Hot Springs Hotels in Gunma Prefecture, Japan

The grounds are spacious and very beautiful. Even though I was traveling alone with my two-year-old daughter, I had a corner room in the old building that was huge (easily big enough for 8 people) and absolutely lovely. The lack of a shower in the room is something to get used to. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Overall, the hotel and the onsen are unfortunately quite dated and could use a renovation. The outdoor pools, the plentiful food, the free shuttle to the train station, and the large room somewhat compensated for this. However, the value for money wasn't quite right due to the dated facilities.

Had great stay. 👍 Do note that the building has no lift and be cautious to lower your voice due to thin walls. Some room has no shower facilities. Overall good stay.

We stayed in a warm and comfortable tatami room, which included two meals. The hotel offers a convenient shuttle service to and from the station, and the staff were very attentive throughout our stay. The on-site hot spring was excellent; it snowed heavily the day we visited, and soaking in the hot spring while watching the snow fall was truly a magical experience. We also enjoyed the complimentary delicious late-night snack provided in the evening. Additionally, parking is available, which is convenient for those driving.

This hotel service is very in place. Because the road on the mountain is iced, it is impossible to ride forward. There are more than ten kilometers to the hotel and it has begun to go dark. I have to withdraw to the convenience store near the foot of the mountain and call the hotel for help. There is an English-speaking waiter. When the clerk is asked to explain the location to them, Send a car to pick us up at the hotel immediately, and although it was already more than 8 pm when we arrived at the hotel, we still prepared dinner for us! Check out the next day and send us back to facilitate super business pick-up. This kind of hospitality, I will definitely come back next time!

The hotel is not far from the station, about a five-minute drive away. Near the hotel is Tianyi Art Museum whose owner is an artist of traditional Shakuhachi musical instruments. The decoration and details of the hotel are very artistic. Inadvertently found a hotel with a local traditional culture atmosphere. You need to make an appointment if you have a private soup, and you can see the outdoor scenery. Public soups for men and women are separated and served 24 hours a day. The breakfast is delicious and authentic with local specialties. The dinner will provide musical instrument performance and experience. Interesting.

Amazing ryokan to stay for a night in Kusatsu Onsen. Staff were all friendly and welcoming, and were helpful in explaining the ryokan’s facilities in English. Both breakfast and dinners are must-have experiences with this ryokan’s stay. The spread was delightful, and the produce used was fresh and delicious. The 3 private baths available were each unique and relaxing in the cold spring weather.

The hotel is located in the highest location of Yixiangbao Street, which is very convenient when going out. The hotel room is Japanese-style tatami, the mattress is very thick and comfortable, and you will not feel back pain after sleeping. The room space is also very large, with a sofa and dining area, and there is no feeling of cramped at all. The hotel staff was very friendly and saw us as non-local, and a foreign staff member who was good at English took the initiative to help. Knowing that we did not buy the hotel restaurant dinner, we will introduce the nearby restaurant, thanks to her introduction, we found an izakaya nearby, the food standard is also very high. The hot springs are divided into men and women, and will be exchanged at specific times so that customers can enjoy all the hot springs. The hot springs are divided into indoor and open air, all very comfortable. The whole hotel is very large and the decoration is Japanese style. If you go to Yixiangbao next time, you will also choose Fuyi again. This hotel with a high CP value.

The hotel is a bit of a drive from Karuizawa JR Station, about 35 minutes, and there's a toll fee. However, the scenery along the way is beautiful. Shiraito Falls is about 10 minutes away. The hotel parking lot is ample and very convenient. The hotel rooms are very spacious and comfortable. The hot springs are both indoor and outdoor, with an orange-brown color and a mild odor. Unfortunately, the outdoor hot springs don't allow for a view of the sky. The breakfast and dinner buffets offer a wide variety of options and are delicious. This hotel has a very resort-like feel and I'd definitely return if I had the chance. Figure 1: Scenery along the way Figure 2: View from the hotel window Figure 3: Nearby attractions (Shiraito Falls)

I stayed at this onsen hostel and had a pleasant experience. The location is excellent—very convenient for exploring the area. The staff spoke English, which made communication smooth, and the place had a nice mix of Japanese and Western atmosphere. Everything was clean and comfortable. That said, I was hoping for a more traditional, authentic onsen experience. Still, it’s a great option for travelers looking for comfort and accessibility.

Stayed for 2 nights in early Dec 2024. Booked the mountain view twin room with cypress bath which comes with both dinner and breakfast. The ryokan styled hotel is located diagonally opposite from the shibukawa bus stop and about 5 mins walk (turn right from the hotel) to the Ikaho stone steps around the mid section of the steps. The hotel is old ryokan style but well maintained and does not see much wear and tear. The lobby which is on the 3rd floor (ground level) is big. No shoes allowed in the hotel, guests have to deposit their shoes at the entrance. Staff were all friendly and polite though not all can speak well in English. They do go much more to make you feel at home. Yutaka is provided at the lobby. My room which is located on the 4th floor corner is considered big. Old styled ryokan kind of design but with western bed. Though the room is laid with tatami on the floor but can still hear people walking if they area heavy or run. Corridor noise does filter in as well but muffled. Unblocked view of the mountain as the hotel sits on an elevated hill. I would recommend to stay with mountain view. The cypress bath can fit 2 person but takes a while to fill, I rather go to the public onsen. Besides the usual amenities, they even provide face wash, face moisturiser, etc in the room. Safe box is provided in the room as well. Wifi seems weak. No place in the bathroom however to hang your clothes or towel. There is an indoor onsen on the first floor and an outdoor one on the 8th floor. The onsen are gender separated. They rotate the male and female onsen on the first floor though both has the same look and facilities. The onsen on the 8th floor has a nice view of the city but no shower facilities. There is a massage chair on the first floor as well. Breakfast and dinner are served on the 2nd floor. I would not say that this is the best, but definitely delicious and sufficient. Check in at 3 pm and check out at 10am which I find a bit too early. Hope they can consider to extend. Overall I would recommend this place to stay if you are coming to ikaho.