2025 Chichibu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

⁡ I went to see the sea of ​​clouds at Minoyama Park in Chichibu! The night view from here is known as one of the 100 best night views in Japan. ⁡ The sea of ​​clouds occurs when certain conditions are met between late night and early morning! Season: October to December, April. It can also be seen in other months if the conditions are met. Time: Late night to early morning. Roughly 4 to 7 am. Weather: It is more likely to occur if it is clear at dawn and if it rains the day before. Wind speed: Weak wind. Humidity: High humidity. ⁡ ⁡ 📍Minoyama Park Location: Oaza Minano, Minano-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Parking: There are three parking lots that are always open. Other: It is pitch black at night, so it is a good idea to bring a smartphone light or a flashlight. The toilets are clean! ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ #sea of ​​clouds #Chichibu #night view #Saitama #Saitama outing spots #Saitama sightseeing #great view spot

Many tourists will sit at Seibu Chichibu Station and start visiting Chichibu City, but in fact Seibu Chichibu Station itself is also an attraction, you might as well spend a little time here before leaving😏 The Onsen Festival in front of Seibu Chichibu Station is a large indoor market with the famous Chichibu Festival as the interior design inspiration Chichibu's hot springs are very famous, but many people choose to travel to Tokyo for the same day, may not stay in hot spring hotels #Japan and Korea urban attractions

Getting There - 〒369-1902 埼玉県秩父市三峰298-1 TEL 0494-55-0241　FAX 0494-55-0328 Attractions - shrine Fees - free The mountain top shrine can be reached out by bus or private car. This shrine is famous for it’s wolf praying shrine and well known among local Japanese. Take a bus from Seibu-Chichibu Station and alight at the final stop, Mitsumine-jinja (75 minutes, 950 yen one way). Using the same bus route, it is also possible to board the bus from Mitsumineguchi Station to Mitsumine-jinja (55 minutes, 690 yen one way).

This is an annex of Nihachi Soba Hirai, a delicious soba restaurant in Chichibu, and it opened in 2019. I've been to Hirai several times, and I've never forgotten how delicious the fresh soba was, even if I had to wait in line to eat it. This time, I was sightseeing around Chichibu Station, so I walked about 10 minutes to Hirai Hanare. The restaurant was so homely that I was surprised and asked myself, "Is this really the place?" I hadn't made a reservation, so I told them I'd try again next time if I couldn't get in, but they were happy to let me in even though they seemed to be fully booked. I'm grateful. After that, it seemed like they only took reservations. It was a hot day, so the cold soba tea I was given at the beginning was delicious. I had a reservation for the hand-ground soba, so I had mori soba (¥1,100). Hirai's soba is shiny, fresh, and chewy. It's delicious even without the broth. But the slightly sweet soup is so delicious that you'll want to drink it all. If you're a hungry woman, you can easily get a large serving. Kinpira is served as a side dish. The soba soup is thicker than any other, and it's incredibly delicious when you add pickled plums. I want to drink more. (Gourmet) The staff are also friendly and welcoming. Next time, I'd like to make a reservation and try the hand-ground soba. 2-13-6 Nosaka-cho, Chichibu-shi, Saitama 368-0033 Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 11:30-14:00 (closes when sold out) There is a parking lot for 5 cars away from the restaurant 🚗 You can pay with PayPay #Chichibu #Soba #Hirai Hanare

One of the famous attractions in Chichibu – Sheep Mountain Park, about 25-30 minutes walk from Seibu Chichibu Station or Mikahata Station, and from the entrance, there are many ramps, walk to Shibazakura Garden is quite tiring, suggest if you go from the station, you can consider taking a taxi, save unnecessary ramps 😅 I only walked for about two hours, because my purpose is to see the cherry blossoms🌸 Before leaving, I went to the official website to see, in fact, the most famous is the cherry blossoms, when just entered April, the website said the cherry blossoms opened 10%, so I did not think to see, because I know the cherry blossoms are mostly blooming in late April and early May. I don't know if it's a weekday, there are really few people, the whole park seems to have seen at most a dozen Japanese 😅😅 So some of the more remote roads are quite quiet, fortunately it is broad daylight, otherwise it will be scared 😆 There are pink and purple, super beautiful, plus cherry blossoms to match, very beautiful and beautiful place, passers-by and my mood should be the same heart ❤️ flowers 🌸 blooming 😍 If the right time to come, I think the whole Shichi Sakura Park should be super lively and beautiful, have the opportunity to come again Chichibu and Yangshan Park ~ ~ recommendation 💕 #OverseasTravel #Japan #Tokyo #near Tokyo #Cherry Blossoms #Shiba Cherry

