Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku
8.2
Excellent(2584 reviews)
1899 Fujiwara, Minakami, Tone District, Gunma 379-1721, Japan
+81 278-75-2611
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Hotel Description
Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku is a serene and tranquil hot spring hotel located in the lush, remote surroundings of Fujiwara, Minakami, in the Tone District of Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Situated at 1899 Fujiwara, Minakami, Tone District, Gunma 379-1721, this scenic retreat is an ideal getaway for those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst nature. The hotel is 5 kilometers from the Minakamihodaigi Ski Area and 13 kilometers from Minakami train station, providing guests with easy access to both outdoor adventures and local transport links. Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku is known for its relaxing atmosphere, surrounded by greenery and a calming natural environment. The hotel’s traditional design blends seamlessly with its serene surroundings, featuring tatami mat rooms with futons, short-legged tables, and modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and TVs. Some rooms offer the added comfort of en suite bathrooms, ensuring an intimate and private experience for guests. Whether staying in the main building or the annex, the hotel is designed to provide a perfect balance of comfort, simplicity, and authenticity.
Guests are treated to a variety of special amenities at Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku. The on-site bathhouse is a highlight, offering five outdoor hot spring baths, including one reserved exclusively for women. These baths are surrounded by lush nature, providing a truly tranquil experience. In addition to the outdoor baths, there are gender-segregated indoor baths for added comfort and privacy. As a wellness retreat, the hotel emphasizes relaxation, with a focus on rejuvenating the body and mind. For convenience, the hotel provides a shuttle service to and from the nearby Minakami train station, though reservations are required. Breakfast and dinner are served in a relaxed, welcoming restaurant where guests can enjoy a variety of traditional Japanese meals.
The hotel offers a variety of amenities to enhance the guest experience, including a natural onsen, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a hot tub, making it one of the few hotels in the area to offer this feature. There is also parking available for a fee, providing easy access for those arriving by car. Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku prides itself on offering a comfortable and convenient stay, ensuring guests can fully immerse themselves in the surrounding beauty while enjoying the modern comforts of home.
Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku is conveniently located near several top attractions, including the Minakami Kogen Ski Resort, which is just a 12-minute drive away. The resort offers 12 ski runs suitable for all abilities, along with tobogganing and snowmobiling. Mount Tanigawa, a scenic mountain perfect for both winter climbs and summer hiking, is also nearby, taking only 29 minutes to reach by car. Other notable attractions in the vicinity include Hodaigi Ski Resort (8-minute drive), Tambara Ski Park (1-hour 3-minute drive), and Tanigawadake Ropeway (26-minute drive).
The hotel is also accessible from Niigata Airport, which is a 2-hour and 39-minute taxi ride or about 5 hours by transit. Guests can easily explore the area and enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and snowboarding, as well as take in the local culture and traditions of the region.
Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku is renowned for its friendly and helpful service, with guests frequently praising the hospitality of the staff and the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant. Whether visiting for a winter sports getaway or simply to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of the area, Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku offers the perfect blend of tradition, comfort, and modern amenities for a memorable stay.
Guests are treated to a variety of special amenities at Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku. The on-site bathhouse is a highlight, offering five outdoor hot spring baths, including one reserved exclusively for women. These baths are surrounded by lush nature, providing a truly tranquil experience. In addition to the outdoor baths, there are gender-segregated indoor baths for added comfort and privacy. As a wellness retreat, the hotel emphasizes relaxation, with a focus on rejuvenating the body and mind. For convenience, the hotel provides a shuttle service to and from the nearby Minakami train station, though reservations are required. Breakfast and dinner are served in a relaxed, welcoming restaurant where guests can enjoy a variety of traditional Japanese meals.
The hotel offers a variety of amenities to enhance the guest experience, including a natural onsen, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a hot tub, making it one of the few hotels in the area to offer this feature. There is also parking available for a fee, providing easy access for those arriving by car. Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku prides itself on offering a comfortable and convenient stay, ensuring guests can fully immerse themselves in the surrounding beauty while enjoying the modern comforts of home.
Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku is conveniently located near several top attractions, including the Minakami Kogen Ski Resort, which is just a 12-minute drive away. The resort offers 12 ski runs suitable for all abilities, along with tobogganing and snowmobiling. Mount Tanigawa, a scenic mountain perfect for both winter climbs and summer hiking, is also nearby, taking only 29 minutes to reach by car. Other notable attractions in the vicinity include Hodaigi Ski Resort (8-minute drive), Tambara Ski Park (1-hour 3-minute drive), and Tanigawadake Ropeway (26-minute drive).
