The 10 best Ryokans in Gunma Prefecture, Japan

May 9, 2023 Natalie Tallman

Discover the best Ryokans in Gunma Prefecture, Kanto including Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Yoshinoya, Hoshi Onsen Chojukan, Kusatsu Hotel, Manza Prince Hotel, Oyado Konoha, Nisshinkan, Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku, Shima Yamaguchikan, Kamimoku Onsen Tatsumikan, Shima Tamura.
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1. Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Yoshinoya

95 Kusatsu Kusatsu Onsen, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun 377-1711 Gunma Prefecture
Excellent
47%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 400 reviews

Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Yoshinoya

YOSINOYA is a Japanese-style Ryokan (Inn) in the famous Japanese spa resort town of Kusatsu with the emphasis on a casual, bed and breakfast style of accommodation. Located just a few minutes from the steaming YUBATAKE ('Hot Water Field') at the heart of town, YOSHINOYA offers accommodation at very reasonable prices and is a great place to use as a base for sightseeing in and around Kusatsu. There are a number of free and charged baths nearby, along with a wide range of cafes and restaurants in close proximity making YOSHINOYA the perfect location for local sightseeing in Kusatsu. Direct Highway bus from Tokyo Direct bus bound for ShimaOnsen from near Tokyo Station. Tokyo Yaesu Street.(Next to 22th Exite) Address:3−4−13 Nihonbashi Chuo-ku Tokyo Where can you get on the bus at Tokyo ? Google map / Street View / Movie(Japanese text) From Tokyo to ShimaOnsen Depart - Arrive 9:00AM - 12:30PM 10:30AM - 14:15PM (winter only) From ShimaOnsen to Tokyo Depart - Arrive 10:45 - 14:45 (winter) 13:45 - 17:30 We have a package plan including this bus, dinner breakfast and bed.

Nice hotel in Kusatsu!!

Reviewed By ALianC1

I really enjoy the time while i'm stay in Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Yoshinoya. Nice location, nice rooms, nice public area, nice bathroom, nice bed, nice price!!!! I always choose Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Yoshinoya when I go to Kusatsu onsen! This time is my third time in Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Yoshinoya!

2. Hoshi Onsen Chojukan

650 Nagai, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun 379-1401 Gunma Prefecture
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 281 reviews

Hoshi Onsen Chojukan

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Minakami-machi, Hoshi Onsen Chojukan is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Rooms at Chojukan Hotel provide a refrigerator and air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with internet access. In addition, while staying at Chojukan Hotel guests have access to baggage storage. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Chojukan Hotel. Looking to explore? Then look no further than Yubara Onsen Park, which is a popular Minakami-machi park – and it is conveniently located a short distance from the onsen ryokan. Hoshi Onsen Chojukan is sure to make your visit to Minakami-machi one worth remembering.

This is onsen

Reviewed By YutaroEhara

This "onsen" was one of my bucket list long time. There is located in the deep of the mountains, near the prefectural border of Gunma and Niigata. I drove a car from Echigo-Yuzawa in Niigata pref. After passing the border, you will find a junction which is connected with the destination. 10 minutes later, I could see an anciant ryokan, "Choju-kan" in the end of the road. The "Choju-kan" has been established in Meiji-era, more than 100 years ago. The famous Literary giants were staying there for their writeing work. There are 3 onsen in the "Choju-kan". Oldest one is an old fashion, "konyoku", mixed bathing style. These onsen are also served to the "one day guest" but the timing is only limited the mixed style. However for the staying guest is able to use for limited time for 2 hours female only timing in the night time. Another onsen are switching between male and female depends on the timing. Some of room is not equiped the private rest room however all the guest can enjoy and feel the anciant atmosphie of Japan. I strongly recommend this "Choju-kan"!

3. Kusatsu Hotel

479 Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun 377-1711 Gunma Prefecture
Excellent
47%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 218 reviews

Kusatsu Hotel

Finding an ideal family-friendly onsen ryokan in Kusatsu-machi does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Kusatsu Hotel, a nice option for travelers like you. While staying at Kusatsu Hotel, visitors can check out Shirane Shrine (0.2 mi) and Kosenji temple (0.2 mi), some of Kusatsu-machi's top attractions. Kusatsu Hotel is a family-friendly onsen ryokan offering air conditioning and a refrigerator in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The onsen ryokan features a gift shop. 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 a barbeque restaurant such as Yakiniku Agatsuma. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a waterfall, such as Osen Waterfall. Kusatsu Hotel looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Kusatsu-machi.

