What to expect Join our dynamic tour to discover the quaint town of Chichibu, nestled in the mountains of Saitama Prefecture. On this day trip from Tokyo, Shinjuku, you will experience a variety of activities that will allow you to discover this still underrated area close to Tokyo. We have...
A pass that promises the joy of the four seasons, the Seibu Pass is great if you’re planning on visiting the old-town world of Kawagoe or the day-trip destination of Chichibu. Both are great options for a day outdoors, with Hon-Kawagoe an hour from Seibu-Shinjuku Station and Chichibu ...
Known mainly for its shiba-zakura festival in spring, Chichibu is a small-ish city in the west of Saitama and a very underrated day trip from Tokyo. Originally an industrial town, Chichibu is moving more toward tourism, and with its incredible mountains, that shouldn’t be a difficult transi...
Located just over an hour from Tokyo is Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, covering 1,250 square kilometers of rolling hills, mountains, and forests. There are plenty of hiking trails, though you can also take a cable car to the top and then hike to the shrine that sits on the peak, so...
While you can also take a local train, save time and ride in comfort by taking the Seibu Limited Express Chichibu. The ride costs 970 yen one-way and takes less than 45 minutes. All seats are reserved, but you can secure one on the day of your trip. ...
While those two attractions are certainly a highlight when visiting Chichibu, there’sa lot more to explore. Day Trips from Tokyo to Shizuoka Prefecture: Shizuoka Prefectureis probably quite well-known – even among foreign visitors to Japan – because of its beautiful sights of Mt. Fuji. ...
While it doesn’t typically snow much in Chichibu, Saitama, there is another winter phenomenon not to be missed: icicles. There are three main icicle formations to see in Chichibu: the Misotsuchi Icicles, the Onouchi Icicles, and the Ashigakubo Icicles. The former two are a little difficult...
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