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Crispy Japanese sweets stuffed with rich red bean fillings - Chichibu Hahaso Taiyaki
Located on the main road that leads to Chichibu Shrine, this popular family-geared taiyaki shop serves all-time favorites for sit down or take-out orders. Their sweet-but-not-too-sweet taiyaki is crispy on the outside and irresistibly moist on the inside. The second-generation owner is so welcoming and hospitable that French tourists have given her the nickname “Japanese mama.”
Get a 50 JPY discount off a cup of coffee
・Hours：11:30am – 6:30pm ・Close: Tuesdays (Except when national holidays fall on a Tuesday)・Google Map ・Cashless Payment: Available (PayPay only) ・Free Wi-Fi: Not Available
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Gourmet cuisine made from freshly selected Chichibu ingredients – Sabo Restaurant Shunkashuto |
| Get a complimentary serving of homemade Japanese sweets with your meal | |
| ・Hours：11am – 5pm (L.O. 4:30pm) ・Close: Wednesday ・Google Map ・Homepage: www.shunka2009.com (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available |
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Must-eat mouthwatering Chichibu pork bowls – KANOKO |
| Get complimentary cough drop candies with your visit | |
| ・Hours： Lunch 11am – 2pm, Dinner 5pm – 6:30pm ・Close: Check homepage for information on days closed ・Google Map ・Homepage: nishichichibu.or.jp/taberu/ (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available |
 | Don’t miss these refreshing, chewy soba noodles – Musashiya-Honten |
| Get a complimentary cup of coffee and Soba Karinto(Japanese candy) made from soba flour with your meal | |
| ・Hours： Store 9am – 6pm, Restaurant 11am – 4pm ・Close: Tuesdays ・Google Map ・Homepage: www.chichibu-soba.com (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available (Paypay only) ・Free WiFi: Available (Softbank Wi-Fi only) |
 | The sweet potato delicacy that will have you begging for more – Chichibuan Tamakiya |
| Get a 5% discount on your total with any purchase | |
| ・Hours： 9am – 8pm ・Close: Closing days are irregular ・Google Map ・Homepage: tamakiya.jp (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free WiFi: Not Available |
With a history of over half a century, PARLOUR Koizumi maintains a nostalgic and quaint décor that reminds one of the good old days. Another thing that hasn’t changed much since day one is their recipes. While here, do order a cup of freshly brewed special blend coffee to go with Japanese style Neapolitan spaghetti, homemade Salisbury steak, signature sandwich, or pudding with a sundae.
・Hours： 10am – 8pm ・Close: Third Thursday of every month (May be closed without prior notice) ・Google Map ・Homepage: parakoizumi1967.crayonsite.net (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free WiFi: Not Available
 | Oku-Chichibu’s specialty sushi iwana awaits your presence – mina-zushi |
| Get a complimentary serving of Japanese roll omelet on a stick and a preserved Chichibu vegetable dish with an order of Chichibu sushi | |
| ・Hours： 11am – 9pm ・Close: Closing days are irregular ・Google Map ・Homepage: minazushi.ciao.jp (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Not Available ・Free WiFi: Not Available |
This fabulous Italian restaurant, specializing in country cooking, uses as many as 150 different kinds of flavorful vegetables grown by the chef in his garden. The chef’s love for Chichibu and food is evident in every plate, ranging from pizza made from self-made flour to pasta with a dash of original flavor. While in Chichibu, do drop by to taste the natural goodness in these Italian dishes!
・Hours： Lunch 11:30am – 2pm (L.O. 1:30pm, only available on weekends and holiday), Dinner 5pm – 10pm (L.O. 9:30pm) ・Close: Wednesdays and Thursdays ・Google Map ・Homepage: www.salvagest.jp (Japanese) *Multilingual information is available on gurunavi.com ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free WiFi: Available
This ramen joint has been open for more than 60 years and is a popular place to have a steaming bowl of noodles in Chichibu. Their signature ramen consists of thin noodles in either miso or soy sauce flavor soup, topped with stir-fried pork belly slices and plenty of chopped green onions. It has won the heart of both locals and tourists from afar, so don’t miss the chance to savor this exceptional dish while here.
