Handmade Soba Inn Yanagiya

In Bushu-Hino, 15 minutes from Ohana-batake, we were well taken care of with the Shuttle Service.There is one indoor bath and one open-air bath for both men and women, and since they are available 24 hours a day, I used them six times. They warmed me up thoroughly and felt wonderful.The meals were excellent—the soba was delicious, and the chestnut soup and sweet-simmered rainbow trout were also outstanding. I enjoyed every dish.It was a truly wonderful stay at this Accommodation.Thank you very much.

We stayed here for a short trip at the beginning of the year. The thoughtful care from every staff member made our Chichibu trip truly memorable, thanks to Yanagiya.The accommodation is located far from the station, but upon prior consultation, they kindly provided shuttle service as much as possible to meet our requests. While there are limited staff available for shuttle service and it may not always be possible to match your exact preferred time, we greatly appreciated being able to minimize outdoor waiting time during the cold and snowy season.The meals were plentiful both in the morning and evening, leaving us very satisfied. The carp dishes and soba noodles were particularly delicious. Although one staff member apologized for a delay in serving food, we didn’t feel it was slow at all; rather, everything was well-timed with adjustments made for rice or hot pot preparation.The room and bath areas were thoroughly cleaned overall. We stayed in a spacious room in the new building and had an extremely comfortable stay.While some aspects like self-service tea might stand out compared to high-end ryokans listed on IKYU.com, this charming accommodation offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere that was perfect for us. It was an incredibly satisfying stay—thank you very much!