Around White World Oze Iwakura × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan for business trips

[Gunma • Minakami Onsen] A secluded hot-spring Accommodation nestled in the mountains at an elevation of 800 m. Enjoy 18 distinct private open-air baths, all fed directly from the source, no Reservation required, and free to use throughout your stay. Fresh greenery in spring, deep summer greens with fireflies, vivid autumn foliage, and serene winter snowscapes. After touring the baths while taking in breathtaking seasonal views, savor seasonal mountain cuisine in a private dining room. In a truly private setting, couples, spouses, and families with children can relax and enjoy their time without concern.

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.

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.

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.