I don't know how many times I've been here, but it was my first time visiting in the summer. This shrine is located at an altitude of 1000m, where Emperor Yamato Takeru is said to have enshrined Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto. It is said that a wolf guided Emperor Yamato Takeru to this place, and they are enshrined together, and their figures can be seen everywhere. First, there is a slope leading to the shrine's torii gate, and the scenery is wonderful. You can feel the mountains, and the air is very fresh. The temperature seems to be a little lower than in the city of Chichibu. After passing through the torii gate, the air is quiet as if it has changed. There is a short queue to worship, but you can greet the god and pray properly. The goshuin was written for you. I saw people bringing their pet dogs before, but it seems that they are not allowed to bring them now. Mitsumine Shrine has an inner shrine that cannot be entered in winter. It is said to be in a place that is not easy to get to, as most people are wearing mountain climbing clothes. I've heard that bears appear there, so I haven't been able to try... It's a sacred place because it's not easy to get to. I feel grateful for the people who protect it. Mitsumine Shrine has a very strong power. I always get sleepy on the way home... The road is a mountain road, so please drive carefully. 298-1 Mitsumine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture About an hour by car from the center, such as Chichibu Station Parking ¥520 #MitsumineShrine #Chichibu #PowerSpot

Train Station 🚉: Chichibu Where is it 🗺️: Saitama Prefecture, east-western Japan Famous for ✨: 🎏 various festivals throughout the year, like the light festival in the winter and fire festival in spring 🧊 having 3 Big Icicles - super stunning and highly recommended 🍡mochi Big tourist spots 👀: 🌸🌲Hitsujiyama Park with amazing flowers ⛩️Chichibu Shrine 🕳️ Hashidate Cave

#Japan Attractions When I came to Tokyo, I saw a lot of cherry blossoms, but those could only be cherry blossom trees. I finally saw a piece of cherry blossom forest in Yangshan Park. My dream came true 🌸🌸🌸 Yangshan Park is 20 minutes walk from Chichibu Station, and there are stairs, to challenge personal physical strength 💪 but for the view to work hard On the road, you will not get bored when you see waterwheels, vegetation, and long red torii gates Finally arrived, the endless cherry trees, pink cherry blossoms blooming, in the breeze blowing enchanting, and falling dots of pink petals, like the sky full of snow, this scene is really touching Yangshan Park has the famous cherry blossom viewing area (with material, and the south side is planted with about 1000 cherry blossoms 🌳, this time the area is the south side viewing area (no material), the cherry blossom forest in the distance against the snow-capped mountains more elegant, forming a majestic and elegant picture 🌹🌹🌹❤

〒369-1312 Shibuya Park Hotel 559-1 💯Plus points: ✅ Beautiful view, near the river, children can play in the water, lots of trees (The red leaves in autumn are definitely very beautiful) ✅ Families with small children will love it, there is a small playground, there is an "ehon library" train car ✅ Clean and beautiful bathroom ✅ There is a separate diaper room ✅ There are many dishwashing areas with clean hot water, very convenient ✅ Friendly staff, before check-out time, there is a staff member riding a bicycle to greet all the camps, to see if there are any problems that need to be commented on ✅ Nearby is Shibuya Park Hotel ❌ Points minus: ✔️ Have to take the trash home 😭😭😭 ✔️ The bathroom is only open from 8:30 am so for people who have the habit of bathing in the morning like me, it's a bit inconvenient 🥲

