10 Wonderful Chichibu Ryokan for Experiencing Nature’s Majesty!

"Moss phlox in Hitsujiyama Park"

"Nagatoro Line Downhill"

"Takekage no Yu". You can see the bamboo grove in the back from the natural rock bathtub. "Kiten-no-Yu" is made of cypress, and the morning sun that shines in feels like a path leading to the moon, and you can immerse yourself in a romantic mood.

``Nayotake (10 tatami Japanese-style room)''. There are a total of 6 rooms in the main building, and among them, ``Nayotake'' on the first floor is a room with the motif of Princess Kaguya, who has grown into an adult woman. The objects scattered throughout the room invite you to the world of "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter." ``Kaguya'' is a detached house that can be rented, and has guest rooms with open-air baths, giving you an even more luxurious feel.

This is an inn that is particular about its cuisine, and you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine that lets you enjoy the blessings of Chichibu's mountains and rivers. Chichibu's local beer and local sake, as well as unfiltered and unheated barrel-brewed ``raw wine'' are also available, so please enjoy them with the owner's homemade smoked wine.

"Balinese style room". In addition to Japanese-modern rooms and rooms with open-air baths, there are rooms like hotels in Bali. In Chichibu, which tends to have a Japanese image, it's nice to be able to experience the feeling of an overseas resort. In addition, there is an open-air ceramic bath, so you can have the nature in front of you all to yourself while bathing!

"Large public bath, rock mirror". From the two open-air baths, you can see the surface of the Yokose River, which flows right next to ryokan. You can sometimes see wild birds bathing in the water, and you can feel the richness of nature. Chichibu's unique stone "Chichibu serpentine stone" is used for the rock bath "Iwagami". Please forget about the hustle and bustle of the city as you soak in the hot spring while being embraced by nature.

In addition to kaiseki cuisine, which changes the theme every month, there are also creative dishes that value the season and climate. It's so beautiful that you'll want to take a photo before you eat it, and the waitress will explain to you the thoughts and feelings behind the creative dishes, so you can enjoy every bite.

This is a guest room with an open-air bath called "Momiji no Ma," from which you can see lush greenery. All of the guest rooms are relaxing, including an eight-tatami Japanese-style room that has remained since 1827 (Bunsei 10) of the Edo period. The open ceiling at the front desk is also magnificent, and you can feel the history of the building.

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"Araki Mineral Spring Original onsen Soap". They sell "original onsen lotion" that uses plenty of hot spring water, and natural onsen soap that has been aged and dried for about 60 days, and is known for being gentle on the skin. There are also accommodation plans that include these goods.

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The salt-grilled sweetfish, which is freshly grilled and fluffy, is a delicacy. The season is from June to August. Cheers with plum wine before meals! It would be nice to taste A5-ranked Joshu beef and seasonal wild vegetables while drinking Chichibu's local beer.

Hand-made Chichibu soba is the number one selling point. Please try walnut soba, which boasts a rich aroma. The healthy mountain cuisine made with seasonal ingredients from Chichibu is popular with women.

Shibahara onsen, one of the seven hot springs in Chichibu, has been popular as a hot spring resort since the Edo period. The hot water named "Shirobi no Yu" is a simple sulfur spring drawn from a well on the premises. The bathroom is made of wood and has a cypress bath, so you can relax in an atmosphere that blends in with nature.

The new building is now used as accommodation, but the old three-story wooden building (not in use) is over 130 years old, and there is a theory that Gennai Hiraga stayed there. The building itself has been left in place to preserve the atmosphere of old history, so take a look at it and feel like you've stepped back in time.

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"Ryokusuitei". The pure Japanese-style rooms are made of cypress, and you can feel the warmth of the wood. In winter, you can have a kotatsu, so you can feel the warmth and relax while looking at the mountains dyed white.

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"River fish dishes". The best part of Okuchichibu Arakawa Yatsugawa-kan is that you can enjoy not only the mountain delicacies collected in Chichibu, but also the delicacies from the nearby mountain streams. They also prepare fresh river fish (iwana) as sashimi. It goes perfectly with the iwana bone sake, which can be ordered as an additional order, and the delicious flavor spreads throughout your mouth.

