Gunma - Kusatsu: Luxurious Traditional Accommodation Options

Overflowing with traditional ambience and positioned right in the heart of Gunma’s hot spring hub, Kusatsu Onsen Boun is one of Japan’s most famous onsen resorts. An excellent place to stay if you’re looking for authentic Japanese hospitality, the ryokan-style inn features Japanese- and Western-style rooms and boasts a broad selection of popular kakenagashi (natural hot spring water) baths perfect for rest and relaxation. For those wanting to explore the wider area’s attractions, less than a 10-minute walk away you’ll find Kusatsu Tsurutaro Kataoka Museum and Sainokawara Park, home to one of Japan's largest outdoor hot springs, offering endless soaking opportunities.

Kusatsu Onsen Boun

草津温泉 望雲

群馬県吾妻郡草津町433-1

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Sitting in the norther corner of Nagano Prefecture, surrounded by lush foliage and looking out onto some of Japan’s most scenic and untouched pockets, Ryokan Naraya is a picturesque hideout just waiting to be explored. Stunning in summer, the ryokan really is in its element in winter, as it’s just a five-minute drive away from Kusatsu International Ski Resort—perfect for the snow season. On-site you’ll find 35 Western-Japanese hybrid rooms perfect for travel groups of all sizes as well as a number of other facilities, including onsen baths and a woody, rustic bar ideal for rubbing shoulders with fellow travelers.

Ryokan Naraya

草津温泉 大東舘

群馬県吾妻郡草津町草津126

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Just a 15-minute drive from Kusatsu Bus Station and a five minute drive from Kusatsu’s city center, Tokinoniwa Ryokan is an easily accessible accommodation option nestled in the heated onsen heart of Kusatsu. Featuring a broad selection of tatami mat rooms complete with futon bedding, it’s the perfect option for those looking for an authentic Japanese stay when exploring the best of the area. The ryokan boasts indoor and outdoor hot springs and an on-site restaurant serving up the freshest local cuisine for a truly local experience.

Tokinoniwa Hotel

草津温泉 湯宿 季の庭(ときのにわ)

群馬県吾妻郡草津町草津464-214

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Opening in 2010, Konoha Hotel is relatively new, but in less than 10 years of existence, the hotel has garnered a reputation as one of Gunma’s must-visit hotels. Nestled atop and overlooking the Kusatsu Hot Spring Resort, the traditional-style hotel features three open-air baths and incredible scenic views of the surrounding area. For those wanting to explore a little further, Kusatsu Onsen Museum, Shiga-Katsu Road, and Kusatsu Berutsu Memorial Hall are all less than a 30 minutes away on foot.

Konoha Hotel

お宿 木の葉(共立リゾート)

群馬県吾妻郡草津町草津白根464-214

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Less than 15 minutes on foot from the city center, Kusatsu Onsen Nisshinkan is a great place to set up a home base while exploring the endless attractions the wider Gunma area has to offer. This traditional-style inn features tatami mat flooring, futon bedding, and soothing onsen baths, providing the perfect atmosphere to relax and unwind after exploring the rugged natural surroundings.

Kusatsu Onsen Nisshinkan

草津温泉 大東舘

群馬県吾妻郡草津町草津126

0279882611

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