Ryokan Ekinariya Ryokan
377-1711 Gunma, Kusatsu, Kusatsu 406, Japan –
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 14 reviews)
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Ekinariya Ryokan is located in Kusatsu, within 0.9 miles of Kusatsu Nettaiken and 1.3 miles of Kusatsu Kokusai Ski Resort. Located around 1,500 feet from Yubatake, the ryokan with free WiFi is also 2,100 feet away from Kusatsu Onsen. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and luggage storage space.
All rooms in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Rooms have a shared bathroom with free toiletries. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
Kusatsu Kokusai is 4 miles from Ekinariya Ryokan, while Omote Manza is 11 miles from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 67 miles away.
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.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Kusatsu! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
This property is also rated for the best value in Kusatsu! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Free WiFi
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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Area Info –
Closest Landmarks
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Kusatsu Nettaiken0.5 miles
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Kusatsu Kokusai Ski Resort0.6 miles
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Mt. Kusatsu Shirane3.5 miles
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Pallcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort8.6 miles
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Hasuike Pond8.7 miles
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Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area9.8 miles
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Jigokudani Monkey Park10.6 miles
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Karuizawa Toy Kingdom10.8 miles
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Okushiga-kogen Ski Area11.5 miles
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Yudanaka Station13 miles
Closest Airports
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Matsumoto Airport48.9 miles
Most Popular Landmarks
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Karuizawa Snow Park13.9 miles
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Karuizawa Station19.5 miles
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Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza19.6 miles
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Ishidan-gai Steps19.8 miles
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Facilities of Ekinariya Ryokan Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
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Outdoors
- Garden
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Bathhouse
- Hot spring bath
- Massage (additional charge)
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
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).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
General
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Family rooms
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children and Extra Beds
Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Ekinariya Ryokan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
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.
