Ryokan Minakamisansou
379-1619 Gunma, Minakami, Tanigawa 556, Japan –
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 11 reviews)
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Featuring a spa & wellness center, Minakamisansou is located in Minakami, 18 miles from Tanigawadake. 12 miles from Takaragawa Onsen, the property is also 18 miles away from Hoshi Onsen Chojukan. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible at this property.
All rooms in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Minakamisansou has some units with mountain views, and the rooms include a electric tea pot. All guest rooms at the accommodation include air conditioning and a closet.
An American or Asian breakfast is available every morning at the property.
Minakamisansou offers a hot spring bath.
Lockheart Castle is 18 miles from the ryokan, while Minakami Onsen is 1.9 miles from the property.
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 Minakami! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
This property is also rated for the best value in Minakami! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Asian, American
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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Area Info –
Closest Landmarks
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Tanigawadake4.2 miles
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Takaragawa Onsen6.6 miles
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Kashozan Ryugein Miroku-ji Temple6.7 miles
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Tanbara Ski Park6.7 miles
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Jyomo Kogen Station6.9 miles
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Hoshi Onsen Chojukan7.5 miles
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Kawaba Resort8.8 miles
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Naeba Ski Resort9.6 miles
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Lockheart Castle11.1 miles
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Den-en Plaza Kawaba11.2 miles
Restaurants & Markets
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小さなレストラン彩絵 Restaurant0.6 miles
Natural Beauty
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谷川岳 Mountain9.3 miles
Most Popular Landmarks
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Iwappara Ski Area11.6 miles
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Kagura Ski Resort13.3 miles
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Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort13.9 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“- Room was very spacious, clean and came with a lot of furnishings that made our stay very comfortable, our favourite was the in-ground kotatsu that was great f...”
Australia“It was a dream come true. Perfect authentic Japanese experience. Scenery and location was exactly what we hoped for. Staff was VERY friendly. The private onsen...”
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Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Temporary art galleries
Food & Drink
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
- Street parking
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
- Spa
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Gift shop
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Safe
- Elevator
- Non-smoking rooms
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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.
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