Accommodations / Hot Spring Spots in Gunma Area

  • Kusatsu Onsen
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Agatsuma-gun Kusatsumachi Kusatsu
    A hot spring area counted as one of Japan’s three most famous. With over 100 source springs, the area generates some 32 thousand liters of natural hot spring water every minute, the greatest production volume in Japan. Since ancient times, the area has flourished as a therapeutic spa, and unique, long-standing traditions remain deeply rooted here, such as the custom of “yumomi,” the cooling of extremely hot spring waters by agitating them with thick wooden planks; and “jikan-yu” timed bathing, a practice distinct to Kusatsu which emerged in the late Edo period. The area’s primarily acidic springs are known for their powerful antibacterial properties, and it is even said they will “treat any disease other than love sickness.” The area is dotted with art museums and is also known as an art town.
  • Manza Prince Hotel
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    4.0
    411 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Prefecture Agatsuma-gun Tsumagoi-mura Manza Onsen
    This is the sister hotel of the Manza Kogen Hotel and is located at an altitude of around 1,800 meters. It is located approximately 80 minutes from the Joshin-etsu Expressway Usui-Karuizawa Interchange. Visitors can enjoy the three hot springs, including the Komakusa no Yu, with its view of the mountains and the star-filled sky, and the Shakunage no Yu, which is a roofed outdoor bath reserved for women only. The spring water is a characteristic cloudy color with its high sulfur content. It is an acidic, sulfuric magnesium sodium sulfur chloride spring. It is said to have a skin cleansing effect and to be effective for nerve pain, sensitivity to cold, recovery from fatigue, etc. All of the guest rooms have free Wi-fi and it is also possible for non-guests of the hotel to use the baths.

    This was a very large hotel with many sections; easy to get lost in. Overall very comfortable. The staff were very kind and allowed an early check in nearly 11am when normally the check in was 3pm...

  • Shima Onsen Shakuzen
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    4.0
    329 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Agatsuma-gun Nakanojomachi Shima Onsen

    Interesting onsen with several baths and lots of character. We stayed in the middle building in a traditional room, which was nicely decorated and comfortable. The Roman style baths were an unusual...

  • Hotel Green Plaza Karuizawa
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    3.5
    410 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Agatsuma-gun Tsumagoimura O-mae Hoso Hara 2277
    A hotel resort in Omae Hosohara, Tsumagoi Village, Agatsuma County. The resort centers around four main buildings equipped with various types of guest rooms including dedicated rooms for those with babies, and also features the Akatsuki-no-Yu natural hot spring bathhouse. With an arrangement of various leisure facilities throughout the vast resort including a golf course, tennis courts, dog hotel, church, cafe, and a number of different shops you can thoroughly enjoy your stay surrounded by the nature of the highlands. Located just a one-minute drive away from the resort is the Karuizawa Toy Kingdom amusement park.

    I 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...

  • Sainokawara Open-Air Bath
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    4.0
    302 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunkusatsumachi Kusatsu 521-3
    Sainokawara Open-Air Bath is one of Japan’s largest open-air baths nestled within wide open natural splendor. Here you can enjoy all the changes of the seasons from the fresh verdure in early summer, to the changing color of the leaves in autumn, and the snowy landscapes in the winter. And in the evenings, gaze at the night sky full of stars. The source of the hot spring is an ever hot well, almost as hot as magma, from within Kusastu Onsen. Because the water temperature is as high as about 95 degrees the spring water has an anti-inflammatory and sterilizing effect. It is also beneficial for burns and those suffering from nerve pains. There are separate changing rooms for both men and women but no washing facilities.

    This very large outdoor pool in the park is said to be able to accommodate 100 people. I was the only one using it! We stayed in Kusatsu for 3 nights and chose to visit here on the rainy day of our...

  • Netsu no Yu
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    4.0
    333 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunkusatsumachi Kusatsu 414
    Netsu no Yu in Kusatsu Hot Spring is a sightseeing facility where you can experience “yumomi,” a type of performance that has been passed down since the Edo period. Besides experiencing yumomi by following the lead of the female performers, there are many other daily events you can enjoy, such as the “yumomi dance show.” Particularly popular is the “yumomi-kun show,” which is performed by the “Thespakusatsu Challengers,” a sub-group of the “Thespakusatsu,” a local pro soccer team.

    Came here with our tour group and at first i was wondering why we had to see this but i quickly changed my mind. This show was impressive. The effort that these ladies put into their show is awesome...

