Chichibu area · Festivals
Chichibu Night Festival
Fireworks fill the winter sky above magnificent lantern-lit floats.
Held with Chichibu Shrine’s annual grand festival, this winter celebration brings two kasaboko floats and four yatai floats through the streets. Festival music, float-stage kabuki and fireworks create a festive atmosphere. December 2 is the eve festival and December 3 the main celebration, with the pull up Dango-zaka toward the Otabisho resting place among the highlights.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- Chichibu Shrine is about 3 minutes on foot from Chichibu Station on the Chichibu Railway, or about 15 minutes from Seibu-Chichibu Station. Events also spread through nearby streets.
- From Tokyo Station
- About 125–155 minTokyo → Ikebukuro → Seibu Laview limited express to Seibu-Chichibu → about 15 min on foot to Chichibu Shrine
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- Event dates
- Scheduled for 2–3 December 2026 at Chichibu Shrine, city streets and the Otabisho. December 2 is the eve festival; December 3 is the main celebration. Check the official programme for float and fireworks times.
- Admission
- Street viewing is separate from paid Otabisho seating. Views around Dango-zaka are very limited without a reserved seat. Check official seating prices and sales dates.
- Time to enjoy
- 3–5 hours (suggested viewing time)
- Best time
- December (2–3 December 2026)
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Opening hours and events may change. Please check the latest details before visiting.
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