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Petite Hotel C'est la Vie

Saitama Prefecture／Chichibu / Nagatoro
¥79,000～
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥69,678〜
(USD 436.74)

An Accommodation that gently supports you on life’s most important days and grows with you over time

A small Hotel limited to just five parties, so our hospitality can reach every guest. In a space filled with antique furniture and fine craftsmanship, enjoy the chef’s carefully crafted cuisine featuring 65 kinds of vegetables, and accept our heartfelt welcome. We hope to be an Accommodation that quietly stays close to you on life’s most important days. From birthdays and wedding anniversaries, and all the years that follow— your time as a couple and your family memories— we want to be a place you’ll remember at each milestone in life. Not only for a once-in-a-lifetime special day, but so that with every new anniversary you’ll think, “Let’s come back.” We want to be an Accommodation that can gently share time with you, growing older alongside your life. Not competing in extravagance, but offering a calm, truly peaceful day for what cannot be replaced. And then, years from now, to welcome you back when you say, “I’m home.” That is our greatest joy. To be chosen for the most important anniversaries of your life, and to keep building those precious moments together for many years to come. That is the kind of Accommodation we strive to be.

4.89 - The best(33)
Reviews 7th placeReview Ranking in South Kanto (Outside of Tokyo)
  • Relaxed, luxurious comfort for adults

    We were completely satisfied with everything—the guest room, the private open-air bath, and the restaurant. The retro furnishings in the room were truly comforting, and we were impressed by the thoughtful care shown in the meals. We enjoyed a level of luxury that exceeded the price. This is a Hotel we would love to visit again. The Hotel staff were also wonderful. As we get older, we find peace in an Accommodation like this. We hadn’t had many chances to visit Chichibu before, but this Hotel was an excellent base for visiting Mitsumine Shrine, Chichibu Shrine, and Hodosan Shrine (the Chichibu Three Shrines pilgrimage), as well as sightseeing in Nagatoro. Thank you very much for everything.

    天満の楽隠居 7/29/2026
  • Attentive, personalized service

    True to its name, this was a wonderful Hotel with a playful touch. The food was delicious, and I could really feel how hard the Hotel works. What impressed me most was that one morning, by chance, I saw from my Room window someone cleaning my car’s windshield. I hurried outside to say thank you, and they replied with a smile, “So you can enjoy the beautiful view clearly.” Wonderful. I will definitely stay again.

    HANAです 8/8/2026

Facilities and Services

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  • Hot spring
  • Room with Open-Air Bath
Open-air bath / Private bath / Free shuttle service / Room service
IN15:00～17:30
OUT11:00
Number of rooms5 rooms
PetNot allowed
Your childNot allowed
To ensure a relaxing stay for adult guests, we kindly ask that children below upper elementary school age do not stay with us. (Children’s meals will be the same as the adult menu.)

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[E Room] Antique-Style Twin Room

[Most Popular No. 1 | Seasonal Kaiseki with 65 Dishes] A thoughtfully curated stay to refresh body and mind—enjoy Nagatoro’s Onsen and seasonal vegetables

IN 15:00～17:30
OUT 11:00
¥79,000～
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥69,678〜
(USD 436.74)

[Girls’ Trip & Mother–Daughter Plan] Includes 3 perks for women! Enjoy a relaxing stay with complimentary aromatherapy rental and free in-room drinks.

IN 15:00～17:30
OUT 11:00
¥79,000～
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥69,678〜
(USD 436.74)
[Sroom] The Room’s open-air bath.

[Most Popular No. 1 | Seasonal Kaiseki with 65 Dishes] A thoughtfully curated stay to refresh body and mind—enjoy Nagatoro’s Onsen and seasonal vegetables

IN 15:00～17:30
OUT 11:00
¥87,000～
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥76,734〜
(USD 480.96)

[Girls’ Trip & Mother–Daughter Plan] Includes 3 perks for women! Enjoy a relaxing stay with complimentary aromatherapy rental and free in-room drinks.

IN 15:00～17:30
OUT 11:00
¥87,000～
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥76,734〜
(USD 480.96)
[Croom]

[Most Popular No. 1 | Seasonal Kaiseki with 65 Dishes] A thoughtfully curated stay to refresh body and mind—enjoy Nagatoro’s Onsen and seasonal vegetables

IN 15:00～17:30
OUT 11:00
¥91,000～
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥80,262〜
(USD 503.08)

[Girls’ Trip & Mother–Daughter Plan] Includes 3 perks for women! Enjoy a relaxing stay with complimentary aromatherapy rental and free in-room drinks.

