The Secrets of Onsen

Visiting the Chichibu Pilgrimage Sites in the ONSEN CHICHIBU, Special Edition #1

【Hospitality that goes beyond a simple “hot spring.” Enjoy a relaxing break where the mountain greenery and carefully controlled temperature soothe your soul.】

It is located quite close to Nosaka-ji Temple (Chichibu Pilgrimage Site No. 12).
Although it proudly declares, “This is not a hot spring,” “Ryokan Hiyoshi” is beloved for its one-of-a-kind hospitality that soothes the fatigue of pilgrims to the very core.♨️

━━━ 🌿 Our Commitment to Onsen ━━━
What we pride ourselves on is not just the water’s composition, but our meticulous management and thoughtful design of the bathing space, all focused on the “comfort of the bath.”
Thanks to our state-of-the-art circulation and filtration system, the water is remarkably clear and clean.

• The Ultimate Temperature: 39.5°C in summer and 41.5°C in winter. These perfectly calculated temperatures—which will make you exclaim, “Ah, this is it!”—gently envelop your body.
• Private Baths: There are two private baths on the premises, and if they’re available, you can use them as many times as you like during your stay. Indulge in the luxury of time all to yourself.
• The Luxury of Borrowed Scenery: By deliberately not making these open-air baths, you can enjoy the quiet luxury of having the “green mountains” of Chichibu—which loom large through the windows—all to yourself, as if in a painting.

Sink into the clean bathwater and experience the sensation of “rejuvenation” with all five senses.

━ ✨ A Sincere Approach to Hospitality That Nurtures Body and Mind ━
“Hot Spring Culture,” which aims for inscription on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List by 2030.
It is not just the mineral composition of the water, but also this sincere attitude of “enjoying the hot springs and rejuvenating both body and mind” that is one of the precious cultural traditions of which Chichibu is justifiably proud.
Here, you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and simply spend some quiet time reflecting on yourself—a modern-day hot spring retreat.

━━ 🥾 Refresh Yourself Between Visits to the Chichibu Fudasho Pilgrimage ━━
Located just a short distance from Nosaka-ji Temple (Chichibu Pilgrimage Site No. 12),” this is the perfect base for your pilgrimage or to cap off your journey.

Currently, we operate as a private retreat exclusively for overnight guests, carefully preserving the tranquility and the purity of our hot springs (day-use baths are not available).
Our entire staff sincerely looks forward to welcoming you.

📍 Ryokan Hiyoshi
https://hiyoshi-ryokan.com/
Chichibu-shi, Saitama Prefecture

Type of Bath: Private Bath (Heated Water, Filtered and Circulated)
Nearest Location: Just a short walk from Nosaka-ji Temple (Chichibu Pilgrimage Site No. 12) (Approx. 7-minute walk from Seibu-Chichibu Station)
Day-Use Bathing: Not available (Please enjoy this private space reserved exclusively for overnight guests.)