During Golden Week, I went on a day trip to Chichibu and Nagatoro in Saitama Prefecture. Seibu Chichibu Station is easily accessible, just 80 minutes from the city center. Here is a classic route that is perfect for a day trip. First, we went to Hitsujiyama Park, famous for its moss pinks. The best time to see them was said to end on April 30th in 2022, but they were still worth seeing in the first week of May. For lunch, we had the specialty pork and miso rice bowl, Nosaka's pork and miso rice bowl bento, which we took out and ate in the park. Currently, due to the effects of COVID-19, they are only open for takeout. We walked to Onohata Station and took the Chichibu Railway to Nagatoro Station. In Nagatoro, we experienced line rafting (river boating). There was also a rapids spot, which was like an attraction. After disembarking, we spent some time relaxing on the rock bed, looking at the river. 1. Shibazakura Hill, Hitsujiyama Park ■Admission Fee Free (300 yen for adults during the Shibazakura viewing period) ■Address 6360 Omiya, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture ■Access 20 minutes on foot from Seibu Chichibu Station, Seibu Railway 2. Nosaka ■Price Pork Miso Bowl Lunch Box 1,100 yen ■Address 1-13-11 Nosaka-cho, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture ■Access 3 minutes on foot from Seibu Chichibu Station, Seibu Railway 3. Nagatoro Line Boat Ride ■Price 1,800 yen per adult ■Address 489-2 Nagatoro, Nagatoro-cho, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture ■Access 1 minute on foot from Nagatoro Station, Chichibu Railway #QuintessaCampaign #trip2022 #SaitamaTourism

Address: 1-16-15 Nosaka-cho, Chichibu-shi, Saitama 368-0033 I ordered a venison loin bowl and pork bone ramen at the food corner of Seibu Chichibu Ekimae Onsen/Matsuri no Yu. There are also many souvenirs and local beers that are only available locally. #trip2022 #gourmet

Miharashi no Oka 41-1 Kumaki-cho, Chichibu-shi, Saitama Prefecture. Located in Hitsujiyama Park, this hill offers a panoramic view of downtown Chichibu. There is a parking lot, a restroom gazebo, stone statues, and benches. The cherry blossoms are beautiful in spring, and the night view is also beautiful. I went there on a clear day, and the location with a panoramic view was great.

Myoken no Mori Park This park is located in front of the Chichibu Shrine intersection at 9-9 Banba-cho, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It was developed in 2005 on the site of a former fire station as a place of relaxation for local residents and tourists. Inside the park, there is a tourist information center and a small flower bed. The adjacent white building is a storage facility for Banba-cho's food stalls, and inside the building is a community stage owned by the city.

Chichibu Temple No. 28 Hashidate-do This temple is built under a huge limestone cliff and is located in Kamikagemori, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, at the western foot of Mt. Buko. The address is 675 Kamikagemori, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. Access is about a 15-minute walk from Urayamaguchi Station on the Chichibu Line. #summertrip

I just went there to try fresh udon and take picture around there and on the way back to hotel I saw SL train passed by

🥢Soba no Mori🥢 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 🥢About the shop A soba restaurant in the center of Chichibu City. It's on the second floor of the Chichibu Furusatokan! The main dish is soba, but they also have udon and tempura on the menu! 🗺️Highlights of the shop ・There are two types of seating: table seating and tatami room ・They don't use any binders, and they make the noodles with a ratio of 2 parts wheat flour to 8 parts buckwheat flour. They serve Nihachi soba noodles. 💗Reviews of the shop It gets very crowded at lunchtime! It's right next to Chichibu Shrine⛩️, so it's a great place to stop by while sightseeing. It was chewy and refreshing, and I enjoyed it. "Kurumi soba" is a local dish in Chichibu. You can grind it to your desired size 🎶 📖Food ordered Kurumi soba 1,080 yen Mori soba 800 yen Large serving 200 yen Maitake tempura 700 yen Beer 600 yen ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈ ••✼ 🥢Soba no Mori 🗾3-1 Honmachi, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture 2F 🚉 Chichibu Station → 8 minutes walk 🕰️11:30-14:30 🏬 Closed on Wednesdays ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈ ••✼ #0 yen travel February 2025 #Domestic travel #Chichibu #Chichibu sightseeing #Chichibu gourmet #Lunch #Soba