Wonderful experience

Reviewed By Rosh909

Lovely traditional hotel with great old world charm. The onsens in the hotel are definitely a plus as you can retire to your room after a session without having to endure the external elements particularly when it is snowing. Very responsive staff. As others have mentioned, the building is mainly of light structure and as such you can hear sounds from rooms around / above you. How loud it gets is luck of the draw with the other guests staying at the hotel at the same time. For us it was generally ok and the hotel experience outweighed this negative

4. Manza Prince Hotel

Manzaonsen, Tsumagoi-mura, Agatsuma-gun 377-1595 Gunma Prefecture
Excellent
23%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 407 reviews

Manza Prince Hotel

Finding an ideal family-friendly onsen ryokan in Tsumagoi-mura does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Manza Prince Hotel, a nice option for travelers like you. You can take advantage of some of the amenities offered by Manza Prince Hotel, including a 24 hour front desk, a convenience store, and baggage storage. In addition, guests can enjoy breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While staying in Tsumagoi-mura, you can check out a popular pub like Main Dining Room, which is serving up some great dishes. If you’re looking for something to do, Manza Yuhata (0.3 mi) is a nice way to spend some time, and it is within walking distance of Manza Prince Hotel. Manza Prince Hotel looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Tsumagoi-mura.

Amazing onsen experience

Reviewed By GintamaZ

We did not stay at Manza Prince , but the sister hotel. The best part of the Prince Manza Hotel was the onsen. You get high sulphuric water with a breathtaking view of the mountain in Manza Onsen region. Best visit during winter. The experience was sublime!

5. Oyado Konoha

464-214 Kusatsu Shirane, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun 377-1711 Gunma Prefecture
Excellent
38%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 160 reviews

Oyado Konoha

Great place to relax, but the food could have been better

Reviewed By BurntRice

The staff here were courteous and nice, and the place itself was well kept and really good! Unfortunately the dinner we had was not as good as what we came to expect from other ryokans. It wasn't bad, just not as good as we expected. The onsens were great, and the experience of having a private open air onsen in the snow is an unforgettable experience.

6. Nisshinkan

2401 Hoshimata Manza-onsen, Tsumagoi-mura, Agatsuma-gun 377-1528 Gunma Prefecture
Excellent
30%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 372 reviews

Nisshinkan

Finding an ideal family-friendly onsen ryokan in Tsumagoi-mura does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Nisshinkan, a nice option for travelers like you. Rooms at Nisshinkan offer a flat screen TV and a refrigerator. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a 24 hour front desk, newspaper, and a gift shop. Guests of Nisshinkan are also welcome to enjoy an on-site restaurant. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the nearby restaurants, including Chinese Cuisine Nishiki (0.2 mi) and Main Dining Room (0.3 mi), all of which are within walking distance from Nisshinkan. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a waterfall, such as Seto Falls. Nisshinkan puts the best of Tsumagoi-mura at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Never have I felt so Japanese.

Reviewed By Angus G

I was taken here by two Japanese friends who drove me up through the nearly impenetrable mist. Incredible scenery when you could see. The building was huge and probably hasn't changed a bit since 1974. Our room was very basic but warm and cosy. The baths are incredible. The milky water does feel wonderful on your skin and all the baths are I need wonderful wooden buildings with great views. The buffet hall felt like school camp with much better food and what an eye opener it was seeing the bus loads of senior citizens and office workers getting stuck into their niku jaga. There are many foreign staff so you should be able to cope without Japanese. You should give it a try as this is so outside the regular tourist experience. Having a morning outside bath overlooking the mountains is something you'll never forget.

7. Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku

1899 Fujiwara, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun 379-1721 Gunma Prefecture
Excellent
41%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 549 reviews

Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku

Looking for a place to stay in Minakami-machi? Then look no further than Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku, a quaint onsen ryokan that brings the best of Minakami-machi to your doorstep. Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku is a quaint onsen ryokan offering a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free internet access is offered to guests. The onsen ryokan features shops, a coffee shop, and a gift shop. Plus, guests can enjoy a hot tub and an on-site restaurant, which have made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Minakami-machi. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Guests of Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku can find Raman Hotaka (0.7 mi) a short walk from the onsen ryokan when they are feeling hungry and looking for a bite to eat. Best of all, Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku makes it easy to experience some great Minakami-machi attractions like Yubara Onsen Park, which is a popular park. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku as you experience everything Minakami-machi has to offer.

