What are the check-in and check-out times at Chikurakan?

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

Where is Chikurakan located?

It is in Minamiboso. Address: 1045 Minamiasai, Chikuracho.

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.

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Chikurakan

千倉温泉　千倉館

A seaside fishing-town ryokan on what is said to be Chiba's oldest hot spring

★ 3.0TrustYou 85/100 · 315 reviews|Minamiboso

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About this ryokan

♨️A seaside fishing-town ryokan on what is said to be Chiba's oldest hot spring

Chiba · Chikurakan

A historic inn in a fishing town

🏮It began as Kawajiri-kan, named after the Kawajiri River beside it; the core of the current building dates from 1940, when it took the name Chikurakan.
🎨Leading interior designer Shigeru Uchida designed the lobby lounge, the open-air baths and some guest rooms.
🌴The courtyard, framed by Japanese-style buildings, holds tropical plants that have grown there since the inn opened.

Chikura Onsen public baths

♨️The spring is said to be the oldest in Chiba Prefecture; it is a sulfur-containing sodium chloride spring.
🛁The men's bath Shutsujin-no-yu and women's bath Hagoromo-no-yu take their names from a legend of Minamoto no Yoritomo.
🌡️The small bath is 100% source water and kept lukewarm, while the large bath is 50% source water; alternating between them is recommended.

Two private open-air baths

🌅The rooftop private bath on the main building was designed by Shigeru Uchida and has no roof or washing area.
🌿The courtyard private bath on the ground floor has a rain roof and a washing area.
⏰2,700 yen (tax incl.) per room for 30 minutes, first come first served from check-in; available 15:15-22:15 and 6:00-9:15.

Guest rooms

🛏️16 rooms in total (10 Japanese, 3 Japanese-Western, 1 Western, 2 annex), all with washlet toilets.
🌊The Shigeru Uchida-designed rooms with private open-air baths offer ocean views from the bath.
🏯The annex rooms have terraces right above the Kawajiri River; one is presented as the room where novelist Seicho Matsumoto stayed for a long period.

Southern Boso seafood

🦞Expect Ise lobster sashimi and shell-grilled lobster, plus abalone steak or odori-yaki.
🐟The house recommendation is Boso kinmedai (splendid alfonsino) simmered in a rich fisherman-style sauce.
🔥Irori hearth grilling lets you cook seafood in front of you; meals are served in the dining hall or the irori room depending on the plan.

Facilities

🛋️The blue-toned lobby lounge, inspired by the Chikura sea, is a Shigeru Uchida design.
🏺A gallery shop stocks works by local potters and Minami-Boso souvenirs.
🏓There is a table tennis room with paddles and balls at the front desk, and a 70-tatami banquet hall.

The sea and nearby sights

🏖️Walk through the courtyard and you reach the beach, known as one of the Kanto region's popular surf spots.
⛩️Takabe Shrine, dedicated to the god of cooking, is about 0.9 km away.
🗼Nojimazaki Lighthouse is about 30 minutes by car and Kamogawa Sea World about 40 minutes.

Access

🚃The nearest station is Chikura Station on the JR Uchibo Line.
🚐A free shuttle runs from Chikura Station for arrivals between 15:00 and 18:00 (call with your arrival time) and leaves the inn around 10:00; it may not run on some days due to driver availability.
🅿️Free parking is available. Check-in 15:00, check-out 10:00.

Two private open-air baths

🌅The rooftop private bath on the main building was designed by Shigeru Uchida and has no roof or washing area.
🌿The courtyard private bath on the ground floor has a rain roof and a washing area.
⏰2,700 yen (tax incl.) per room for 30 minutes, first come first served from check-in; available 15:15-22:15 and 6:00-9:15.

Guest rooms

🛏️16 rooms in total (10 Japanese, 3 Japanese-Western, 1 Western, 2 annex), all with washlet toilets.
🌊The Shigeru Uchida-designed rooms with private open-air baths offer ocean views from the bath.
🏯The annex rooms have terraces right above the Kawajiri River; one is presented as the room where novelist Seicho Matsumoto stayed for a long period.

Chikurakan pairs what is said to be Chiba's oldest hot spring with Southern Boso seafood such as Ise lobster and abalone, in spaces designed by Shigeru Uchida. Note that there is no elevator and the private open-air baths are paid and first come, first served.

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Property Location When you stay at Chikurakan in Minamiboso, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Takabe Shrine and Coast Museum. This ryokan is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Manoji Temple and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Flower Fields Of Minamiboso. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities including hot springs and karaoke. Additional features at this ryokan include complimentary wireless Internet access and a banquet hall. Business Amenities Featured amenities include luggage storage and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite. Dining At Chikurakan, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9 AM for a fee. Nearby Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Takabe Shrine - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Coast Museum - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi Manoji Temple - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi Flower Fields Of Minamiboso - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi Shakespeare Country Park - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi Rosemary Park - 6.4 km / 4 mi Komatsu-ji Temple - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi Shirahama Marine Art Museum - 11.2 km / 7 mi Cape Nojima - 11.3 km / 7 mi Tsurugaya Hachiman Shrine - 11.3 km / 7 mi Kirarin Museum - 11.3 km / 7.1 mi Nojimazaki Lighthouse - 11.4 km / 7.1 mi Ishidoji Temple - 12 km / 7.4 mi Hojo Beach - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi Cape Sunosaki - 12.8 km / 8 mi

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ROOMS

Available rooms

ACCESS

Getting there

FACILITIES

Facilities & Services

Bar
Parking lot
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public and private places
Restaurant
High speed internet access in the room

POLICY

Good to know

Mandatory fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: · A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Other information · Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. · The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file. · Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. · Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities. Check-in Instructions · Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy · Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges · Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed · Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility · This property accepts credit cards · Cashless transactions are available · Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Special Check-in Instructions The front desk is open daily from 5 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests who require dinner at the hotel must arrive before 6 PM.

