Kokuhei Shosha

Chichibu Shrine

秩父神社

/ Chichibu Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
3 min walk
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Chichibu Shrine is the spiritual center of the mountainous Chichibu region and home to the spectacular Chichibu Yomatsuri (Night Festival), designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The December festival features massive floats and fireworks in the winter night.

Enshrined Deities

⛩
Yagokoroomotehime No Mikoto
primary Deity
⛩
Chichibu No Mikoto
secondary Deity

Blessings

Academic Success Family Safety

Shrine Network

Independent independent

Did You Know?

💡

The Chichibu Night Festival is one of Japan's three great float festivals, alongside Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and Takayama Matsuri.

Source: documented

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

35.9940, 139.0850

Physical Address

1-3 Bamba-cho, Chichibu, Saitama

埼玉県秩父市番場町1-3

Access

Ohanabatake Station (Chichibu Railway)

3 min walk

Hours

Open daily

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Chichibu Shrine?

Chichibu Shrine is the spiritual center of the mountainous Chichibu region and home to the spectacular Chichibu Yomatsuri (Night Festival), designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The December festival features massive floats and fireworks in the winter night.

Where is Chichibu Shrine located?

Chichibu Shrine is located in Chichibu, Saitama. The full address is: 1-3 Bamba-cho, Chichibu, Saitama.

What deities are enshrined at Chichibu Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: yagokoroomotehime no mikoto, chichibu no mikoto.