Gunma Ryokans &amp; Traditional Inns

Located 2.5 km from JR Minakami Train Station, Super Hydrogen Rich Spa Yado Kanzan offers hot-spring baths, authentic Japanese food and Japanese flute performances. Guests can experience staying in simple Japanese rooms with futon mats. Each air-conditioned room at Super Hydrogen Rich Spa Yado Kanzan features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional decor. A flat-screen TV, green-tea maker and tabi socks are provided. Rooms have an attached toilet and shared bathrooms. JR Jomokogen Shinkansen Station and Lake Fujiwara are both a 30-minute drive away. Tenichi Museum is a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and Suwakyo Hiking Trail is 5 km away. On-site parking is free. A private open-air bath can be reserved, free of charge. Guests can relax in the garden or check out the gift shop. A Japanese traditional multi-course kaiseki meal is served at the dining room. Each guest with a dinner-inclusive rate is served 100 grams of charcoal-grilled Joshu beef as part of the dinner course. After dinner, time permitting, a free shakuhachi flute performance is given. Breakfast consists of Japanese-style dishes and a small buffet.

9.6

Ekinariya Ryokan

Free parkingFree WiFiFamily rooms

Ekinariya Ryokan is offering accommodation in Kusatsu. With a garden, the 4-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The ryokan features family rooms. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Ekinariya Ryokan offers a hot spring bath. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Yubatake, Kusatsu Nettaiken and Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 108 km from Ekinariya Ryokan.

9.5

Ryutakuzenji 宿坊

Minowa

Bar

Ryutakuzenji 宿坊 has a restaurant, free bikes, a bar and shared lounge in Minowa. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a microwave, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bidet, slippers and a desk. Rooms come complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, while some units at the ryokan also feature a seating area. At Ryutakuzenji 宿坊 the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a à la carte breakfast. Guests at Ryutakuzenji 宿坊 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Minowa, like hiking and cycling. Karuizawa is 44 km from the ryokan, while Takasaki is 10 km from the property.

More Ryokans in Gunma

9.5

Bettei Senjyuan

Free parkingFree WiFiHot spring bath

Offering views of Tanigawa-dake Mountain, the peaceful Japanese rooms at Bettei Senjyuan include a private hot-spring bath and traditional futon beds. A member of Relais & Chateaux, it boasts a spa, luxurious Japanese cuisine and 6 public hot-spring baths. This hotel was selected as one of the Best Small Hotels in Japan by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2015. Tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens create a zen mood in the rooms at Bettei Senjyuan Ryokan. Each is air-conditioned, with a flat-screen satellite TV and an en suite shower and toilet. JR Minakami Train Station is a 10-minute ride away on the hotel’s free shuttle. It is a 15-minute drive to locations where guests can try canyoning activities. Tanigawa-dake Ropeway is a 30-minute drive. Private hot-spring baths outside the hotel room can also be reserved, for a fee. The lobby has free Wi-Fi. Relaxation options include massages, a sauna and a quiet read in the library. A Japanese breakfast and multi-course kaiseki dinner are served at a private dining room. Seasonal specialities featuring local vegetables and beef are served.

9.5

Hanaichi

Tsumagoi

Free parkingNon-smoking rooms

Hanaichi offers accommodation in the middle of nature in Tsumagoi village, renown for its cultivation of Takahara vegetables, its hills and lakes. Free private parking is available on site. The accommodation boasts a hot spring bath and seasonal meals prepared from fresh local Takahara produce. A flat-screen TV, as well as a CD player are provided. Some units have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find slippers and a hairdryer. There is a shared lounge at the property. Manza Hot Spring is 12 km from Hanaichi, while Mt. Kusatsu Shirane is 12 km away.

9.3

Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan

Nakanojo

Free parking

Japanese inn Kashiwaya Ryokan offers traditional-style rooms with a private balcony. The spa hotel features private open-air natural hot spring baths, a restaurant and free-use bicycles. Free WiFi is available in all areas except in the public bath area. The cosy traditional-style rooms at Ryokan Kashiwaya feature a living area with tatami-mat flooring. They are furnished with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a tea/coffee maker. Guests can reserve one of the Ryokan’s three open-air baths, or unwind in the public indoor bath. Other facilities include a library, a souvenir shop and drink vending machines. The Japanese inn’s restaurant serves a delicious Western and local breakfast, specializing in seasonal local dishes. Hot drinks can be savoured in the Coffee Lounge, which offers free Wi-Fi. Located in the famous Shima Onsen resort area, Kashiwaya is a 20-minute walk from the shopping street. A popular activity is to try different hot spring baths in the vicinity. It is situated about a 30-minute drive away from JR Nakanojo Station. A direct highway bus runs from Tokyo station to Nakanojo Station daily. Ikaho Hot Spring Village is a 50-minute drive away.

9.2

Syoubun

Syoubun features public and reservable hot spring baths with nature views. It offers Japanese-style accommodation, sake tasting and free WiFi. A free shuttle is available from/to Minakami Station. Rooms are furnished with tatami (woven-mat) flooring and futon bedding. They come with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a fridge. Guests at Syoubun can enjoy a massage in their room, or unwind in the garden. They can browse for local goods and delicacies in the hotel’s souvenir shop. A Japanese breakfast and dinner with local specialities is served in the dining room. Free coffee and tea are available in the lounge overlooking the garden. Syoubun is a 15-minute drive from Minakami Station, and a 1-minute walk from a bus stop. The Tanigawa Dake Ropeway is a 10-minute drive away.

Hanaingen

Hanaingen is an adult only accommodation situated in Kusatsu, just a 2-minute walk from Yubatake, or the hot water field in Kusatsu Onsen. Free private parking is available on site and free WiFi is available in all guest rooms. Guests who check-in before 18:00 will receive complimentary welcome sweets. Every room at this ryokan is air conditioned and comes with a TV. The entire property is non-smoking. There are 4 different types of private baths available on site that staying guests can use for free. The baths are equipped with shampoo, conditioner and soap created by Shiseido with Kusatsu Onsen. Complimentary breakfast that features healthy beans is provided at this property. Gozanoyu, a hot springs bath facility is a 2-minute walk away while Ohtakinoyu is a 7-minute walk from the property. Sainokawara open-air bath is a 15-minute walk or 5-minute drive from the property. Kusatsu Kokusai Ski Resort is 1.1 km from the property.

Soumeian

Situated in Kusatsu, 200 m from Kusatsu Nettaiken, Soumeian features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a garden. The accommodation provides a hot spring bath, luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms at the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At Soumeian rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Yubatake is less than 1 km from Soumeian, while Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 109 km from the ryokan.

Tokinoniwa

Free parkingNon-smoking rooms24-hour front desk

4-star Tokinoniwa offers free internet access and flat-screen TVs in rooms, in the well-known hot spring area of Kusatsu. It features hot springs, free private parking and free shuttle. Tokinoniwa Ryokan is a 15-minute drive from Kusatsu Bus Station and a 5-minute drive from Kusatsu’s city centre. Spacious rooms feature tatami flooring, futon bedding and a wooden bathtub in the bathroom. They are fitted with satellite channels and a refrigerator are provided. Guests can enjoy Tokinoniwa’s indoor and outdoor hot springs as well as its sauna and massages. Free yukata rental is available. Souvenirs can be bought at the gift shop. Tokinoniwa’s restaurant serves a Western or Japanese set menu for breakfast. It also offers traditional multicourse Japanese dinners. Drinks are available at the hotel’s sake bar.

Minshuku Yoshinoya