by Kotatsu is typical and famous item in Japanese winter season at each family. It is very warm, comfortable, and Japanese version “Couch Potato”.
You can experience this wonderful Kotatsu culture on a boat in Chichibu Nagatoro!
What is Kotatsu?
There is a table with blanket, then electrical heater is attached under the Kotatsu table.
In winder, most Japanese family prepare the Kotatsu and several people get together at the Kotatsu, then they eat lunch or dinner, snack, and just watch TV. It is very typical style for them to relax together.
If they use air condition longer time in the room, the bill raises up so much. However, they get together in the Kotatsu and it costs only small electrical heater under the Kotasu table. Because a blanket covers the table, it doesn’t have to raise the heater temperature so much.
Rare Kotatsu Experience on the Boat
You can enjoy the wonderful Kotasu experience on the wooden boat!
Do you remember wooden boat cruise activity in Nagatoro?
(Nagatoro Line Kudari, more information, please see the below article.
This activity is opened for only winter season between January and February.
You can see super clear and beautiful Arakawa River stream at the closest point on the river with Kotatsu!
It is sometimes under 0℃ in Chichibu winter season, but Kotatsu will keep you warm so no worries!
<Details of Kotatsu Boat>
・Operated by Nagatoro Line Kudari team
・Opening hour: January and February only, approximately 10:00 – 14:00
・Access: 5 minutes walking from Nagatoro station on Chichibu Railways
Chichibu Trip with Kotatsu Boat!
Kotatsu Boat option with Choseikan Ryokan stay $492~
・1 night Choseikan stay for 2pp (Dinner & Breakfast, and gorgeous bath experience included)
・Kotatsu Boat for 2pp
**This can be customized like adding airport transfer, changing the stay period, and so on.
Please feel free to contact us!
Regarding the Choseikan, you can see the details from here: Choseikan Ryokan Hotel:
For quote and booking, please contact at info@ruraljapan.net