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For those of you who are tired of soaking in onsen for a long time, how about a footbath? You can easily enter with your family or lover while listening to the murmuring of the river in front of you. In addition, it is nice that the private open-air bath in the hotel is free for guests.

ryokan 's specialty, "Joushu Beef Shabu-shabu," allows you to enjoy the healthy and high-quality flavor of Joshu beef. You can also enjoy the bounty of the mountains unique to Chichibu, such as roast venison, which is said to be a new specialty of Chichibu.

There is a large public bath and a private open-air bath. Although the private open-air bath is compact, you can fully enjoy onsen in a private space. Let's relax in the hot water and be healed♪

"Lobby hearth" Chichibu souvenirs selected by the proprietress are lined up at the shop, and you can even try wearing Chichibu Meisen, a famous silk fabric. Additionally, women can choose a yukata with any color or pattern of their choice, so why not wear your favorite yukata and relax by the hearth in the lobby?

"Irori Kaiseki". Irori cuisine can be cooked in a variety of ways, such as grilled or boiled, and dishes such as salted and grilled river fish, wild boar, and deer hotpot will satisfy both your heart and stomach. From autumn to spring, you can also enjoy Chichibu's local dish called ``ebishi'', which is traditionally eaten at celebrations.

"Hinoki bath". Akaya Onsen is an alkaline hot spring onsen that uses the Dairyuji source. There are two types of baths, stone baths and cypress baths, both of which have open-air baths attached. During the day, the sunlight pouring through the greenery is gentle on the eyes, and at night, it's so quiet that you can almost hear the stars twinkling. . Please enjoy the completely different atmosphere during the day and night.

The history of ryokan is over 140 years old, but there is a 200-year-old pear tree planted next to the entrance that has been flowering for even longer. The mountains can be seen behind the building, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season, such as dazzling green in early summer and red in autumn.

"Miyamoto Family Appearance". When you think of a farmhouse, you might imagine a warm atmosphere, but it's a very splendid mansion that might surprise first-time visitors. The atmosphere lit up at night became a hot topic when it was introduced as a Japanese-style night view on a TV program. The guest rooms have interesting names, such as the "head room", the "bride's room", and the "retirement room".

``Satoyama Irori Cuisine.'' Since the head of the restaurant is a former sumo wrestler, I really want to try the chanko dishes. Warm up a pot filled with vegetables harvested from your own farm and ingredients from the countryside over a fire in the hearth. The hearth-grilled river fish and vegetables are also exquisite, and the nutritious ingredients will keep you healthy from the inside out.

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After enjoying the food and taking a break, why not enjoy some sake in the brewery? A farmer's storehouse has been converted into a bar where you can taste homemade fruit wine and mountain fruit wine. There are over 50 types! It is said that there is viper liquor among them.

"The sea of clouds enveloping the inn." The altitude of 417m is in the Hodosan class of 497m, which is famous for winter sweets and plum blossoms, so sometimes a sea of clouds appears around ryokan. Of course, it depends on the weather and temperature, but I would like to see this fantastic sight at least once.

"Standard course" with the motto of local production for local consumption. They prepare country cuisine using fresh ingredients procured from their own gardens and direct sales outlets. The nostalgic taste of the ``morning udon'' made by hand every morning, rice cooked in a stove, and handmade konnyaku will fill your soul.

You can enjoy the beautiful scenery from the large public bath. You can see the Chichibu Mountain Range and the mountains of Joetsu and Nikko, and at night you can see a starry sky. Spending some time relaxing in a natural onsen will wash away your daily fatigue!

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"Herbal bath". In order to soak in the medicinal herb bath for a long time, it is necessary to have a refreshing view from the bathtub. Relax your body in the open-air bath where you can enjoy the faint scent of medicinal herbs and pale brown water.

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Medicinal herbs harvested in Chichibu. 100% of the herbs used are highly effective herbs grown in Chichibu, such as "Houttuynia cordata", "Silver vine", "Plantago ovata", "Mugwort", and "Gennoshoko". These are boiled in mineral springs, so you can expect high efficacy.

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"Homemade fruit wine". For meal, you can enjoy seasonal flavors grown naturally in Chichibu. After taking a bath, you'll feel even more energetic after drinking the fruit wine made by the owner. Depending on the plan, this is an inn where you can enjoy Chichibu's flavorful ingredients such as Chichibu's specialty "Miso potato" as a late-night snack.

The lit-up "Icicles of Misotsuchi" in winter will bring some girls to tears.