오가노 온센 에치고야 료칸

♟️A move to make at a 140-year-old ryokan

Saitama · Ogano Onsen Echigoya Ryokan

1

An Inn for Go and Shogi

• ♟️A dedicated go and shogi inn, born when a previous owner opened up the great hall for players
• 🪵Fully equipped with 40 go boards, 15 shogi boards, and even game clocks
• ⏰The playing room is open around the clock, from noon until 11am the next day

2

Natural Takane Mineral Spring

• ♨️The source, named 'Takane Mineral Spring' after nearby Takane Shrine
• 💧A sodium bicarbonate spring known for warming you through to the core
• 🎍As night falls, soak while watching the bamboo lights (takeakari) glow outside the window

3

Local Farm-to-Table Cuisine

• 🍶Local dishes like miso-marinated pork and hotplate-grilled specialties
• 🥬Generous use of vegetables from the inn's own garden and seasonal ingredients
• 🍜Handmade Chichibu soba noodles and house-made konjac, prepared by the owner himself

4

Rooms with 140 Years of History

• 🏯A ryokan that has welcomed travelers for over 140 years, dating back to the Silk Road era
• 🛏️9 calm Japanese-style rooms, ranging from 6 to 14 mats
• 🚽Two 8-mat rooms with private toilets were renovated in 2024

5

The Irori Lobby and Great Hall

• 🔥Step through the entrance into a retro lobby centered on an irori hearth
• 🪜An Edo-period staircase survives intact, having weathered the 1944 Ogano fire
• 🎉The 90-mat great hall can host banquets and gatherings for up to 120 people

6

Exploring Chichibu

• 🎭Home to 'Ogano Kabuki,' a local performance tradition roughly 200 years old
• 🧊In winter, ice pillars crafted by villagers create a spectacular scene in Onouchi Valley
• ⛩️Pilgrimage stop No. 32 of the Chichibu Fudasho, Hosho-ji Temple, lies close to the ryokan

7

Transportation & Accessibility

• 🚆About 40 minutes by bus from Seibu-Chichibu Station, right by the 'Choritsu Byoin-mae' bus stop
• 🚌A free shuttle runs to Seibu-Chichibu and Chichibu Stations for train travelers
• 🅿️Free parking available for 25 standard-sized cars

At Ogano Echigoya Ryokan, the click of go stones and the warmth of the irori hearth fill the air. Soak in the Takane mineral spring, savor local farm-to-table dishes, and quietly make your move at this 140-year-old ryokan.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 21:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

What are the check-in and check-out times at 오가노 온센 에치고야 료칸?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is 오가노 온센 에치고야 료칸 located?

It is in Saitama Chichibu-gun. Address: 1853 Ogano, Ogano-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩124,963 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.