10 Wonderful Chichibu Ryokan for Experiencing Nature’s Majesty!
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Chichibu, located in the western part of Saitama, is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from the city center by train, but boasts abundant nature and is one of the prefecture's leading tourist destinations. It is a spot that you will want to visit over and over again as it shows us magnificent scenery throughout the year. This time, we would like to introduce you to some wonderful ryokan where you can stay during your trip to Chichibu. There are many attractive ryokan, such as onsen with excellent spring quality, cuisine with various ingenuity, and rooms. Please relax and escape from everyday life at ryokan in Chichibu with a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere.
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"Moss phlox in Hitsujiyama Park"
Chichibu is rich in tourist spots where you can enjoy the magnificent nature of each season, such as the moss phlox of Hitsujiyama Park, which dyes the fields in spring, and the Nagatoro Line Kudari, where you can go down the rapids on a raft. The light up of the ice art “Misotsuchi Icicles” created by the cold weather being completely different from the city center will steal your heart with its fantastic scenery. Let's purify your mind and body by touching the dignified air of "Mitsumine Shrine", which is enshrined at an altitude of about 1,100m, a power spot that has been attracting attention in recent years.
"Nagatoro Line Downhill"
This time, we will focus on Chichibu City, Ogano Town (Ogano onsen), which is popular for its "Onouchi Icicles" in winter, Minano Town, which is famous for its cherry blossoms "Minoyama Park", and the anime "Kokoro nattattettettenda". We have picked up 10 ryokan where you can feel the nature of Chichibu from a wide area including Chichibu-gun, such as Yokoze-cho, which was the stage of . Take in the majestic mountain ranges and valleys, heal yourself in the high-quality onsen, and relax!
The inn was built with the theme of ``The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter'' after coming across the picture book ``Tsuki no Hime'' and having a bamboo forest surrounding the inn. The bamboo thicket can be seen from onsen, and the rooms are all unique, and the ingenuity throughout will tickle your girlish spirit.
``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.
Detailed information
Onyado Taketori Monogatari where Oina and Ouna live
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- address
- Saitama 56 Arakawa Kamitano, Chichibu City
- access
- By car: About 50 minutes on the Kanetsu Expressway "Hanazono IC" in the direction of Chichibu, turn left at the hotel's signboard.
A hidden inn in Okuchichibu with a history of over 100 years. There is also a free private open-air bath and a footbath that you can enjoy casually. From the window of the room, you can see the mountains of Okuchichibu, and the soothing sound of the river and the rich nature will soothe your soul.
"River fish dish". The best part of Oku-Chichibu Arakawa Yatsugawa-kan is that you can enjoy not only the delicacies from the mountains of Chichibu, but also the delicacies of the nearby mountain stream. You can have fresh river fish (iwagyo) made into figure sashimi. It goes well with the rockfish bone sake that can be ordered additionally, and the umami spreads in your mouth.
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Okuchichibu Yatsugawa-kan
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 18,500
- address
- Saitama 455 Arakawa Shiraku, Chichibu City
- 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
Japan's first circulating currency, the Wado Kaichin, was made from copper excavated at Wado Kurodani in 708. ``Wadokosen'', which springs up in such a historical and romantic area, is the oldest onsen of Chichibu's seven hot springs and has also been called ``Yakushi no Yu''. Yunoyado Wado, where you can enjoy high-quality onsen, is a stylish ryokan that caters to women, with rooms with terraces, Balinese-style rooms, and modern Japanese rooms with beds on tatami mats.
"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.
Official details
Yu no Yado Yakushi no Yu Wado
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,720
- 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"
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
ryokan that has been loved in Chichibu for a long time since its founding in 1827. It has been used as a monzen inn for visiting the 34 temples in Chichibu. Please experience the skin-beautifying hot onsen, which is called “tamagomizu” because it feels like smooth egg white.
