20 Ryokan in Gunma Suburbs

Yokotekan is a hotel located near the famous Ikaho Stone Steps. Enjoy the façade full of gentle lights and refresh your body and spirit in  a reddish-brown “golden” hot spring bath.

Kinseikan offers a free transfer service from Minakami Station, a 10-minute drive away. It features 4 public hot spring baths and offers Japanese-style rooms which include breakfast and dinner. Situated in the Gunma Prefecture, the property is a 20-minute drive from Tanigawadake Mountain Ropeway and a 30-minute drive from Yagisawa Dam. Fitted with a terrace, rooms feature traditional tatami mat flooring and Japanese futon bedding. They come with a private toilet and a shared bathroom. The seating area transforms into a leg-warming heated table (horigotatsu) in the winter season. A TV, a fridge and tea making facilities are included. Guests can bathe in Kinseikan’s four hot spring baths, which include a mixed-sex outdoor hot spring bath. There is also a hot spring bath that can be reserved for private use for free. A set menu is served at breakfast, while a traditional Kaiseki multi-course meal is offered at dinner. Meals are served either in-room or at the dining room.

Kusatsu Onsen Eidaya is located in Kusatsu. The property is a 10-minute walk from Kusatsu Yubatake and Kusatsu-Onsen Bus Terminal. Guests can find a private hot spring bath and Japanese restaurant on site. At the ryokan, all rooms include a flat-screen TV, fridge and wardrobe. Certain rooms feature in-room hot spring bath, while some rooms offer a kitchen with a microwave. An Asian breakfast is served each morning at the property. The shared lounge area includes activities such as game consoles, board games and playing cards. Guests at Kusatsu Onsen Eidaya will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kusatsu, like skiing. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 78 km from Kusatsu Onsen Eidaya.

The non-smoking Shima Yamaguchi-kan offers 3 types of hot spring baths and Japanese-style accommodation with Shima River view and free internet access. Shima Yamaguchi-kan is a 10-minute drive from Hinatami Yakushido, 15-minute drive from Oku Shimako Lake. Nakanojo Station is a 25-minute drive away. Japanese Yukata robes are provided and guests sleep on tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. An electric kettle with green tea bags is provided in each unit. En suite bathrooms have bathtubs and showers. Guests can relax in the indoor, outdoor and private hot spring baths. They can request body massages for an extra relaxation as well. Staff can assist with luggage storage services.

Featuring mountain views, KusatsuOnsen AeruyadoTakamatsu features accommodation with balcony, around 44 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park. Providing a restaurant, the property also has ski-to-door access, as well as a sauna and a hot spring bath. Free private parking is available and the ryokan also provides a shuttle service for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bath. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. The units include a tatami. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. Skiing and hiking are possible within the area, and the ryokan offers a ski pass sales point. Mt. Kusatsu Shirane is 13 km from KusatsuOnsen AeruyadoTakamatsu. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 108 km from the accommodation.

Boasting various indoor/outdoor hot spring baths and antique Japanese décor, Kusatsu Skyland Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Teminal. Free pick-up shuttles are available from the terminal. Wi-Fi is provided in the public area for free. Japanese-style rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, while carpeted rooms come with Western beds and a separate tatami seating area. Facilities like a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle are provided in all rooms. The bathroom is shared with other guests. While staying at Skyland Hotel Kusatsu, guests can unwind in the hot spring baths or receive relaxing massages at an extra fee. A souvenir shop is available on site. Drink vending machines can be used. The property is a 4-minute walk to Shirane Temple and a 3-minute drive to Kusatsu Kokusai Ski Resort. Nishikawahara Park is a 10-minute walk away. Japanese multi-course dinner featuring local ingredients and seasonal specialities is served in the dining room. Traditional Japanese breakfast is also offered.

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.

Matsunoi offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within 34 km of Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort and 36 km of Naeba Ski Resort. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. At the ryokan, the units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The ryokan provides certain units with garden views, and the units are fitted with a kettle. Full English/Irish and American breakfast options with fresh pastries and juice are available every morning at the ryokan. A minimarket is available at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the garden, beside the outdoor swimming pool, or in the shared lounge area. Kawaba Ski Resort is 30 km from Matsunoi, while Tanigawadake is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Niigata Airport, 172 km from the accommodation.

Kiyoshigekan is located in the heart of the Kusatsu Onsen area, a 10-minute walk from the Yubatake Hot Springs. It features open-air hot spring baths, free parking and free Wi-Fi access. Japanese-style rooms have tatami (woven-straw) flooring, traditional futon bedding and shoji paper screens. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. Bathing facilities are shared. Guests can reserve hot spring baths for private use. Luggage storage is available. A Japanese breakfast and multi-course (kaiseki) dinner of seasonal specialities are served at the dining room. Kiyoshigekan is a 15-minute walk from Sainokawara Park and a 10-minute drive from Kusatsu International Ski Centre.

