Chichibu Furusato-kan used to be a silk wholesaler in the early 20th century but has now been opened to the public as a place directly selling local products and farm produce. There is also a coffee shop inside this facility which has been enjoyed as a tourist stop in Chichibu.

Business Hours

Monday ( 10:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM )Tuesday ( 10:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM )Thursday ( 10:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM )Friday ( 10:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM )Weekends ( 10:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM )※Opening times depend on the individual shops [close] Wednesdays ※Any other closing days depend on the individual shops

Address

3-1 Honmachi, Chihibu, Saitama

Phone

(0494) 23-7300

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Chichibu Shrine

Chichibu Shrine boasts a 2000-year history as a religious site associated with the Tokugawa clan. The carvings adorning the main building cannot be missed

Chichibu Matsuri Kaikan (Chichibu Festival Center)

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Chichibu Meisenkan

A museum expressing the attraction of Chichibu’s Meisen silk through modern and fashionable kimono

Hitsujiyama Park

Shibazakura Hill is a famous place in Chichibu and a popular spot in spring for tourists

Farming Estate Miyamoto-ke

A former farming estate transformed into a luxurious “ryokan”. Relax in the humble hospitality from the olden days

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Chichibu Furusato-kan

Encounter Chichibu specialties and local cuisine at a facility that was once a wholesaler of Meisen silk