Published date: November 8, 2025
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Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
You can see the sunset, starry sky, and morning glow from the open-air bath!!
Since there are no streetlights around, you can see a sky full of stars. I highly recommend taking a bath after dark!!!
Dinner, breakfast, and a late-night snack are included, so you don't need to bring your wallet! There are no convenience stores nearby, so for those using the shuttle bus, I recommend buying something before heading there!
Dinner featured local delicacies served banquet-style. Fresh sashimi, sukiyaki, and rice cooked with chestnuts and kudzu roots were among the seasonal ingredients used, and everything was incredibly delicious.
And then there's the limited-night ramen!!! Since the topping was chicken tender, I felt zero guilt! The noodles were boiled after the order was placed, and I got to enjoy them freshly made!
The room was more spacious than I imagined! The interior was traditional Japanese-style, and it was a type where you take off your shoes.
Experiences during the trip
I took the Chichibu Line to Nagatoro. First up was the famous stone pavement! Since it was a weekday, there weren't many people around, but the river descent was still very popular, even in the colder season!
For lunch, I went to a soba restaurant called Hayashi. I had researched that tempura soba was recommended online, so I decided to go! Since it's a popular spot, I recommend arriving early!
After a bit of walking, I headed to the nearby Hodoyama Shrine. There was a large torii gate, stone steps, and a really cool main hall! There were many types of omikuji (fortune slips) available, and I ended up drawing a women's fortune!
There was a ropeway nearby, and I ascended to the summit! The miso potato at the rest house at the top is a must-try! If you get the chance, definitely eat it! You won't regret it!!
After a short climb, there was a terrace with soft sofas! It was a beautiful sunny day, making it a lovely spot to relax!
I walked about 8km in a day, but the height differences made for a great workout! Haha