The hotel is also accessible from Niigata Airport, which is a 2-hour and 39-minute taxi ride or about 5 hours by transit. Guests can easily explore the area and enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and snowboarding, as well as take in the local culture and traditions of the region.
Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku is renowned for its friendly and helpful service, with guests frequently praising the hospitality of the staff and the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant. Whether visiting for a winter sports getaway or simply to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of the area, Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku offers the perfect blend of tradition, comfort, and modern amenities for a memorable stay.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Featured in The Top 20 Hot Springs Destinations in the World
2. Located just 8 minutes from the Minakamihodaigi Ski Area
3. Guest favorite for its excellent service and welcoming staff
4. Relaxed atmosphere with traditional Japanese meals served daily
5. Offers exclusive women-only outdoor hot spring baths
6. One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub
7. Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and natural onsen facilities
8. Convenient shuttle service to Minakami train station
9. Traditional tatami rooms with futons and short-legged tables
10. Ideal location near top attractions like Minakami Kogen Ski Resort and Mount Tanigawa
6.4 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort
12 min
Mount Tanigawa29 min
Hodaigi Ski Resort8 min
Tambara Ski Park1 hr 3 min
Tanigawadake Ropeway26 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 6.4 |
| Nearest airport | Niigata Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 2 hr 39 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Sun, Nov 17
Check-out: Mon, Nov 18
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Location
1899 Fujiwara, Minakami, Tone District, Gunma 379-1721, Japan
Airports:
Niigata Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 39 min
Transit: 5 hr 3 min
Nearby locations
6.4
Good Location
In a lush, remote location, this serene hot spring hotel with an annex is 5 km from the Minakamihodaigi Ski Area and 13 km from the Minakami train station.
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Parking
Transfer
Public bath
Public bath
Natural onsen
Open air bath
Accessibility
Wheelchair rental
Food & drink
Restaurant
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
Hot tub
Rooms
Air conditioning
Reviews
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上野明治
5/5
This time, I took a day trip to a hot spring. As rumored, it's amazing! I'm sorry that I didn't have enough words to say, "Amazing!" I will drop by again.
Sydney Yao
5/5
A once in a lifetime experience, though I definitely plan on coming again! Could not recommend this place enough. Easy to get to from Tokyo via bullet train and then the hotel provides a courtesy shuttle bus to take you to and from the local station.Facility is a very traditional Japanese inn and the views are breathtaking. The inn is in the middle of the mountains and built right over a running river. When you use the hot springs, you get to enjoy the views. It was about 50 degrees Fahrenheit outside for us so bathing in the hot water felt amazing.Traditional futons are set up for you to sleep on after dinner and it was probably the best sleep I've ever had. All the rooms have a river view and you get to fall asleep listening to the sound of nature.Thank you to the staff for the unforgettable experience!
くま
5/5
A mixed bathing hot spring with a large open-air bath on both banks along the deep mountain stream Takaragawa with a spectacular view.It's a secret hot spring located in an unexplored area.Thermae Romae
Shraddha Singh
5/5
Beautiful experience.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Naoki Kuramori
5/5
wonderful. There was such a wonderful hot spring...
カカオ70%以上
1/5
I went there for a day bath.The man's bathing suit had some strings at the end of the towel to tie it, but he opened it right away and had to hold it while taking a bath.Maybe it's just my bad form. So, I would like you to wear shorts and bathing clothes.Kotakakara-no-yu is too lukewarm at 30 degrees Celsius and will catch a cold.
Josephine
4/5
We had a very enjoyable time here, but there are some things that could be improved.First of all, if you expect the experience of a Western spa hotel, you should go elsewhere. This is a very traditional place, meaning you wear traditional Japanese clothing (including shared slippers), sleep on a futon and are served traditional Japanese meals, i.e. fish, miso soup, meat and veggies for breakfast.The location next to the river is beautiful, very peaceful, and the Onsen is a great place of relaxation. Staff is friendly and we really appreciated the shuttle bus service.On the downside, as many people have pointed out here, the place is a bit run down and could use some deep cleaning and renovations, especially the moldy bathrooms. Also, you can’t open the windows because of the stink bugs outside. Installing fly screens would definitely help. There are some buildings that seem to be more or less abandoned and falling apart that kind of spoil the idyllic atmosphere.
