亮点

  • Six ornate floats hauled up Dango-zaka slope
  • Winter fireworks display
  • UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

由来与背景

With over 350 years of history, Chichibu Yomatsuri marks the annual meeting of the gods of Chichibu Shrine and nearby Mount Buko; the festival peaks on the night of Dec 3.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
Short walk from Chichibu Station (Chichibu Railway) or Seibu-Chichibu Station (Seibu Line). Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
culture seekers, families, date night

温馨提示

The Dec 3 main festival is the climax — floats climb Dango-zaka and fireworks fire from roughly 19:00 to 22:00.

交通

Chichibu Shrine and surrounding streets — 1-3 Banba-machi, Chichibu-shi, Saitama

Japan-Event Editorial
  • Japan-based editorial team
  • Primary sources, cited
  • Variable facts dated

The Japan-Event editorial desk. We work from primary sources and date every claim that can change.