Chichibu Pilgrimage Site: A Prayer Journey Every 12 Years at Nipponia Chichibu Shrine Town, Spending Time at a Historical Inn in Chichibu.

From spring to autumn in Chichibu (March 18, 2026 - November 30, 2026), the once-in-12-years auspicious event "Chichibu Temple's Horse Year Grand Opening" will be held.
All 34 temple main deities will be unveiled, providing a rare opportunity to connect with the Kannon that is usually not accessible.

During this busy time filled with many worshippers, what we would like to propose to everyone visiting Chichibu is a way of staying that allows you to "retain the echoes of prayer and deeply relax within history."

▼Limited accommodation plans available for reservation during the Year of the Horse
To fully enjoy the once-in-12-years winning connection, we have prepared two types of plans available from March 1 to November 30, 2026. Please choose according to your travel style.

①No preparation needed for a genuine pilgrimage "Chichibu Temple Chichibu Year of the Horse Grand Opening" Enjoyment Plan
This is a limited-time plan available only at our hotel, featuring benefits that allow you to enjoy the Year of the Horse Grand Opening even more.

For details of the plan and reservations, click here.

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◼︎Exclusive benefits for reservation customers
・Includes 2 meals (dinner and breakfast)
└For customers wishing to depart early, the breakfast can be changed to rice balls.
・The traditional pilgrim's attire, the white robe (byakue)
・Chichibu temple map
・Commemorative item "Year of the Horse General Opening Commemoration Chichibu Kannon Pilgrimage Ukiyo-e Trading Card"
・Year of the Horse Goshuin book
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②【For those bringing goods and traveling by car】 Simple Plan <2 meals included>
This is a simple worship plan that responds to the voices of customers who have already started worshiping before check-in.
② Details of the plan and reservations here

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◼︎Exclusive benefits for reservation customers
・Includes 2 meals (dinner and breakfast)
└Customers wishing to depart early can change the breakfast to rice balls. Please inform us at check-in.
・Commemorative item "Horse Year General Opening Commemoration Chichibu Kannon Sacred Site Ukiyo-e Trading Card"
・Horse Year Shuin book
※The white robe and Chichibu temple map are not included.
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Whether you want to fully enjoy walking or prefer to easily visit key spots by car.
Experience a special pilgrimage that can only be fulfilled at our hotel.

■ Stay as if living in the sacred place of Chichibu Shrine, in the Shrine Town
Nipponia Chichibu Shrine Town is located in a historic area that has long been frequented by pilgrims and flourished as a silk town. The hotel, renovated from a pharmacy and silk industry residence from the Meiji period, offers a tranquility that makes you forget the hustle and bustle outside as soon as you step inside. In between visits to the temples, you can reflect on yourself while being enveloped by the warmth of the wooden historical buildings and the high ceilings. Such moments of "quiet" enrich your journey.

■ A blissful dinner to savor the climate of Chichibu with all five senses
The highlight of the trip is the locally sourced French course served at the restaurant. After enduring the harsh winter of Chichibu, seasonal ingredients nurtured by rich waters are crafted into delicate dishes by the chef. Enjoying local produce in its own region. You can deeply experience the cultural journey of pilgrimage through the aspect of food.

■ An ideal location as a base for worship
Our hotel is conveniently located near the city temples, such as Jigenji Temple (No. 13, 10 minutes on foot) and Shorinji Temple (No. 15, 10 minutes on foot), making it very convenient for walking visits. After a tiring day of walking, you can relax in a cypress bath or in a quiet room equipped with high-quality linens, and start your journey again in the refreshing morning air. With half a day or a full day, you can visit about 4 to 8 temples around the hotel on foot.

Because it is a special milestone that occurs once every 12 years, the stay itself should be considered an experience. Please enjoy a journey along the Chichibu route that will remain in your memories for a lifetime at Nipponia Chichibu Shrine Town.

【Goat Year General Opening Ceremony Nearby Temples Convenient for Worship】
・Chichibu Temple No. 13 Jigenji: about 5 minutes on foot
・Chichibu Temple No. 15 Shorinji: about 5 minutes on foot
・Chichibu Temple No. 14 Imamiya-bo: about 10 minutes on foot
・Chichibu Temple No. 16 Saikoji: about 10 minutes on foot
・Chichibu Temple No. 11 Jorakuji: about 15 minutes on foot
・Chichibu Temple No. 17 Jorinji: about 15 minutes on foot
・Chichibu Temple No. 10 Daijiji: about 25 minutes on foot
・Chichibu Temple No. 12 Nosakaji: about 25 minutes on foot
・Chichibu Temple No. 23 Ongakuji: about 40 minutes on foot

▼For reservations and plan details, click here
Details of the limited-time accommodation plan for the Year of the Horse are here

Crowds are expected during special event periods. We recommend making your reservations early.