Location: Gunma Prefecture Onsens
Top Hotels in Gunma Prefecture Onsens
The 10 best Onsens in Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Discover the best Onsens in Gunma Prefecture, Kanto including Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Village, Minakami Kogen Hotel 200, President Resort Karuizawa, Hotel Sakurai, Hotel Karuizawa 1130, Tsumagoi Prince Hotel, Manzatei, HOTEL GREEN PLAZA KARUIZAWA, Kusatsu Now Resort Hotel, Itoen Hotel Shima.
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1. Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Village
Overall Ratings
4 based on 358 reviews
Hotel Village is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Kusatsu-machi, offering a charming environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Kusatsu-machi, Hotel Village is located a short distance from Shogun Okumiage No Yuwaku (0.5 mi) and Shirane Shrine (0.6 mi). You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning and a refrigerator, and you can stay connected during your stay as Hotel Village offers guests internet access. Plus, Hotel Village offers a pool and an on-site restaurant, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Travelers looking to enjoy some tempura can head to Mikuniya or Daishin. Otherwise, you may want to check out a seafood restaurant such as Mannenya or Okame-Zushi Main Store. Best of all, Hotel Village makes it easy to experience many great Kusatsu-machi attractions like Hirai Banson Lyric Monument and Oni No Sumoba Monument, which are some popular monuments and statues. Enjoy your stay in Kusatsu-machi!
Terrible Check-in
Reviewed By Nozomi STerrible check-in Long long line …… so slow and slow not systematic ….. it must be improved 一組のチェックインにすごい時間がかかっています。ロビーはごった返していて、感染対策が十分なようにも見受けられません。lange lange Schlange. Sie machen so kompliziert beim einchecken
2. Minakami Kogen Hotel 200
Overall Ratings
4 based on 292 reviews
Late April to November late: Green season late December - early April: the Winter season ※ other than the above period will be maintenance Close [green season "Minakami Kogen Golf Course" (3 course 54 holes) the hotel's on-site Activities such as "Forest zip line," "tree Tre King", "tennis", "Strider dedicated course" is substantial. Yes direct bus service to Oze. Outdoor representing the water "canoe" "rafting" also enjoy such as [Winter season] only Honshu features a "Minakami Kogen ski resort" and "dog sledding experience", snow activities such as "snowmobile adventure tour" is substantial. In addition, some "Pandaruma Kids Park," "Pandaruma-Kindergarten" and well as children dedicated snow play Square. Resort Hotel to play with a lot of activities in conjunction with the hotel stay
beautiful resort and outdoor onsen, great food and ski lessons
Reviewed By Frank PGreat stay at this resort - I learned to ski along with my two daughters in elementary school. We did a full day lesson and the instructors were fantastic. We parked our van and took the shuttle from the Jomo Kogen shinkansen station. The drive up to the resort was quite beautiful. The room had a really nice view of the mountains and the outdoor onsen was beautiful. The buffet dinner and breakfast were great; there is also an a la carte ramen restaurant.
3. President Resort Karuizawa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Beautiful cottage with dog run and perfect size room for us!
