About the event
The main evening brings the town’s float traditions into a winter setting. Decide whether a reserved seat or street viewing better suits your trip, then plan the return journey around the final programme. Do not use an older edition’s fireworks or train timetable for this year.
Plan your visit
- Hours & closure days
- 2 December: eve festivities. 3 December: main festival. Reserved viewing on 3 December is provisionally 17:00–22:30. Procession and fireworks times are not yet announced.
- Admission
- 3 December reserved chair seat: ¥4,000 plus ticket delivery. Other costs depend on the activity; the complete 2026 visitor programme is pending.
- Tickets & booking
- Reserved-seat sales details are scheduled for 10 October. Check the tourism association before booking transport; routes, traffic restrictions and the final programme may change.
Opening-day exceptions are not fully confirmed. Check the official calendar before choosing a day.
Official details & tickets ↗Location & access
Central Chichibu festival area
秩父夜祭 市街地会場
Central Chichibu, Saitama
Use the city’s 2026 traffic and procession map when released. This pin identifies the festival area, not a reserved viewing entrance.
Area map. Use the organiser’s programme for the exact venue or entrance.
Otabisho reserved viewing area, outside Chichibu City Hall
秩父市役所前 御旅所 屋台観覧席
Outside Chichibu City Hall, Chichibu, Saitama
Follow the entrance instructions on the reserved-seat ticket; the 2026 seating details are due on 10 October.
Area map. Use the organiser’s programme for the exact venue or entrance.