official access guide ·
- Saitama tourism body’s Chichibu Shrine gate opening hours ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
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