Chichibu One Day English Tour March 16, 2025
Discover the Charm of Chichibu – One-Day English Tour
📅 Date: March 16, 2025 (Sunday)
📍 Meeting Point: Seibu Chichibu Station (10:00 AM)
💴 Participation Fee: ¥15,000 (including tax)
Join us for a unique cultural journey through the heart of Chichibu, where tradition, spirituality, and gastronomy come together. This carefully curated tour offers an immersive experience, from Zen practices to local cuisine and sake tasting, all in a tranquil, authentic Japanese setting.
📝 Tour Itinerary
🌿 Morning – Spiritual & Cultural Exploration
🔹 10:00 AM – Meeting at Seibu Chichibu Station
🔹 10:15 – 10:45 AM – Walk through Zigenji Temple (Fudasho No.13) & Imamiya Shrine
🔹 10:45 – 11:00 AM – Orientation at “Kan” Rest House
- Introduction to Chichibu
- Overview of Matcha Tea & Sutra Copying
🔹 11:00 – 11:30 AM – Zen Experience at “Ku”
- Sutra Copying (Shakyo) – Engage in a mindful practice of copying sacred Buddhist texts
🔹 11:30 – 12:30 PM – Traditional Japanese Lunch at “Kan”
- Enjoy a beautifully crafted Japanese meal in a serene, traditional space
- Vegan option available
🏯 Afternoon – Historical & Free Exploration
🔹 12:30 – 2:30 PM – Visit Chichibu Shrine & Chichibu Festival Hall
- Learn about the grand Chichibu Night Festival, one of Japan’s top festivals
- Explore the ornate Chichibu Shrine, a hidden cultural gem
🔹 2:30 – 4:30 PM – Free Exploration (Optional Activities)
- We will customize this part based on participants’ preferences! Choose from:
✅ Relax at a natural hot spring (onsen)
✅ Stroll through Chichibu’s charming streets & enjoy local street food
✅ Visit the Chichibu Meisen Museum to learn about traditional silk weaving - The flexibility allows you to shape your own experience!
🍶 Evening – Culinary & Whiskey Tasting Experience
🔹 4:30 – 5:45 PM – Light Dinner & Sake/Whiskey Tasting at “Kan”
- A light but exquisite dinner paired with:
🥃 Local Japanese Sake
🥃 Mitsumine Shrine Whiskey – A rare and spiritual tasting experience
🔹 6:24 PM – Depart from Seibu Chichibu Station via Limited Express Laview
💰 Participation Fee: ¥15,000 (Tax Included)
✔️ Included:
✅ English guide fee
✅ Sutra copying experience (Shakyo)
✅ Matcha Tea Experience
✅ Traditional Japanese lunch (Vegan option available)
✅ Light dinner with sake & whiskey tasting
✅ Chichibu Festival Hall entrance fee
❌ Not Included:
🚆 Transportation to/from Seibu Chichibu Station
♨️ Hot spring admission fee (if chosen as an optional activity)
🎟️ Entry fees for optional locations (e.g., Chichibu Meisen Museum)
📩 How to Reserve Your Spot?
Email Yamanaka at 📧 cosmolife.kiya@gmail.com
🎟️ Limited spots available – Secure your place for this one-of-a-kind Chichibu cultural immersion tour!
Why Join This Tour?
✨ Experience Chichibu beyond the guidebooks – Dive into spiritual Zen culture, historical treasures, and unique local food & drinks.
✨ Flexible Free Time – Tailor part of your journey based on your interests.
✨ Small Group, Personalized Experience – Enjoy an intimate, well-curated tour in a traditional Japanese setting.
