Ryokan Minakamisansou
379-1619 Gunma, Minakami, Tanigawa 556, Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 22 reviews)
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Minakamisansou This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
- What guests loved the most:
“Everything about our stay at Minakamisansou was great. The staff, environment and private Onsen were great, but the authentic food was the highlight. ”
Netherlands“The service provided at dinner time was superb! The food was excellent, with authentic Japanese cuisine. The hotel location in the mountains was simply awesome, set in the midst of flaming maple trees and gushing river. It's nature all round, such a refreshing and revigorating atmoshere! Will surely come back in spring! ”
Singapore“The view, food and hot springs was amazing! The semi open bath was perfect, also with the view of mountain and surrounding nature. The traditional Japanese food was delicious as well One of the best ryokans I've been to so far. Would definitely come again! ”
Norway“Great hospitality, spectacular view, wonderful private onsen, luxury traditional dinner and breakfast. Thank you Oyu taking care of us and accommodating our request, i will recommend this onsen resort to my friends.”
Hong Kong“- 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 for lounging around. - The view that looked out into the hills and forest from the room was awesome and made our mornings very serene. - Breakfast and dinner were both Japanese Kaiseki and were delicious and very filling. - Staff were very hospitable, attentive and did whatever they could to make our stay as pleasant as possible. - Both the in-room open-air onsen and the public onsen were amazing (However, it was hotter compared to others places). - They provided complimentary self-service coffee which was V60 drip coffee where you'd grind your beans fresh and pour hot water over it, it was actually pretty tasty. - A good place to stay if you're planning on exploring the area via car (we went snowboarding at a few nearby snow resorts), there's a lot of outdoors activities to be done in Minakami.”
Australia“L’atmosphère de la chambre traditionnelle, le bain privé, la beauté des yukatas, la gentillesse du personnel et bien sûr le kaiseki : un délice pour les yeux et le palais !”“0”
Japan“部屋からの眺めがとてもよく、清潔で食事も大変満足のいくものでした。スタッフの方々も対応も親切でした。温泉もよく、とにかくお水がおいしいです。”
JapanOne of our best sellers in Minakami! Located in Minakami, within 18 miles of Tanigawadake and 12 miles of Takaragawa Onsen, Minakamisansou provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 18 miles from Hoshi Onsen Chojukan, 18 miles from Lockheart Castle and 1.9 miles from Minakami Onsen. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the spa center, or enjoy mountain views.
Every room includes air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the ryokan have a river view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot.
Guests at Minakamisansou can enjoy an American breakfast.
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 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
Breakfast Info
Asian, American
Perfect Coffee!
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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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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Jyomo Kogen Station6.9 miles
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Hoshi Onsen Chojukan7.5 miles
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Lockheart Castle11.1 miles
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Kawaba Den-en Plaza11.2 miles
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Kagura Ski Resort13.3 miles
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Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort15.5 miles
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Shibukawa Skyland Park19.8 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
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“This was a wonderful start to our 12 day easter vacation in Japan, with an onsen mountain experience of peace and relaxation. Arriving in the morning ,with ...”
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Facilities of Minakamisansou Great facilities! Review score, 9.7
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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 & Beds
Children not allowed.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Minakamisansou 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.
