Question 1

How do I get here from Musashi-Itsukaichi Station?

Accepted Answer

From JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station, take the Nishi-Tokyo Bus bound for Kazuma for approximately 65 minutes, get off at the final Kazuma bus stop, then walk for about 2 minutes. By car, it is approximately 50 minutes from Kan-etsu Expressway Akiyama IC.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Check-in is from 15:00. Check-out is at 10:00.

Question 3

Is it possible to stay with a pet?

Accepted Answer

Please contact the facility directly regarding pet accompaniment.

Question 4

Are there tourist attractions nearby?

Accepted Answer

Hiking to Mount Mitou (one of the Okutama Three Mountains) and exploring waterfalls and gorges around Kazuma are available. You can enjoy nature in Tokyo's most remote area.

Question 5

What types of guest rooms are available?

Accepted Answer

There is a main building with substantial Japanese-style rooms and a large hall, and a new building with spacious two-room connected suites featuring an irori (sunken hearth). Hot spring baths overlooking the gorge are also available.

Question 6

What is a member inn of the 'Japan Association to Preserve Hidden Hot Springs'?

Accepted Answer

The 'Japan Association to Preserve Hidden Hot Springs' is a nonprofit organization with over 150 member inns across Japan dedicated to preserving remote hot spring facilities. Takarasou at Hebi-no-Yu Hot Spring is the only member inn in Tokyo.

Question 7

What are the building features?

Accepted Answer

It is a historic farmhouse over 300 years old with a thatched roof built in the kabuto-zukuri style. Located at 650m elevation overlooking the Minami Akigawa gorge, it offers the charm of a remote mountain setting despite being within Tokyo.

Question 8

What is the spring quality and character of Hebi-no-Yu Hot Spring?

Accepted Answer

It is a simple mineral spring that is nearly odorless and tasteless. The source temperature is approximately 10°C, so we heat it before providing it. It is characterized by a light, smooth bathing feel. The name 'Hebi-no-Yu' (snake hot spring) comes from a legend of an injured serpent healing its wounds in the hot water by the riverbed.

Question 9

Is the hot spring source-fed continuously?

Accepted Answer

No, we use circulation and filtration with heating. However, there is minimal chlorine odor, and the water is clean and pleasant. We manage it appropriately according to the spring's natural flow rate.

Question 10

What kind of meals are served?

Accepted Answer

Mountain village cuisine featuring wild vegetables, mushrooms, and river fish. Twelve to thirteen small dish courses of items like butterbur, bracken, fiddlehead ferns, and aralia shoots are served, along with the proprietor's hand-made soba noodles. House-made miso aged three years is also a specialty.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

We have free parking for approximately 10 vehicles (guests only).

Question 12

What time is check-out?

Accepted Answer

10:00.

Question 13

What time is check-in?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

Question 14

How do I access the facility?

Accepted Answer

About 65 minutes by Nishi-Tokyo Bus heading to Shikuma from JR Musashi-Gojōmi Station, then about 2 minutes on foot from the final stop. By car: about 50 minutes from Akiyama IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway.

Question 15

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, parking is available. Please contact the facility for details.

Question 16

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

2465 Kazuma, Hinohara Village, Nishi-Tama District, Tokyo

Question 17

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

We do not offer Wi-Fi.

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