・Hours： 11am – 4pm (Weekdays), 11pm – 7pm (Weekends) *May close early if all the noodles are sold out ・Close: Wednesdays ・Google Map ・Homepage: www.chintatsusoba.jp (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Not Available ・Free WiFi: Not Available
Get a free whisky item with your visit
・Hours： 5pm – 12am (L.O. 11:30pm) ・Close: Wednesdays ・Google Map ・Homepage: blog.livedoor.jp/airigh/ (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free WiFi: Available
 | Freshly prepared genuine Indian curry – INDIAN CURRY HOUSE CHICHIBU GANESH |
| Get a complimentary serving of a non-alcohol drink with your visit | |
| ・Hours： Lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm, Dinner 5pm – 8:30pm ・Close: Wednesdays ・Google Map ・Cashless Payment: Not Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Not Available |
 | Fried pork cutlets and udon noodles with a Chichibu twist – Tourist Table Kamanoue Chichibu USAGIDA SHOKUDO |
| Get a complimentary serving of Italian gelato made using locally-produced milk or fruits with your visit (480 JPY per scoop) | |
| ・Hours： 11am – 4pm (L.O. 3pm) *Hours for the service center and shops: 10am – 5pm ・Close: Mondays (Close on Tuesday if a national holiday falls on Monday) ・Google Map ・Homepage: chichibuusagida.gorp.jp (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Not Available |
 | Delicious country-style dishes garnished with local ingredients – Shokusai Chichibu Jinjinba |
| Please speak to the staff as the complimentary service varies daily | |
| ・Hours： 10am – 4pm (Weekdays), 10pm – 5pm (Weekends) ・Close: Tuesdays ・Google Map ・Homepage: w-dada.com/jinjinba/ (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available (Paypay only) ・Free Wi-Fi: Available |
| Taste delectable seasonal ingredients in the Japanese rice dish takikomi-gohan – DA’dA |
| Please speak to the staff as the complimentary service varies daily | |
| ・Hours： 5:30pm – 10pm (L.O. 10pm) ・Close: Sundays ・Google Map ・Homepage: w-dada.com (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available |
 | An Italian restaurant built in a century-old theater – TRAGHETTO |
| Get a complementary serving of dessert with your visit | |
| ・Hours： Lunch 11am – 3pm (L.O. 2:30pm), Afternoon tea 2pm – 5pm, Dinner 5pm – 11pm (L.O. 10pm) ・Close: Open all year round but closed on December 31 and January 1 ・Google Map ・Homepage: www.tra-ghetto.com (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available |
 | Hand-size fried chicken cutlet is a must-eat – KISUKE SHOKUDOU |
| A friendly, English-speaking staff is waiting to serve you | |
| ・Hours： 11am – 6pm ・Close: Monday ・Google Map ・Homepage: chichibu-kisuke.com (Multilingual) ・Cashless Payment: Not Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available |
| Have a hearty bowl of ramen noodles full of authentic local flavors – ramen cave |
| Choose from the following three options with your meal: a free upgrade to a large-sized bowl of ramen, a free topping, or a complimentary non-alcoholic drink | |
| ・Hours： Lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm (L.O. 2pm), Dinner 6pm – 1am (L.O. 12:30am), Dinner on Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before a public holiday 6pm – 2:30am (L.O. 2am) ・Close: Tuesdays ・Google Map ・Cashless Payment: Not Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available (au only) |
| The only craft beer specialty shop in Chichibu – MAHOLLO BAR |
| Get a free original sticker with an order of beer | |
| ・Hours： Weekdays 11am – 9pm (L.O. 8pm), Friday and Saturday 11am – 10pm (L.O. 9pm) ・Close: Wednesdays and Thursdays ・Google Map ・Homepage: www.chichibu-lab.jp/index.php/shop/mahollobar/ (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available |
| Dig into the best charcoal-grilled pork tripe in Chichibu – Yakiniku Horumon Ichibankan |
| Get a complimentary serving of pork tripe | |
| ・Hours： 4pm – 10pm (L.O. 9:30pm) ・Close: Mondays and the third Tuesday of the month ・Google Map ・Homepage: www.horumon-ichibankan.jp (Multilingual) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: To be confirmed |
