Located in the Yamada area of Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, Fudo no Yu is an onsen ryokan with a traditional old folk house style that evokes the scent of the Showa era. This inn, situated in the mountains where the clean stream of the Arakawa River flows, has preserved the previous generation's handcrafted stone Fudo statue and stone walls.
Upon entering the inn's entrance, a wooden old folk house-style building appears. From the veranda and open-air baths, you can feel the murmuring of the river against your skin. The rooms are made in a traditional style, and the scent of tatami mats will soothe your heart.
The pride of Fudo no Yu is the natural spring water flowing continuously. There are separate indoor baths for men and women as well as open-air baths, and there are also time slots when you can have a private bath. In the evening, you can relax in the hot spring while gazing at the starry sky.
The breakfast and dinner served at the inn are homemade local dishes made from local ingredients. Local traditional dishes using river fish, mountain vegetables, and mushrooms are prepared with the landlady's heartfelt dedication. Nostalgic flavors such as chawanmushi (savory egg custard) and yuba (tofu skin) will spread in your mouth.
Fudo no Yu is about a 30-minute drive from the Seibu Chichibu Station on the Chichibu Railway. Nearby, there are tourist spots such as the Chichibu Sacred Sites, Sanmine Shrine, and Shiraoi Valley, creating an environment where you can fully enjoy nature. If you consult with the inn's staff, they will also guide you through walking courses and more.
In the mountainous region of Chichibu, discover the gently flowing time at the traditional old folk house-style inn, Fudo no Yu. Why not be healed by the traditional hot springs and local dishes that you can only experience here in Chichibu?