NIPPONIA Chichibu Shrine Town
A unique accommodation for enjoying a historic Saitama town
Making use of Chichibu’s historical shops and houses, NIPPONIA Chichibu Shrine Town helps preserve the town’s cultural heritage while supporting responsible tourism to the area through partnerships with local businesses. Saitama’s Chichibu is nestled in a basin dotted with dozens of historical shrines, a world of serene beauty just outside Tokyo’s doorstep. The city was also home to a thriving silk textile industry in the days when wearing kimono was more common than Western-style clothing.
Spend the Night in a Tangible Cultural Property
Today, Chichibu preserves the atmosphere of its storied past with retro-style buildings from the early and mid-20th century. You can stay and explore this amazing town from the heart of it all at NIPPONIA Chichibu Shrine Town. Making use of several of the town’s historical buildings, NIPPONIA has carefully renovated each space into charming rooms that retain their original design while updating them with modern comforts.
Guests can dine at Maruju, NIPPONIA’s restaurant that serves beautifully prepared examples of locally-inspired cuisine, or they may opt to visit one of the town’s many restaurants and explore Chichibu with their taste buds.
Supporting Responsible Tourism and Cultural Preservation
Partnering with local services, guests of NIPPONIA are encouraged to explore the area, visiting temples of the Chichibu Fudasho pilgrimage, learning about the beautiful Chichibu-Meisen silk textiles manufactured here, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature while hiking, cycling, or rafting in the surrounding area. These efforts are part of NIPPONIA’s ongoing efforts to sustain the cultural heritage of Japan’s most beautiful towns and villages that are at risk of fading away. By bringing tourists to the area in responsible ways and giving them a unique accommodation opportunity, NIPPONIA helps open up more of rural Japan to visitors interested in an authentic Japan experience.
Access to NIPPONIA Chichibu Shrine Town
Chichibu can be reached from Tokyo using the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. Take the Limited Express Laview for a comfortable scenic ride that takes about an hour and 20 minutes from Ikebukuro Station to Seibu-Chichibu Station. From there, NIPPONIA Chichibu Shrine Town is just a 15-minute walk from the station.
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Contact
Tel: +81 494-53-9230
Email: info-kominka@nkb.co.jp
Web Form: https://nipponia-chichibu.jp/contact/
Business hours
Check-in: 15:00 - 21:00
Check-out: 11:00
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