Ryokan Ekinariya Ryokan
377-1711 Gunma, Kusatsu, Kusatsu 406, Japan – Great location - show map
*9.2* Yubatake: only 1 minute away! (250 feet by foot)
Ekinariya Ryokan is located in Kusatsu, a 7-minute walk from Kusatsu Onsen. With a garden, the 4-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
All guest rooms in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.
Ekinariya Ryokan offers a hot spring bath.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kusatsu Nettaiken, Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort and Yubatake. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 67 miles from Ekinariya Ryokan.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
Free WiFi
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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Japanese-Style Superior Room with Shared Bathroom
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What's nearby *
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Yubatake0 miles
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Kusatsu Nettaiken0.5 miles
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Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort0.6 miles
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Mt. Kusatsu Shirane3.5 miles
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Hasuike Pond8.7 miles
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Jigokudani Monkey Park10.6 miles
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Karuizawa Toy Kingdom10.7 miles
Closest Airports *
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Matsumoto Airport48.9 miles
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Amenities of Ekinariya Ryokan Great facilities! Review score, 9.6
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Bathroom
- Towels
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bathhouse
- Hot spring bath
- Massage Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
- Secure parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
Safety & security
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Ekinariya Ryokan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please note that this property cannot accommodate solo travelers.
Guests must check in by 5:00 PM to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