IN 15:00～17:30
OUT 11:00
¥91,000～
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥80,262〜
(USD 503.08)

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Introduction of the Accommodation

In the Building
Origin of the Accommodation Name and Greetings

For example… A heartbroken woman stands by the Seine, tears in her eyes… A wonderful gentleman says softly to her lonely back… “C’est la vie.” “That’s life.” As long as you live, all kinds of things happen. It’s going to be okay. Because that is what it means to live—life itself….

“To age with our guests through the passage of time”—that is the life of C’est la Vie.

C’est la Vie is your private villa—please spend precious time here with someone special. Whether it’s a birthday or wedding anniversary, we would be honored to share in your joy. At times, like a resting perch for a weary migratory bird, we hope this will be a place that soothes both body and mind. Before you know it, it becomes the place you return to. So that we may be your welcoming “home to come back to,” we will always be here for you—quietly and for the long term—with our familiar smiles as we await your valued visit. We are deeply grateful for the happiness of sharing life’s moments together with you.

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Big attention to detail in a small Hotel

What matters most at C’est la Vie is being surrounded by the things and people you cherish—everything. C’est la Vie is that kind of place. If guests who feel the same way come to stay, it should feel comfortable. If staff who feel the same way work here, it should feel comfortable. Never forget a caring heart. We want to keep doing what “doesn’t change,” steadily and for a long time. Both staff and guests often feel a mysterious sense of connection. It’s a small Accommodation, but we hope it can become a special Accommodation for someone.

Room
Room

More important than the angle of a bow is the feeling of “welcome.” To offer heartfelt hospitality to each and every guest, we became a small Hotel with just five Rooms. Four of the five Rooms feature a private open-air bath. Please take your time and choose the Room that suits you best. * Rooms with a private open-air bath are C Room, S Room, T Room, and La Room. * For each C’est la vie Room type, only one Room is available. Even if your preferred Room is fully booked, another Room type may still be available.

Restaurant
Restaurant

From the restaurant’s large windows, you can enjoy seasonal views such as fresh spring greenery and autumn foliage. Please also take a look at the stained glass installed above the windows and the exquisite carvings on the balcony. For 40 years, we have believed in the power of nature’s bounty. This philosophy has been passed down from chef to chef, and each morning and evening 65 to 80 kinds of gifts from field and mountain are carefully prepared and brought to your table. A calm restaurant surrounded by antique furniture. We hope our C’est la Vie kaiseki cuisine will let you take home happiness and good health as well.

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation

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    Restaurant
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Notice from the Accommodation

  • [Maternity Plan Information] Create special memories before your baby arrives. Receive a one-of-a-kind umbilical cord keepsake box as a gift and enjoy a safe, relaxing stay indoors.

    Introducing our Maternity Plan.


    A new life you are about to welcome.
    A precious commemorative trip for just the two of you—something you can only do now, before the baby arrives.

    “I want to enjoy traveling with peace of mind, even while pregnant.”

    “Before giving birth, I want to create special memories for just the two of us.”

    Nestled in the clear air of Nagatoro, “Small Hotel C’est La Vie” is a hidden-away Accommodation with only five rooms.

    With a comfortable space rated “5/5 for cleanliness” across booking sites,
    and thorough support tailored to moms-to-be,
    we offer a relaxing, well-deserved stay that lets your heart unwind.

    1. One and only in the world: A Chichibu Meisen paulownia box (umbilical cord keepsake) that conveys your family’s love
    Guests staying on this Plan will receive a special commemorative gift.

    This paulownia box is crafted with traditional Chichibu Meisen fabric using kimekomi-style workmanship,
    and is made especially to store your baby’s precious umbilical cord.

    Lucky motifs: “Bell” and “Gourd”
    Choose from designs featuring bells and gourds—motifs long cherished as symbols of good fortune.

    Uniquely yours—no two patterns are ever the same
    Because each box uses different Chichibu Meisen fabric,
    it becomes a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake in the world.

    When your child grows up someday,
    it will be an irreplaceable gift that brings back memories
    of your family’s deep love and the emotion of their birth.

    2. 65 seasonal blessings from field and mountain at breakfast and dinner: Gentle,安心 handmade cuisine
    Our head chef prepares every dish by hand with pride,
    featuring seasonal harvests from field and mountain, freshly picked vegetables, and quality meat and fish—an安心 menu you can enjoy with confidence.

    3. Private baths
    All baths at C’est La Vie are fully private,
    so you never have to worry about sharing with other guests.

