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1 Day Bus Tour To Mitsumine Shrine From Shinjuku
Shinjuku City
Discover Mitsumine Shrine on a 1-day bus tour from Shinjuku. Explore Chichibu’s natural wonders, cultural treasures, and culinary delights. Perfect for all ages.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mitsumine Shrine - Experience tranquility and tradition at a millennia-old Shinto shrine set in the scenic Kumotori Sacred Mountains. Be aware that the shrine sits 1000 meters above sea level, and the route to it can be quite winding.
- Chichibu - Explore Bamba Street, the Chichibu Shrine, and a local sake brewery shop in the quaint downtown area of Chichibu! You’ll have the opportunity to taste local dishes at the various restaurants near the train station. From Chichibu’s famous miso pork rice bowl to soba noodles and more, the town offers a delightful array of regional cuisine! (Food expenses are not included)
- Arakawa River - Take a leisurely and occasionally thrilling River Cruise through the cobblestone streets along the Arakawa River in Nagatoro, a site recognized as a special natural heritage by the Japanese government.
- Michi-no-Eki Hanazono - Lastly, we’ll stop briefly at a “michi-no-eki,” a popular rest area where you can enjoy refreshments or purchase souvenirs and local specialties unique to the Chichibu region.
What's Included
- Cruise
- English guide
- Air-conditioned bus
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport from your location to the meeting point
Additional Information
Our bus tour will give you the opportunity to experience this new, trendy, yet peaceful destination that is surprisingly not too far away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo! This carefully designed tour is a perfect blend of natural wonders and cultural heritage. It is a great way to explore Chichibu for the first time. The tour is suitable for everyone from small children to the elderly. Our Chichibu bus tour captures the essence of this charming city, taking you on a journey through its natural wonders, cultural treasures, and culinary delights. Come and experience the magic of Chichibu on this unforgettable tour. You will love it!
- Due to traffic conditions and timing, some of our stops may be skipped altogether. However, we will try to stay on the scheduled itinerary as much as possible. As a general rule, we do not offer partial refunds in these cases.
- The road to Mitsumine Shrine, which is 1000 meters above sea level, has many curves, so if you usually suffer from car sickness, please bring your medicine.
- Please note that no refunds will be given for weather-related complaints or changes in the tour schedule made by the tour guide or any of our staff.
- The river cruise on the Arakawa River is generally gentle, but occasionally you may get partially wet, so we recommend bringing a waterproof jacket.
- You will be asked to wear a safety vest on board the boat. If you refuse to do so, you will be asked not to participate in the cruise and your ticket will not be refunded.
- Children under 60 cm (1.7 ft) in height are not allowed on board.
- If the minimum number of participants (20) is not reached, the tour will not take place and you will be offered another activity or a full refund.
- Children under the age of 4 travel free, but do not receive a seat on the bus. If a seat is required, please book at the adult rate.
- Please arrive at the meeting spot in time.
- As required by Japanese law, please wear a seat belt on the bus.
- Please note that the arrival location of the tour cannot be changed.
- Please wear comfortable shoes and very warm clothes, as it may be cold in the mountains.
- Please notice that the tour schedule is not customizable.
- This tour is available in English only.
- Please note that the itinerary is subjected to changes for operational reasons.
- No refunds will be issued in case the customer doesn’t show up at the meeting spot on time, unless the tour is cancelled due to extreme situations such as typhoons and other natural disasters.
- If you want to stay in Chichibu after the tour, contact us after your booking.
- This tour includes various hours spent on the bus traveling to, from, and between attractions.
Location
“LOVE” (Robert Indiana)
Our bus and guide will be waiting along the main street at the square where the Love sculpture is located.
If you come from JR Shinjuku Station: walk from the West Exit (about 10 min)
If you use the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Nishi-Shinjuku Station: 2 minutes from exit E7
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