Established in 1963, offering traditional Japanese rooms with a flat-screen TV, Oyado Matsubaya is a 5-minute walk from JR Minakami Train Station. The accommodation offers free on-site parking. The air-conditioned rooms at Oyado Matsubaya Ryokan have tatami (woven-straw) floors with Japanese futon beds. All rooms come with a fridge and electric kettle with complimentary Japanese tea set. Bathrooms including high-tech toilets are shared. Bath amenities including toothbrushes, yukata robes, and towels are provided. The hotel has 2 public baths available for guests 24-hours. Guests can unwind with a massage at a fee. Free luggage storage is offered. Rafting and canyoning sessions can be requested. Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku is 35-minutes away by bus, while Tenjindaira Ski Resort is 20-minutes away by bus. The Suwakyo Hiking Trail is 2.5 km away. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Tenichi Museum, and a 30-minute drive from Lake Fujiwara.

Situated 19 km from Naeba Ski Resort, 41 km from Kawaba Ski Resort and 42 km from Ishidan-gai Steps, Nitaya provides accommodation set in Minakami. This 1-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and open-air bath. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 154 km from the ryokan.

Micasa is situated in Minakami, 10 km from Tanigawadake and 11 km from Takaragawa Onsen. This ryokan offers free WiFi. Minakami Onsen is 1.2 km away. Shuttle from JR Jomo-Kogen Station or Minakami Station can be arranged upon prior request. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV. An Asian breakfast is served every morning at the property. The on-site restaurant serves Japanese cuisine. At Micasa guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Skiing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation.

Just a 7-minute drive to White World Oze Iwakura Ski Resort, Mizubasho no Yado Higashi boasts natural hot spring baths and Japanese-style guest rooms. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the public area, and guests can unwind in the lounge with a Japanese traditional hearth. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a TV, a telephone and a private toilet. A low table and seating cushions are also included. Bathroom is shared with other guests. The bathing area at Higashi Mizubasho no Yado includes an open-air hot spring bath and 24-hour indoor baths, which can be reserved for private use. Barbecue facilities, tennis courts and laundry machines are available at an additional charge. The property is a 5-minute drive from Oze National Park. JR Numata Station is a 1-hour drive or bus ride away, and the nearest Konaka Bus Stop is a 2-minute walk from the property. Homemade breakfast is served in the spacious dining rooms.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Hotel Yunojin is located in Minakami, 39 km from Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort and 42 km from Naeba Ski Resort. This ryokan provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan features a hot spring bath and a lift. A fridge and kettle are also featured. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kawaba Ski Resort is 35 km from the ryokan, while Tanigawadake is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Niigata Airport, 177 km from Hotel Yunojin.

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Kitakaruizawa Kogen Hotel is located in Tsumagoi, 38 km from Honmachi Machiyakan and 41 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation provides full-day security and a housekeeping service for guests. At the ryokan, the units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units at the ryokan include air conditioning and a tatami. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy skiing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Suzaka City Zoo is 44 km from Kitakaruizawa Kogen Hotel, while Karuizawa Station is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 89 km from the accommodation.

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.

Located in Katashina, within 45 km of Kegon Falls and 36 km of Kawaba Ski Resort, Oze Shinkousou provides accommodation with ski-to-door access and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The 3-star ryokan features mountain views and is 40 km from Ryuzu Waterfall. The ryokan has family rooms. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, all units are fitted with a shared bathroom with slippers and free toiletries. Ski storage space is available on-site and both skiing and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the ryokan. Chuzenji Lake is 47 km from Oze Shinkousou. The nearest airport is Ibaraki Airport, 178 km from the accommodation.

Centrally located in Kusatsu, Hotel Miyuki offers an indoor hot springs bath and Japanese-style guest rooms. A free pick-up is available from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal between 14:00 and 18:00. Rooms come with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and traditional futon bedding. All rooms have an LCD TV and an attached toilet, while bathing facilities are shared. Guests at Miyuki Hotel can relax in an indoor hot spring bath that is separate for male and female guests. The property offers free parking. Breakfast and dinner are served in the dinning room. Hotel Miyuki is only a 3-minute walk from the Yubatake Hot Spring Source, and a 5-minute walk from Sainokawara Onsen. Kusatu Onsen Bus Terminal is a 10-minute bus ride from JR Naganohara Kusatuguchi Train Station, and it also offers a direct connection to Shinjuku Station in Tokyo.

Set 36 km from Ishidan-gai Steps, Sekizenkan Kashotei Sanso offers 4-star accommodation in Nakanojo and has an open-air bath. The air-conditioned accommodation is 49 km from Naeba Ski Resort, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The ryokan features a hot spring bath and a lift. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. An Asian breakfast is available every morning at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 140 km from Sekizenkan Kashotei Sanso.

Located in the centre of Kusatsu Onsen, Hotel Ichii offers outdoor and indoor hot spring baths, Japanese-style and Western rooms and free WiFi at the lobby. It has a 24-hour reception, drinks vending machines and a souvenir shop. Massage treatments can be arranged. Each room here will provide you with a TV, a fridge and air conditioning. A safety deposit box is provided, while all rooms have a private bathroom with a bathtub, shower and toilet. Hotel Ichii offer free pick up from Kusatsu Onsen Bus terminal, luggage storage and ski storage. From October 1, 2023, the parking will be charged (500 yen per car per night) Ichii Hotel is situated right in front of the Yubatake hot spring source.