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Saitama Prefecture · Kanto

Michi no Eki Ryokami Onsen Yakushi no Yu

道の駅 両神温泉薬師の湯

An onsen roadside station where you can pair handmade noodles at Yuya Shokudo, mountain village produce, Ryokami flowers and a waterfall.

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Location
Ogano Town, Chichibu District
Road
Prefectural Route 37, Minano–Ryokami–Arakawa Line
Hours
10:00–20:00
Approximate hours for the hot spring building; Yuya Shokudo, the produce shop and last admission have separate times.
Parking
Cars: 130 / Large vehicles: 5
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How to enjoy

Choose how to enjoy your visit

Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.

Decide first
Bath or meal only

You can dine at Yuya Shokudo without bathing. Adding the hot spring makes for a much longer stop.

For a meal
Handmade soba or udon; waraji katsu-don

Plan around the restaurant's daytime hours and allow time before last orders.

For something sweet
Bishamon shaved ice or soft serve

A treat in hot weather or after a bath; check what is available that day.

To shop
Konnyaku, shiitake and pickled shakushina greens

The produce shop opens around 9:00. Browse early for mountain village foods to take home.

To explore
Iris garden, Shinikan, dahlia garden or Marugami Falls

Nearby outings can be short; the waterfall requires a drive and a walk. Choose according to your group and the weather.

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Harumichi's stopover notes

Choose one thing to eat and one thing to buy before getting into the bath.

At Ryokami Onsen Yakushi no Yu, first decide how much time you want to spend. Will you have handmade soba for lunch, eat Ogano's waraji katsu-don, or take home konnyaku and pickled shakushina from the produce shop? That choice turns a simple bath into a visit that carries a taste of Ryokami's mountain countryside home.

Highlights

Michi no Eki Ryokami Onsen Yakushi no Yu brings a day-use hot spring, Yuya Shokudo restaurant and the Ryokami Farm and Forestry Produce Shop together in Ryokami, Ogano Town. Alongside a bath, try handmade soba and udon, waraji katsu-don (a rice bowl topped with large breaded pork cutlets), miso potatoes and Bishamon shaved ice. Take home konnyaku, fresh shiitake, pickled shakushina greens, and tochi mochi or kusa mochi (rice cakes with horse chestnut or mugwort). For a short stop, use the shop and restaurant; for half a day, add the iris garden or climbing park. In season, visit the dahlia garden, or make a longer trip to Marugami Falls for a day in Ryokami's mountain countryside.

  • #Ryokami Onsen
  • #Yuya Shokudo
  • #Handmade soba
  • #Waraji katsu-don
  • #Bishamon shaved ice
  • #Ryokami Farm and Forestry Produce Shop
  • #Marugami Falls
  • #Ryokami Foothills Hana no Sato Dahlia Garden
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

A restaurant worth visiting even without a bath

Yuya Shokudo has a separate entrance for diners who are not bathing. Its soba and udon are prepared by hand each morning. The menu also includes local waraji katsu-don, miso potatoes, soft serve made with Hokkaido ingredients and Bishamon shaved ice made with Bishamon water. You can stop for a light bite before bathing or a fuller meal afterward.

02

A produce shop full of mountain village foods

At the Ryokami Farm and Forestry Produce Shop, look for konnyaku (yam jelly), fresh shiitake, pickled shakushina greens, tochi mochi and kusa mochi (horse chestnut and mugwort rice cakes), manju buns and miso with butterbur shoots. This is a place to choose a taste of the Chichibu hills to enjoy after you get home, rather than a large market spectacle.

03

Choose a nearby stroll or a longer drive

The iris garden and Shinikan are short outings from the station. In autumn, go farther to the dahlia garden; when nature is the focus, extend the trip to Marugami Falls. Families with small children or visitors on rainy days can stay at the station or nearby, while a longer countryside drive can include the falls and flowers.

Route idea

Ways to plan your stop

Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.

A midday drive through Chichibu or Ogano

Rest for 30–60 minutes with food and produce shopping

Even without a bath, eating soba, udon or waraji katsu-don at Yuya Shokudo and buying konnyaku or pickled shakushina at the produce shop gives you a taste of this station. Restaurant hours are relatively short, so have lunch before shopping if food is your main purpose.

Park → Yuya Shokudo → Ryokami Farm and Forestry Produce Shop → depart

Check official notices for Tuesday closures, the New Year holiday, restaurant last orders and temporary changes.

