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Ryokan Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku
379-1721 Gunma, Minakami, Fujiwara 1899, Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 485 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The kaiseki dinner was AMAZING! The onsen was wonderful. Beautiful scenery and building. Really happy for the whole experience. They provided big size yukata and bath robe.
Cooking
Indonesia
IndonesiaThe onsen alone is worth a visit. But on top of that the hotel is comfortable and the staff are lovely. Just a beautiful experience.
Nicholas
United States of America
United States of AmericaBeautiful scenery, helpful staff and nice dinner and breakfast.
Chuchai
Thailand
ThailandTotal experience. While a chilly in the halls, added to the charm and realism.
Mark
United States of America
United States of AmericaThe outdoor onsen really nice and perfect !!! Room was renovate. Polite staffs.
Kate
Thailand
ThailandI had been to Takaragawa with my family when I was a kid and had such fond memories of it that I wanted to take my own family 40+ years later. It was much as I remembered it but there are newer buildings that have been added to the original building. This place is very special to me but it might not be the right fit for everyone. If you want an authentic hot spring experience without all the bells and whistles of what would probably be a much more expensive resort, this is the place.
Julia
United States of America
United States of AmericaIt was such a beautiful setting! The onsen is magical. The winter white snowfall made it such a dreamy experience. We really enjoyed the Japanese breakfast and dinner. Staff were so friendly and attentive.
Michelle
United States of America
United States of AmericaThe snow, made for a once in a lifetime opportunity to sit naked in a heated pool in the snow at 06.00 in the morning. The evening meal was delicious, cooked to perfection.
Jennifer
Australia
AustraliaI liked how they kept some of the old rustic japanese building and ajoined it with a new facility. The free shuttle was well worth taking, the drive in was treachorous. The dinner and breakfast were great, the dinng area is new and warm. Onsen is wonderful and quiet
Bret
United States of America
United States of AmericaThe staffs are so nice, friendly, and helpful. Dinner is variety and much more food than you need. Outdoor onsen bath during snowy is perfect for relaxing your mind. The hotel has many onsen pools you can choose and they try to protect your privacy. Internet is not good. There is almost no wifi/internet connection. For me, it’s good for shutting down from work ;)
Jeerawan
Thailand
Thailand
Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku
8.5
Very Good
485 reviews
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Boasting hot spring baths in a spectacular outdoor setting by Takaragawa River, Japanese-style hotel Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku is a 10-minute drive from Hodaigi Ski Resort. It offers free Wi-Fi at the lobby and a free station transfer.
Rooms feature a serene Japanese interior with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a TV and shoji sliding screens, which open to a relaxing seating area. Guests sleep in comfortable futon bedding, while amenities include yukata robes, a washstand and an attached toilet. Bathroom facilities are shared.
Guests can relax in an indoor or outdoor public hot spring bath, unwind with a massage or browse the souvenir shop. Hotel Osenkaku Takaragawa provides a free shuttle once a day to/from Jomo-Kogen Station, a 50-minute drive away, and JR Minakami Station, a 35-minute drive away.
A Japanese or Western breakfast is served in the dining room every morning. A kaiseki multi-course dinner or a Japanese and Western buffet dinner is served.
The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Hodaigi Ski Resort and Minakami Kogen Fujiwara Ski Resort. Okutone Snow Park is a 25-minute drive and Sudagai Dam is a 15-minute drive 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Hot spring bath
Family rooms
Skiing
Property Highlights
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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3 reasons to choose Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku
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See what guests loved the most:
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Cooking
Indonesia“The kaiseki dinner was AMAZING! The onsen was wonderful. Beautiful scenery and building. Really happy for the whole experience. They provided big size yukata and bath robe.”
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Nicholas
United States of America“The onsen alone is worth a visit. But on top of that the hotel is comfortable and the staff are lovely. Just a beautiful experience.”
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Chuchai
Thailand“Beautiful scenery, helpful staff and nice dinner and breakfast.”
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Mark
United States of America
“Total experience. While a chilly in the halls, added to the charm and realism.”
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Kate
Thailand
“The outdoor onsen really nice and perfect !!! Room was renovate. Polite staffs.”
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Julia
United States of America
“I had been to Takaragawa with my family when I was a kid and had such fond memories of it that I wanted to take my own family 40+ years later. It was much as I remembered it but there are newer buildings that have been added to the original building. This place is very special to me but it might not be the right fit for everyone. If you want an authentic hot spring experience without all the bells and whistles of what would probably be a much more expensive resort, this is the place.”
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Michelle
United States of America
“It was such a beautiful setting! The onsen is magical. The winter white snowfall made it such a dreamy experience. We really enjoyed the Japanese breakfast and dinner. Staff were so friendly and attentive.”
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Jennifer
Australia“The snow, made for a once in a lifetime opportunity to sit naked in a heated pool in the snow at 06.00 in the morning. The evening meal was delicious, cooked to perfection.”
