Uncommon curfew mposed by the management.

A very well organized ryokan stay and the staff are friendly, loved the room, private onsen, the external makeup room and the in between traditional & classic breakfast.

Stayed in March 2025

Amazing host!

Stayed in January 2025

One thing I didn’t like about the property is that there is nothing to not like about :D

I really like Maekawa’s hospitality! Enjoyed my stay with my gf throughout, the onzen bath was really really cool & nice to have since Chichibu is freezing cold during winter. We get to wear the traditional Nemaki after the bath too.

Stayed in January 2025

Super friendly host. He has a lot of great recommendations. Facilities are modern that mix well witn the traditional feel of a ryokan. Will definitely return in the future.

Stayed in January 2025

It was remote enough for a quiet nice but still convenient to the station

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing!

We had a beautiful view from our room. Our host spoke excellent English, and we were provided with many amenities. It was so good to have not only a private bathroom in our room, but to be able to privately use the onsen style bath that are available for the whole accommodation. You simply flip a sign to show that bathroom is in use, and nobody else will come in. Perfect for more shy people like myself who don't love the idea of sharing a bath with strangers. The accommodation is only a 10 minute walk from an area with lots of different bars/restaurants.

Stayed in November 2024

There isn't much sound proofing, so you can hear other guests walking by the corridor. But there is a curfew/silent hours, which helps mitigate the impact that might have on your sleep.

The rooms are beautiful and comfortable, and the ryokan's owner is a gem of a host. He helped us carry very heavy suitcases up the stairs, prepared huge traditional breakfasts, and even helped us get reservations for local restaurants during a holiday weekend. He was a delight to interact with. The ryokan has shared onsens an toilets, but they are super clean and thoughtfully designed.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing bad to say about this place: traditional-style ryokan with beautiful and clean facilities. We booked a large room with views of the forest - it was cosy and zen. The futon mattresses were comfy, the private onsen was so relaxing and the staff was friendly and courteous. There was free parking available and it was easy to find. The drive into chichibu is spectacular through the mountains.

Stayed in October 2024

Everything was perfect !!

Stayed in October 2024

The bathroom and the aesthetics are very good. The breakfast was amazing.

Stayed in October 2024

the hospitality is absolutely amazing, they were so kind. the bath there is something special. and the room is so nice. very authentic japanese ryokan. highly recommended!

Stayed in October 2024

The curfew is a bit odd. It would be better if there was a keypad which can allow people back into the building after hours. The bathrooms didn’t have a privacy screen and we were worried people could see into the bathroom.

The owner was incredibly friendly He speaks both English and Japanese and really made an effort to make us feel welcome. The room was comfortable and tucked away in a corner which made it more private and quiet. I particularly appreciated that there were sanitary towels for ladies in the toilets in case of emergency. such a small but good detail. The breakfast exceeded our expectations and we were stuffed, ready to take on the day.

Stayed in October 2024

Everything was perfect

The traditional atmosphere of the ryokan, its location allowing complete change of scenery were magical components of our stay. We particularly enjoyed the host conversation and kindness. Thank you for your hospitality!

Stayed in September 2024

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Quiet and elegant environment

Stayed in July 2024

We stayed here our first night in Japan and the host spoke perfect english and was super kind and helpfull. Gave us a lot of great recommendations and explained everything really well. The next morning we got to our car and had a flat tire - it was a sunday and we were pretty isolated and the host pretty much spent all day helping us getting a towtruck and a new tire. Hospitality like I’ve never seen before. Thank you again so so much! Hope to be back one day.

Stayed in September 2024

Nice location, super clean room, 2x private(reserved) bathroom for two and four people. Variety of amenities are available. While there's no private shower and toilet in the room, but we didn't feel inconvenienced. Staff were nice and helpful.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing.

First, I have to admit that it was one of my best experience on Booking. This ryokan was really nice, comfortable and the staff was exceptionally kind. They are really taking care of each details for customers/tourists experience. The building itself is fantastic and we were feeling so good in this place. The location is also good, 5/10mn walk from the station and the main street.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

The owner is very nice and speaks very fluent English. The place is very clean, cozy and the facility arrangements are very considering.

Stayed in April 2024

No complaints!

The owner is really friendly and hospitable, and helped with everything - including giving great advice on What to do in town. The room was beautiful and had all amenities one could need. There’s a private bath. The breakfast was delicious!

Stayed in April 2024

Owner kind and hospitable throughout our stay. He provided advice on nearby sightseeing areas. Breakfast was excellent. Amenities were high quality. The bathroom facilities were very clean.

Stayed in March 2024

Breakfast was excellent. Location is not to far from train station. Friendly staff and the place is clean and quiet.

Stayed in January 2024

Everything was great. Just keep in mind that the property is not accepting cards, so please prepare cash.

Very comfortable Japanese-style rooms. Great breakfast made with local ingredients. The host was very nice and gave good recommendations for dinner places. Overall, a very satisfying ryokan experience in Chichibu!

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing, It was very nice!

Spacious room and very comfortable futons, two very nice baths were available for private use which was very nice. The breakfast in the morning was exceptional so I absolutely recommend that you include the breakfast. You get to stay in this wonderful old Ryokan and wear a traditiional yukata, in the tranquility of Chichibu! The Ryokan is in a quiet street but the walk to the station and to the center is only 10-15 mins. The owner was also very kind, giving recommendations for restaurants and activities. We only stayed there for one night, but I think it would be nice to stay for two nights and also explore the areas surrounding Chichibu.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing. Everything was great!

Our stay in this Ryokan was absolutely amazing. We stayed here for one night and had a super relaxing stay. The owner is an extremely friendly Japanese man, who explained every little detail to us when we arrived and gave us some tips for restaurants and activities around the area. The room was a traditional tatami room with futons that were really comfortable for futons. I loved all the decorations like the beautiful ikebana in the hallway, and the breakfast the next morning was very tasty. The best thing is that there are two baths that we could enjoy as a couple (which is not possible in onsens). Also, as it’s only an 8 min walk from the station and there is a convenience store nearby, the location es very convenient. We would definitely come back!

Stayed in October 2023