Mikoshi, a portable shrine into the river! Chichibu Kawase Fest.
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The highlight of this tour is Mikoshi(a portable shrine) Arai(purifying) in the river! Before watching it, you can get a lot of information at the Chichibu Festival Museum. You can experience the immersive "Chichibu Night Festival" by watching projection mapping and videos, as well as a virtual experience of Chichibu's seasonal festivals in 3D theater. This is the only place to experience the immersive Chichibu Night Festival held on December 2nd and 3rd every year. You will know about Kawase Festival, too Chichibu shrine (one of the famous sacred sites in Saitama prefecture) has a history of over 2100 years. You can see magnificent carved sculptures as well as experience traditional Japanese culture by pulling a unique fortune slip. On the grand festival day of this tour, beautiful floats and Kasaboko(floats with parasols) gather at the shrine and you can listen to the powerful Chichibu Yatai Bayashi(Festival Music). Lastly you enjoy downtown Chichibu which has a nostalgic vibe.4 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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admission fee of Chichibu Festival Museum
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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12:30 pm Meeting (Chichibu Station of Chichibu Railway Company)
12:45 pm "Chichibu Matsuri Kaikan" (Festival Museum)
This museum provides you with 3D theater in English and projection mapping.
You will know about the culture and the festivals in Chichibu.
The guide loves Chichibu Yatai Bayashi (traditional festival music)so much and has been practicing it for 36 years.
13:30 pm Chichibu Shrine which has impressive wood carvings on the eaves.
You can see beautiful floats and Kasaboko(floats with parasols) gathering.
And you can also listen to the powerful Chichibu Yatai Bayashi(festival music) played in the floats.
14:00 pm You will go to Arakawa River to watch Mikoshi Arai (a portable shrine goes into the river.)
15:00 pm Exploring downtown Chichibu: Besides the quaint shops, cafes, local gourmet food and many food stands, you visit Suwa Shrine and "Otabisho"(a portable shrine).
16:30pm dismiss on site (Seibu Chichibu Station of Seibu Railway Company)View Location
Activity Locations
Chichibu Matsuri Kaikan2-8 Banbamachi, , Chichibu, Japan, 368-0041
View LocationChichibu Shrine1-3 Banbamachi, , Chichibu, Japan, 368-0041
View LocationChichibu BridgeTerao, Chichibu, Japan, 368-0056
View LocationChichibu Shrine TaisaiotabishoKumagimachi, Chichibu Park, Chichibu, Japan, 368-0032
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Starting point
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Meet at Chichibu station of Chichibu Railway ( in front of the ticket gate)
=Notice=
It is different from "Seibu Chichibu Station" of "Seibu Chichibu Line (Seibu Railway Company) Please be careful.
The dismissing place is Seibu Chichibu Station.View Location
End point
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Meet at Chichibu station of Chichibu Railway ( in front of the ticket gate)
=Notice=
It is different from "Seibu Chichibu Station" of "Seibu Chichibu Line (Seibu Railway Company) Please be careful.
The dismissing place is Seibu Chichibu Station.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Japanese
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.
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