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

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What are the check-in and check-out times at Chikurakan?: Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is Chikurakan located?: It is in Minamiboso. Address: 1045 Minamiasai, Chikuracho.
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.

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Chikurakan

千倉温泉　千倉館

A seaside fishing-town ryokan on what is said to be Chiba's oldest hot spring

★ 3.0TrustYou 85/100 · 315 reviews|Minamiboso

📍 View on map

PHOTOS

Photos

1 / 20 · Tap a photo to view it full screen

ABOUT

About this ryokan

♨️A seaside fishing-town ryokan on what is said to be Chiba's oldest hot spring

Chiba · Chikurakan

A historic inn in a fishing town

🏮It began as Kawajiri-kan, named after the Kawajiri River beside it; the core of the current building dates from 1940, when it took the name Chikurakan.
🎨Leading interior designer Shigeru Uchida designed the lobby lounge, the open-air baths and some guest rooms.
🌴The courtyard, framed by Japanese-style buildings, holds tropical plants that have grown there since the inn opened.

Chikura Onsen public baths

♨️The spring is said to be the oldest in Chiba Prefecture; it is a sulfur-containing sodium chloride spring.
🛁The men's bath Shutsujin-no-yu and women's bath Hagoromo-no-yu take their names from a legend of Minamoto no Yoritomo.
🌡️The small bath is 100% source water and kept lukewarm, while the large bath is 50% source water; alternating between them is recommended.

Two private open-air baths

🌅The rooftop private bath on the main building was designed by Shigeru Uchida and has no roof or washing area.
🌿The courtyard private bath on the ground floor has a rain roof and a washing area.
⏰2,700 yen (tax incl.) per room for 30 minutes, first come first served from check-in; available 15:15-22:15 and 6:00-9:15.

Guest rooms

🛏️16 rooms in total (10 Japanese, 3 Japanese-Western, 1 Western, 2 annex), all with washlet toilets.
🌊The Shigeru Uchida-designed rooms with private open-air baths offer ocean views from the bath.
🏯The annex rooms have terraces right above the Kawajiri River; one is presented as the room where novelist Seicho Matsumoto stayed for a long period.

Southern Boso seafood

🦞Expect Ise lobster sashimi and shell-grilled lobster, plus abalone steak or odori-yaki.
🐟The house recommendation is Boso kinmedai (splendid alfonsino) simmered in a rich fisherman-style sauce.
🔥Irori hearth grilling lets you cook seafood in front of you; meals are served in the dining hall or the irori room depending on the plan.

Facilities

🛋️The blue-toned lobby lounge, inspired by the Chikura sea, is a Shigeru Uchida design.
🏺A gallery shop stocks works by local potters and Minami-Boso souvenirs.
🏓There is a table tennis room with paddles and balls at the front desk, and a 70-tatami banquet hall.

The sea and nearby sights

🏖️Walk through the courtyard and you reach the beach, known as one of the Kanto region's popular surf spots.
⛩️Takabe Shrine, dedicated to the god of cooking, is about 0.9 km away.
🗼Nojimazaki Lighthouse is about 30 minutes by car and Kamogawa Sea World about 40 minutes.

Access

🚃The nearest station is Chikura Station on the JR Uchibo Line.
🚐A free shuttle runs from Chikura Station for arrivals between 15:00 and 18:00 (call with your arrival time) and leaves the inn around 10:00; it may not run on some days due to driver availability.
🅿️Free parking is available. Check-in 15:00, check-out 10:00.

Two private open-air baths

🌅The rooftop private bath on the main building was designed by Shigeru Uchida and has no roof or washing area.
🌿The courtyard private bath on the ground floor has a rain roof and a washing area.
⏰2,700 yen (tax incl.) per room for 30 minutes, first come first served from check-in; available 15:15-22:15 and 6:00-9:15.

Guest rooms

🛏️16 rooms in total (10 Japanese, 3 Japanese-Western, 1 Western, 2 annex), all with washlet toilets.
🌊The Shigeru Uchida-designed rooms with private open-air baths offer ocean views from the bath.
🏯The annex rooms have terraces right above the Kawajiri River; one is presented as the room where novelist Seicho Matsumoto stayed for a long period.

#ChikuraOnsen#MinamiBosoRyokan#ChibaRyokan#IseLobster#PrivateOpenAirBath#BosoPeninsula#SeasideRyokan

✨ Ask AI about this property

AI searches Chikurakan's official website to answer. AI can be inaccurate, so please check the original page or the property before booking.

Read the property's own description▾

* This description is the property's own text, in English.

ROOMS

Available rooms

ACCESS

Getting there

FACILITIES

Facilities & Services

Bar
Parking lot
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public and private places
Restaurant
High speed internet access in the room

POLICY

Good to know

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

GUIDE

New to ryokans?

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

♨️ Onsen bathing etiquette 🩹 Onsen with tattoos?✅ First-timer checklist All guides →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chikurakan?: Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is Chikurakan located?: It is in Minamiboso. Address: 1045 Minamiasai, Chikuracho.
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.