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Jeerawan
Thailand
“The staffs are so nice, friendly, and helpful. Dinner is variety and much more food than you need. Outdoor onsen bath during snowy is perfect for relaxing your mind. The hotel has many onsen pools you can choose and they try to protect your privacy. Internet is not good. There is almost no wifi/internet connection. For me, it’s good for shutting down from work ;)”
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What time are the communal baths available?Our current shuttle bus service is as follows; 1)13:00 Jomo-kogen---------13:45-50 Takaragawa 2)15:15 Minakami-----------15:30-50 Takaragawa 3)15:00 Jomo-kogen---------15:45-50 Takaragawa The trains from Tokyo Area; 1)The Toki No319/11:40 Tokyo--------12:46 Jomo-kogen 2)The Toki No319/11:40 Tokyo--------12:30 Takasaki Local Service Train/13:02 Takasaki-----Minakami 14:12 3)The TokiNo323/13:40 Tokyo---------14:46 Jomo-kogen Following morning; 09:30(09:15 Winter dia) Hotel---------10:20-25 Jomo-kogen 09:30(09:15 Winter dia) Hotel---------10:00-10 Minakami You can choose the schedule from those 3 service options.(13:00/15:00/15:00) Tell us your choice by this mail please. Note; ※About the time table of JR, Route Bus, Check the official time table before your visit again please. ※the system of the hotel’s shuttle bus could change every year. Check the updated information before leaving your countries again please!Answered on October 20, 2019
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I have two questions: 1) What time is the onsen open from and what time does it close? 2) How can I choose to have the kaiseki dinner instead of the buffet dinner?1) basically for 24 hours, from check in to out. except for cleaning time, under the bad weather etc.. 2) Book the plan with JPN restaurant via official site please. If by other agents, like here, all plans basically should be with a buffet.Answered on December 3, 2019
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Are children welcommed at your hotel? (ages 1,5 years, 3,5 years, 14 years)For your babies or babies, 1) We are happy if you could prepare the swimming diapers in advance. 2) take care of the babies for "not too cold" "not too hot" please.Answered on November 12, 2019
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Are tattoos acceptable?About the policy for tattoos; Basically as one of the standard hotels in Japan,we should kindly ask the guests to refrain from entering the public area But, do not worry too much please. We have had no experience to refuse the booking because of tattoo till today. So you are welcome! Visit us with them please. if you can cover it with seal,patch,supporter,towel,it could be better. If covering is not possible, Choose the time and timing for your bathing if you could please. (daytime...take care not show off----or mid night--early morning etc...)Answered on October 20, 2019
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Hello, Do you accept people with big tattoos in your onsen ? can you tell me if the night price inclues access to the onsen ? Arigato gosaimasuTattoos---Enquire at the hotel directly please. Price-----Tthe charge originally includes the fee for the onsen access.Answered on July 9, 2020
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What's nearby
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Takaragawa Onsen0 miles
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Tanbara Ski Park5 miles
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Kawaba Ski Resort6.4 miles
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Kashozan Ryugein Miroku-ji Temple6.7 miles
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Tanigawadake7.5 miles
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Kawaba Den-en Plaza11.6 miles
Public transit
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Train Jyomo Kogen Station11.3 miles
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Amenities of Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku
Bathroom
Outdoors
Kitchen
Activities
Living Area
Media & Technology
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
Safety & security
General
Languages Spoken
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 4 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
Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
To use the hotel's daily free shuttle, please make a reservation at the time of booking. Please note that departure times may vary depending on the season. Please contact the property for further details.
- From Joetsu Shinkansen Jomo-Kogen Station to the hotel: 13:00 and 15:00
- From JR Joetsu Line Minakami Station to the hotel: 15:15
- From the hotel to JR Minakami Station and Jomo-Kogen Station: 09:30 (09:15 from December to March)
Please note that there are no dining options near the hotel.
Guests without a dinner plan: To have dinner at the hotel, please make a reservation at least a day in advance. The hotel's contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.
Dinner is served between 18:00 and 20:00.
- From Joetsu Shinkansen Jomo-Kogen Station to the hotel: 13:00 and 15:00
- From JR Joetsu Line Minakami Station to the hotel: 15:15
- From the hotel to JR Minakami Station and Jomo-Kogen Station: 09:30 (09:15 from December to March)
Please note that there are no dining options near the hotel.
Guests without a dinner plan: To have dinner at the hotel, please make a reservation at least a day in advance. The hotel's contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.
Dinner is served between 18:00 and 20:00.
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.
FAQs about Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku
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Check-in at Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Yes, Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Room options at Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku include:
- Quad
- Twin
- Family
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Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku is 11.8 miles from the center of Minakami.
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The prices at Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Free parking
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Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Open-air bath
- Bathhouse
- Hot spring bath