Reviewed By 647asamimWe are couple. We stayed 1 night on 7/3 to 7/4 at dog friendly cottage (2Bed)with our dog. That dog run size is good. Also that room size is perfect for us. My doggy (kinda medium size) had very enjoyed this cottage because he can play and run in the room. He relaxed and he was sleeping here while we go to restaurant at this main hotel (very close, 2 min! oh, dog not allowed in the restaurant) They have small hiking course in the forest (it’s about take 40min)We tried hiking but it was evening already and we felt little scary so we couldn’t go around (next day, it was rainy..) we will try next time! We had breakfast and dinner. Both was buffet style. Everything is great! They have Japanese and American menu also chef makes roast beef and tempura. Very yummy! I had twice time each menu. Onsen was crowded by family at around 10 pm even though we chose this late time. So we returned and tried at 11:30 pm. Yes, no one there. I take a outside Onsen just only me. It was great time and I could see beautiful view with my calm time. I felt many families were staying here but we choose relax space, also we can go more calm place ( beautiful Forest, Falls, National Parks etc) so that’s why we love here! We felt comfortable and we could relaxed. Thank you guys see you next time we get back to Japan! 夫婦とワンコ1人でコテージに一泊しました！前日に他のホテルにいたのですが、トライしたくてその場で決めて行きました。とても良かったです。 コテージのサイズ感、外の庭(ドッグラン)もちょうど良いサイズで、リラックスできました。ワンコも遊んだり、リラックスして寝る事ができました。 ご飯は朝食、夕食とバイキングで、両方ともとても良かったです。メニューも多くて、美味しくて、バラつきがなく、すぐに補給してくれたりと、動きが早かったです。 家族連れが多かったのですが、コロナの影響でテーブルとの間が空いていて、パーソナルスペースが保てていたので私たちは嬉しかったです。マックスで食堂みたいに人が入っていたらここのホテルにはもう一回行きたいと思わなかったかもです。 温泉も家族連れで多かったので夜遅くに行ったのに全然いました。 なので24時にクローズですが23時半に行きましたら、帰って行く人がいて、温泉の中は私1人でした。それは最高でした。 小さなハイキングが駐車場の奥の方にあり、山を歩けます。全部歩く事ができなかったので次回トライしたいです。 部屋が大きくて綺麗でリラックスできたこと、ご飯が美味しくてバイキングを楽しめた事、緑豊かでワンコとお散歩ができた事、これが良かったです。 また遊びに行きます！ ありがとうございました。
4. Hotel Sakurai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 353 reviews
If you’re looking for a family-friendly onsen hotel in Kusatsu-machi, look no further than Hotel Sakurai. Nearby landmarks such as Kosenji temple (0.2 mi) and Yoritomogu (0.2 mi) make Hotel Sakurai a great place to stay when visiting Kusatsu-machi. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning, bringing comfort and convenience to your visit. The onsen hotel features a concierge, room service, and baggage storage. Plus, Hotel Sakurai offers a pool and a lounge, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Travelers looking to enjoy some yakitori can head to Yakitori Shizuka or Uotami Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake. Otherwise, you may want to check out an Italian restaurant such as Ristorante Al Rododendro or Italian Cuisine Italo. Best of all, Hotel Sakurai makes it easy to experience many great Kusatsu-machi attractions like Yubatake and Shogun Okumiage No Yuwaku, which are some popular hot springs. The staff at Hotel Sakurai looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
Love this hotel, room and onsen are both excellent
Reviewed By 31fannycThis is a large-scale hotel, service is not as good as the other hotel that I have stayed in Kusatsu. But I really love the size of its room and the amenities provided in the onsen. Although I booked the room with 10 tatami only, its really so spacious with 2 extra side rooms. Its also provides 2 toilet, so even a bigger family can find it very convenient.
5. Hotel Karuizawa 1130
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 394 reviews
Karuizawa Club, Hotel Karuizawa 1130 Eleven Thirty: The resort hotel integrated with nature and embraced by the forest, located next to Joshinetsu Kogen National Park. Relax yourself and enjoy seasonal beauty and nature at a fabulous location with an altitude of 1,130 meters, surrounded by pristine nature. Unwind and refresh your body and mind.
DISCRIMINATION
Reviewed By berevealedMy family stayed for one night at this hotel and I cannot believe how the hotel discriminates its guests. The hotel had groups of guests from China while we were there and the hotel had completely separated Japanese guests from the foreigners. Our plan included dinner and breakfast and when we went to the banquet for dinner on the first floor at the time that the hotel designated, I realized that the room was full of non-Japanese guests, mostly guests from China. On the next morning when we went to the same banquet on the first floor for breakfast, we were asked if we are Japanese and when I answered yes without thinking, we were told that the Japanese guests are to dine separately from the foreign guests on the second floor. When we got to the restaurant on the second floor, we realized that there was a clear separation between Japanese guests from foreign guests. The restaurant on the second floor for Japanese guests was fancier and even had nicer foods than the first floor. I'm not sure how such discrimination is even allowed at a hotel. I'm guessing that the hotel is doing this because of the current coronavirus outbreak but the hotel doesn't separate its guests from the fact whether or not if one has been to the affected area or not but just separates its guests from Japanese to non-Japanese guests. I have personally lived in Japan for more than 10 years and have never been to any of the affected areas in my entire life but it didn't matter. I'm shocked at the fact the hotel openly discriminates its guests like this and would like to advise anyone considering this hotel to think twice before you visit. The hotel itself isn't even worth its price and most of the foods that are served are not even fresh. But nothing tops its discriminating behavior.
