[Saitama] 80 Minutes from Tokyo to Chichibu♪ 10 Recommended Hotels and ryokan with Private Baths for Staying
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Chichibu Saitama is located about 80 minutes by express train from Ikebukuro in Tokyo. Home to stunning scenery such as the majestic foothills of the Chichibu Mountains and the Arakawa River, it's the perfect area to visit when you want to escape from everyday life and relax. After having plenty of fun in the great outdoors, you can soothe your fatigue with a long, relaxing bath at an inn with a private bath. This time, we've picked out a wide range of inns, from traditional Chichibu ryokan to open-air baths where you can enjoy beautiful views.
When you want to relax, there's nothing better than surrendering yourself to the great outdoors. If that sounds like you, why not head to Chichibu in Saitama which is about 80 minutes from Ikebukuro in Tokyo? Looking out over the surrounding area, you'll see the majestic foothills of Mt. Chichibu, and the popular Mt. Hitsujiyama, where beautiful pink moss phlox blooms in spring, is also popular.
After enjoying the nature of Chichibu, head to your accommodation in Chichibu. A bath is the perfect way to soothe your tired body after all that walking. At an inn with a private bath, you can soak in the bath for as long as you like. You can bathe in the bath without worrying about anyone else, so you can spend a very luxurious time. So, this time we will introduce you to ryokan and hotels in Chichibu that have private baths.
Founded in the Edo period, Hatago Ichiban flourished as a temple town. The word "hatago" has been used since ancient times, and it was a place where travelers could rest meal. It is a small inn with 9 rooms, only 2 of which have an open-air bath. Both the shared indoor bath and the open-air bath can be reserved for private use by room.
The indoor bath has a cypress scent that will relax your body. It is called "Shimafu no Yu" and is said to have skin-beautifying effects and increase appetite. It is available 24 hours a day, so you can reserve it for private use at a time when it is not busy. Also, if you stay in a room with an open-air bath, you can take a bath at any time.
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Hatago Ichiban (Chichibu)
Saitama / Chichibu / Business Hotel
- address
- Saitama 645 Tochiya, Chichibu City
- access
- From Seibu Chichibu Station, take the bus bound for Minano Station and get off at "Fudasho Ichiban-mae." Take the bus bound for Sadamine and get off at "Tochiya" (5 minutes).
"Celavi" is a cute hotel surrounded by antique furniture. Antique-style furniture is placed everywhere in the hotel, creating a cute space that will capture the hearts of young girls. It is a small hotel with only 7 rooms, 6 of which have their own open-air bath.
The large private open-air bath can be reserved for a fee at check-in. In addition to using water from Nagatoro onsen, the bath also uses the natural mineral "black silica" to enhance its effectiveness. Negative ions are released, which can improve autonomic nervous system and respiratory function and have a relaxing effect. Just being able to use this spacious bath exclusively seems like it would be truly relaxing.
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Cest la Vie
Saitama / Chichibu, Nagatoro / Pension
- address
- Saitama 419-1 Ido, Nagatoro-cho, Chichibu-gun
- access
- Car: About 30 minutes from Kanetsu Expressway Hanazono IC to Route 140 toward Chichibu. Train: About 20 minutes on foot from Chichibu Railway Nogami Station. Shuttle available (reservation required)
This inn offers bathing in Yakushi no Yu, onsen that is said to be the oldest of the Seven Hot Springs of Chichibu. It has been flowing since the time when Takeda Shingen opened the Wadou Gold Mine, and is said to have been effective on cuts and was used as an eye drop. There are 14 guest rooms with open-air baths, and the private ceramic baths are also popular.
This inn also has a private healing stone spa. It warms you up from the core of your body and is more comfortable than a sauna or bath, and is less stuffy. Experience a dreamlike moment.
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Yu no Yado Yakushi no Yu Wado
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- address
- Saitama 813 Kurotani, Chichibu City
- access
- ●By car ⇒ About 70 minutes from Nerima IC (about 30 minutes from Kanetsu Expressway "Hanazono IC") ●By train ⇒ Free pick-up service available from Chichibu Railway "Wado Kurotani Station"
This is a rather unusual inn, run by a former sumo wrestler. It is known as a hideaway-like ryokan that only accepts six groups per day, and each room has its own unique features, such as the "Retirement Room" and the "Bride's Room." The building itself boasts a history of about 250 years, and has undergone numerous renovations to reach its current state.
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Miyamotoke
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- address
- Saitama 510 Nagadome, Kogano-cho, Chichibu-gun
- access
- [Car] About 40 minutes from Kanetsu Expressway Hanazono IC on Route 140 via toll road [By train] About 20 minutes by taxi from Chichibu Railway Chichibu Station or Seibu Chichibu Station
An inn with 140 years of history. Located in the inner sanctum of Chichibu, you can feel the change of the seasons. Enjoy local cuisine such as wild boar hotpot and Chichibu's specialty pork marinated in miso while feeling the warmth of the charcoal fire around the old-fashioned hearth. Enjoy it with local sake and you'll find yourself drinking more and more.
The shared open-air bath is available until midnight. The garden is lit up, and the trees look enchanting. It's nice to be able to use three different types of baths, including a private bath.