 | Sip on refreshing wine as you sample Chichibu’s signature dishes – Yuzuriha |
| Get a complimentary serving of a non-alcoholic drink | |
| ・Hours： Lunch 11am – 2pm, Dinner 11am – 10pm ・Close: Mondays (Opens if Monday is a public holiday) ・Google Map ・Cashless Payment: Not Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Not Available |
 | Delightful staff in kimonos serve pour-over coffee and tea – Cafe Cacalia |
| Get your photo taken wearing a traditional kimono-style jacket | |
| ・Hours： 11am – 5pm ・Close: Wednesdays and Thursdays ・Google Map ・Homepage: www.facebook.com/CafeCacalia/ (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available (Paypay and auPay only) ・Free Wi-Fi: Available |
 | A cornucopia of Chichibu signature dishes – TAKARA TERAS |
| Enjoy a gratis drink with any meal order over 780 JPY | |
| ・Hours： 11am – 7pm (L.O. 6:30pm)(Monday to Thursday and Sunday), 11am – 10:30pm (Friday, Saturday and the day before a holiday) *Hours may be extended with prior reservation ・Close: Check homepage for information on days closed ・Google Map ・Homepage: nagatoro-takara.jimdo.com (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available by credit card, electronic wallet or IC transportation card ・Free Wi-Fi: Available |
Get a bowl of refreshing natural shaved ice - Asamireizo Hodosan
Asamireizo Hodosan has been selling natural ice for over 130 years. More than a decade ago, it opened an ice shop featuring natural shaved ice. This amazingly simple and fluffy ice treat tastes all the more scrumptious when drizzled with additive-free syrup. According to historical records, people in Japan started eating ice as early as the Heian period (794-1185), so if you happen to be in Chichibu, drop in for some old-school refreshments.
 | A historic restaurant specializing in sweetfish cuisine – TAN-ICHI |
| Get a free gift with your visit | |
| ・Hours： 10am – 4pm ・Close: Closing days are irregular ・Google Map ・Homepage: www.chichibu-kan.co.jp/tan-ichi/ (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available |
 | A historic brewery using fine ingredients from Saitama Prefecture – FUJISAKI-SOBE NAGATOROGURA |
| Free tasting is available in a traditional, festive atmosphere at the brewery | |
| ・Hours： 10am – 5pm (Hours are subject to change according to season) ・Close: Tuesdays ・Google Map ・Homepage: nagatorogura.co.jp (Multilingual) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Not Available |
| An eatery serving set meals with rice during the day and a dining bar offering drinks at night – Okome Café Sakamoto |
| Get a complimentary serving of hot coffee with your visit | |
| ・Hours： 11am – 3pm (L.O. 2:30pm), Dinner 5pm – 10pm (L.O. 9:30pm) ・Close: Mondays and the third Sunday of the month (from April) ・Google Map ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Not Available |
If you love the outdoors and have a craving for fresh fruit, then Komatsuzawa Leisure Farm is a dream come true. At this farm, you can enjoy picking and eating juicy Japanese fruit. Crisp air and fresh water in Chichibu are the secrets to growing amazingly sweet strawberries and Amur grapes, a local specialty you can’t miss. Drop in for a feast of seasonal fruits!
Get 100 JPY off your admission for strawberry or grape picking
Get 50 JPY off your admission
 | A great destination to take in a view of a hundred thousand blooming flowers – Mukuge nature park |
| Get 10% off your purchase of a cup of coffee | |
| ・Hours： July to September 9am – 4:30pm, October to June 10am – 4:30pm (Closed in January) ・Close: Mondays (Opens if Monday is a public holiday, closed the next day) ・Google Map ・Cashless Payment: Not Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available |
Taste the delightful sweetness of maple-flavored cotton candy - Chichibu Nakamuraya
Chichibu mayu, a soft cotton candy treat filled with locally-produced maple syrup jelly, is the store’s signature pastry. Upon taking a bite, the candy melts in your mouth like a snowflake and the syrup bursts out with aromatic flavor. You can also dip the candy into a cup of hot tea or coffee for a change of taste.