Raghad Al Ali
5/5
This is heaven on earth, thank you for an impeccable experience !
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
N B
3/5
An inn along a mountain stream that claims to have the largest open-air bath in Japan. The mixed baths were crowded like a health center, so there was no time to relax. There is no one in the indoor bath, and the water quality is good, so I recommend it. The glass windows were all very dirty and the maintenance inside the building had been neglected, which was disappointing. The rooms in the new building are too old and need renovation.
バーニーロス
5/5
Honestly speaking, this place is the best overall. I stayed on a Friday night, but I think it was almost fully booked. However, it didn't feel that crowded. About 80% of the customers are foreigners. There are 3 mixed-use large open-air baths that became famous in the movie, and 1 open-air bath for women only. Weakly alkaline with a hydrogen ion index of 7.81. You will enter the large open-air bath wearing bathing clothes, so it may not be suitable for people who are particular about the quality of the spring water. Also, the temperature of the water in the open-air baths is not very high, so going into winter, it might be a bit cold to move between the open-air baths. I think spring and autumn are the best. He seems to sweat a lot in the summer.Let's talk a little bit about the room. When I made the reservation, I specified a corner room, but I was given a ridiculously large room. When you open the front door, there is an entrance, and when you open the sliding sliding door, there is a small room with 10 tatami mats. When you open the sliding sliding door to the right, you will see a 20-tatami inner room, a room with a 4-tatami washstand facing one window, and a corner room facing the other window until you go to the toilet. A 10 tatami vertical passageway? All rooms have tatami flooring. A little luxurious for two couples. It feels spacious enough for a family of 4 to 5 people.I think both dinner and breakfast are very standard meals, but the portions are quite large. When I made the reservation, I applied directly through the website, so I received a half bottle of wine and bath salts as a service. Half a bottle of wine wasn't enough for dinner, so I added another bottle. Don't be too stingy with hot spring inns like this, and sign up for a slightly upgraded course, as you'll be more satisfied with both the room and the food. By the way, the restaurant was called Takeniwa, and each table was separated by a partition, so I was able to relax and enjoy my time without worrying about the surroundings.
Dan
4/5
An older Ryokan that shows its age. Nonetheless, the site is beautiful and well maintained. The four outside onsen is absolutely gorgeous. The site is surrounded by Japanese maple and would ideal to visit during autumn season. On-site dinner and breakfast is tasty and diverse. Satisfying both domestic and international palate. Departing from Ueno station it is about 1 hr to the train station and another 30 minutes via shuttle. It makes it an ideal 1 night excursion if you are based in Tokyo
Nicola
3/5
The Onsen is very beautiful and relaxing (although it could be kept a little cleaner). Dinner and breakfast also good and plentiful. As for the structure, I found it very old and not very clean. For the price of the room, I expected a little more attention to detail and a little more cleanliness. Nothing against the old style, but some things just look shabby.
橋本雄司
2/5
As soon as I got there, there were a lot of stink bugs in the room, and I had to fight them from check-in to check-out.I reported this to the inn, but the waiter with the insecticide just sprayed it on me and they laughed it off and let me change the room. The number of stink bugs was in the hundreds, which is an unbelievable number, so I think I've been able to put up with it.
黃素姿
4/5
Good accommodation, hot springs and meals
Room 4
Service 4
Location4
Sarah Šuhajda
5/5
Very nice and pleasant place. However, I personally prefer busier places, where when I decide I want to go shopping, eat or just take a walk, I run out and have everything more or less at hand. Only for this reason one star down for me, but for some, more remote places may suit. For me, one night was enough as an experience and I will definitely remember it fondly.
Dunia Santos
5/5
Very unique and japonese experience, stayed 1
Night and loved it
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
よっちゃん
5/5
The view from the bath is also great.
Nicolino Tuttofare
1/5
This place seems abandoned, nobody cleaned it since long time, the food was disgusting, and everything is really terrible. Super expensive for nothing. Avoid it!!
Room 1
Service 1
Location1
Mr_hige
5/5
The open-air bath here may really be the best in Japan. I used it for a day trip on this day. It's okay if you don't have anything. I could have gone empty-handed.
依鈴
4/5
The building was very old, but it felt dignified. The open-air bath is the best.I wasn't expecting much from the meal in the mountains, but it was good.It would be great if you could renovate your room and make it nicer.