Gunma × Zen-Inspired AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

An accommodation close to the sky, located in the highest area and innermost part of Shima Onsen within Joshin'etsu National Park. Enjoy the pure air, chirping birds, rich nature, and high-quality onsen water from four natural sources (all rooms equipped with private onsen baths), offering a rejuvenating experience for both body and mind.

With only ten rooms, Kounkan. When you visit us, let your five senses relax and enjoy, escaping the daily hustle. Our hospitality is dedicated to your five senses.

A secluded hot spring property located within Jōshin'etsu Kōgen National Park. Famous for its Rokumeikan-style grand bath "Hōshi no Yu," reminiscent of the Meiji era.

Our inn is a hot-spring retreat for guests aged 20 and over.In the early Meiji era, the 14th proprietor, Yoshishige Fukuda, opened a new annex in Ikaho, Joshu—“Oku Ikaho Ryotei Kaichoro”—distinct in style from the family’s long-established inn.In “Kaichoro,” “Kai” signifies tranquility, and “Cho” expresses our wish for guests to spend their time here slowly and at ease; with that hope in mind, we chose this name.From our carefully crafted cuisine to refined pure Japanese-style rooms and high-grade rooms with an emphasis on design, all guest rooms feature a private open-air bath. We also offer a spa and reservable private open-air baths, ensuring you can fully enjoy your stay.

“Kura-no-Yu,” a renovated Meiji-era storehouse bath, offers a lukewarm soak in our private 36°C natural hot spring, along with guest Rooms set within a traditional Japanese house of white plaster and black lacquer finishes. Each Room is equipped with a massage chair, and we welcome you with relaxed, unobtrusive hospitality. Furnishings, antiques, calligraphy, and paintings are displayed throughout the property, creating an atmosphere like an art museum. For dining, savor creative cuisine made with local and seasonal ingredients to your heart’s content.

At the foot of Mount Akagi, enjoy a quiet escape surrounded by the warmth of a traditional Japanese house and abundant nature.With 14 guest rooms across five distinct room types, relax with your beloved dog. Select rooms feature a semi-open-air bath, a private bath for dogs, or an exclusive dog run.During your stay, stroll around the property in matching samue loungewear or let your dog play in the woodchip dog run. In the lounge, you can enjoy complimentary drinks and light snacks together with your dog.Savor creative Japanese cuisine made with seasonal ingredients from Akagi, then unwind in the large public bath or open-air bath—before spending every moment together with your dog right up until bedtime. *Dogs are not allowed in shared bathing areas.With heartfelt hospitality inspired by “Futokoro,” we offer a stay where you can truly relax as if you were at home.

Hoshio Hamlet, tucked deep in Nammoku Village at the far western edge of Gunma Prefecture, is a true hidden retreat where Japan’s nostalgic original landscape still remains. Traditional farmhouses over 100 years old (former sericulture homes) still stand here, and the stone walls built by earlier generations create a remarkable scenery. The “Shiomizu Mineral Spring” (local name), once used as the hamlet’s public bathhouse, was revived as Hoshio Onsen through the efforts of villagers and supporters from outside the village. The bath attached to each Room features free-flowing hot spring water from Hoshio Onsen (piped directly from the source). Its reddish, golden-hued water warms you to the core and leaves your skin smooth—an Onsen known for its beautifying qualities. Tateiwa: A 40-tatami total pure Japanese-style Room with two connected 12-tatami rooms (24 tatami), surrounded by a three-sided veranda corridor + private open-air Onsen bath for guests Hoshio: A 20-tatami Western-style Room with an 8-tatami living area plus two 6-tatami bedrooms finished with solid hinoki wood for a natural woody fragrance + private open-air Onsen bath for guests Hoshiogawa: A 10-tatami Western-style Room with views of the Hoshiogawa River right in front of you + private Onsen rock bath for guests (the tub is tiled—a symbol of Showa-era romance) Step away from city crowds, immerse yourself in silence filled only with murmuring streams and birdsong, soak in Hoshio Onsen, gaze at the stars at night, and enjoy a truly extraordinary escape. <Hot spring quality of Hoshio Onsen> Sodium-Calcium Bicarbonate-Chloride Cold Mineral Spring (Hypotonic Neutral Cold Mineral Spring)

The property located by the shores of Akaya Lake features seven non-smoking rooms, all with lake views, and boasts the gentle Sarugakyo Onsen flowing directly from the source. From the windows, guests can enjoy seasonal scenery and views of Akaya Lake, experiencing a tranquil time away from daily life. In the spacious Japanese-style rooms, dinner includes a creative Japanese kaiseki meal full of seasonal flavors, and breakfast is a traditional Japanese meal. The traditional Japanese garden also offers different delights with each visit.

The Ryokan Kyuueya is a hidden retreat quietly nestled in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture. Immerse yourself in the strong alkaline cold mineral spring "Kinu no Yu" with a pH of 9.1, gently enveloping your skin while enjoying the seasonal natural scenery. Savor kaiseki cuisine featuring Gunma Prefecture's branded meat as the main dish, along with seasonal delicacies made from local ingredients. Spend blissful moments in this place where time flows comfortably.