Chichibu Welcomes All
Chichibu Welcomes All Project
Known for its awe-inspiring scenery and the Kannon Pilgrimage, Chichibu’s natural charm and cultural heritage invites people from around the world to experience the beauty of Japan. With the slogan “CHICHIBU WELCOMES ALL Heartfelt Invitation to you – Beyond mere words –”, residents and past visitors are excited to share their favorite memories of Chichibu and inspire more travelers to stop by in the future confidently. By that time, meeting the kind-hearting people of Chichibu will be like reuniting with an old friend.
Message from Chichibu Ambassador "arce"
“arce” champions the charm, history, and culture of the Chichibu area to visitors. The group’s hospitality ambassadors inform and entertain with the warmth and kindness shared by all of Chichibu’s locals.
Experience Chichibu Through “Chichibu Welcomes All” Participating Stores, Locations
In order to give foreign tourists a warm welcome, Chichibu Omotenashi Tourism Organization will launch the “CHICHIBU WELCOMES ALL Heartfelt Invitation to you – Beyond mere words -” promotional event from end of January 2020.
Foreign tourists who visit Chichibu City, Yokoze Town, Minano Town, Nagatoro Town, and Ogano Town during the duration of the event and shop at participating stores are entitled to special gifts or discounts by simply scanning a QR code within the store and presenting it! Look forward to a trip filled with surprises!
Great offers to Chichibu on Seibu Railway!
The charms of Chichibu’s nature and culture are only a 77-min ride by Limited Express from Ikebukuro, Tokyo. Enjoy savings on the Seibu Railway with the SEIBU 1Day Pass and SEIBU 1Day Pass + Nagatoro!
My Heartwarming Chichibu Campaign
Sharing treasured memories of Chichibu to inspire future travel.
More About Chichibu
The Best Things to do in the Suburbs of Tokyo
The Best Things to do in the Suburbs of Tokyo. Nature, Anime, History and Food. CHICHIBU: Visit the historic shrines and temples.
Visit the historic shrines and temples－Chichibu
Chichibu city surrounded by mountains, such as Mt. Buko with most of its natural areas a designated natural park. And also, it is a home to a swath of rich heritage including many ancient shrines and temples.
Meisen – The Funky Kimono
The “Meisen” style silk kimono was the most popular garment during the 1920’s and 1930’s when people still wore kimono daily.
Maple Hunting In Saitama: Nagatoro
Located along the Arakawa river in the mountains of the Chichibu area in Saitama Prefecture, is the town of Nagatoro, a picturesque nature paradise that flaunts its assets throughout the year.
A Day Trip from Tokyo: Chichibu
Speaking of tourist destinations on the Seibu Railway network, Chichibu and Kawagoe are by far the most well known.
Chichibu Soul Food & Shrine Tour
Just 90 minutes by train from Tokyo lies the bucolic town of Chichibu, that with its abundant nature consisting of mountains and rivers, makes for a pleasant day trip to escape the hustle and bustle of life in the metropolis.
Flower hills of Chichibu
Chichibu is located in Saitama prefecture, less than 80 minutes away from the capital by train. Anyone in need of a green escape from the concrete buildings of Tokyo will enjoy a day trip to Chichibu.
Get On The Right Train!
Designed by world-renowned architect Kazuyo Sejima, Laview features a distinctively round front, spacious cars, luxury seats that come with electrical outlets, and free Wi-Fi throughout the train.
Useful Information Links
- Chichibu Tourism Website by Chichibu Area Tourism Organization
- CHICHIBU OMOTENASHI TV
- Chichbu Multi Language Movie by Chichibu Area Tourism Organization
- Chichibu sightseeing Navi is Chichibu-shi official site
- Chichibu Brochure by Chichibu shi
- Nagatoromachi Tourist Association
- Minano Tourism Website by Minano Tourism Association
- Yokoze Tourism Website
- Ogano Tourism Website
- Day Trips from Tokyo by Train with a SEIBU Pass
- GRUTTO PLUS Recommended routes
- Chichiby Railway
- Chichibu Geopark
- Restaurant guide for Chichibu speciality dishes
- LOVE CHICHIBU
- Chichibu Ryokan Business Cooperative Official Homepage
- Chichibu Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry Association
