[Exclusive benefits for guests] A special trip to Chichibu to see the early morning sea of clouds.

A special morning time to see the sea of clouds in the early morning.

About 2 hours by car from Tokyo. Chichibu, easily accessible from the city center, offers fantastical scenery that is hard to encounter in the urban environment.

In particular, from autumn to winter, the morning mist spreads between the mountains, creating a view that looks as if you are standing above a sea of clouds, known as the "sea of clouds." Many visitors from the Kanto region come to enjoy this sight. The sea of clouds gradually changes its expression with the sunrise, presenting a special view that can only be experienced on that day and in that place.

[Nipponia Chichibu Shrine Town Guests Only] Free Benefits

At Nipponia Chichibu Shrine Town, we offer items for enjoying sea of clouds viewing exclusively for guests free of charge.
We have prepared items that are great for the chilly early morning sea of clouds viewing, such as thermoses, folding chairs, blankets, and heat packs. Additionally, you can choose one item from coffee, chai, or cup noodles.

The items needed for sea of clouds viewing can be picked up at the hotel the day before, and the next morning, you can head to the sea of clouds spot with just the essentials.
Sit on the folding chair, warm yourself with a blanket or heat pack, and wait for the sea of clouds with a warm coffee or chai in hand. If you're feeling a bit hungry, you can also enjoy cup noodles.

to make a reservation

Customers who wish to make a request should fill it out in the 'Inquiries/Requests' section at the time of reservation and inform us of this at check-in.

Waking up early to encounter the mystical sea of clouds in Chichibu.

The sea of clouds appears only on limited mornings when conditions such as temperature, humidity, and wind overlap.
Among these, from autumn to winter, the sea of clouds is more likely to form due to the morning and evening chill and temperature differences.

From the terrace space at the top of the spiral staircase, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains wrapped in morning mist. There are also spots along the path where you can enjoy the scenery, allowing you to appreciate the changing morning landscape as you walk.
The way the sea of clouds spreads and appears varies depending on the weather of the day, making the mornings you encounter them special memories.

A two-day, one-night model course to enjoy the sea of clouds.

Day 1: Enjoying Chichibu and preparing at the hotel.

9:00　Depart from Tokyo to Chichibu
It takes about 2 hours via the Shuto Expressway and Kan-Etsu Expressway, making it an easily accessible distance. After arrival, please take your time to stroll around the town of Chichibu and visit nearby tourist spots.

16:00　Check in at the hotel

18:00　Dinner
You can enjoy creative cuisine made with carefully selected local ingredients.
We hope you can feel the warmth of the people and the seasonal expressions of Chichibu in the dishes filled with the blessings of the season.

In the evening, check the time for sea of clouds viewing and departure methods, and please rest well in preparation for the early morning.

Day 2 | A special morning that begins with a sea of clouds.

Departing for the sea of clouds spot around 5:00.

Driving through the still quiet early morning of Chichibu, we head towards the sea of clouds spot.

The recommendation is the summit of Beauty Mountain Park. It takes about 25 minutes by car from the hotel, and from this high location, you can enjoy a view of the sea of clouds spreading over the Chichibu Basin.

For those who want to visit more casually, I also recommend Yoyama Park, which is about a 7-minute drive from the hotel. Depending on the season and weather conditions, you may encounter a magical sea of clouds that envelops the town of Chichibu.

After arriving, enjoy a quiet morning moment while gazing at the sea of clouds.

Slowly enjoy the ever-changing sea of clouds from the terrace space or viewpoint. It is also recommended to sit on a folding chair, warm yourself with a blanket or hot pack, and spend time with a warm coffee or chai in hand.
The view of the morning sun shining through, with the outlines of mountains and towns gradually appearing beyond the white clouds, is a unique sight of Chichibu that you can only encounter by waking up early.

Around 8:00, return to the hotel for breakfast.

After returning to the hotel while feeling the lingering effects of the sea of clouds, enjoy breakfast.
As you recall the scenery you saw in the early morning, please take your time to enjoy the morning.

Customers who wish to make a request should fill it out in the 'Inquiries/Requests' section at the time of reservation and inform us of this at check-in.

Please enjoy a special stay that can only be experienced in Chichibu at Nipponia Chichibu Shrine Town, just a little extended trip from Tokyo.