Mifuneyama-rakurakuen is a large garden of 150,000 tsubo that reflects the beauty of the four seasons. Within the garden is Chikurin-tei, an inn in a quiet sukiya-style house.
It is a popular inn where you can spend a relaxing time in a tranquil Japanese atmosphere while enjoying the beauty of flowers, birds, wind, and the moon.
Here we introduce the charm of Chikurin-tei.

Location of Onjuku Chikurintei


Location of Onjuku Chikurintei
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Takeo City, Saga Prefecture. The “Oyado Chikurin-tei” is located in “Mifuneyama Rakuen,” a large garden covering an area of 150,000 tsubo.
In front of you is Mount Mifune, which rises 210 meters above sea level, and its ferocious rock face will overwhelm your visit.
Looking up at the cliffs of Mt. Mifune, as you pass through the entrance, you will feel the gentle fragrance of the water-washed stone pavement, wood and tatami mats, and a dignified feeling in your spine.

Attractions of Onjuku Chikurintei


Attractions of Onjuku Chikurintei
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Each of the only 11 guest rooms has either an open-air bath with a view or an open-air bath integrated with the garden.
Moreover, all of the open-air baths are so large that it would be a shame to have them all to yourself….
Takeo Onsen is an ancient hot spring with a 1,300-year history. It is a smooth, colorless, odorless, alkaline simple hot spring.
There is a writing desk by the window of the room, so you can write letters to your loved ones while looking out at the large garden, or you can bird-watch with the binoculars that are provided.
You can spend a luxurious private time in this room.
Another charm of the inn is that you can go for a walk directly from the inn to “Mifuneyama Rakuen” (Mt. Paradise).
The shelves are well stocked with sweat wipes and towels, which is a very thoughtful touch.

Rooms at Onjuku Chikurintei

Japanese-style room (open-air bath)

Rooms at Onjuku Chikurintei
WAYO ROOM (open-air bath)

Rooms at Onjuku Chikurintei
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Onjuku Chikurintei Cuisine


Onjuku Chikurintei Cuisine

Onjuku Chikurintei Cuisine

Onjuku Chikurintei Cuisine
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Meals are served in your room both at night and in the morning.
Saga Prefecture is blessed with a variety of ingredients from both the sea and the mountains.
The “Chikurin Kaiseki” consists of 13 dishes from the mountains and the sea, and the “Kihin Kaiseki” consists of 15 dishes, so please choose your favorite course.
Both menus change monthly.
In the evening, it is nice to spend a quiet time at the teahouse bar, which is available only for guests.

Onjuku Chikurintei Basic Information

Facility Name Onjuku Chikurintei
Address 4100 Oaza Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, Saga 843-0022, Japan
Phone number 0954-23-0210
Budget From 105.000 yen for 2 adults
Official Site https://www.chikurintei.jp/

Summary


How was it?
Here we introduced you to the Chikurin-tei Inn.
The 28th lord of the Saga Domain, Takeo Shigeyoshi Nabeshima, spent three years to complete the “Mifuneyama Rakuen”.
Why not take advantage of it when you visit Saga?