About this property

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 breakfast is served in the dining room every morning. A kaiseki multi-course dinner is served in the dining room. 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Linda
    Japan Japan
    We arrived just before the end of the dinner service, but they let us quickly have our meal. The food was delicious. The staff were very understanding. The outside baths were wonderful, so relaxing and lovely to be beside the river.
  • Linda
    Japan Japan
    The outside baths beside the river were excellent and so relaxing.
  • Tara
    Canada Canada
    First off, the outdoor hot spring pools were absolutely stunning, and it was a bonus that I could sit in the outdoor pool with my husband because they are mixed gender. As well, tattoos are permitted. we were also able to use the different...
  • Sulea
    Canada Canada
    Amazing service from station to the onsen. Very authentic facilities and well maintained. All rooms face the river. Went in end of june. The mountain air is fresh and makes the experience nice even in summer. Food is included (we stayed 1 night...
  • Tracey
    United States United States
    The hot springs were magical. Truly one of the best I’ve experienced in the world!
  • Alex
    United States United States
    The location is amazing. It’s so beautiful there. The outdoor onsen is wonderful as well. The building itself is definitely older, but very clean and clearly upgraded in some areas. There were some bugs that would get into the building, but it was...
  • Margery
    United States United States
    This place is absolutely phenomenal. Very special experience, great staff, the meals are incredible, and the hot springs are breathtaking! DO THIS!!!
  • Cyrielle
    United States United States
    There’s a free shuttle from the train station to the ryokan as long as you booked it in advance. The staff were proactive about it. The breakfast and dinner was excellent. The outdoor onsen was the best. I love how they provide bathing clothes for...
  • Philip
    United States United States
    Stunning location, amazing food, wonderful staff. The hot springs are incredible
  • Tishanie
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Privacy. They have a free shuttle from joko kogen station as the location is quite far. Upon arrival, all the staff are nice and the place is very traditional japan feels. The room is very clean with nice view. Its the place we felt that we are...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 8 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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.

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