Chichibu Yumoto Buko Onsen (Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture, hereinafter Buko Onsen), operated by Onsendojo Co., Ltd. (Tokigawa Town, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture, Representative Director Toshiki Yamazaki), will hold daily events during the Golden Week period from Saturday, April 25, 2026, to Wednesday, May 6. These events include festival stalls, bingo tournaments, mochi pounding competitions, and various bath events.
The "Yokose Koinobori Festival," featuring approximately 180 carp streamers flying above the Yokose River in front of Buko Onsen, is currently underway until May 6. Please enjoy bathing and various events along with viewing the carp streamers.
<Buko Onsen Golden Week Events>
◎Buko Festival Stalls
Traditional games such as target practice, yo-yo fishing, and katabuki (carving candy) are available.
Dates: Saturday, April 25; Sunday, April 26; Saturday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 5, from 12:00 to 16:30
Location: In front of the campsite reception hut
Fee: 100 yen/game
◎Drum Can Bath
A traditional drum can bath is available for anyone to experience.
Dates: Saturday, April 25; Sunday, April 26; Saturday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 5, from 16:00 to 17:00
Location: In front of the campsite reception hut
Fee: Free (Please bring your own swimsuit)
◎Carp Streamer Bath
Carp-shaped cypress wood pieces with messages written by children will float in the bath. Enjoy the scent of cypress and the messages.
Period: Saturday, April 25 to Wednesday, May 6
Location: Men's and women's outdoor baths
◎Carp Streamer Making Workshop
A craft workshop for children.
Dates: Wednesday, April 29 / Friday, May 1 / Sunday, May 3 / Tuesday, May 5, from 16:00 each day
Fee: 500 yen
◎Ishigaki Island Fruit Bingo Tournament
A bingo tournament where you can win fresh fruits and fruit juices from Ishigaki Island.
Dates: Saturday, April 27; Monday, May 4, from 14:00 each day
Fee: 300 yen per bingo card
◎Tango no Sekku "Shobu-yu" (Iris Bath)
Irises have long been considered medicinal herbs that ward off evil spirits, and it is said that taking an iris bath on Tango no Sekku will help you stay healthy through the hot summer.
Period: Friday, May 1 to Tuesday, May 5
Location: Men's and women's outdoor baths
◎Kamishibai (Paper Play) by Idol "Okyan"
A special Golden Week limited performance by Kamishibai Idol "Okyan," beloved by all ages.
Date: Saturday, May 2, from 17:00
Location: 1st floor main hall
Fee: Free (Separate admission fee to the facility is required)
◎Ofuro de Afro LIVE
Enjoy songs and accordion by bathroom musician "Ofuro de Afro."
Dates: Sunday, May 3, from 18:30 and 19:00
Location: Men's bathroom, 1st floor main hall
Fee: Free (Separate admission fee to the facility is required)
◎Kashiwamochi Pounding Competition
A Kashiwamochi pounding event held exclusively on Children's Day, where staff and guests participate together. Freshly pounded mochi will be served as Kashiwamochi for free.
Date: Tuesday, May 5, from 15:00
Location: 1st floor main hall
Fee: Free (Separate admission fee to the facility is required)
◎Buko Grand Bingo Tournament
A special bingo tournament held for a limited time during Golden Week.
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 14:00
Fee: 300 yen per bingo card
◎Space Lottery
A no-lose space lottery is held. You can win a 1-month free pass to Buko Onsen, meal tickets, and more.
Period: Saturday, April 25 to Wednesday, May 6
Fee: 500 yen/game
◎Limited-time Installation of Moisturizing Lotion from Yokose's Skincare Brand
"YZ Moist Lotion," a moisturizing lotion made by the natural skincare brand "UT Nature" using Yokose water, honey, and green tea, will be installed in the men's and women's changing rooms. Please try this lotion, made with 97% natural ingredients, including Yokose's three blessings and seven other organic ingredients.
Availability: From Saturday, April 25 until supplies last
<Special Rate Information>
During the Golden Week period, the following special rates will apply.
Period: Saturday, April 25, 2026 to Wednesday, May 6
Admission fee: Adults 1,000 yen, Children 500 yen
Chichibu Yumoto Buko Onsen
Buko Onsen is a hot spring facility located along the Yokose River at the foot of Mt. Bukō, the symbol of Chichibu. It is about a 10-minute walk from Seibu Railway's Yokose Station. It is equipped with open-air baths surrounded by greenery, jet baths, saunas, and more. Accommodation and camping facilities are also attached, so please use it as a base for sightseeing in Chichibu and Nagatoro.
4628-3 Yokose, Yokose-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture
https://www.buko-onsen.co.jp/
ONDO Holdings Co., Ltd.
Includes Onsendojo Co., Ltd., Kii company Co., Ltd., Sakana to Co., Ltd., and Saitama Musashi Heat Bears Co., Ltd.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Event
- Organizations: UT Nature