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Ryokan Naraya
377-1711 Gunma, Kusatsu, Kusatsu 396, Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 41 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Top notch facility of top quality in pretty much in all areas of the property. Nicely done from the building itself to the detail of the delicious meals. The hotel’s own hot spring facilities also wonderfully setup. Excellent quality of amenities provided. Very much enjoyed our stay. Only wished we were there longer.
CanadaTraditional Japanese inn, great location, great food, very clean
United States of AmericaSaki-san and “Juicy-san” are extremely nice and friendly.
CanadaThe ryokan was great! Staff was kind and spoke english, the room (we asked for a japanese style room) was comfortable and big enough for us, the ryokan's onsens were awesome, the food was very tasty. The location is perfect, very close to city center and other onsen in the city. Definitely recommend this place!
JapanVery traditional and typical Japanese onsen hotel. Definitely offers best experiences for tourists who wants to give a try on Japanese Onsen
Hong Kong第一次来草津，温泉很棒，酒店位置太好了，在老街的最中心，有80多年历史。服务很好，热情，细心，保持日本人一贯的风格，希望下次有机会再去！
China草津温泉のホテルはこちらしかまだ宿泊した事はありませんが、スタッフの方々の対応のプロ意識が高いと思いました！
Japan房间宽敞，服务周到，温泉舒适，非常舒适的酒店。离汤畑也很近。酒店还有会说英语和中文的服务员。非常方便。 晚餐和早餐都是单独分包间。
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Located in Kusatsu-Onsen, Naraya features indoor and open-air hot-spring baths from the oldest spring in the region. It offers unique rooms with modern Japanese decors, a souvenir shop and free WiFi throughout the property. Kusatsu International Ski Resort is a 5-minute drive away.
Guests at Naraya can unwind in spacious gender-separated public hot spring baths, or rent one for private use. Hot-spring baths are available 24 hours. Massage treatments can be arranged.
Rooms all feature a unique interior with a seating area, as well as a Japanese area with a tatami (woven-straw) floor and a low table with seating cushions. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an attached toilet, while guests can bathe at a public or rented hot-spring bath.
Naraya serves a Japanese breakfast and a traditional kaiseki multi-course dinner, with local seasonal dishes.
A free shuttle is available to/from the Kusatsu-Onsen Bus Terminal, which connects to JR Naganohara Kusatsu-Onsen Train Station in 25 minutes.
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 (9.1)
Free WiFi
FREE parking!
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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Amenities of Naraya Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Towels
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Massage Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Gift shop
General
- Adults only
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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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
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Naraya accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Communal baths can be reserved for a private group at an additional charge.
To use the property's free shuttle, call upon arrival at Kosatsu-Onsen Bus Terminal. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Guests arriving at the bus terminal after 17:00, must inform the property in advance.
After check-out, the shuttle is available to the bus terminal until 11:30.
Please note that the maximum occupancy of the room includes all children and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances. For extra guests exceeding the room occupancy, guests will be asked to separate rooms and additional charges will apply. Guests may not be accommodated if there is no availability.
Dinner is available until 21:00. Please note, dietary restrictions and allergies cannot be accommodated at this property. Please contact the property directly for details.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Naraya of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests must check in by 7:00 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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
