♨️✅🧖 Guide to Hoshino-no-Yu (Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture) – Enjoy the spectacular view and relaxation in a Japanese-style space

#DomesticTravelTactics Hoshino-no-Yu, located in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, is a day-trip hot spring facility where you can enjoy the starry sky and nature. The natural hot springs and open-air baths are popular for their "beauty skin baths," and the entire facility is unified with a "Japanese" concept. The wonderful space, including a bridge, is also attractive. You can enjoy a variety of baths, including foot baths and hot springs that change daily, and there is also a wide variety of gourmet food unique to Chichibu. We have compiled some tips to help you have a comfortable stay✨ 📍 Basic information • Location: 468 Shimoyoshida, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture • Business hours: 10:00-21:00 (last admission 20:30) • Closed: irregular (closed once a month for maintenance) • Admission fee: ⏰10:00-17:00 • Adults (junior high school students and above): 930 yen on weekdays / 1,030 yen on weekends and holidays • Children (ages 3 to elementary school): 730 yen on weekdays / 830 yen on weekends and holidays ⏰17:00-22:00 • Adults (junior high school students and above): 730 yen on weekdays / 830 yen on weekends and holidays • Children (ages 3 to elementary school): 530 yen on weekdays / 630 yen on weekends and holidays 🚃 Access: • There is a free round-trip shuttle bus from Seibu Chichibu Station, Chichibu Station, Nagatoro Station, and Minano Station! • Approximately 40 minutes from Hanazono IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway (free parking) 🔥 Tips and highlights 🔹 1. The best time to go is right after opening or in the evening! • It is relatively quiet from 10:00 to 12:00 right after opening, so you can enjoy the open-air bath at your leisure. • After 17:00, the crowds calm down, so you can enjoy a bath while looking at the starry sky.✨ 🔹 2. Highlights of the hot springs and facilities within the building ♨️ Open-air bath "Hoshimi no Yu" • A spectacular open-air bath where you can enjoy the Chichibu mountains and the starry sky at night✨ • An alkaline simple hot spring that is good for your skin and leaves it smooth! 🛁 Indoor baths, reclining baths, and tub baths are also available • The relaxing reclining baths and tub baths where you can relax by yourself are also popular. • There are different hot springs every day, so you can enjoy different baths no matter how many times you visit. 🧖♀️ Ganbanyoku "Seionbou" (additional charge of 600 yen) • A ganbanyoku using several types of natural minerals, with excellent detoxifying effects! 👣 Foot bath The casual foot bath is a great spot to relax while enjoying the hot spring atmosphere. 🕒 3. Recommended ways to spend your time 10:00: Arrive at the same time as the facility opens → First, relax in the open-air bath♨️ 11:30: Warm up thoroughly in the indoor bath and sauna 12:30: Enjoy a Chichibu specialty lunch at the in-house restaurant "Nagomi"🍴 14:00: Sweat it out in the rock bath and feel refreshed✨ 16:00: Take a nap or read in the reclining room📖 17:30: Relax in the open-air bath in the evening while gazing at the stars🌌 🏯 A space unified by a Japanese concept • The interior of the facility is unified with a "Japanese" design, creating a calm atmosphere like that of a traditional inn. • The facility is filled with spaces that show attention to detail, such as bridges, and is very relaxing✨ 🍽️ In-house cuisine • Restaurant "Wa-mi" • Popular dishes include Chichibu specialties "Waraji Katsudon" and "Miso Potatoes," as well as dishes made with fresh local vegetables! • Souvenir shop • A wide selection of souvenirs, including Chichibu local sake, Japanese sweets, and original bath salts. 🛤️ Summary ✅ Recommended times are 10:00-12:00 and 17:00 onwards! ✅ The open-air bath and skin-beautifying baths are attractive, as you can enjoy the starry sky ✅ Enjoy a variety of baths with foot baths and daily hot springs ✅ Relax in the Japanese-style building and the wonderful space with bridges ✅ Relax all day in the rock sauna and reclining room Spend a special time at Hoshino no Yu, where you can experience the luxury of doing nothing✨