  • Gozanoyu
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    4.0
    152 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunkusatsumachi Kusatsu 421
    A hot spring bath near the yubatake (hot water field and spring source) in Kusatsu, Kusatsu Town. Visitors can enjoy two baths, Ki-no-Yu and Seki-no-Yu, which are each fed by two springs, the Yubatake and Bandai sources, and which alternate each day for men and women. Gozanoyu is a public bath reconstructed around the historical yubatake from the Edo to Meiji periods.

    This new, large bath is right next to the Yubatake. Before you enter the lobby area, you put your shoes in the locked shoe boxes by the entrance. Then, as you check in and pay your entry fee, the...

  • Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunkusatsumachi Kusatsu
    This facility is at the center of the Kusatsu Onsen resort and regulates the temperature of the water as well as acquires samples of the flowers that bloom in the area. The nearly 32,300 liters of water gushing every minute have come to symbolize the resort. You’ll find a walkway and benches set up around the area, perfect for a stroll after a dip in the springs. The area is illuminated at night, creating a totally different atmosphere. In winter, you can enjoy events such as the “Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake Illumination” and the “Yubatake Special Lightup.”
  • Ikaho Ishidan no Yu
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    3.5
    63 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Shibukawashi Ikahomachikaho 36
    A public bathhouse situated on the right hand side of the Ikaho Stone Steps which leads up to Ikaho Shrine in Ikaho, Ikaho Town. The brown spring waters drawn up from the source which fill the bathtub are said to be good for backache and other ailments. It’s a great place to stop off for a dip for those visiting Ikaho Shrine or the Stone Steps.

    伊香保温泉名物の石段の横にある共同浴場。 露天風呂なし。小さな内風呂が1つあるだけ。 自分が行ったのは、平日の昼飯時だが、客が数人いた。そのほとんどが地元に住んでいるらしいお年寄り。 湯はうぐいす色。湯には成分の濃さが感じられず。 水道水の加水があるのかも? 私の住む埼玉には、ここより泉質が優れた日帰り温泉が幾つもある。 そういう事を考えると、ここへまた行く事はない。

  • Shirahata no Yu
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    4.0
    87 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunkusatsumachi Kusatsu
    A free communal bath near the yubatake (hot water field and spring source) in Kusatsu, Kusatsu Town. The bathhouse itself is managed by the local residents but tourists are also welcome to use it. It is said that Minamoto no Yoritomo discovered the spring where visitors can now soak in the cloudy waters of the Shirahata (white flag) source, named after the flag of the Minamoto clan (Genji).

    とにかく熱い!普段41.42℃に入っている私でも、膝下しか入れませんでした。何度もかけ湯しましたが、全然なれない(笑)真ん中で区切られていて、どちらかが低い温度らしいのですが、何も書いてないので、どっちがどうなのかサッパリわからず。ただ言えることは、どっちも熱いです。 小3の息子が主人と入りましたが、恐らく足先しか入ってないみたいです(多少かけ湯はしたみたい)子供連れて行くと、トラウマレベル並み...

  • Tennen Onsen Yu-yu
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    4.0
    55 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Maebashishi Omotechou 2-10-31
    "A day trip hot spring bathhouse located a two-minute walk from JR Maebashi Station. The bathhouse' vaunted private natural sodium chloride spring wells up from directly underneath the facility. This spring, also known as the ""Netsu no Yu,"" is adjusted so that the waters are just a little on the lukewarm side. The bathhouse sells sets which include a towel and robe, etc., making it easy to stop by here without needing to bring anything. In addition to an indoor bathing area, the bathhouse's bright, open, and airy outdoor bath has a view of a beautiful courtyard area for bathers to enjoy. Other facilities include a dry sauna and steam bath, as well as a bedrock bath back you can take a relaxing soak in with a reservation made at the front reception desk."

    「泉質がいい」という噂だが、行って実際に入ってみると、それが本当だとわかった。 内湯も外湯も、少々ぬるみがあり、入るとすぐ(これは、体の芯まで温まりそうだな)と思った。 泉質は伊香保、熱海らと同レベルだというが、本当では? また駅から徒歩数分で行けてしまうアクセスの良さもあり、高い評価とした。

  • Yutherme Tanigawa
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    4.0
    39 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Tonegunminakamimachi Tanigawa 514-12
    This bathing facility is located in Tanigawa Onsenkyo Hot Spring Village. The facility is unusual in Japan, because it uses water from three different sources. The hot springs are simple alkaline spring water in the Fudo no Yu bath, calcium sodium sulphate chloride spring water in the Kajika no Yu bath, and simple spring water in the Hotaru no Yu bath. The large, open outdoor bath was built along the river, and visitors can enter the bath from the decking at the back of the building. There are also shops and rest facilities available inside the building.

