Chichibu area · History
Hodosan Shrine
Vivid shrine carvings and sweet winter flowers on the summit.
One of Chichibu’s three great shrines, Hodosan is linked to a legend of divine dogs rescuing Yamato Takeru. Its richly carved buildings earned a star in the Michelin Green Guide. A ropeway climbs to a summit garden of around 3,000 wintersweet trees, fragrant even in midwinter.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- About 15 min on foot from Nagatoro Station (Chichibu Railway)
- From Tokyo Station
- About 155–195 minTokyo → Ikebukuro → Seibu-Chichibu by limited express → walk to Ohanabatake → Nagatoro (Chichibu Railway) → 15-minute walk
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- Opening hours
- Worship is available year-round. Prayer service reception: 8:30–16:30 April–September; 8:30–16:00 October–March. Opens at 9:00 on each month's 1st and 15th. New Year and ceremonies may alter hours.
- Admission
- Entry to the shrine grounds is free. Prayer services, amulets and the summit ropeway are charged separately.
- Time to enjoy
- 1½ hours
- Best time
- Year-round; wintersweet in January–February
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Opening hours and events may change. Please check the latest details before visiting.
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Hodosan Shrine (Mt. Treasure-climb Shrine) - 宝登山神社 - panoramio (13).jpg — Carbonium · CC BY 3.0