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Chichibu Onsen Irori no Yado Ojikaso
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- address
- Saitama 243, Sanzan, Kogano-cho, Chichibu-gun
- access
- ■By car: About 50 minutes from Kanetsu Expressway Hanazono IC. Train: Seibu Chichibu Station, Chichibu Railway Chichibu Station Free shuttle available [reservation required]
This is a long-established ryokan that was founded in the late Meiji period. The building is elegant and was modeled after the novel "Suzakiya" written by the female literary figure Fujiko Otani. This is a recommended inn for those who want to enjoy a retro atmosphere in Chichibu. There is also a persimmon tree planted in front of the private bath, which is why it was named "Kaki no Yu" (Persimmon Bath).
A colorful yukata rental service that is great for women. Yukatas in various colors and patterns are available, and the obi colors are also different. You will surely find your favorite one. After soaking in the private open-air bath, relax in a colorful yukata.
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Ogano onsen Fragrant flower hospitality Susaki ryokan
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- address
- Saitama 1815 Kogano, Kogano Town, Chichibu County
- access
- From Seibu Railway Seibu Chichibu Station or Chichibu Station, take the Seibu Bus bound for "Ogano Shako" and get off at "Ogano-cho", then walk for about 1 minute.
Founded in 1827, this ryokan has been bustling since ancient times as a hot spring resort. onsen here is named "egg water" (egg water) because it feels smooth on the skin, and is reputed to leave your skin silky smooth. The four guest rooms with open-air baths also have great views from the baths, making them very popular. It is a 10-minute taxi ride from Seibu Chichibu Station, but a free shuttle service is available with a reservation.
A private bath with a large window. It is not an open-air bath, so you can bathe even on rainy days. You can enjoy a relaxing bath in the granite bathtub, which is 150 cm in diameter.
Some plans that allow private baths also come with the ryokan 's original onsen soap. The soap contains water from the Araki Onsen (Miyo no Yu) spring, and also contains collagen as a moisturizing ingredient. It is also sold on a regular basis, so it makes a great souvenir from your trip to Chichibu.
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Araki Kosen Ryokan
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- address
- Saitama 1538 Yamada, Chichibu City
- access
- ◆Shuttle service available ◆Also, 10 minutes by taxi from Seibu Chichibu Station or 25 minutes by bus bound for Sadamine, 4 minutes on foot from Kinshoji Temple ●40 minutes from Kanetsu Expressway Hanazono IC ●
This popular ryokan in Ogano-machi, Chichibu, offers a wide range of plans. It can meet a variety of needs, including 24-hour stays, anniversary plans, all-you-can-drink plans, and day trip plans. onsen is an extremely alkaline ion spring that is rare nationwide, and is known for its excellent beauty effects.
This is a private bath that is just the right size for two people. It is filled with mineral spring water containing Maifanseki, which is expected to be effective in preventing back pain and anemia. The large bath is made entirely of marble, has a large amount of water, and is available 24 hours a day.
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Chichibu Ogano Onsen Ryokan Ryozanpaku
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- address
- Saitama 260 Hannawa, Kogano-cho, Chichibu-gun
- access
- 40 minutes by car from Kanetsu Hanazono Interchange on Route 140 to Route 299, turn right in front of Wada Ohashi Bridge. Shuttle available from Seibu Chichibu Station or Chichibu Station
This charming ryokan is located on the Okuchichibu Arakawa River, famous for its weeping cherry blossoms and soba noodles. It is full of charms, such as warm hospitality that will make visitors feel at ease and creative banquet meals that make use of ingredients from the mountain village. In addition, the large indoor bath was renovated in December 2018. It is within walking distance of the nearest Chichibu Railway Shiraku Station, but a shuttle service is also available.
There is also a convenient foot bath in the building. The foot bath has pebbles embedded in the bathtub, which stimulates the soles of your feet. Soothe your tired feet after a long day of travel. The babbling of the Yatsugawa River is right in front of you, which has a great relaxing effect.
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Okuchichibu Yatsugawa-kan
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- address
- 455 Shiraku Arakawa, Chichibu City Saitama
- access
- 15 minutes on foot from Chichibu Railway Shiraku Station (shuttle available) / Hanazono IC - via Minano Yorii Toll Road - about 60 minutes on Route 140
Located in the city center, a 7-minute walk from Seibu Chichibu Station, ryokan is convenient as a base for sightseeing in Chichibu. Before setting off on your sightseeing trip, fill your stomach with breakfast prepared by the proprietress after taking a private bath early in the morning. You can enjoy ryokan specialties such as handmade tofu.
After taking a private bath, a homemade breakfast prepared by the hostess awaits. The freshly made, warm tofu has a strong sweetness of soybeans, and is a great way to warm up after a good night's sleep. Also noteworthy is the "egg pickled in miso." When eaten on rice, it has a rich flavor similar to that of sea urchin.
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ryokan Hiyoshi
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- address
- 2-8-34 Nosakacho, Chichibu City, Saitama
- access
- 7 minutes walk from Seibu Chichibu Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line). If you are coming by car, please set FamilyMart Chichibu Nosakacho Store as your stopover point.
We have introduced you to inns with lovely rooms and onsen inns that are popular through word of mouth. Please visit Chichibu and spend a wonderful time in a private bath where you can fully enjoy a private space.