Susaki Ryokan

Susaki Ryokan is a small family-run inn at the foot of Mount Buko in Ogano, Chichibu District, a 10-minute walk from Seibu Railway's Yokose Station, drawing on its own locally sourced simple-sulfur spring water. The modest building reflects its family-operated character, with a personal, low-key atmosphere rather than the scale of larger Chichibu resorts, and a setting that places guests directly at the base of Mount Buko's limestone slopes. Accommodation is limited to Japanese-style tatami rooms, keeping the inn intimate and traditional throughout. The onsen facilities include an open-air simple sulfur bath, a jet bath, and a sauna, an unusually full bathing line-up for a property of this size. A kaiseki dinner is typically included, showcasing local Chichibu ingredients and served in traditional style, with yukata provided for guests to wear around the property. Free parking is available, useful for visitors arriving by car to hike Mount Buko or explore the surrounding Ogano countryside. There is no fitness centre beyond the bathing facilities. Service is personal and hospitable, characteristic of a small family-run ryokan, and well suited to travellers seeking a quieter, more intimate onsen experience than Chichibu's larger hotels offer.