Ryokan Ryokan Tamura
377-1711 Gunma, Kusatsu, Kusatsu 305, Japan – Great location - show map
Excellent service and friendly staff. Clean private and public onsen highly recommended.
MalaysiaCozy + convenient! Staff was exceptionally accommodating + attentive throughout stay.
United States of AmericaI really enjoyed the private onsens. There were two, one a bit hotter than the other. I stayed two nights and was able to try both. I felt the price for the room was good value. The room was quiet, which I appreciated. Ryokan Tamura was a comfortable and relaxing place to stay.
Costa RicaIt was far up in the mountain and it was a wonderful getaway during my stay in Japan. I absolutely loved my time in Kusatsu. I really wish I would have stayed here longer! The staff were absolutely fabulous, even if their English was slighty limited, which we expected in staying at this place. (In fact, they spoke more English than we expected.)
United States of AmericaI liked absolutely everything. It's a wonderful, completely renewed ryokan. The room was adorable, the meals incredible, the people charming. Only 5 min away walking from the bus station and less from the yubatake. Compared to all the ryokans I've visited, this one is from far the best. Of course, if you don't like sleeping on a tatami, if you don't like warm onsen or if you don't like Japanese food, this place is not for you. But if you're open minded, you'll have the best ever Japanese experience there. (I usually don't care for pickled vegetables, but the ones they had were surprisingly good.) I will definitely come back!
FranceVery good location, good food, good staff, very nice room, and really good ONSEN facility.
United States of AmericaThe location, staff and dinner were excellent in affordable price. The ryokan’s location was not far from Yubatake, about 2-3 minutes walking. There was parking area in front of the ryokan, first come first serve. The staff gave us the discount coupon to use for the attractions in Kusatsu Onsen area. There were 2 private onsen rooms without reservation system, first come first serve. The onsen in the ryokan opens between check-in and check-out time. The dinner was served in the room at 6:00 or 6:30 pm. The taste was great, I love this the most. The room was clean with a standard size. The breakfast was good, served at 7:30 or 8:00 am. Overall, it was our memorable place of this trip. Will definitely come back here again if we visit Kusatsu Onsen!!!
ThailandLovely staffs , clean, comfortable, private bathroom
ThailandHighly recommend Ryokan Tamura! The building itself is a little on the older side but the rooms are lovely and perfectly clean. The hospitality we received was way above expectations. While we were able to speak a little bit of Japanese they still tried their best to communicate with us in English and were very patient and understanding. The bathing facilities were also great, with two private options.
United States of AmericaFriendly staffs and their family. Good location just few mins walk from bus station
Hong Kong
Ryokan Tamura
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Wei
Malaysia
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Leslie
United States of America
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Lisa
Costa Rica
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Travler0285
United States of America
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Lr
France
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Yu
United States of America
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Jb
Thailand
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Nathee
Thailand
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United States of America
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Po
Hong Kong
Offering free WiFi, Ryokan Tamura offers accommodations in Kusatsu, 1,950 feet from Kusatsu Nettaiken and 1.3 mi from Kusatsu Kokusai Ski Resort. Popular points of interest around the property include Yubatake and Kusatsu Onsen.
All rooms in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Each room includes a shared bathroom. Guest rooms are fitted with a seating area.
Guests can make use of the hot spring bath. Skiing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Ryokan Tamura.
Omote Manza is 11 mi from the accommodations, while Manza Onsen is 12 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 67 mi 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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See what guests loved the most:
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Wei
Malaysia“Excellent service and friendly staff. Clean private and public onsen highly recommended.”
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Leslie
United States of America“Cozy + convenient! Staff was exceptionally accommodating + attentive throughout stay.”
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Lisa
Costa Rica“I really enjoyed the private onsens. There were two, one a bit hotter than the other. I stayed two nights and was able to try both. I felt the price for the room was good value. The room was quiet, which I appreciated. Ryokan Tamura was a comfortable and relaxing place to stay.” Read more
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Travler0285
United States of America
“It was far up in the mountain and it was a wonderful getaway during my stay in Japan. I absolutely loved my time in Kusatsu. I really wish I would have stayed here longer! The staff were absolutely fabulous, even if their English was slighty limited, which we expected in staying at this place. (In fact, they spoke more English than we expected.)” Read more
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Lr
France“I liked absolutely everything. It's a wonderful, completely renewed ryokan. The room was adorable, the meals incredible, the people charming. Only 5 min away walking from the bus station and less from the yubatake. Compared to all the ryokans I've visited, this one is from far the best. Of course, if you don't like sleeping on a tatami, if you don't like warm onsen or if you don't like Japanese food, this place is not for you. But if you're open minded, you'll have the best ever Japanese experience there. (I usually don't care for pickled vegetables, but the ones they had were surprisingly good.) I will definitely come back!” Read more
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Yu
United States of America
“Very good location, good food, good staff, very nice room, and really good ONSEN facility.”
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Jb
Thailand“The location, staff and dinner were excellent in affordable price. The ryokan’s location was not far from Yubatake, about 2-3 minutes walking. There was parking area in front of the ryokan, first come first serve. The staff gave us the discount coupon to use for the attractions in Kusatsu Onsen area. There were 2 private onsen rooms without reservation system, first come first serve. The onsen in the ryokan opens between check-in and check-out time. The dinner was served in the room at 6:00 or 6:30 pm. The taste was great, I love this the most. The room was clean with a standard size. The breakfast was good, served at 7:30 or 8:00 am. Overall, it was our memorable place of this trip. Will definitely come back here again if we visit Kusatsu Onsen!!!” Read more
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Nathee
Thailand
“Lovely staffs , clean, comfortable, private bathroom ”
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Anonymous
United States of America
“Highly recommend Ryokan Tamura! The building itself is a little on the older side but the rooms are lovely and perfectly clean. The hospitality we received was way above expectations. While we were able to speak a little bit of Japanese they still tried their best to communicate with us in English and were very patient and understanding. The bathing facilities were also great, with two private options. ” Read more
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Po
Hong Kong“Friendly staffs and their family. Good location just few mins walk from bus station”
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Yubatake0.1 miles
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Kusatsu Nettaiken0.3 miles
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Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort0.7 miles
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Mt. Kusatsu Shirane3.7 miles
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Hasuike Pond8.8 miles
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Jigokudani Monkey Park10.7 miles
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Karuizawa Toy Kingdom10.8 miles
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Mountain 白根山6.2 miles
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Lake 野反湖9.3 miles
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草津温泉スキー場1.2 miles
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Matsumoto Airport49 miles
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Amenities of Ryokan Tamura
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular amenities
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Bathroom
- Shared toilet
- Shared bathroom
Living Area
- Sitting area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
Activities
- Bathhouse
- Hot spring bath
- Mini golf Additional charge
- Skiing
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Services
- Vending machine (drinks)
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
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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 of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Ryokan Tamura 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
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
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.
FAQs about Ryokan Tamura
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The prices at Ryokan Tamura may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Ryokan Tamura is 1,000 feet from the center of Kusatsu.
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Room options at Ryokan Tamura include:
- Quad
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Ryokan Tamura offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Skiing
- Mini golf
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Bathhouse
- Hot spring bath
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Check-in at Ryokan Tamura is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Ryokan Tamura (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
