Minshuku Bentenbashi

I came here for work, but would like to return for a personal trip. The food was delicious, the room was clean and very nice, and the staff were polite, explained everything carefully, and had lovely smiles. They had all the amenities I needed. Anything else can be bought at the nearby convenience store or, a little farther away, at the drugstore. The only downside was the narrow roads.

I was the only guest by chance on my business trip, so I could really relax. The inn was quiet, and in the morning I could hear Japanese bush warblers singing. The staff were very polite, and I liked them a lot. The food was filling too, so I was very satisfied. There's a 7-Eleven about a two-minute drive away. The refrigerator was in the hallway and seemed to be shared. It might sound different with other guests around, but I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a restful stay, perhaps especially middle-aged people.

The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. Service was polite, and I had no issues with it. At night it was quiet, maybe a little lonely, and there aren't shops nearby, so bring what you need. I was glad to find a place to stay over Golden Week. The room itself was a bit dirty and had no toilet or sink. It's also far from the station, and getting around by car was a little difficult. Still, I wouldn't say it was bad overall.

For 7000 yen, the Pilgrimage Plan included two meals. The inn is at the foot of a mountain in Chichibu, across the road from a small river, with a lovely natural setting. There were construction workers staying there too. My room was spacious, had a kotatsu, and was clean enough apart from a few small details. The staff were friendly without hovering. Dinner came with about 8 generous dishes, and self-service rice was fine. The 300 yen bottle of sake, brand unknown, was delicious. There were two other local sakes, including Chichibu Nishiki, at 700 yen for 300ml. The grilled fish was already cooked but perfectly fine, though there weren't many meat dishes. Breakfast had an average number of items and was quite tasty. I've seen some low ratings, but at this price I don't think there's much to complain about. The garden cherry blossoms were beautifully in bloom.