    4. A full set of comfort perks plus maternity-friendly policies for peace of mind
    So moms-to-be can stay stress-free,
    we provide thoughtful comfort items as well as reassuring cancellation policies.

    For details, please see the Plan:
    [Maternity] Receive a one-of-a-kind Chichibu Meisen paulownia umbilical cord keepsake box! An Accommodation where pregnant guests can stay with peace of mind.

  • An accommodation that gently supports you on life’s most important days, growing with you over time.

    We hope to be an Accommodation that quietly stays close to you on life’s most important days.

    From birthdays and wedding anniversaries, to the moments that follow—time shared as a couple and memories made with family—

    we want to be a place you’ll remember at each milestone in life.

    Not only to welcome you for a once-in-a-lifetime special day,
    but to have you think, with every new anniversary, “Let’s come back again.”

    We aspire to be an Accommodation that can gently grow older alongside your life,
    quietly sharing the passage of time with you.

    Rather than competing in extravagance,
    we want you to spend your irreplaceable day in true peace and comfort.

    And years from now,
    to have you return and say, “We’re home.”

    That is our greatest joy.
    To be chosen for the most important anniversaries of your life.

    And to keep building those precious moments together,
    for many years to come.
    That is the kind of Accommodation we strive to be.

  • A Culinary-Focused Accommodation | A Kitchen Lit Only Four Days a Week, and a Gourmet Story That Begins with Dashi

    Open the door, and time begins to flow gently.
    In the hush wrapped in antiques, cuisine waits quietly at the heart of it all.

    Dinner is served only four nights a week, yet the kitchen stays alive six days a week without pause.
    Lighting the fire, drawing dashi, facing each ingredient—
    layers of unseen time weave depth into every plate.

    It all begins with bonito and kelp.
    Quietly yet unwaveringly drawn, this dashi is the core of this Accommodation.
    The flavor inherited from the previous generation—devoted solely to Japanese cuisine—still lives in every dish today.

    In his younger years, the chef honed his craft through Western cooking and techniques from around the world.
    Free-spirited ideas, delicate flavors, and at times bold presentation—
    within a glossy, silky finish that evokes French cuisine,

    sauces rich with complex seasonal vegetables and fruits spread aroma and color across each plate,
    elevating every course into a one-of-a-kind experience.

    With each dish delivered, the atmosphere shifts.
    You’re surprised by what you see, enveloped by fragrance, and it melts open on your palate.

    Some 65 kinds of seasonal vegetables served morning and evening are gentle on the body—and bring calm to the mind as well.
    And finally comes fragrant 100% buckwheat soba stone-milled in-house.
    A bowl made with soul closes the course with luxurious tenderness and leaves a deep lingering finish.

    What you taste here is not simply food.
    It is “time itself,” woven from six days of devotion and the chef’s heartfelt intent.

    A memorable story found only at this small Accommodation.