Excellent location, worst Japanese food I’ve ever eaten

Reviewed By diaonm

First of all I must say, the location/onsen itself is amazing. Quite possibly one of the best in Japan, breathtaking views and also tattoo friendly. The food that was served to us on the other hand was a different story. Dinner was presented to us as a kaiseki meal, but instead of having everything coursed out like a normal kaiseki meal, it was all just strewn out on the table. Most of the food was clearly just frozen food thawed out and presented to us. Sashimi clearly smelled fouled, completely cold grilled fish, and duck meat that was chewy and tough like old boots. We decided to leave before the “Gohan” course of the meal which was the only thing coursed to us at the end of the meal. Our server asked us why we were leaving so soon as to which we told her that the meal was basically inedible. She responded with “I’m sorry” instead of trying to elevate the situation and give us something a bit more satisfactory, almost as if this is a commonality for her. With my 20+ years in the hospitality business I would be the first to tell you that you never apologize for anything because it’s clearly admitting that your food/service is sub pay at best. Later in the evening I spoke to some Thai tourists (I lived in Thailand for 2 years) asking them what they though of the food, and without any sort of hesitation told me they thought it was terrible. My wife, who is Japanese also spoke to some Japanese tourists that also said similar things but were a bit more reserved due to the culture nuances of Japanese people in general. The following day we made a complaint to the manager at the front desk about our experience and basically told us the same thing that our server the previous night told us “I’m sorry” and even went as far as telling us that other people have complained in the past and that “he would inform the kitchen of this matter. No comps for anything, no “we’ll make a better experience for you the next time on us” just “sorry” and basically shrugged his shoulders. Despite the amazing location or not, my wife and I spent lots of money and our valuable time to visit this place expecting an incredible experience. Needless to say it’s highly doubtful we would ever come back unless it’s complimentary on the house. Bring your own food, or go to another onsen

8. Shima Yamaguchikan

3876-1 Ko, Shima, Nakanojo-machi, Agatsuma-gun 377-0601 Gunma Prefecture
Excellent
35%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
6%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 157 reviews

Shima Yamaguchikan

Finding an ideal romantic onsen ryokan in Nakanojo-machi does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Shima Yamaguchikan, a nice option for travelers like you. Close to Hinatami Yakushido (1.3 mi), a popular Nakanojo-machi landmark, Shima Yamaguchikan is a great destination for tourists. Rooms at Shima Yamaguchikan provide air conditioning. In addition, while staying at Shima Yamaguchikan guests have access to newspaper, a gift shop, and shops. You can also enjoy a lounge. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Shima Yamaguchikan. While in Nakanojo-machi, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Shima Yamaguchikan, including Shimaonsen Kashiwaya Café (0.4 mi), Ginsen Chaya (0.3 mi), and Morino Cafe Kiseki (1.2 mi). Looking to explore? Then look no further than Shio no Yu Insenjo (0.6 mi), which is a popular Nakanojo-machi attraction – and it is conveniently located within walking distance of the onsen ryokan. Shima Yamaguchikan looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Nakanojo-machi.

Pretty Onsen

Reviewed By TanSS

It wasn't too difficult catching a local bus from Nakanojo to Shima Onsen Yamaguchi bus stop where the Onsen is located, next to a small gorge. It is up in the mountains, where we get crisp clean air and green scenery for our walks. Our room faced the swift running stream and was large, clean and comfortable. The onsens, indoor and outdoor, were very large and well appointed, facing the gorge. Kaiseki dinner as well as breakfast were served in the restaurant. If we came this way again we would stay here.

9. Kamimoku Onsen Tatsumikan

2052 Kamimoku, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun 379-1303 Gunma Prefecture
Excellent
48%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 127 reviews

Kamimoku Onsen Tatsumikan

Kamimoku Onsen Tatsumikan is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Minakami-machi, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Naritasan Minakamidera Temple (2.4 mi), located nearby, makes Kamimoku Onsen Tatsumikan a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Minakami-machi landmark. Guest rooms offer air conditioning, and Kamimoku Onsen Tatsumikan makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the onsen ryokan, including a 24 hour front desk, room service, and baggage storage. In addition, guests can enjoy a sauna and a lounge during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Yabusoba, Ramen Kimura, and Marumi, which are some Asian restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Enjoy your stay in Minakami-machi!

Golden week getaway

Reviewed By trevorw379

An excellent facility within easy access to the freeway. From the moment you arrive, the staff, the flowers and the waterwheel make it feel like home. Excellent onsen, food which was delightful, a wonderful experience.

10. Shima Tamura

4180 Shima, Nakanojo-machi, Agatsuma-gun 377-0601 Gunma Prefecture
Excellent
36%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 206 reviews

Shima Tamura

Our pride is huge amount of onsen that is springing up 1600 liter per minute from 7spots. You can taste different seasonal ingredients at Kaiseki cuisine in every month. we offer you relaxing and soothing time in spacious guest room with large windows.

Okay but could be better

Reviewed By chanlil

This onsen hotel is a bit dated and there is no wifi in the building where we stayed. Amenities in room or onsen are limited and some onsen does not have shower facility. Visited one of the outdoor lady onsen which has a good view of waterfall. Dinner is served at private dining room instead of at the guest room like other onsen resorts. The Japanese course dinner was good while buffet breakfast was rather basic but still feed you full. Hotel staff are polite and attentive. There is a lady at front desk who can speak good English. As it was raining, they were very kind to send us to their sister hotel Shima Grand Hotel for our bus back to Tokyo.

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