Name: Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku
Address: 379-1721 Gunma, Minakami, Fujiwara 1899, Japan, Fujiwara 1899, Gunma, 379-1721, Japan
Rating: 8.9

Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku

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About this property

Boasting hot spring baths in a spectacular outdoor setting by Takaragawa River, Japanese-style hotel Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku is a 10-minute drive from Hodaigi Ski Resort. It offers free Wi-Fi at the lobby and a free station transfer. Rooms feature a serene Japanese interior with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a TV and shoji sliding screens, which open to a relaxing seating area. Guests sleep in comfortable futon bedding, while amenities include yukata robes, a washstand and an attached toilet. Bathroom facilities are shared. Guests can relax in an indoor or outdoor public hot spring bath, unwind with a massage or browse the souvenir shop. Hotel Osenkaku Takaragawa provides a free shuttle once a day to/from Jomo-Kogen Station, a 50-minute drive away, and JR Minakami Station, a 35-minute drive away. A Japanese breakfast is served in the dining room every morning. A kaiseki multi-course dinner is served in the dining room. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Hodaigi Ski Resort and Minakami Kogen Fujiwara Ski Resort. Okutone Snow Park is a 25-minute drive and Sudagai Dam is a 15-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Room Selected at Check-In - River View - Non-Smoking 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Economy Room with Shared Bathroom - Annex River View - Non-Smoking 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - Annex River View - Non-Smoking 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room - East Building - Non-Smoking 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - Main Building River View - Non-Smoking 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Corner Room with Shared Bathroom and River View - Non-Smoking 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Mountain View - Non-Smoking 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom and Toilet - East Building River View - Non-Smoking 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom and Toilet - East Building River View - Non-Smoking 5 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom and Toilet - East Building River View - Non-Smoking 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with Shared bathroom- East Building - Smoking 5 futon beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Amir

Israel

“Amazing ryokan. The outdoor bath are great and the views are even better. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious. The room was specious and comfortable, and the ryokan in general was clean and beautifully decorated. The staff were kind and...”

Rob

Australia

“The very best of the best. Meal included was above all expectations. The room and the view over the river was unforgettable.”

Caleb

United Kingdom

“First time at an onsen and the pools were fantastic! Very soothing and refreshing for our holiday. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our room was very comfortable from the tatami, window room and the river view side.”

Paula

Lithuania

“Onsen from a fairly tale. 3 baths outside surrounded by nature and a running river. Honestly felt like a dream. On top of that we stayed in a traditional Japanese room and to top it off the food quality was phenomenal. Of course the staff was...”

Jessica

Australia

“This hotel is such an amazing experience. The staff were great and the hotel is beautiful. The outfits you get to wear are so comfy. We loved the onsens and spent our day here just relaxing, reading, napping and onsening. The view from our room...”

Roope

Finland

“The complementary shuttle bus was an amazing addition. The staff and customer service was very understanding, helpful and cheerful.”

Katarzyna

Poland

“The hotel is old and requires renovation. Anyway the onsen is adorable . The food looks nice and is tasty. Personel is super kind. Great place to chill”

Jonas

Sweden

“Lovely location, welcoming staff and great dinner and breakfast”

Freyja

United Kingdom

“Beautiful surroundings in the middle of nature. The sound of the river while you sleep is amazing, the futons were comfy and the room was spacious. Breakfast and dinner is delicious, they took care to cater for my dietry requirements (pescatarian...”

Kun

Australia

“The environment, the onsens, they are magical, serene .”

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House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

To use the hotel's daily free shuttle, please make a reservation at the time of booking. Please note that departure times may vary depending on the season. Please contact the property for further details.

- From Joetsu Shinkansen Jomo-Kogen Station to the hotel: 13:00 and 15:00

- From JR Joetsu Line Minakami Station to the hotel: 15:15

- From the hotel to JR Minakami Station and Jomo-Kogen Station: 09:30 (09:15 from December to March)

Please note that there are no dining options near the hotel.

Guests without a dinner plan: To have dinner at the hotel, please make a reservation at least a day in advance. The hotel's contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.

Dinner is served between 18:00 and 20:00.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.