Basic Information

Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS / UnionPay / Debit card
Pets
Not allowed
BreakfastFreshly squeezed juice, our homemade vegetable miso grilled on magnolia leaves, fragrant rice, and freshly made thick rolled omelet. Start your day energized with a vegetable-focused Japanese breakfast. Breakfast time: We will ask your preferred time at dinner—8:00 / 8:30 / 9:00. *Upon request, breakfast can be delivered to your Room only. Please let us know at dinner. (Delivery is available from 9:00 onward for an additional fee of 1,000 yen per person.)
Your child
You cannot stay.
To ensure a relaxing stay for adult guests, we kindly ask that children below upper elementary school age do not stay with us. (Children’s meals will be the same as the adult menu.)
Room service
Available for use
Drinks from our restaurant menu can be delivered to your Room. Light snacks such as rice balls and appetizers are also available. (15:00–22:00)
Common amenities
  • ○ Shampoo · conditioner
  • ○ Body soap · soap
  • ○ Towel · Bath towel
  • ○ Body towel · sponge
  • ○ Toothbrush set
  • ○ Comb · Brush
  • ○ Shower cap
  • ○ Hair dryer
  • ○ Shaving
  • × Shaving Gel/Foam
  • × Bath additives
  • ○ Yukata
  • × Nightwear
  • ○ Bathrobe
  • ○ Slippers
  • ○ facial cleanser
  • ○ Toner
  • ○ Lotion
  • ○ Makeup remover
  • ○ Cotton swab
  • ○ Cotton
  • ○ Clothing deodorizing spray
  • ○ Refrigerator
  • ○ Minibar
  • ○ Electric kettle
  • ○ Tea set (free)
  • ○ Television
  • ○ Safe
  • × Scale
  • × Trouser press
  • ○ Free morning edition
  • × Pay-per-view broadcast
  • × Satellite broadcasting
  • × Video on Demand
  • × Radio
  • × CD player
  • ○ DVD player
  • × Blu-ray player
  • × Speakers for portable audio
  • × In-room PCs and tablets
Facilities and Features
  • ○ Hot spring
  • ○ Rooms with open-air baths available
  • ○ Open-air bath
  • × Free-flowing hot spring
  • × Large public bath
  • ○ Private bath
  • × Sauna
  • × Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)
  • × Within a 5-minute walk from the station
  • × Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
  • × Indoor pool
  • × Outdoor pool
  • × Pet-friendly
  • × Spa facility
  • × Fitness
  • ○ Free shuttle service
  • × Shuttle Service (Paid)
  • ○ Room service
  • × Room Service Available 24 Hours
  • × Barrier-free
  • × Childcare services
Esthetic Massage
None
Fitness gym
None
Open-air bath
The number of Open-air bath
1
Business Hours
15:10~22:50
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating, Adding Water)
Remarks
■Private Large Open-Air Bath “Senshin” (Outdoor) This is a private open-air bath with a total water volume of approximately 8 tons. Please make a Reservation at check-in. (One free private session per stay; Reservations accepted at check-in only.) Due to icy conditions underfoot, it will be unavailable from January through the end of February to prevent falls.
Private bath
The number of Private bath
1
Business Hours
---
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating, Adding Water)
Remarks
Hours of Use: 24 hours ■ Private Indoor Bath (indoor) Available 24 hours a day whenever it is not in use. (Free)
Room with Open-Air Bath
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating, Adding Water)
Remarks
Kept warm 24 hours a day. You can adjust the water temperature to your preference. Rooms with a private open-air bath are: C Room, S Room, T Room, and La Room (4 Rooms in total).
Spring quality and benefits

Joint pain, muscle pain, nerve pain

SaunaNone
Hot stone spaNone
About Hygiene Measures
[COVID-19 Infection Prevention Measures] We would like to inform you of the infection prevention measures at C’est la Vie. ■ All staff take their temperature daily. ■ Our service staff wear masks when assisting guests. ■ Guest Rooms are thoroughly ventilated and cleaned using sodium hypochlorite. ■ UV sterilizers (effective for infection prevention) are installed in the restaurant and at the front desk. ■ Dinner in the restaurant is limited to a maximum of 5 parties, with 2 meters between each table. ■ Breakfast will be delivered to your Room (your preferred time between 8:00 and 10:00). 　Check-out is at 11:00. Please relax and enjoy your stay. ■ Handrails, doorknobs, and other frequently touched surfaces in public areas are disinfected regularly. ■ The following items are provided in all guest Rooms: 1) Disinfectant/deodorizing spray 2) Air purifier (Plasmacluster) 3) Chlorine dioxide gel (Dr. Nova) 4) Clean alcohol spray (contains 71% alcohol) 5) Ozone sterilizer/deodorizer (maxell)

Reviews

Overall Score
4.89
The best (33)
  • Rooms & Amenities
    4.88
  • Facility
    4.82
  • Hospitality & Service
    4.94
  • Meals
    4.94
  • Onsen & Bath
    4.82
  • Satisfaction
    4.97

*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*

*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*

Access Information

Address
Saitama Prefecture419-1 Ido, Nagatoro-machi, Chichibu-gun
TEL：+81-494-66-3168

By car: About 30 minutes toward Chichibu/Nagatoro on National Route 140 from Hanazono IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway.
By train: From the Ueno area / Ueno (JR Takasaki Line) → Kumagaya (Chichibu Railway) → Nogami Station
*About a 20-minute walk from Nogami Station. Shuttle Service available (Reservation required).*

Parking Information
Fee
Free for guests
Parking time
Please feel free to check in at any time you prefer.
Parking space
No restrictions
Number of parking spaces
6 cars available outdoor
Valet service
Unavailable
If you would like to park outside the designated hours for sightseeing or a walk in the area, please feel free to ask us.

Pickup and drop-off information
Available (Free)Please write “Shuttle Service requested” in the notes section when making your Reservation.
We provide Shuttle Service to Nogami Station (Chichibu Railway). Please call us as soon as your arrival time is confirmed on the day, and we will pick you up at your scheduled time.
Call: 0494-66-3168

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