The Secrets of Onsen

Visiting the Chichibu Pilgrimage Sites in the ONSEN CHICHIBU, Vol.10

【A Go inn steeped in history. Enjoy a blissful soak in the one-of-a-kind “Takane Mineral Spring.”】

It’s just a 7-minute drive from Hosho-ji Temple (Chichibu Pilgrimage Site No. 32).
With its old-world charm and warm hospitality, the “Echigoya Ryokan” gently welcomes travelers.

━━━ ♨️ Our Commitment to Onsen ━━━
A Special Onsen Exclusive to Echigoya Ryokan: Takane Mineral Spring, whose source lies along the Nagaru River—a famous spot for weeping cherry blossoms.
Echigoya Ryokan is the only place in Chichibu where you can enjoy this onsen.

A Unique Bath Combining Onsen and Go Puzzles: With a long history as a Go-themed inn, the bathhouse walls are actually adorned with Go boards!
The charm lies in this one-of-a-kind experience—solving Go puzzles while soaking in the onsen.

The Quiet Passage of Time: In the serene atmosphere unique to this historic inn, you can thoroughly relax your body after a long day of walking.

━━ 🥾 Refresh Yourself Between Visits to the Chichibu Fudasho Pilgrimage ━━
With easy access from Hosho-ji Temple (Chichibu Pilgrimage Site No. 32), this is the perfect base for collecting temple stamps or a place to stay after your visit.
Why not reset your daily fatigue while immersing yourself in the world of Go and the renowned onsen found only here?

*This inn is for overnight guests only (day-use bathing is not available).
Our entire staff sincerely looks forward to welcoming you.

📍 Echigoya Ryokan
https://www.echigoya.gr.jp/

Ogano-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture
Type of Onsen: Takane Mineral Spring
Features: A unique spring used exclusively by our inn. The bathhouse features a Go board on the wall, making this a Go-themed inn where guests can enjoy solving Go problems while soaking in the onsen.
Nearest Location: Near Hosho-ji Temple (Chichibu Pilgrimage Site No. 32)
Day-Use Bathing: Not available (Please enjoy this private space reserved exclusively for overnight guests.)