    いいお湯ですし、湯船も広くてまったりできます。冬は雪見をしながらと雰囲気もいい温泉です。公営なので入浴料も安いです。 ただ、露天風呂に行くときに長い階段を使います。この階段は男女を分ける敷居よりも上から降りてきますので、階段の上り下りをする人が見えてしまうのです。女性は露天風呂を利用するときはタオルを忘れないようにしてください。 休憩所も広く休むにも適しています。地場野菜も販売していますので、これ...

  • Suzumori no Yu
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    3.5
    38 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Tonegunminakamimachi Anougawa 1009-2
    This day-trip hot spring facility is located approximately 10 minutes from the Kan-etsu Expressway Minakami Interchange. 100% of the spring water is drawn directly from the ancient source of the spring. There are two types of bath in the facility, the heated indoor cypress bath and the warm outdoor bath, which is left at its natural temperature. Visitors can relax while enjoying both of these. The outdoor bath faces the Anogawa River, and visitors can enjoy the fresh green of the summer and the autumn leaves in the fall. Looking out at the snowy landscape is also especially popular in the winter. It is a calcium sulfate spring, and it is also possible to drink the spring water. In addition to the restaurant, there is also a fishing pond and a barbeque area where visitors can salt-grill their catches.

    I was visit during winter in one nice day, 3 hours drive from my place but its worth drive. The facility has 2 indoor wooden baths and one outdoor stone bath. Temperature was perfect warm, so can...

  • Station of Flower Katashina Hanasaku no Yu
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    4.0
    36 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Tonegunkatashinamura Hanasaku 1113
    This day-trip hot spring facility is located in Hanasaku no Sato, in Katashina Village, Tone County, Gunma Prefecture, overlooking the magnificent Mt. Sukai and other mountains. There are two types of outdoor bath available, the Kaze no Yu, featuring a rock garden overflowing with rustic beauty, and the Kou no Yu, which is surrounded by different flowers, depending on the season, as well as the bed-rock bath, which uses almandine from Katashina Village. It is a simple alkaline hot spring and is said to be effective for nerve pain, muscle pain and recovery from fatigue, etc. There is also a popular restaurant called Hanasaki, which serves ginger roast Joetsu pork and direct sale outlets, which sell products directly from the farms.

    入湯料800円をまず支払い、食事はリストバンドで退館時に精算する形です。お風呂は明るく清潔感あり、内湯、露天、サウナとひと通り揃ってます。以前は大広間で食事ができましたが、休憩スペースに変わり、食事はレストランで。そば、豚肉、舞茸が名物のようです。快適に温泉を手軽に楽しめる施設だと思います。

  • Spa Resort Sachi
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    4.0
    38 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Shibukawashi Murakami 305-2
    This day-use hot springs bath resort is just a 2-minute walk from the Onogami Onsen Station. Keeping the same quality water of the former Onogami hot springs center, which drew its waters from the Onogami springs flowing from the Agatsuma River banks, this resort has been newly renovated. There is a small garden with the main bath, an outdoor bath, and a private bath in the individual rooms, creating a refined space for relaxation and healing. Containing sodium, calcium ion and mildly alkalescent, Onogami hot springs waters are gentle on the skin and thus called ‘the waters for beautiful women’. The resorts own original gel and lotion products incorporating the source waters are also sold here.

    気分転換に湯巡りに出掛けたが、いつも入浴しない湯に浸かろうとやって来たのは、「小野上温泉さちのゆ」地図 正直この手の温泉には滅多に入浴しない。循環濾過し、塩素注入され温泉の風味を全く感じられない湯が多いからだ。美肌の湯として名高いこの湯はどんな湯加減?を見せてくれることだろうか。ここの料金は、滞在時間で決まる。最低で2時間から3時間、6時間、1日と別れるが拙者は、2時間410円に決めた。湯はとろー...

  • Takasaki Kyougashima Tennen Onsen Yutori
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    3.5
    22 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Takasakishi Shimanomachi 890-3
    This hot spring facility is located approximately 20 minutes by bus from the JR Takasaki Station. The sodium bicarbonate spring water, drawn from 1,500 meters underground is said to have a cleansing effect on the skin. Visitors can enjoy the free-flowing spring water drawn directly from the source in the rare outdoor baths such as the rock bath, the Hinoki no Yu and the Oiwa no Yu, situated in a large hollowed out rock. There is also an indoor bath and private rooms with baths available for the use of families and groups, where visitors can take their time relaxing in the hot springs and enjoying meals. In the restaurant, visitors can enjoy tsuke-shabu, made with pork sourced from within Gunma Prefecture.