"Ichii no ma". The most popular room has an open-air bath, and you can see lush greenery from the window. In addition, every guest room is a relaxing space, including an 8-tatami Japanese-style room that has remained since 1827. The atrium at the front desk is also splendid, and you can feel the history of the building.
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Araki Kosen Ryokan
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 11,820
- address
- Saitama 1538 Kamiyamada, 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 ●
Yanagiya Ryokan, a long-established ryokan founded in the late Edo period, is gaining popularity as an inn for handmade soba noodles. The combination of fragrant soba noodles made by the owner and wild vegetable tempura, which is a bounty of the mountains, is the best! There is an irori fireplace in the lobby, so you can take a break when you arrive at the inn, or take a break after onsen.
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.
Official details
Shibahara onsen Handmade Soba Inn Yanagiya Ryokan
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 14,400
- address
- Saitama 2048 Arakawa Nigawa, Chichibu City
- access
- About 7 minutes by car from Bushu Hino Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
This historic inn was founded in the late Meiji era, and the atmosphere of that time is conveyed to the present day, with retro antiques lined up throughout the hotel. In addition, with the theme of "hospitality of fragrant flowers", seasonal flowers are decorated, and the gentle scent of a tea incense burner wafts in the guest rooms, making it an inn that women like. Forget about everyday life and relax in a warm and welcoming space.
"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?
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Ogano onsen Fragrant flower hospitality Susaki ryokan
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,800
- 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.
“Ojikaso” is gaining popularity as ryokan where you can meal by the sunken hearth. Not only the taste, but also the aroma of the charcoal fire and the crackling sound of meal.
"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.
Official details
Chichibu Onsen Irori no Yado Ojikaso
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 13,900
- 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 unique inn is housed in a quaint building that utilizes a 200-year-old farmhouse, and is run by a former sumo wrestler. With a total of six luxurious guest rooms on spacious grounds, the hotel offers a relaxing space with pure Japanese style. Enjoy the nostalgic countryside atmosphere in one of the four free private baths, the wood-fired Goemon bath, and the bar in a converted storehouse.
"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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Miyamotoke
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 31,150
- 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
At an altitude of 417m, it is located in a high place in Chichibu, so it boasts an outstanding view, and sometimes the sea of clouds spreads out around ryokan. There are various ways to enjoy nature viewing and seasonal events where you can enjoy the magnificent nature of Chichibu, so please join us and enjoy the miraculous scenery.
"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.
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Ikoinomura Heritage Minoyama
Saitama / Chichibu / Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 10,890
- address
- Saitama 3415 Minano, Minano-cho, Chichibu-gun
- access
- Car: About 30 minutes from Kanetsu Expressway Hanazono IC. Train: About 10 minutes by taxi from Chichibu Railway Minano Station, about 30 minutes by taxi from Seibu Chichibu Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Soak yourself in a medicinal herb bath and drink homemade fruit wine... Why don't you spend such a refreshing time? "Maruyama Kosen ryokan" is a single inn in the forest that has healed people as a medicinal herb bath for a long time. The medicinal herb bath, which uses plenty of medicinal herbs from Chichibu that have a good aroma and high medicinal properties, is a must-see for women who are sensitive to beauty and health.
"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.
Official details
Maruyama Kosen ryokan
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 10,800
- address
- Saitama 1795-1 Yokose, Yokose-cho, Chichibu-gun
- access
- About 7 minutes by car from Seibu Railway Yokoze Station (free shuttle service available) *Contact required (please fill in the remarks column when making a reservation) Please call from Yokoze Station on the day of the shuttle service.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
The lit-up "Icicles of Misotsuchi" in winter will bring some girls to tears.
We have introduced a wide range of places, from Chichibu City to neighboring Chichibu County, so why not take a few days to tour around? There are sightseeing spots where you can come into contact with Chichibu's nature and culture in various places, and it is full of attractions such as hot onsen surrounded by nature and Chichibu gourmet dishes that make use of local ingredients! Chichibu, rich in nature, accessible from Tokyo, is waiting for you♪