Stay at a hotel that was renovated from a storehouse in Banba-cho, Chichibu. 📍 Banba Osone / Storehouse Type You can have a special experience staying in a storehouse. It's within walking distance of the station, so you can get there by public transportation only◎ There's a shopping street right in front of you, so we recommend staying overnight and enjoying meals in the town. In case of emergency, there is a large supermarket nearby, so you can rest assured! However, there are gourmet restaurants and cafes near the hotel, so we definitely recommend those◎ *Please check the opening hours only! The rooms are warm with the warmth of wood, and even the beams feel like part of the design, making it a good old-fashioned structure. You can get a glimpse of the art on the wooden doors, the worn wooden shelves, and the parts that have been devised and remodeled for the stay. You can have a special experience in a renovated space that combines Japanese culture and architectural art◎ In winter, you can warm yourself from the core by soaking in a private bath♨️The room is warm because it is heated🫶🏻 Next to the hotel is "Imo Urara", a sweets shop that specializes in sweet potatoes, which is recommended for souvenirs and gourmet food to eat while walking◎ #0 yen trip February 2025

Chichibu Shrine is located a 3-minute walk from Chichibu Station. It is located at the end of the shopping street, so it is also recommended as a stopover spot for sightseeing in the city. It is the main shrine of the Chichibu region and one of the three Chichibu shrines. The Chichibu Night Festival in December is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage as one of the Yama, Hoko, and Yatai events. It is also a cultural asset designated by Saitama Prefecture. On the day I visited, the shrine was lit up during the Chichibu Night Street Colorful Walk event. It was a rare night visit and I was able to see the fantastic appearance, so it is an event that I would like you to check out again when it is held. There are a total of six lit-up locations in the area, within walking distance. The patterns projected are motifs related to Chichibu, such as moss pinks and icicles. #0 yen trip February 2025

#DomesticTravelTactics Hoshino-no-Yu, located in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, is a day-trip hot spring facility where you can enjoy the starry sky and nature. The natural hot springs and open-air baths are popular for their "beauty skin baths," and the entire facility is unified with a "Japanese" concept. The wonderful space, including a bridge, is also attractive. You can enjoy a variety of baths, including foot baths and hot springs that change daily, and there is also a wide variety of gourmet food unique to Chichibu. We have compiled some tips to help you have a comfortable stay✨ 📍 Basic information • Location: 468 Shimoyoshida, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture • Business hours: 10:00-21:00 (last admission 20:30) • Closed: irregular (closed once a month for maintenance) • Admission fee: ⏰10:00-17:00 • Adults (junior high school students and above): 930 yen on weekdays / 1,030 yen on weekends and holidays • Children (ages 3 to elementary school): 730 yen on weekdays / 830 yen on weekends and holidays ⏰17:00-22:00 • Adults (junior high school students and above): 730 yen on weekdays / 830 yen on weekends and holidays • Children (ages 3 to elementary school): 530 yen on weekdays / 630 yen on weekends and holidays 🚃 Access: • There is a free round-trip shuttle bus from Seibu Chichibu Station, Chichibu Station, Nagatoro Station, and Minano Station! • Approximately 40 minutes from Hanazono IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway (free parking) 🔥 Tips and highlights 🔹 1. The best time to go is right after opening or in the evening! • It is relatively quiet from 10:00 to 12:00 right after opening, so you can enjoy the open-air bath at your leisure. • After 17:00, the crowds calm down, so you can enjoy a bath while looking at the starry sky.✨ 🔹 2. Highlights of the hot springs and facilities within the building ♨️ Open-air bath "Hoshimi no Yu" • A spectacular open-air bath where you can enjoy the Chichibu mountains and the starry sky at night✨ • An alkaline simple hot spring that is good for your skin and leaves it smooth! 🛁 Indoor baths, reclining baths, and tub baths are also available • The relaxing reclining baths and tub baths where you can relax by yourself are also popular. • There are different hot springs every day, so you can enjoy different baths no matter how many times you visit. 🧖♀️ Ganbanyoku "Seionbou" (additional charge of 600 yen) • A ganbanyoku using several types of natural minerals, with excellent detoxifying effects! 👣 Foot bath The casual foot bath is a great spot to relax while enjoying the hot spring atmosphere. 🕒 3. Recommended ways to spend your time 10:00: Arrive at the same time as the facility opens → First, relax in the open-air bath♨️ 11:30: Warm up thoroughly in the indoor bath and sauna 12:30: Enjoy a Chichibu specialty lunch at the in-house restaurant "Nagomi"🍴 14:00: Sweat it out in the rock bath and feel refreshed✨ 16:00: Take a nap or read in the reclining room📖 17:30: Relax in the open-air bath in the evening while gazing at the stars🌌 🏯 A space unified by a Japanese concept • The interior of the facility is unified with a "Japanese" design, creating a calm atmosphere like that of a traditional inn. • The facility is filled with spaces that show attention to detail, such as bridges, and is very relaxing✨ 🍽️ In-house cuisine • Restaurant "Wa-mi" • Popular dishes include Chichibu specialties "Waraji Katsudon" and "Miso Potatoes," as well as dishes made with fresh local vegetables! • Souvenir shop • A wide selection of souvenirs, including Chichibu local sake, Japanese sweets, and original bath salts. 🛤️ Summary ✅ Recommended times are 10:00-12:00 and 17:00 onwards! ✅ The open-air bath and skin-beautifying baths are attractive, as you can enjoy the starry sky ✅ Enjoy a variety of baths with foot baths and daily hot springs ✅ Relax in the Japanese-style building and the wonderful space with bridges ✅ Relax all day in the rock sauna and reclining room Spend a special time at Hoshino no Yu, where you can experience the luxury of doing nothing✨

