[Saitama] Chichibu Shrine, Mitsuzuchi Ice Pillars, and Sake Brewery Tour - Day Trip
- Overview
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- A breathtaking winter-only spectacle! Visit the "Mitsuzuchi Ice Pillars" that adorn Okuchichibu.
- Visit Chichibu Shrine! Freely explore this historic shrine that represents Chichibu.
- Enjoy Japanese sake! Experience the history of sake brewing at "Chichibu Nishiki Sake Brewing Forest".
- Includes a tour of a sake brewery! You can actually taste Chichibu's representative local sake.
- A winter trip to Chichibu from Tokyo! Enjoy the rich winter scenery that's so different from the city center.
- Convenient departures and arrivals in Shinjuku! A day trip bus tour that efficiently visits popular spots in Chichibu in one day.
- What to expect
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This is a day trip bus tour departing from Shinjuku, Tokyo, to the nature-rich Chichibu area of Saitama Prefecture. First, we will visit Chichibu Shrine. You can freely explore this historic shrine, representative of the Chichibu region, and enjoy the traditional Japanese shrine culture and beautiful architecture. Next, we will visit the brewery of "Chichibu Nishiki," a leading sake brand of Chichibu. At the Chichibu Nishiki Sake Brewing Forest, you can freely explore while learning about the history of sake brewing and Japanese sake culture. You can also enjoy a tour of the sake brewery. The highlight of the trip is the "Mitsuzuchi Ice Pillars," which can be seen in Okuchichibu in winter. These gigantic ice pillars, naturally formed by the harsh winter cold, are a fantastic and spectacular sight that represents winter in Chichibu. Unlike daytime sightseeing in Chichibu, you can take your time to enjoy the ice art created by nature in winter. This tour allows you to experience unique Japanese culture and na