Chichibu is a great spot for a day trip as it can be reached by train in as little as 80 minutes from the center of Tokyo. Check the directions from main stations in Tokyo to Chichibu Station to find the best route.

From Ikebukuro Station
Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Station → <Limited Express Laview・Red Arrow (~80 minutes)> → Seibu Chichibu Station

To get from Tokyo to Chichibu, the Limited Express Laview Red Arrow from Ikebukuro Station is a convenient route.

From Tokyo Station
JR Tokyo Station → <JR Takasaki Line (~72 minutes)> → Kumagaya Station → <Chichibu Railway (~55 minutes)> → Nagatoro Station → <Chichibu Railway (~20 minutes)> → Chichibu Station

From Shinjuku Station
JR Shinjuku Station → <JR Takasaki Line (~70 minutes)> → Kumagaya Station → <Chichibu Railway (~55 minutes)> → Nagatoro Station → <Chichibu Railway (~20 minutes)> → Chichibu Station

From Ueno Station
JR Ueno Station → <JR Takasaki Line (~65 minutes)> → Kumagaya Station → <Chichibu Railway (~55 minutes)> → Nagatoro Station → <Chichibu Railway (~20 minutes)> → Chichibu Station

Seibu Railway and Chichibu Railway, which are indispensable for a journey to Chichibu, have created “discount tickets” designed to be cheaper than normal fares. Check out the special features of each ticket and use them when sightseeing in Chichibu.

This is a pass for foreign visitors in Japan that allows you to get on and off anywhere on the Seibu Lines (except the Tamagawa Line). This pass is perfect for people who want to go sightseeing along the Seibu lines. Check this out if you are a foreign tourist planning to visit Chichibu from Shinjuku or Ikebukuro. There are many spots along the Seibu Line where you can feel the four seasons and culture of Japan. There is also a 2-day pass that we recommended if you are looking to slip back in time to the old days of Japan while visiting the tourist area of Kawagoe, which has a townscape reminiscent of a more traditional Japan.

In addition to the “SEIBU 1 Day Pass” that allows you to get on and off anywhere throughout the Seibu Lines, except the Tamagawa Line, this pass allows you to also get on and off the Chichibu Railway from the Nogami / Nagatoro Station to Mitsumineguchi Station. For only an additional 500 yen to the "SEIBU 1 Day Pass" you can also enjoy a section of the Chichibu Railway that has access to many attractive tourist spots. What a great way to get even more enjoyment while in Chichibu! To transfer to the Chichibu Railway, head to Ohanabatake Station, a 5-minute walk away from Seibu Chichibu Station.

Tickets for unlimited rides throughout all the Chichibu Railway lines for one day. If you purchase an express ticket or SL numbered ticket separately, you can also take an express or SL train. There are discounts available at tourist facilities along the Chichibu Railway. This pass is perfect for those who want to enjoy hiking around Chichibu Road and is recommended for people planning to travel where tickets cost more than 720 yen one way.

This ticket includes a round-trip ticket between Chichibu Railway Yorii Station and Nagatoro Station as well as a ticket that allows passengers to get on and off anywhere between Nagatoro Station and Mitsumineguchi Station all day. This ticket sale is limited to Yorii Station so be sure to stop at Yorii Station to get it.

In addition to a round-trip ticket from Chichibu Railway Ohanabata Station to Kaminagabu Station or a round-trip ticket from Yorii Station to Higuchi Station, this ticket allows you to get on and off between Kaminagabu Station and Higuchi Station for 2 days. While it is not possible to get off and on during the round-trip ticket section, it is ideal for those who want to enjoy the Nagatoro area at a reasonable price.