KAMENOI HOTEL NAGATORO YORII is Hot springs inn located in Yorii Town, Saitama Prefecture, surrounded by abundant nature. The bath is the only natural Hot springs in Yorii Town, which opened in 1999. The open-air observation bath on the top floor boasts a great view of the majestic Chichibu mountain range. The rooms include Japanese-style rooms with a calming space, Western-style rooms with a bright atmosphere, and Japanese-Western rooms that combine Japanese relaxation with a comfortable bed. We also offer Special Japanese-Western-Style Room (with bath) with natural Hot springs baths, where you can spend a quality time at a higher level. Please spend a relaxing time in a town with history and famous water.
The Chichibu-Nagatoro area, known for its beautiful valleys created by nature, is easily Access by car in about 20 minutes from the hotel. It is also an ideal location for sightseeing. This popular tourist destination offers a variety of ways to enjoy yourself, including leisurely strolling through the rock formations designated as a national scenic spot and natural monument, going down the river listening to the boatman's stories as he floats down the river with just a pole, playing in the river, camping, and eating your way through the shopping district.
There are other tourist spots in Yorii Town. Lake Enryada, about a five-minute drive away, is a mecca for fishing for crucian carp. From when the leaves begin to change color through the winter, you can also enjoy smelt fishing. It is about a five-minute drive to Shorinji Temple, famous for its 500 arhat statues. After walking around the approach to the temple while admiring over 500 stone Buddha statues with various expressions, you can climb Mount Rakan, which is 247 meters above sea level, and enjoy the sense of openness at the summit. Also, at Roadside Station Ogawamachi, about a 30-minute drive away, there is a popular Food selling freshly picked vegetables that morning, and a restaurant where you can enjoy handmade udon and soba noodles made from 100% locally grown wheat. At the adjacent Saitama Traditional Crafts Hall, you can experience hand-made washi paper and various crafts that change weekly. Grape picking season is from early August to early October, and mandarin orange picking season is from mid-October to mid-December, making it a fun season for the whole family.