Wrapped in the memories of Showa romance and commerce,
a serene 8 rooms
The "Koike Tobacco Shop and the Miyatani Family," which embodies a modern design from the early Showa period, and the "Maruju Pharmacy," which has supported the lives of people since the Meiji period. These two establishments, quietly weaving the history of Chichibu's temple town, have been arranged as a private space with only eight rooms, deeply embedded in the local context.
Gazing at the heavy doors of the storehouse and the beams marked by the hands of artisans, I simply surrender to the soft scent of the hinoki bath. The 'luxury of doing nothing,' enveloped by the vibrancy and rich culture of this former commercial city, quietly conveys the profound aesthetic sensibility that this land has nurtured.
Old Maruju Pharmacy
MARUJU Building
Historical building - 5 rooms - Front desk - Restaurant
"Maruju Pharmacy," a drugstore that was built from the Meiji era to the early Showa period, has long supported the health of the community.
The charming main house, the secluded annex, and the substantial earthen storehouse have been comfortably renovated into five guest rooms equipped with a front desk and restaurant functions. You can enjoy a relaxing time along with the feeling of the changing seasons in the garden and the spaciousness of the high ceilings.
Old Koike Tobacco Shop・Miyatani Family
KOIKE・MIYATANI Building
Registered Tangible Cultural Property - all 3 rooms - with a café attached.
"Koike Tobacco Store" and "Miyatani Footwear Store," facing Banba Street, the main approach to Chichibu Shrine, retain a strong retro-modern charm from the Taisho to early Showa periods.
An iconic Western-style design located on a corner lot, featuring a three-room space that fully utilizes the former dirt-floor living area. Outside the windows, a nostalgic streetscape unfolds, allowing you to enjoy a cinematic stay as if you have wandered into the world of an old film.