Adult trips, after hiking, or rainy days

Make the hot spring the focus of a half day

Ryokami Onsen Yakushi no Yu is generally open 10:00–20:00, with last admission around 19:30. If you are bathing after a drive or hike, browsing the produce shop first can prevent forgotten purchases. The restaurant closes before evening, so eating before bathing may make sense when a meal is part of your plan.

Produce shop → Yuya Shokudo → hot spring → rest

Bathing fees, closure days and admission times can change. Check official information on the day you plan to bathe.

A change of pace for preschool and elementary school children

Add a short nearby activity with children

Young children may tire if you combine bathing, dining and shopping, so first choose between eating at the station and a short outing to the iris garden or Shinikan. Shinikan's indoor bouldering suits children of elementary school age and older; in bloom season the iris garden makes an easy stroll.

Roadside station → iris garden or Shinikan → hot spring if wanted

Bloom dates and Shinikan admission hours vary by season and day. Choose an indoor activity in wet weather.

A flower-focused drive from September to November

Extend an autumn visit to the dahlia garden

The Ryokami Foothills Hana no Sato Dahlia Garden generally opens from September 1 to November 3. Eat and use the restrooms at the station first, then give yourself time among the mountain flowers. Shopping at the produce shop on the return trip lets you take home both flowers and local foods as memories.

Roadside station → dahlia garden → produce shop → return

Opening dates, blooms and any early opening change each year; check the dahlia garden and tourism association.

An adult drive for fresh greenery or autumn leaves

Make Marugami Falls the main outing

Marugami Falls is Saitama Prefecture's only waterfall selected among Japan's 100 Famous Waterfalls. Reaching it means driving from the station and then walking a trail. Walk to the falls first and wash off afterward at Yakushi no Yu for a satisfying day outdoors.

Marugami Falls → roadside station for bathing, food and shopping

Avoid the trail in icy or severe weather. Consider footwear, daylight and stamina.

Hours

Opening hours

Ryokami Onsen Yakushi no Yu
10:00〜20:00

Last admission is around 19:30. Generally closed Tuesdays, or the next day if Tuesday is a holiday; New Year closures are also listed. Times are approximate.

Yuya Shokudo
10:30〜16:00

Last orders are around 15:30. Diners who are not bathing can use a separate entrance. Times are approximate.

Ryokami Farm and Forestry Produce Shop
9:00〜17:00

Closed Tuesdays. Check current notices for seasonal stock and deliveries. Times are approximate.

Closure day
Usually Tuesday

If Tuesday is a holiday, check the next day; also check New Year and temporary changes.

Family

Visiting with children

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Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.

Age 1 and under
★★★☆☆

Works best as a short restroom, feeding or changing stop, with a focus on the produce shop.

Bathing adds preparation. With a child in your arms, choosing either Yuya Shokudo or the produce shop can make for a calmer stop.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

A short stop for miso potatoes or dessert can work well.

Long baths or restaurant waits can be tiring at this age. Keep eating, shopping and returning to the car brief; add the iris garden only when blooms and weather suit.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

A bath, a sweet treat and a short flower walk provide variety.

Beyond a station break, the iris garden or a nearby walk can change the pace. Check Shinikan's age and use requirements first.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

Shinikan or Marugami Falls offers a bigger outing.

Choose indoor bouldering for active children, or the falls and dahlia garden for a nature day. A bath at the end rounds off the day.

Restaurant

Yuya Shokudo's approximate hours are 10:30–16:00, with last orders at 15:30. With children, plan to minimize waiting.

Hot spring

Last admission is approximately 19:30. Allow time for changing and travel after bathing. Listed times are approximate.

Parking

Published capacities differ, with figures of 58, 130 and 150 spaces. On busy days, allow for parking away from the entrance.

Rainy day

Skip longer trips to Marugami Falls and the flowers; consider indoor Shinikan or a break at the station.

Event

Make an event part of your visit

Permanent spaces and dated events are listed separately. Events can change both the atmosphere and crowds; use the official links for details.

Checking event dates.

Spaces used for events

Official LINE and Instagram

These official channels can carry coupons, events and recent restaurant or produce shop news. As of July 14, 2026, no event for that specific day was confirmed for a standing listing; check the channels for current announcements.

Yuya Shokudo

Handmade soba and udon, waraji katsu-don, miso potatoes and Bishamon shaved ice make this a food destination. Its hours and last orders affect your schedule.

Ryokami Farm and Forestry Produce Shop

Konnyaku, shiitake, shakushina greens, rice cakes, manju and seasonal branches vary through the year. Check each year's schedule for events such as the shop appreciation festival and first sale of the year.

