There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Chichibu Shrine by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 飯能 Hannōtrain Si
- Take the train from 飯能 Hannō to 西武秩父 Seibu-Chichibutrain Si
2h 32m¥957–1,161Drive 92.4 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Chichibu Shrinecar 92.4 km
1h 31m¥1,606–2,319Train via Kumagaya
- Take the train from Shimbashi to Kumagayatrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
- Take the train from 熊谷 Kumagaya to 秩父 Chichibutrain Cr
2h 45m¥1,703–2,323Train via Kumagaya #2
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 熊谷 Kumagayatrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from 熊谷 Kumagaya to 秩父 Chichibutrain Cr
2h 51m¥1,675–2,288
Tokyo to Chichibu Shrine by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Chichibu Shrine is to train which costs ¥950 - ¥1200 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Chichibu Shrine is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Chichibu Shrine. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at 西武秩父 Seibu-Chichibu via 池袋 Ikebukuro and 飯能 Hannō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Tokyo and Chichibu Shrine is 82 km. The road distance is 92.4 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Chichibu Shrine without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥950 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Tokyo to Chichibu Shrine, including transfers.
Tokyo to Chichibu Shrine train services, operated by Seibu Railway, depart from 池袋 Ikebukuro station.
Tokyo to Chichibu Shrine train services, operated by Seibu Railway, arrive at 飯能 Hannō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Chichibu Shrine is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Tokyo to Chichibu Shrine.
There are 108+ hotels available in Chichibu Shrine.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Chichibu Shrine, Japan?
You can take a train from Shinjuku Station to Chichibu Shrine via Ikebukuro, 池袋 Ikebukuro, 飯能 Hannō, and 西武秩父 Seibu-Chichibu in around 2h 32m.
- Phone
- 0570-005-712
- Website
- seiburailway.jp
Train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 飯能 Hannō
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–510
- Website
- https://www.seiburailway.jp/en/
Train from 飯能 Hannō to 西武秩父 Seibu-Chichibu
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥370–410
- Website
- https://www.seiburailway.jp/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shimbashi to Kumagaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to 熊谷 Kumagaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- chichibu-railway.co.jp
Train from 熊谷 Kumagaya to 秩父 Chichibu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- https://www.chichibu-railway.co.jp/en/
Train from 熊谷 Kumagaya to 秩父 Chichibu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- https://www.chichibu-railway.co.jp/en/
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