6. Tsumagoi Prince Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 67 reviews
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Tsumagoi-mura, Tsumagoi Prince Hotel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its proximity to great attractions, Tsumagoi Prince Hotel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Tsumagoi-mura. As your “home away from home,” the onsen hotel rooms offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and blackout curtains, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, room service, and shops while staying at Tsumagoi Prince Hotel. In addition, Tsumagoi Prince Hotel offers an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Tsumagoi-mura trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Nearby landmarks such as Kanbara Kannon-Do (2.7 mi) and Tsumagoi Farm Aisai Bell (3.1 mi) make Tsumagoi Prince Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Tsumagoi-mura. Tsumagoi-mura is also home to Seto Falls, a popular waterfall that is not too far from Tsumagoi Prince Hotel. Tsumagoi Prince Hotel is sure to make your visit to Tsumagoi-mura one worth remembering.
Exemplary service!!!
Reviewed By DaydreamerzStayed at the Manza Prince Hotel for 1 night and subsequently at the Tsumagoi Prince for the next. I have to say that comparing the 2, the latter is definitely better in most aspects. Rooms at the Tsumagoi Prince are spacious by Japanese standards and despite the age, they are still very well kept. The open air onsen is quite basic that faces the mountains which should look really nice during the winter. This is perhaps the only aspect that can not compare with the Manza Prince which has multiple open air onsens. What differentiates the hotel though is the service which I felt was over and above the already great typical Japanese service. I really have to commend the lady at the front desk. Unfortunately we didn’t get her name but she made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived with her warm greetings and infectious laughter. We had arrived early and she tried her best to get us an early check in, taking the time to explain the hotel facilities and what we can do. She greeted us with the same hospitality when we checked out. Highly recommend anybody who has sometime to relax in the Karuizawa area to pay a visit there, especially for golfers as the golf course is just next door. Note: the hotel is 1 hr from Karuizawa station and there are complimentary shuttle services there daily.
7. Manzatei
Overall Ratings
4 based on 112 reviews
If you’re looking for a charming onsen hotel in Tsumagoi-mura, look no further than Manzatei. Manzatei features a convenience store and baggage storage, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts an on-site restaurant. If you are driving to Manzatei, free parking is available. If you are looking for a nearby place to eat, Manzatei is within walking distance of some popular restaurants including Chinese Cuisine Nishiki (0.2 mi) and Main Dining Room (0.3 mi). Should time allow, Manza Yuhata is a popular attraction that is within walking distance. The staff at Manzatei looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
A nice ryokan-style hotel
Reviewed By roystonchan86The hotel is very well maintained and service level is impeccable. Hotel staff speak very limited English so communication might be a challenge. Not surprise to find that hotel guests are mostly Japanese people. Our room was traditional Japanese style (ryokan). It was a smoking room but when we told the hotel we don't smoke, they deodorised the room prior to our arrival. Free wifi is only available in the reception area. We had the Japanese kaiseki dinner and it was quite a spread. Onsen was also good - there is an indoor and outdoor bath. Not sure about other rooms but mine did not have a shower so we had to wash up at the communal baths in the onsen area - not a problem for us as we enjoy onsens. Hotel also provides ski rentals and free shuttle services to the ski resort and bus terminal. A good stay!