Flowers of Ryokami National Recreation Area

Irises in June and dahlias from September to November can shape your trip. Check blooms and opening dates before deciding whether to eat at the station first or afterward.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Browse the produce shop early to choose what to take home

Konnyaku, shiitake, pickled shakushina, rice cakes and manju are among its mountain village foods. Looking before bathing can make last-minute shopping easier.

Source: Sato no Monogatari produce shop guide

Visitor accounts often pair the hot spring with a meal

Accounts describe visitors eating waraji katsu-don or handmade soba before bathing, or stopping after river play or a mountain walk. On weekends, allow some flexibility around meal times in case the restaurant is busy.

Source: Editorial summary of visitor reviews and travel accounts
Before your visit

Things to check before setting out

Opening and closure days, individual businesses and facilities for children or dogs can affect your plans.

  • Hot spring hours are approximately 10:00–20:00, with last admission around 19:30. Check official notices shortly before visiting for closure days, New Year hours and fees.
  • Yuya Shokudo is generally open 10:30–16:00, with last orders around 15:30. Consider eating before bathing if lunch is your goal.
  • The produce shop is generally open 9:00–17:00. Konnyaku, shiitake, pickled shakushina and rice cakes vary by season and delivery.
  • The hot spring, restaurant and produce shop are generally closed Tuesdays; notices say the closure moves to the next day when Tuesday is a holiday.
  • Bloom conditions affect visits to the iris and dahlia gardens. Check tourism association or official updates before a flower-focused trip.
  • Avoid the Marugami Falls trail when icy or in severe weather. Consider walking shoes and daylight.
Food

Eating and shopping

Specialities, places to eat, sweets and bakeries can all give you a reason to stop. Check individual menus for current prices and availability.

  • Meal
    Yuya Shokudo handmade soba and udon
    10:30–16:00; last orders 15:30. Times are approximate.
  • Local rice bowl
    Waraji katsu-don
    A main lunch choice; watch for sellouts or changes to service.
  • Snack
    Miso potatoes
    A small addition before or after a bath.
  • Dessert
    Bishamon shaved ice
    Check seasonal availability on the day.
  • Produce shop
    Konnyaku, shiitake and pickled shakushina greens
    9:00–17:00; closed Tuesdays. Times are approximate.
Food mood

What would you like to eat?

A meal, a sweet treat, market shopping or something to take away: choose a focus for the day instead of trying everything at once.

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Lunch

Handmade soba or udon; waraji katsu-don

Make Yuya Shokudo the main stop. Hours are approximately 10:30–16:00, with last orders at 15:30, so plan lunch in time.

Snack

Miso potatoes and soft serve

Good for a short break without a bath or a change of pace for children.

Dessert

Bishamon shaved ice

A sweet choice in summer or after a bath. Availability changes by season, so check the day's notices.

Take home

Konnyaku, shiitake, pickled shakushina, tochi mochi and kusa mochi

Browse the produce shop for mountain village flavors before eating, so the final purchase is easier.

When busy

Restaurant first, produce shop afterward

Prioritize restaurant hours at weekend lunchtime. If tables are full or dishes sell out, switch to the produce shop and desserts, then spend time at the hot spring.

Access

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Michi no Eki Ryokami Onsen Yakushi no Yu

An onsen roadside station where you can pair handmade noodles at Yuya Shokudo, mountain village produce, Ryokami flowers and a waterfall.

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Food outlets and the market on the station grounds share the station pin. Nearby places are separate destinations to combine with your visit.
Nearby

Places to visit nearby

Iris Garden
Flowers and walking
Iris GardenJapanese guide
About 3–5 minutes by car; roughly walking distanceAround 30 minutes when flowers are in bloom

A good choice when children may tire of just the bath or restaurant, or when you want a short outdoor walk during bloom season.

Climbing Park Shinikan
Indoor activities
Climbing Park ShinikanJapanese guide
About 3–5 minutes by carAllow approximately 1–2 hours including reception

Good for a rainy day, for children who want to move before a bath, or for an indoor stop specific to Ogano.

Ryokami Foothills Hana no Sato Dahlia Garden
Flowers and seasons
Ryokami Foothills Hana no Sato Dahlia GardenJapanese guide
About 15 minutes by carAllow approximately 60–90 minutes for the flowers

Good for a flower-focused trip from September to November. Pairing the station's restaurant and produce shop with the garden adds local food to the day.

Marugami Falls
Nature and waterfalls
Marugami FallsJapanese guide
About 25–30 minutes by car, followed by a walkAllow at least 90 minutes for the round trip to the falls and a rest

For a day centered on a mountain walk or autumn leaves. Bathing after the falls makes a pleasant finish.

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