Around White World Oze Iwakura × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

Ryūdō is located in a secluded area in the mountains of Minakami, Gunma, at an altitude of 800m, where you can enjoy nature and experience 18 open-air hot springs with a wild charm.

About a 50-minute drive from Oze National Park, this highland resort at an elevation of 966 m sits like a hidden retreat amid 2 million tsubo of pristine nature. From the guest rooms, enjoy sweeping panoramic views of iconic peaks such as Tanigawa-dake and Hotaka-yama, showcasing breathtaking beauty in every season. Golf, skiing, a wide range of activities, high-pH Onsen known for leaving skin feeling smooth and refreshed, and restaurants to suit your style—offering moments of healing and relaxation that bring families closer together.

A hotel surrounded by the mountains of Okutone, offering a close connection to nature. Enjoy different seasonal activities: wild vegetable picking in spring, camping and firefly watching in summer, autumn foliage viewing in fall, and skiing in winter. The Onsen features the hidden gem "Okutone Onsen" of Minakami Onsenkyo. Guests can enjoy three types of baths: the indoor public bath, 11 private open-air baths unique to our hotel, and a large open-air bath on a scenic hilltop (available during the green season). Meals include the Okutone Deep Mountain Kaiseki cuisine, featuring seasonal menus with local ingredients.

In the tranquil rural landscape of Kawaba Village, supported by its rich history and culture, you can gaze upon the expansive thatched roofs and encounter the nostalgic original scenery of Japan... Kawaba Onsen, the thatched-roof hot spring property Yuyuri-an, is a hot spring property that evokes a sense of time nurtured by nature and history.

Located at the foot of Oze, this highland hotel offers stunning views of the Oku-Nikko mountains and serves as a convenient base for Oze hiking. Popular accommodation plans include water activities on Sugenuma, known for having the highest water clarity in Honshu, and Katashina River. The hotel also features a JGGA-certified all-grass course for the highly popular "Ground Golf." Enjoy nature's treasures with just a 15-minute drive from Oze Iwakura Highland to Tokura Entrance. The area is home to Kanto's largest ski resort, Oze Iwakura, catering to beginners and advanced skiers alike. Traditional Japanese-style rooms provide a relaxing space overlooking the highlands, ideal for group stays. Guests can savor slow food crafted by chefs who expertly use local Katashina ingredients and seasonal flavors.

Natural Onsen with benefits for fatigue recovery and beautiful skin, Japanese cuisine made with local ingredients, and a warm wooden interior. Enjoy trekking and mountain climbing from spring to autumn, and skiing or snowboarding in winter. We welcome you to relax in a serene atmosphere surrounded by traditional Japanese charm.

Nishiki Shūsansō is a Ryokan with Onsen in Kawaba, where you can luxuriously enjoy the hot springs. A natural space filled with historical charm, accompanied by the gentle sound of a clear stream. This hidden mountain retreat offers supreme moments while overlooking the seasonal valleys. With only seven guest rooms, we provide meticulous hospitality. Enjoy dishes with rich flavors crafted by skilled artisans.

Look, nature is abundant! Rapport is located in the Tambara Highlands in northern Gunma Prefecture. Surrounded by beech forests, Rapport offers a very tranquil environment. However, just a short walk away, you can find Tambara Ski Park in winter, Lavender Park in summer, and Tambara Kokia Garden in autumn. Stay at Rapport and enjoy the resort and the abundant nature.

Enjoy an extraordinary outdoor stay amid breathtaking scenery, surrounded by vast grasslands at an elevation of over 1,000 meters. Fully experience Minakami’s outdoor activities, then unwind in the silence beneath a sweeping star-filled sky—why not treat yourself to a luxurious, truly relaxing getaway?

Earthboat Minakami Fujiwara is a trailer-style Accommodation where every unit features a private Onsen and a private sauna. Set amid breathtaking views of Mt. Tanigawa and directly connected to the ski resort, enjoy an open-air bath and sauna outdoors under a crystal-clear night sky filled with stars. With sweeping ski slopes below, indulge in the luxury of savoring the Onsen and sauna to your heart’s content—completely undisturbed.

This guesthouse is a renovated traditional house over 100 years old, located in Kawaba Village in northern Gunma Prefecture. Enjoy the seasonal landscapes along with a pleasant breeze. Experience a leisurely lifestyle while feeling the atmosphere of the traditional house. It is conveniently located for exploring attractions such as hiking, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, sake breweries, temples, and roadside stations in Kawaba Village.