8. HOTEL GREEN PLAZA KARUIZAWA
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 412 reviews
Hotel Green Plaza Karuizawa offers the finest quality accommodations, a wide range of leisure and entertainment facilities spread over a sprawling million square meters. Whether you like outdoor activities or just relaxing in a nice hot spring bath, you are sure to find everything you are looking for right here. Our Bow-Wow Village offers the perfect accommodations for those who wish to stay with their pet dogs.
Fun for all the family, especially kids!
Reviewed By Alex WI recently stayed for 2 nights with my wife and 2 children (2.5 and 5 years old). The free shuttle bus from Karuizawa station took 40 minutes and is a pleasant drive up the mountain. Check in was quick and easy, my wife is Japanese and I speak some but some staff there it seems can speak English if needed. We stayed in a duplex room which was well equipped with toys in good condition. The upstairs bedroom is pretty quiet and I slept well, especially on the 2nd night. The beds are firm but that is OK with me. Typical small unit bathroom but OK, I did use the shower one morning before breakfast which was a bit tricky to get a good temperature, however the hotel onsen public bath is very good so it's better to use that anyway, if you don't mind getting naked with other people. The only thing I would say about the room is that there is nothing to sit on in the living room part, I accept that most of the guests are probably quite used to sitting on floors but even one chair would be nice. The room had a new air conditioner and was plenty warm enough. The food was pretty good for buffet style with plenty of choice and there were 3 restaurants to choose from, dinner styles being westernish, Chinesey and Japanese, with efficient service and all-you-can-drink options. The kids fun park is a 600 meter walk away or there is a shuttle bus running back n forth every 30 minutes. The big wheel and other mechanical rides are closed through winter but there are plenty of branded toy playrooms full of things to play with and there was a small toboggan slope, snow play area, adventure maze and bouncy castle, well enough to spend happy hours with. There is also a playroom in the hotel for young children. I didn't use it this time but there is a free shuttle bus to a ski area. If you have young children they will love this place and both myself and wife thoroughly enjoyed ourselves too, so much so that I think we will go back for a long weekend in February, I think this place is good value for a family get away.
9. Kusatsu Now Resort Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 278 reviews
Kusatsu Onsen is extremely famous for great hot springs and the beauty of nature. Kusatsu Now Resort Hotel is a European-style onsen resort hotel located at elevation 1200 meters and nestled amid the quiet forests of Japanese birch and larch.The travel from Tokyo to the hotel takes only 2 hours 20 minutes by taking a train, a bus and our shuttle bus. Taking Shinkansen from Tokyo to Karuizawa provides an easy access to our hotel.3 features of hot springs in Kusatsu Onsen are: 1. The largest amount of naturally hot water in Japan. 2. The hot water in the baths is directly from hot springs. 3. The hot water has strong disinfecting properties.Our special Kusatsu Big Baths include a wide variety of indoor and outdoor baths, which are open 24 hours a day. In the peaceful surroundings, enjoy a relaxing soak in the onsen water of Kusatsu Onsen. Private onsen baths with 'Hinoki' cypress and the 'Shigarakiyaki' ceramic bath also available.The hotel has an indoor heated pool and another pool for kids. The hotel also has tennis courts, putting golf courses and a ping pong room. Among other hotels, our hotel is the closest to the Kusatsu Kokusai Ski Resort. Our place is enjoyable throughout the year.
Wonderful resort
Reviewed By rjoyce6018We recently stayed st this resort and were very very happy. The food was exceptional the hot bath wa spectacular. Rooms were clean and we loved the robes also I loved the high end shampoo and lotions the staff were extremely nice and the Chinese restaurant and staff were amazing?? I ordered ice for my wine and it came extremely fast. I will definitely be back. We had an amazing stay here❤️❤️
10. Itoen Hotel Shima
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 64 reviews
A family hotel
Reviewed By VincentePauloThis is a large htel located a bit outside of the main area of Shima onsen. Shima onsen itself is a quiet valley and besides onsen hotels there aren't many places to visit as a foreign tourist. But hot spring, gorgeous dinner buffet and breakfast were very enjoyable. The hotel is old and the facilities are modest. The service personnels are polite, friendly and helpful. One must reserve the room with dinner because there are practically nothing around this hotel.