Get a gift with a purchase over 1,500 JPY
・Hours： 9am – 6:30pm ・Close: Wednesdays ・Google Map ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available
 | Retro bakery bring smiles with delicious old-fashioned Chichibu cakes – Mitoya Honten |
| Get a complimentary serving of Japanese sweets with your order | |
| ・Hours： 9am – 6:30pm ・Close: Tuesdays ・Google Map ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Not Available |
The farm mansion owned by the Miyamoto family spans a history of over 200 years and has an architecture with nostalgic flair. A stay here promises you a table of wonderful dishes made from locally grown vegetables, a hot spring bath inspired by Tokyo’s Ryogoku Sumo Hall (where the owner once practiced as a sumo wrestler), and the authentic sumo hot pot. If you are a lover of Japanese culture and tradition, this is the perfect place for you.
Get a free banzuke sticker of former Makuuchi sumo wrestler Kenmu with your stay
・Hours：9am – 10pm ・Closed: Open all year round ・Google Map ・Homepage: www.miyamotoke.jp (Multilingual) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available
 | A Smorgasbord-style lodging offering various vistas of Chichibu City – NATURAL FARM CITY NOEN HOTEL |
| Get a free key holder of your liking from the gift shop with your stay | |
| ・Hours： Lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm (L.O. 2pm), Dinner 5pm – 8:30pm (L.O. 8pm), 24 hour hotel front desk service ・Closed: Open all year round ・Google Map ・Homepage: www.farm-city.co.jp (Multilingual) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available in designated areas |
Chichibu Omotesando Lab. is a commercial complex built inside a Japanese house on the main road that leads to Chichibu Shrine. Among the shops and restaurants are Cucina Salve, an Italian eatery that uses fresh vegetables grown by its chef; Mohollo Bar, a place to enjoy local ale brands; and Chichibu Hostel, a lodging option with a fusion of nostalgia and modernity. This space, full of local charm and personality, is a display of creativity at its best.
Get a free map of the neighborhood with your visit
Located halfway between Chichibu and Nagatoro, this hotel boasts a sweeping view of natural scenery and is close by a lot of major tourist attractions. Enjoy a dip in their hot spring bath, which draws therapeutic, copper-rich spring water from a 1,300-year-old source. The meals are exceptionally good and feature ingredients grown by local farmers. This is a hotel that satisfies and impresses customers of all ages and tastes.
Chichibu’s nature is bountiful and wondrous, so why not stay for a night and take the time to enjoy all this scenic beauty? Situated right in the middle of nature, this hotel offers hot spring baths and delicious meals to relax both the mind and body. The hotel concierge is happy to answer all your questions, including desirable destinations to add to your itinerary. Don’t worry if you don’t speak Japanese as there is English speaking staff available to assist you.
Guests using the two-day, one-night (two meals included) package and paying over 10,000 JPY in total will receive a complimentary serving of local wine or citrus soda. Meanwhile, guests using only the hot spring are entitled to a free face and bath towel set.
・Hours： Open all year round ・Google Map ・Homepage: www.ikoinomura-minoyama.jp (Multilingual) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available only in the lobby area.
The history of this hotel goes back over a century. It is home to a gorgeous Japanese garden and is the perfect location to explore Chichibu, as it is just a three-minute walk from Nagatoro Station. Attractions like Arakawa River boating, Iwadatami Rocks, Hodosan Shrine, and Hodosan Ropeway are all close by. On top of convenience, guests can view Nagatoro Valley in the distance and take in the natural splendor of Nagatoro from the comfort of their own rooms.
・Hours： 7am – 10pm ・Closed： Open all year round ・Google Map ・Homepage: choseikan.com (Japanese) ・Cashless Payment: Available ・Free Wi-Fi: Available
