Saku Ichimanri Onsen Hotel is a full-service hotel with natural hot spring facilities in Nakagomi, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture. Formerly known as the “Golden Century,” the hotel has long been used by both local residents and visitors to the area.
After undergoing a new chapter of development under the Breezbay Hotel Group, the property reopened with renewed facilities and services. Today, it offers a convenient base for sightseeing, business trips, family stays, and relaxing hot spring getaways in the Saku area.
The company behind the hotel was founded in 1967 in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. In July 1989, its headquarters were relocated to Nakagomi in Saku City, and in December of the same year, Saku Ichimanri Onsen Hotel Golden Century opened.
At the time, the hotel was one of the largest accommodation facilities in Saku. The building had 11 floors above ground and one basement level, with 150 guest rooms and capacity for approximately 350 guests.
The hotel served a wide range of purposes, including tourism, business travel, banquets, and local events. During the fiscal year ending in May 2002, annual sales reached approximately 1.365 billion yen.
Over the following years, competition from large hotel chains in the surrounding area and declining room rates during Japan’s economic downturn put increasing pressure on the business. By the fiscal year ending in May 2019, annual sales had fallen to approximately 764 million yen.
The situation became even more difficult with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotel ceased operations on May 4, 2020, and subsequently filed for bankruptcy. Total liabilities were reported at approximately 3.5 billion yen, making it one of the largest corporate failures in Nagano Prefecture at the time.
The hotel was subsequently acquired, together with its hot spring facilities, by the Breezbay Hotel Group, headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The group had already operated the nearby Saku Grand Hotel and sought to combine local partnerships with efficient hotel management.
On April 29, 2021, the property reopened under its current name, Saku Ichimanri Onsen Hotel, beginning a new chapter in its history.
The hotel offers a variety of room types, including single rooms, twin rooms, and Japanese-Western-style rooms. The range of accommodation is designed to meet the needs of business travelers, tourists, couples, and families.
On the first floor, Ramen Izakaya Totoro-tei serves local dishes and casual Japanese cuisine. One of its specialties is Anyōji Ramen, a local ramen style made with the area’s distinctive miso.
The restaurant also offers creative dishes using local ingredients, along with locally produced alcoholic beverages. It is a convenient place to experience some of Saku’s regional flavors without leaving the hotel.
The hotel has a variety of spaces for meetings, banquets, celebrations, and other events.
On the second floor are meeting rooms. The third floor has three private rooms suitable for memorial gatherings and meals, two small banquet rooms, and four medium-sized banquet rooms.
The fourth floor has five large banquet rooms capable of accommodating large parties and meetings. These facilities are used for corporate training, community events, celebrations, and family ceremonies.
The hotel’s former observation restaurant on the 10th floor has been transformed into an open and comfortable coworking space.
On clear days, the northern side offers views toward the beautiful Mount Asama. The combination of an expansive outlook and a quiet working environment makes the space suitable for business travelers and workation stays, allowing guests to combine remote work with travel.
One of the hotel’s main attractions is its extensive hot spring facility. Guests can enjoy an open-air bath, a distinctive cave-style bath, and a sauna designed for relaxation.
The hot spring is also available for day-use bathing, making it accessible to visitors who are not staying overnight at the hotel.
Spring type: Sodium-chloride hot spring
Water temperature: 38.7°C
pH: 6.7
The relatively gentle water is pleasant for bathing, and the hot spring is traditionally enjoyed as a way to relax and recover from the fatigue of travel. It is also popular with local residents.
The hotel is located along Nagano Prefectural Route 138, connecting Kosaka and Nakagomi. The nearest station is Kitanakagomi Station on the JR Koumi Line, which is within walking distance of the hotel.
This convenient location makes the hotel a practical base for exploring Saku and the surrounding areas.
Komaba Park is located nearby and includes the Saku City Museum of Modern Art and Saku Sōzōkan, providing opportunities to enjoy art and culture.
The Nagano Prefectural Budokan and Saku City General Gymnasium are also convenient for visitors attending sporting events and other activities.
The Saku Grand Hotel is also nearby, with Nakagomi Station on the JR Koumi Line located two stations beyond Kitanakagomi Station.
With access to sightseeing, cultural facilities, sports venues, and business districts, the hotel’s location is well suited to a wide range of travel purposes.
Saku Ichimanri Onsen Hotel has experienced significant changes throughout its history, but continues to serve as a familiar destination for the local community and visitors. Following its reopening in 2021, the hotel combines accommodation, hot springs, dining, banquet facilities, and coworking spaces in one convenient property.
For travelers exploring Saku and the wider Shinshu region, the hotel provides a comfortable place to stay while enjoying the area’s mountain scenery, including views toward Mount Asama. After a day of sightseeing, relaxing in the hot spring offers an ideal way to unwind and experience the atmosphere of Saku.