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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Chichibu

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Chichibu, Japan

Updated March 23, 2020

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One of the Chinsekikan's most popular stones: Elvis Presley.

Chichibu, Japan

Chichibu Chinsekikan (Hall of Curious Rocks)

This quirky little private museum is home to more than a thousand stones, carved by nature, that resemble human faces.
The large Wadōkaichin monument.

Chichibu, Japan

Wado Ruins

The birthplace of Japanese coinage.
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Sebayashi Ripple Marks

Kanna, Japan

Sebayashi Ripple Marks

Fifty-odd dinosaur footprints are preserved on this strip of mountain cliff along with ancient ripple marks.
15 miles from Chichibu
Nyanya Magari Cat Alley

Ōme, Japan

Nyanya Magari Cat Alley

A hidden alley with seven corners and handmade cat decorations.
16 miles from Chichibu
A collection of retro medicine packages.

Ōme, Japan

Showa Retro Packaging Museum

A collection of nostalgic items from the Showa era with an exhibit on the local ghost story of the Snow Woman.
17 miles from Chichibu
Great Well of Ōme-Shinmachi

Ōme, Japan

Great Well of Ōme-Shinmachi

The largest example of the “snail well” unique to the Musashino Plateau region.
18 miles from Chichibu
The "Cave Hotel" of Yoshimi.

Yoshimi, Japan

Gankutsu Hotel

Chiseled out of a sandstone cliff, one farmer's unfinished art project lies in ruins.
18 miles from Chichibu
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