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Chichibu Matsuri Kaikan

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Chichibu Matsuri Kaikan

秩父まつり会館

Saitama · Kanto

An exhibition hall directly across from Chichibu Shrine dedicated to the Chichibu Yomatsuri (Night Festival) — the year-round way to experience the festival's floats and atmosphere outside its two December nights. Displays include ornate hikiyama floats and kasahoko parasol-shaped floats built by Showa-era master craftsmen, a projection-mapped recreation of the festival with sound and lighting, and a 3D theater covering festivals across the wider Chichibu region.

Why we picked it

Most travelers only encounter the Chichibu Night Festival if they happen to visit on Dec 2-3; this museum lets the rest of the year's visitors experience the same floats and atmosphere without needing festival-week timing.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
3.9· 798 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adult admission JPY500; elementary/junior-high JPY250. Last entry 4:30 PM.
Nearest station
Chichibu Station · 3 min walk
Website
chichibu-matsuri.jp

Today

9:00–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

museumfestivalhistory

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