Right in the middle of the countryside of Shibata City! Kahou, one of the best ryokan in Niigata Prefecture

Kahou is located in the middle of the countryside in Niigata’s Shibata City.

There are a lot of fun facilities and shops around, and the ryokan has a huge garden, and the food is also very professional, making it a hot spring inn with no complaints.

The onsen has amazing effects, so much so that you can say it’s a must-try!

In this article, we will tell you all about the charm of Kahou, which is indeed one of the best ryokan in Niigata Prefecture.

Location of Tsukioka Onsen, Shiratama no Yu Senkei and Kahou

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It takes about 3 hours from Tokyo Station via the Shinkansen, 4.5 hours from Nagoya Station and 5.5 hours from Shin-Osaka Station via the Shinkansen.
As the name suggests, the area around the city is rich in rice fields, and in the season when the rice ears are green, the whole area is covered with vivid greenery.

Among them, Shimizuen (Kiyomizu-dani Goten) is designated as a national scenic spot and Ashigaru Nagaya (Ashigaru Nagaya) is designated as a national important cultural asset.
The park is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring, so it’s a good idea to visit in early spring.

Niigata Furusato Village, a roadside station, is a fairly large facility where you can sample a variety of Niigata’s specialties and local gourmet foods, and you will have no trouble finding souvenirs.
At the B-Grade Gourmet Yokocho (B-Grade Gourmet Alley), you can enjoy Niigata’s B-Grade Gourmet to your heart’s content.

At the Tsukioka Wakuwaku Farm, a theme park for local production for local consumption and food education, you can buy local vegetables and other items at low prices, and there is also a wakuwaku square where children can play.

Tsukioka Carillon Park is a multi-purpose green park with an observatory, a children’s playground, a Meisou-no-museum, and a handmade glass house that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

It has been selected as one of the “100 most sacred places for lovers” and is a great place for couples to visit.

Santopia World, one of the best amusement parks in the prefecture, has many attractions that children will love, and the big Ferris wheel offers a view of the Japan Sea!

Around Kahou, you can enjoy famous Niigata sake and wine, local dried fish and flour dishes, sweets, etc., and there is also a shop where you can try baking rice crackers by hand.
You can enjoy the “extraordinary” atmosphere even if you just stroll around.

Kahou no Onsen is the most famous of all the Tsukioka Onsen and is known as the “Shiratama no Yu”, a famous hot spring in Echigo, with the highest sulfur content in Japan.
It is not only famous as a “hot water for beautiful skin” because of its rich ingredients, but it is also noted for its various health benefits.

Kahou can be said to be a hot spring inn in a location blessed with pleasant facilities and shops in the vicinity.

Tsukioka Onsen, Shiratama no Yu Senkei & Kahou Attractions

large garden

hot spring
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Speaking of the charm of Huaho, the most attractive feature is the large garden of 6,000 square meters.
The garden is full of seasonal changes, and each season has its own charm.

In the evening, the garden is lit up and creates a fantastic atmosphere.
The garden is lit up in the evening, creating a magical atmosphere.

There is a heated swimming pool, a game corner, an acupressure massage, an aroma esthetic salon, and other service spaces in the hotel.
The environment is perfect for both adults and children to enjoy and never get bored.

One of the pleasures of this hotel is the meals with high quality ingredients, and we are very satisfied with the taste, variety, and volume of the food, including the buffet breakfast.

As for the hot spring by “Shiratama no Yu”, there are also open-air baths for rent, as well as large baths of the open-air type.
You can enjoy various hot springs, such as a cypress bath, a large rock bath, a reclining bath, and a sitting bath.

Not only can you stay at the bathhouse, but there are also day-trip plans, so even locals can easily use it for their anniversary.

The employees are all smiling and friendly, and they are all very pleasant to deal with, making this a wonderful ryokan that will satisfy both your heart and your body.

Tsukioka Onsen, Shiratama no Yu Senkei and Kahou’s room

main building

Annex “Koshinosato
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In order to meet the needs of all our guests, not only do we have both Japanese-style and Western-style rooms, but they also take care of the cleaning of the rooms, the fixtures, lighting, bedding and even the smell (incense).

The view of the garden and countryside from your room will soothe your mind and help you to get rid of your daily stress.
There are many different types of Japanese style rooms, and no matter which type you choose, they are all so wonderful that you can enjoy the highest quality of space.

The highest class rooms have a private open-air bath facing the garden, where you can enjoy a hot spring bath in the midst of nature.

In addition, there is an annex called “Koshinosato,” which is a limited number of 20 suites, where you can enjoy the most luxurious space.

The bedding is of high quality and is so comfortable that you can sleep soundly until morning.

The hotel is equipped with almost all the necessary equipment and facilities, and is a place where consideration is given to every aspect of the hotel.

Tsukioka Onsen Hakutama no Yu Senkei and Kahou’s cuisine

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At Kahou, Tadamichi Ohta, who is famous for “Iron Chef”, supervised the cooking.
Niigata Prefecture is blessed with an abundance of ingredients from the sea, mountains, rivers and plains, so you can enjoy dishes that make the most of these ingredients.

The strong professionalism of the chef is evident in the fact that he insists on serving many items in small portions with light seasoning so that the flavors of the ingredients can be tasted as they are!
We use high quality ingredients such as A4 ranked Murakami beef and throat gourd, so you can enjoy the best food that you can’t have in everyday life.

We use Koshihikari rice, of course, and the rice is freshly cooked in an earthenware pot for one person, and the rice alone is so delicious that you will eat it all at once.

The vegetables are hydroponically grown in a local plant and are safe and free of pesticides, so you can enjoy the fresh, crispy taste of the vegetables.

The breakfast buffet is also very good, and not only do you get a lot of rare Japanese dishes, but you can also have freshly baked breads and pizzas for Western food, and there is also a service called “cajuta” where you can squeeze a whole fresh grapefruit and make it into juice on the spot!

The drinkable yogurt and frozen yogurt by local “Yasuda Yogurt” are also delicious.
If you want to enjoy a luxurious experience, we recommend you to visit this restaurant.

Basic Information on Tsukioka Onsen Hakutama no Yu Senkei & Kahou

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Summary

Although the inn is located in the middle of a rice field, you will enjoy the nature and be wrapped up in the “extraordinary”….
Kahou is such a ryokan.

For those who are working very hard, I would like you to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and stay here once and wash your life away.
It’s a wonderful place to stay that is very effective for your tired mind and body!