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Chichibu Shrine HahasonomoriCulture/History Site

Chichibu Shrine Hahasonomori

Basic points

One of the Chichibu Sanja (three shrines of Chichibu). This is one of the preeminent old shrines in Saitama Prefecture, and it is a soja (shrine enshrining several gods) of the Chichibu region located in the center of the town. It is famous for the Chichibu Yomatsuri (Night Festival), which is a reitaisai (regularly held festival).
The shrine had occupied a vast space in the forest in the past, and it continues to protect a quiet space in the town today.

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Chichibu Matsuri Hall
In addition to a highly elaborate and resplendent float that is put on display, a projection mapping device and 3D theater allow visitors to experience the festival through sound and images.
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Chichibu Folk Museum
Chichibu Folk Museum
This is a tourist base inside the town. It consists of a wholesaler store of traditional Chichibu kimono “Chichibu Meisen," and a place where local goods are exhibited for sale and where visitors can enjoy local cuisine at a facility built as an omoya (main building).
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Jibasan Center
Jibasan Center
This is the station building at Chichibu Railway Chichibu Station, and it is the entrance to the town. It includes a souvenir shop, restaurant, and tourist office.
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Hotspot Chichibukan
Hotspot Chichibukan
“Chichibukan” was a commercial lodging built at the end of the 19th century. This facility was rebuilt into an exchange and tourist facility headed by people of the local shopping district.
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Access
Train: 15-minute walk from Seibu Railway Seibu-Chichibu Station or 3-minute walk from Chichibu Railway Chichibu Station.
Parking
Yes
Sites nearby/Base facility
4：Miyaji Low Terraces and Myoken Seven WellsChichibu City Hall and Rekishi Bunka Densho-kan (Central Public Hall)Remains of Chichibu Nouko Koto Gakko (Seibu-Chichibu Station)Chichibu Tourist Information Center5：Hitsujiyama Park (Middle Terrace)

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