Chichibu City, Yokoze Town, Minano Town, Nagatoro Town, Ogano Town, Saitama

Stay in one of eight beautifully renovated Tangible Cultural Properties near Chichibu Shrine and immerse yourself in Japanese culture and lush nature. Located in a quiet spot, all rooms feature luxurious Japanese cypress baths. Savor creative cuisine made with carefully selected local ingredients, served at the onsite restaurant open to both guests and non-guests.

• Address :

  MARUJU Building (Reception Building) 17-5 Miyakawa-cho, Chichibu-shi, Saitama, KOIKE and MIYATANI Buildings 17-10 Banba-machi Chichibu-shi, Saitama

• Telephone Number :

  +(0) 494-53-9230

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  10-minute walk from Chichibu and Seibu-Chichibu Station for both the MARUJU Building (Reception Building), and KOIKE and MIYATANI Buildings

• Check-in :

  From 3:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  11:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥22,700 per person per night with 2 meals

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Each room is lockable, Western beds

• Bathroom :

  Bathtub in each room, available from check-in until check-out

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Dinner, Breakfast

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

Experience staying at this 200-year-old farmhouse renovated into a traditional Japanese hot spring inn, run by a former sumo wrestler. Choose from seven different Japan-themed rooms, including the ‘Sumo Wrestler's Room’ and the ‘Warrior's Room’. Enjoy four types of hot spring baths, such as sumo wrestler baths and large kiln baths. For dinner, indulge in Satoyama Irori cuisine around a sunken hearth, featuring dishes like chanko-nabe hot pot and grilled skewers made with vegetables from the inn’s own farm.

• Address :

  510 Nagaru, Ogano-cho, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)494-75-4060

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  25-minute drive from Chichibu Station and Seibu-Chichibu Station

• Check-in :

  From 2:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥24,000 per person per night with 2 meals

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/MEX/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Each room is lockable, Japanese futons

• Bathroom :

  6 rooms with bath, 2 rooms without bath, 4 private baths available

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Dinner, Breakfast

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

Savor Italian cuisine made from local ingredients at this fusion restaurant. The chef creates delectable dishes using more than 150 varieties of barley, soybeans, and other grains, along with vegetables, herbs, and mushrooms grown on the restaurant’s own organic farm. The restaurant also maintains a poultry farm with 200 chickens, producing their own chicken meat, eggs, and other products using vegetable scraps as feed. The evening menu features Chef Hiroshi Tsubouchi's Omakase Course, starting at ¥8,800 yen and varying by season.

• Address :

  17-14 Banba-machi, Chichibu-shi, Saitama Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)494-22-6227

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  8-minute walk from Chichibu Station, 9-minute walk from Seibu-Chichibu Station

• Opening Hours :

  6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (Lunch: open only on Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)

• Closed :

  Wednesday, Thursday (irregular holidays, check the website)

• Cuisine :

  Italian

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Not available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Discover this 100-year-old restaurant renowned for its Chichibu specialty, ‘Pork Miso Donburi’. Enjoy perfectly grilled pork marinated in miso, served over fluffy white rice. The tender, flavorful meat pairs pairing equisitely with the moreish rice, creating a delightful culinary experience.

• Address :

  4-1 Motomachi, Chichibu-shi, Saitama Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)494-26-5257

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  10-minute walk from Chichibu Station, 12-minute walk from Seibu-Chichibu Station

• Opening Hours :

  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. (open only for take-out) Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

• Closed :

  Tuesday

• Cuisine :

  Japanese cuisine

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Not available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX

Enjoy a traditional boat ride down the Arakawa River, where you’ll marvel at the dynamic scenery of rugged rock faces and feel the meandering, undulating current as the boatmen skillfully steer with traditional poles. Choose from two courses, each approximately 3 km long and offering a memorable 15 to 20-minute journey.

• Address :

  Nagatoro, Nagatoro-cho, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)494-66-0950

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  1-minute walk from Nagatoro Station

• Duration :

  9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. *Varies by season. Operation may be suspended due to rainfall, so please inquire.

• Fee :

  From ¥2,000 per person

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Visit a sightseeing farm offering seasonal activities, including strawberry, grape, and shiitake mushroom picking, as well as barbecues and sweet potato digging. From December to June, during enjoy all-you-can-eat strawberry picking for 30 minutes, featuring 3 varieties. Enhance your experience with a set meal plan that includes a barbecue and a soba or udon noodle making experience.

• Address :

  1408 Yokoze, Yokoze-cho, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)494-24-0412

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  15-minute drive from Chichibu Station and Seibu-Chichibu Station

• Duration :

  9:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

• Fee :

  From ¥1,600 (all-you-can-eat strawberries for 30 minutes)

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None