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Saitama Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸Chichibu Chichibu Muse Park ⁡ A place surrounded by rich nature that straddles Chichibu City and Ogano City. It is very spacious, with art and cultural facilities such as a music hall, outdoor stage, Muse Fountain, and large garden, as well as a variety of sports facilities! ⁡ ⁡ Among them, "Tabidachi no Oka" is a monument built by Chichibu City to commemorate the origin of "Tabidachi no Hi", a song sung at graduation ceremonies all over the country, in Chichibu. ⁡ Apparently, "Tabidachi no Hi" was born from an effort by middle school teachers in Chichibu City to create a handmade choral song...! ⁡ It is located in the Chichibu Muse Park Observation Chibikko Square, which offers a panoramic view of the city. When I passed the monument, the music of a chorus by students from the junior high school where the song originated echoed in the wide sky. ☁️🎶 ⁡ ⁡ The monument's handrail is designed to resemble a musical staff, and you can hang "clay bells" and "wooden plaques in the style of votive plaques" with words of dreams and hopes written on them like musical notes. ◎ ⁡ You can enjoy the light-up from sunset to 9:00 p.m. 🌃𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 ⁡ 𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website 2518 Nagatome, Ogano-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture ⁡ 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #tripdomestictravel #trip #Chichibu #Saitamatourism

Saitama Prefecture 🫧 Chichibu District I went to Chichibu Night Street Colorful Walk A light-up event held in all six areas, centered around Chichibu Shrine, which is a representative tourist spot in Chichibu. This is a limited-time event from 2024/12/23-2025/2/16, and it is a night filled with colors that you can't usually see. It is held at Chichibu Shrine, Chichibu Imamiya Shrine, 13th Jigenji Temple, 15th Shorinji Temple, in front of the former Koike Tobacco Shop Koike Cafe, and Myoken no Mori Park, and I went to three places: Chichibu Shrine, in front of the former Koike Tobacco Shop Koike Cafe, and Myoken no Mori Park. At the former Koike Tobacco Shop Koike Cafe, you can also rent NAKED distance lanterns for a fee. The lights are on from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm! Access🚘/Around Chichibu Shrine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture #tripdomestictravel #Chichibu #SaitamaPrefecture

📍Saitama Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸Chichibu City Mitsumine Shrine ⁡ A shrine located in the mountains at an altitude of 1,100 meters in Okuchichibu One of the most powerful spots in the Kanto region It is often featured on TV, and many celebrities visit the shrine ⁡ It is said that the powerful spiritual energy that fills the sacred tree will lead you to victory and success in everything, from work, family, and matchmaking to health I rented a car just to get here, and drove 6 hours round trip, but I'm glad I went once🥺!! I'd like to go on a sunny day next time! Hours: 9:00-17:00 Address: 298-1 Mitsumine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture #tripdomestictravel #saitama #saitamatourism #shrinevisit

