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Stay at Songfūsō Guesthouse in Kiyosato, just a 3-minute walk from Kunitsukami no Dai Ichou. Each room features a traditional Japanese tatami courtyard view with panoramic autumn foliage. The guesthouse offers free bicycles for exploring nearby forest trails and serves daily locally sourced fern dishes and persimmon tea, immersing guests in rural Saitama’s seasonal charm
Sakura no Yado Kiyosato is located just 150 meters from the main gate of Kunitsukami no Dai Ichou, offering direct access. They provide seasonal guided tours during peak autumn, including the special "Ancient Tree Night Illumination" event. Guests also enjoy on-site onsen foot baths and handmade red-leaf bookmarks, blending tradition and nature in a serene mountain setting
Ryōtei Kenjo offers standalone wooden villas with private Japanese-style gardens facing the majestic Kunitsukami no Dai Ichou. Each garden includes stone lanterns and seating areas perfect for morning bird songs or evening leaf-watching. The inn provides farm-fresh breakfast boxes with locally harvested pumpkin and mountain vegetables, creating an authentic connection to seasonal rhythms
Unryū Lodge Kiyosato provides two daily dedicated shuttles from the lodge to Kunitsukami no Dai Ichou—just a 3-minute ride and 8-minute walk. The lodge hosts eco-guided talks by local elders sharing legends of the tree and plant knowledge. Guests receive a limited-edition "Dai Ichou Annual Calendar" as a keepsake, enriching their journey with cultural depth
Wafūkan Art & Stay runs seasonal workshops such as autumn leaf dyeing, ancient tree prayer journal making, and evening lantern walks. Located only 5 minutes’ walk from the ginkgo tree, it offers private space rental for small gatherings. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants early-bird discounts and a curated guidebook with local stories
Seiryū Onsen Kiyosato sits 200 meters east of Kunitsukami no Dai Ichou, featuring natural mineral open-air baths where you can soak while gazing at the ancient tree and rolling hills. Built with local cypress wood, the inn includes a meditation room with red-leaf ambiance, plus aromatherapy sessions. All rooms come with wireless sound systems playing forest white noise, enhancing the sense of being truly immersed in nature
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