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Ryokan Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku
379-1721 Gunma, Minakami, Fujiwara 1899, Japan – Great location - show map
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.
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.
United States of AmericaBeautiful scenery, helpful staff and nice dinner and breakfast.
ThailandTotal experience. While a chilly in the halls, added to the charm and realism.
United States of AmericaThe outdoor onsen really nice and perfect !!! Room was renovate. Polite staffs.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 ;)
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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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Amenities of Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Towels
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Hiking Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Skiing
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shuttle service
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Wake-up service
- Gift shop
Safety & security
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Elevator
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
Safety features
- Face masks for guests available
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Access to healthcare professionals
- First aid kits available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer
Food & drink safety
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
- Physical distancing in dining areas
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.
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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
- 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.