    高崎に午前中に用事があったので、13時に入館。高崎駅からのバスが1時間に一本しかないうえ、渋滞で30分かかって、車以外だとアクセスは大変。 館内は健康ラウンドそのまま。客層は地元の方がほとんどで皆、銭湯にくる感じで洗面器とシャンプー、タオルを持ってきている。 ♯サウナ 95度 サウナ室は浴室内の人に比べて少なめ。3段で横広で2台の遠赤外線ガス。そこそこのパンチだが、個人的には物足りない...

  • Sarugakyo Onsen Mantenboshi no Yu
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    4.0
    32 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Tonegunminakamimachi Sarugakyouonsen 1150-1
    This day-trip hot spring is in the Sarugakyo onsen area, surrounded by the abundant nature. It is located approximately 20 minutes from the Kan’etsu Expressway Tsukiyono Interchange, along National Route 17. It has Sato no Yu, an outdoor bath surrounded by a rock garden and Tanabata no Yu, a stone-pitched western-style bath, from both of which, visitors can enjoy the natural views of Lake Akaya and the star-filled sky. The private hot spring and the sauna bags are also recommended. The calcium sodium sulfate spring water is drawn directly from the source and free flowing. It is said to be effective for nerve pain and sensitivity to cold, etc. There are also a variety of activities, including barbequing and kayaking experiences.

    みなかみ猿ヶ京温泉の日帰り温泉「まんてん星の湯」にてお食事。 群馬県民のソウルフードなる「もつ煮込み定食」を食べました。 もつ煮込みは全く特別感はないけれど、柔らかく煮込まれていで美味しいです。 ただ、群馬でしか食べられないといったものでもないから、珍しさはまったくないです。 妻ちゃんの海老天ざるは水が良いためか、すこぶる美味でした。

  • Togenoyu (Usui Toge no Mori Park Community Center)
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    3.5
    34 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Pref. Annakashi Matsuidamachisakamoto 1222
    This day-trip hot spring is located at the base of Usui Pass, approximately five minutes by car from the JR Shin'etsu Main Line's Yokokawa Station. There are two large baths, western-style and Japanese-style, outdoor baths and private rooms with baths available. The spring water is transparent and is kind to the skin (it is a sodium chloride bicarbonate spring) and is said to be effective for various illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. The hot spring is also fully equipped with relaxation facilities such as an open plan lounge. There is also a trolley train station which connects with Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, making it a convenient base for sightseeing.

    三時間利用で600円。タイムズカードがあると一割引で入れます。サウナ、露天風呂もあり日曜ですがさほど混んではいませんでした。のんびり入浴できました。外には公園のようなものもありました。

  • Manza Kogen Hotel
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    4.5
    6 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma Prefecture Agatsuma-gun Tsumagoi-mura Manza Onsen
    This resort hotel is located at a high altitude of 1,800 meters, approximately 80 minutes from the Joshin-etsu Expressway Usui-Karuizawa Interchange. Manza Onsen has characteristic cloudy spring water and four different types of spring water from sources managed by the company which are piped to eight baths, of which one is reserved for women only, and of which the Sekitei outdoor bath is most famous. It is an acidic sulfuric magnesium sodium sulfur chloride spring. It is said to have a skin cleansing effect and to be effective for nerve pain, sensitivity to cold, recovery from fatigue, etc. At the buffet restaurant, Shirane, visitors can enjoy dishes made with local seasonal ingredients. It is also possible for non-guests of the hotel to use the baths.

    日帰り温泉のプラン利用が良いと思いました。宿泊、日帰り温泉プラン利用したことがあり、今回は昼食プランというのがあったので利用してみました。ランチも日新館でお金払えば食べれますので日帰り温泉プラン利用をお勧めします。昼食プランの食事は期待以下でした。

  • Ikaho Rotenburo (Ikaho Outdoor Bath)
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Gunma prefecture Shibukawa-shi Ikaho cho 581
    Located in Ikaho Town, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, Ikaho Rotenburo is a public outdoor bath fed with spring water directly from the source. The dark brown water is said to be good for female disorders and has therefore been praised by women to be the “water of childbirth”. The large round tub is divided in half. One side is full of hot water and the other side warm water. In autumn it’s a wonderful place to enjoy the beautifully colored leaves.

    伊香保の急な階段を登り切ったところを右に曲がれば、この伊香保露天風呂があります。 更衣室はなく、風呂の前にロッカーがあります。 湯船はあまり大きくはありませんが、のんびりできる、お風呂です。

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Gunma prefecture is synonymous with onsen. Natural hot spring water sources throughout the prefecture have given rise to a series of small onsen towns, each set among luscious mountains. At Kusatsu, Ikaho, and Minakami, traditional indoor and outdoor bathing experiences are served hand in hand with irresistible onsen-themed food, including steam-cooked eggs and custard pudding.

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