Kaneki Inn at Sawatari
A Folk Style Inn to Experience Traditional Japan
Relax and rejeuvenate just two hours
from Tokyo in Gunma Prefecture
Activities Around Kaneki
Hiking & Rock Climbing
Mt.Arikasa - just walking distance from our house - has interesting rock climbing routes as well as hiking traits. Get outdoors and enjoy nature! You will see great views, and maybe even run
Fishing, Swimming, Camping!
Sawatari river near Kaneki
Fresh stream
Catch mountain trout?
Water is so cold and refreshing!
Plunge!
Japanese rice cooker
flowing noodles in bamboo flume
Refreshing summer event
Other Walking Trails Around Kaneki
Mt. Kansha Trail
The entire area can be seen from the top of the mountain, a shrine, a big oak tree along the trail.
Kajika Trail
A walk along a fresh stream in the forest
Soba uchi - a Japanese Culinary Experience
Soba means Japanese backwheat noodles, soba uchi means soba making, literally "beating soba". You can learn how to make soba noodles and taste your own noodles. It takes about 40 to 60 minutes. Reservations in advance are required.
Price: 3,000yen for 4 people including learning and eating.