#0yentravelJanuary2025 🔥Recommended points A sightseeing train operated by Seibu Railway. It is characterized by a luxurious journey where you can enjoy delicious food made with local ingredients while enjoying beautiful scenery. 📝Travel record We headed to Chichibu while enjoying a course meal in a luxuriously decorated car. The course meal was delicious, and the menu changes every three months! You can enjoy it no matter how many times you ride it🫰🏻 Since it was an anniversary, we also had a plate attached! We took a commemorative photo with a Polaroid camera, which is a nice touch♡ There were many souvenirs, so it was a fulfilling trip. On the way, we stopped at the roadside station Ashigakubo. The roadside station right next to the station is large and convenient◎ -------------------------------------------- 🚇The bliss of a 52-seat sightseeing train Ikebukuro to Seibu Chichibu

This is where Chichibu's three biggest icicles began. Of the three, this is the only place where you can see large natural icicles. ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ 📍Icicles of Misotsuchi 4066 Otaki, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture 《Access》 Bus stop Misotsuchi/About 0 minutes walk from Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture Bus stop Misotsuchi/About 0 minutes walk from Seibu Bus Bus stop Misoba/About 8 minutes walk from Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture Period January 10th (Friday) - February 24th (Monday) 2025 　　 (The event may end earlier depending on the ice conditions.) Admission fee 300 yen Parking fee 500 yen 8:30 ~ 17:00 Lighting up until 19:00 on weekdays, 20:00 on weekends and holidays ▶️Natural icicles formed when Iwashimizu freezes in the cold. The natural formations, created without any human intervention, are mysterious😍 30m wide, 10m high ▶️Photos from 2022 and 2024 are posted. Due to the warm winter, only about 20% of the icicles will be visible in 2024. ▶️Some parts are artificial. ▶️When you pay the entrance fee, you will receive a discount coupon that can be used at the shop. #0yentravelJanuary2025 #Saitama #Chichibu #Icicles #MisotsuchiIcicles #Ice #Winterseason #Chichibutourism

"Oshimaya" located in front of the torii gate of Mitsumine Shrine is the restaurant that started the popularity of "Waraji Katsudon" ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ 📍Oshimaya 297-2 Mitsumine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture 《Access》 In front of the torii gate of Mitsumine Shrine Opening hours 10:00-15:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-16:00 ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ ▶️This was the location for the Seibu Railway commercial, and Yuriko Yoshitaka and Tao Tsuchiya gobbled down a Waraji Katsudon! It left a lasting impression. ▶️The popular terrace seats have a sense of openness, and right in front of you there is a bird feeder, and the little birds are always coming by, and they are so cute. If you look directly below, you can see the deer... ▶️The Waraji Katsu is so big that it overflows from the bowl, and the rich sweet sauce makes it easy to eat. It comes with a miso soup with nameko mushrooms, which is also delicious! ! ▶️Mountain vegetable soba and namekosoba are also popular. ▶️Chichibu's soul food "Miso Potato" A local Chichibu dish of bite-sized potato tempura topped with a sweet miso sauce. In addition to the fluffy texture of the potatoes and the crispy texture of the batter, it also goes perfectly with the sweet miso sauce! ! It is also a B-class gourmet food that won the Saitama B-class local gourmet king competition. It is sold at the storefront of the Waraji Katsudon restaurant in front of the torii gate of Mitsumine Shrine. The shiitake mushroom skewers were also delicious! There is a bench in front, so you can enjoy it slowly there. #Mitsumine Shrine #Saitama #Chichibu #B-class gourmet food #Delicious #0 yen trip January 2025

Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu is said to be the most powerful power spot. The first day of the year is the perfect day to start something new! The first day of the year is January 7th. The key to getting active on this "sensho" day is to get moving in the morning! ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ 📍Name of the spot Mitsumine Shrine Address: 298-1 Mitsumine, Chichibu, Saitama Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ ▶️It is becoming more and more popular as a sacred place for Demon Slayer, and after walking a little along the approach, you will come across the bright red Zuishinmon Gate! It has a heavy feel, and you can't help but feel its power here too. ▶️After visiting the 800-year-old giant cedar tree that lines the front of the worship hall, you can receive energy from the sacred tree by taking a deep breath, touching it and praying. There was a line of worshippers, but we also joined the line to receive the power. By chance, we were able to take a photo that made us feel the "ki". We felt an extraordinary power and were energized. ▶️The figure of a dragon suddenly appeared on the stone pavement in front of the worship hall. It is said that if you set this picture of the dragon as your smartphone's wallpaper, you will receive great power. ▶️If you go further into the shrine grounds, you will reach the "Enmusubi Tree". If you look up a little, you can see a fir and a cypress tied together with a shimenawa rope. It is said that the tree is called Enmusubi Tree because the different types of trees are close together from the roots. ▶️After walking for a while, you will see the distant shrine. It enshrines wolves, messengers of the gods. ▶️If you go back and go up the stairs near the torii gate, you will find the remote worship hall. From here, you can see the view of the mountains, and if you're lucky, you can even see a sea of ​​clouds. ⚠Caution: The parking lot is not that big, so unless you get there first thing in the morning, it will be difficult to get in. #0yentravelJanuary2025 #Saitama #Chichibu #Firstvisittoshrine #Powerspot #Powerspotshrine #Mitsumineshrine #Dragon

Torii 𓂃 𓈒𓏸⛩️ ⁡ I've put together a list of my favorite spots with torii gates all over Japan⛩️ ⁡ The classics are great, but hidden gems are also important😎 ⁡ ⁡ 📍Fukui Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Oshima/Ominato Shrine ⁡ Oshima is a sacred island that is the grounds of Ominato Shrine. The island is home to a shrine building and a lighthouse, and there is also a promenade that goes around the island 🚘/Yashima, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture ⁡ ⁡ 📍Saga𓂃 𓈒𓏸Tara Town Ouo Shrine Underwater Torii ⁡ The underwater torii gates of Ouo Shrine that float in the Ariake Sea at high tide. It is said to be a town where you can see the gravitational pull of the moon, and the difference in tide levels between high and low is larger than in other areas. You can walk under the torii gate at low tide. 🚘/1874-9 Tara, Tara-cho, Fujitsu-gun, Saga Prefecture. 📍Oita Prefecture 𓂃 𓈒𓏸Yufu City Kirishima Shrine ⁡ A famous spring springs from within the grounds, and the shrine is also a spring spot. 🚰 It flows so fast that I was surprised to see it for the first time. This is a shrine, right? Huh? I thought, "What?!" The moist moss is beautiful 🚘/Tsukahara, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture ⁡ ⁡ 📍Saitama Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸Chichibu City Mitsumine Shrine ⁡ A shrine located in the mountains at an altitude of 1,100 meters in Okuchichibu, one of the most powerful spots in the Kanto region ⁡ The powerful "spiritual energy" that fills the "sacred tree" is said to lead to victory and success in everything, from work, family, and matchmaking to good health ⏰/9:00-17:00 🚘/298-1 Mitsumine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture ⁡ ⁡ 📍Hyogo Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸Izushi Izushi Castle Ruins ⁡ Izushi Castle Ruins, known as the castle where storks dance All the buildings were demolished in 1868, but now the corner tower, castle climbing bridge, and castle climbing gate have been built ⁡ The Inari approach (Oshirozaka), which was built in the Meiji period, and the castle climbing bridge, which was newly built in the Heisei period, blended naturally into the townscape 🚘/Izushi-cho Uchimachi, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture #tripdomestictravel #trip #torii #shrinetour #shrinetemple

Mt. Buko is the symbol of Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture. The hill of moss phlox is a spring feature of Hitsujiyama Park, which uses the mountain as a backdrop. The best time to see the hill is from mid-April to early May, just in time for Golden Week. The hill covers an area of ​​about 17,600 square meters. There are about 9 varieties and more than 400,000 moss phlox plants of various pink colors. The moss phlox festival is held every year, and there are stalls and farm produce direct sales stores, making it very lively. It is a bit of a walk from the parking lot, and it is surprisingly difficult to find a place to sit on site (benches are often filled), so be careful. If it is sunny, Mt. Buko and the Chichibu mountain range will spread out against the blue sky, making it very photogenic! #tripdomestictravel #saitamaprefecture #famousflowerspot #greatview