[Saitama, Chichibu] Enjoy the spectacular winter scenery at a great price with the "SEIBU 1Day Pass"!

• Table of Contents
• 1. What are the three major icicles of Chichibu?
• 2. About the icicles at Ashigakubo
• 3. Best time to see the icicles at Ashigakubo
• 4. Event dates and times in 2024
• 5. Admission fees and access
• 6. ★Great Deals★About the "SEIBU 1Day Pass"

1. What are the three major icicles of Chichibu?

The Three Great Icicles of Chichibu are the collective name for the Misotsuchi Icicles, Ashigakubo Icicles, and Onouchi Icicles, all located in the Chichibu area of Saitama Prefecture.

This mystical sight, created by the harsh winter cold, is known as one of Chichibu's scenic winter spots. Among them, we will focus on the magnificent and beautiful "Ashigakubo Icicles," which are easily accessible from Tokyo, and introduce their highlights and how to get there.

Picture courtesy of Seibu Railway

2. About the icicles at Ashigakubo

The Ashigakubo icicles are located at Ashigakubo Station on the Seibu Chichibu Line , about a 10-minute walk from the station, making them perfect for icicle beginners.

The icicles are formed by spraying water onto the slopes of the mountains and streams, and by the natural cold, so you can see them from the train windows as they pass right next to the venue.

Picture courtesy of Seibu Railway

The icicles, especially when lit up on weekend nights on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, create a mystical and fantastical atmosphere. This fantastical space, with its changing colors, shines like a jewel box in nature. If you visit the icicles of Ashigakubo in Chichibu in winter, you're sure to have a rare experience of coming into contact with the mysteries of nature.

Picture courtesy of Seibu Railway

3. Best time to see the icicles at Ashigakubo

The best time to see the flowers is usually from early January to late February, but the start and end times may change depending on the weather and ice conditions, so please check the Yokoze Town Tourism Association website for details.

Picture courtesy of Seibu Railway

4. Event dates and times in 2024

Please see below for the dates and times of the event.

Event period

Saturday, January 13, 2024 - Sunday, February 25, 2024
*The park may be closed without notice due to weather or ice conditions.

Event time

Monday to Thursday: 9:00 to 16:00 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 9:00 to 20:00
*The illuminations are only held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (subject to change depending on sunset time). Please note, however, that admission to the illuminations on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays requires a reservation (online).
*On weekends and holidays when the illuminations are on, there are times when you cannot enter due to the changeover between day and night.

To make a reservation for the illuminations (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays), click here

5. Admission fees and access

We will briefly explain basic information, admission fees, and how to get there.

basic information

Address: Ashigakubo, Yokoze-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture, 368-0071 Phone number: 0494-25-0450 (Yokoze-machi Buko-san Tourist Information Center)
*Reception hours are from 8:30 to 17:00, and the museum is closed on Wednesdays.

Admission fee

・Junior high school students and above: 500 yen ・Elementary school students: 300 yen
*All prices include tax.
*Preschool children are admitted free of charge, and those with a disability certificate or similar will receive a 100 yen discount.
*Only those who visit between 9:00 and 16:00 will receive a complimentary cup of Yokoze Town black tea or amazake.

Access methods

The Ashigakubo icicles are easily accessible from within Tokyo, and you can get to the icicle site by car or train, but today we'll be introducing the SEIBU 1Day Pass (※), a great value ticket that allows unlimited travel along the Seibu Line, which is easily accessible from Tokyo's terminal stations such as Ikebukuro and Shinjuku, all in one day.
(※) As this is a discount ticket for foreigners, you will need to present a non-Japanese passport or residence card when purchasing.

The nearest station to the Ashigakubo Icicles venue is Ashigakubo Station on the Seibu Chichibu Line . It takes just 68 minutes by express train from Ikebukuro Station , and the icy world is just a 10-minute walk from the station.

Picture courtesy of Seibu Railway

Things to note when visiting the Ashigakubo icicles

6. ★Great Deals★About the "SEIBU 1Day Pass"

● Seibu Line One-Day Unlimited Ride Ticket for Foreigners
*When purchasing, you will need to present a non-Japanese passport or residence card.

● One ticket allows unlimited travel on all Seibu Railway lines (excluding the Tamagawa Line) *Only valid on the day of use.

● Price: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for children (tax included)
*A separate fare is required when boarding express trains.

Picture courtesy of Seibu Railway

How to purchase

There are the following ways to purchase the "SEIBU 1Day Pass".
*Please note that the purchasing method before and after arriving in Japan is different.

How to purchase before coming to Japan

Reservations can be made through the Seibu Railway official website and exchanged for physical tickets at the Seibu Tourist Information Center in Ikebukuro .

Learn more about how to purchase online here

How to purchase after arriving in Japan

Please purchase magnetic or hard tickets at designated retailers.
*The types of tickets available may vary depending on the sales location.

[Sales locations for purchasing magnetic tickets]

① Seibu Tourist Information Center Ikebukuro (8:00-15:00)
② Ikebukuro Station Express Ticket Office, 1st floor: 7:00-20:00
・Basement: Weekdays 7:00-20:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-18:00
③ Seibu Shinjuku Station Limited Express Ticket Office (7:00-20:00)

[Sales locations for purchasing hard tickets]
If you are arriving at Haneda Airport, you can purchase it at the GTN Haneda Airport Garden store .

*The GTN Haneda Airport Garden store will close on October 31, 2025.

▼GTN Haneda Airport Garden store contact information▼
・Business hours: 10:00~20:00
・Telephone: 03-6822-3033
*Business hours may be subject to change, such as shortened opening hours or temporary closures. Please check the Haneda Airport Garden website for details.

For more information on how to get to the GTN Haneda Airport Garden store, please see the article below.

Precautions

・Magnetic tickets: Valid only on the day of purchase.
At stations with automatic ticket gates, please pass through the automatic ticket gates.

・Hard ticket: Valid for only one day during the validity period printed on the back.
At boarding and disembarking stations, present the ticket to the attendant at the ticket gate or open counter and pass through.

Additionally, the GTN Haneda Airport Garden store also posts recommended spots and gourmet food on Instagram , so be sure to check it out!

GTN Haneda Airport Garden Instagram