Seibu Chichibu Eki Mae Onsen – Matsuri no Yu


2018.03.12

NAVITIME TRAVEL EDITOR

Seibu Chichibu Eki Mae Onsen – Matsuri no Yu
  • For visitors arriving at Seibu Chichibu station in Saitama Prefecture, there is a new onsen attraction just outside the train station which promises an enjoyable and relaxing day out for people of all ages. Opened in April 2017, Matsuri no Yu bills itself as an onsen ‘theme park’, with the large two-story building offering a multitude of hot spring baths, a shopping area featuring local specialities and a food court.

    Seibu Chichibu Eki Mae Onsen – Matsuri no Yu

    Seibu Chichibu Eki Mae Onsen – Matsuri no Yu

    The baths are undoubtedly the main attraction, and there is a choice of five different indoor baths for men, and six baths for women, all of which are supplied with natural water pumped up from a depth of around 2,000 meters underground. The water is infused with sodium chloride and is said to have healing properties.

    Seibu Chichibu Eki Mae Onsen – Matsuri no Yu

    Seibu Chichibu Eki Mae Onsen – Matsuri no Yu

    Always very popular, the second floor open-air baths are called ‘Hanamiyu’ (flower viewing baths) and they allow guests to relax in the soothing waters while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature, which includes the view of beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring. There are also rock baths and lie-down-baths, while back indoors guests can make use of the invigorating Jacuzzis, refreshing cold-water baths, and a sauna.

    Seibu Chichibu Eki Mae Onsen – Matsuri no Yu

    Seibu Chichibu Eki Mae Onsen – Matsuri no Yu

    The hot spring complex was built and designed with a nod to the area’s historical heritage, with both the exterior and interior of the building modeled on the traditional floats and ‘yatai’ food stalls which can be seen during the Chichibu matsuri festivals. The resort combines this old style with plenty of modern luxuries though, such as relaxing premium lounges (open throughout the night until the following morning) and spacious changing rooms, ensuring an enjoyable experience for both tourists and locals alike.

    Seibu Chichibu Eki Mae Onsen – Matsuri no Yu

    Seibu Chichibu Eki Mae Onsen – Matsuri no Yu

    The food court on the ground floor has seating for 250 customers and speciality food stalls, which look like festival food stands, offering foods and local delicacies from the Chichibu region. These include taiyaki (fish-shaped cakes filled with red bean paste), waraji katsudon (breaded and deep fried pork cutlet on a bowl of rice) and Chichibu miso ramen. Located on the same floor is the Chichibu Miyageichi shopping area where there are a number of shops selling unique goods, souvenirs and snacks from the region. Matsuri Chaya offers delicious soft-serve ice cream and crunchy croquettes, while Sakasho Yatai sells local sake and wine. Meanwhile, Chichibu Bijin Yatai is a store with an attractive assortment of women’s fashion items and luxury bath accessories.

    Seibu Chichibu Eki Mae Onsen – Matsuri no Yu

    Seibu Chichibu Eki Mae Onsen – Matsuri no Yu

    Matsuri no Yu is open from 10am to 11pm, with early morning bath hours from 6am to 9am on Saturdays,Sunday and other designated days. Admission is 980 yen for adults, 600 yen for children, with the price increasing about 100 yen on Saturdays,Sunday, public holidays and other designated days.
    Seibu Chichibu Station is on the Seibu Chichibu Line, and can be reached in just 90 minutes by express train from central Tokyo.

    Seibu Chichibu ekimae Onsen Matsuri no Yu
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    Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Nosakamachi 1-16-15
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    0494227111
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    10:00-22:00(Last entry21:30)…
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