Around Shibu Pass × Popular Stays for Summer Family VacationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Kusatsu Onsen has long been known as one of Japan’s finest hot springs and remains a lively, popular destination for visitors. In the Onsen townscape, where traces of the Edo period still linger, steam rising from the Yubatake drifts through the streets, creating an authentic Onsen atmosphere. With convenient access via the Shinkansen and expressways, a wide range of sightseeing routes can be planned, and Kusatsu also serves as a central hub.“Mukashigokoro no Accommodation Kanemidori” is a welcoming Accommodation with 120 years of history that cherishes the spirit and warmth of bygone days.

A large public bath and garden open-air bath with 100% free-flowing Bandai Mine hot spring water. A panoramic restaurant buffet packed with Joshu gourmet specialties! A large free outdoor parking lot next door. Plenty of Facilities, including a comics corner and table tennis! We also recommend visiting the hot springs at our two sister Hotels.

A historic Ryokan in Kusatsu with a legacy dating back to the Edo period. This Ryokan offers natural flowing Onsen from two rare sources within Kusatsu Onsen: "Yubatake-mae Shirahata Source" and "Shirane-san Bandaiko Source." Its prime location right in front of Yubatake, the symbol of Kusatsu Onsen, is another highlight. Enjoy your journey in Kusatsu surrounded by the scent of sulfur and rising steam.

An Onsen resort located in Kusatsu Town, Gunma Prefecture. Experience various Kusatsu Onsen in a vast area away from daily life. Enjoy forest bathing in rich nature and well-equipped amusement Facilities. The buffet featuring seasonal flavors and local ingredients is also recommended.

Located at an altitude of 1,800 meters within the Joshinetsu National Park, Manza Onsen offers milky white hot spring water flowing directly from its 80°C source. Enjoy the ever-changing beauty of nature through all four seasons and a sky so close it feels like you can touch the stars. Relax in this renowned Onsen with its abundant health benefits while savoring a Japanese-style meal featuring local ingredients.

In addition to sightseeing in Kusatsu Onsen, you can also relax at the Hotel with a large public bath, sauna, and after-bath lounge. We offer dog-friendly rooms, a dog run, and free rental pet supplies. You can also enjoy a wide selection of free rentals such as Nintendo Switch consoles, board games, ski gear, baby items, and beauty appliances (available on a first-come, first-served basis; quantities are limited). About a 15-minute walk to Yubatake. Free parking for 67 cars is available in front of the Hotel (first-come, first-served; no Reservation). About 25 minutes by bus from JR Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station and about a 10-minute walk from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal.

Newly built and opening in 2024. Kusatsu Onsen Villa 140m², accommodates up to 11 guests, 3 minutes by car to the ski resort.

One of Japan’s most renowned hot spring destinations, Kusatsu Onsen—enjoy the luxurious Bandai-kō source to the fullest. Relax and unwind in a villa-style Accommodation.“Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen” is nestled in the inner retreat of famed Kusatsu, at the foot of the mountains and near ski resorts in winter. Surrounded by tranquil woods thick with Kuma bamboo grass, it offers an open, nature-harmonized space where you can gently release both body and mind from everyday fatigue. Every Room features two private baths: a hinoki cypress bath filled with fragrant Bandai-kō source water so you can experience Kusatsu Onsen’s unique qualities, and an indoor “rest bath” with fresh water for longer soaks. Enjoy Kusatsu’s baths to your heart’s content—whenever you like, without time restrictions.

At "Property Kusatsu Onsen Takamatsu," you can enjoy a blissful moment of forgetting daily life while soaking in the Onsen flowing directly from the source, experiencing the natural beauty of the four seasons. The creative cuisine showcasing masterful techniques and the Joshu Wagyu Kaiseki meal will bring joy to your taste buds, satisfying both mind and body. Relax in the comfortable public spaces or stroll through the Kusatsu Onsen town, offering joy and healing to all visitors.

Located in Kusatsu Onsen, one of Japan's three famous hot springs. Nestled in a quiet villa area. You can fully enjoy the onsen with water directly from the source, and in winter, you can experience a snow-viewing bath. The Japanese-style room with a spacious veranda is equipped with two single beds, and for three guests, the sofa bed is utilized. Meals are served as a Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet featuring seasonal dishes, seafood, and mountain delicacies, with unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks.

Hotel Japan Shiga, located at 1,700 meters in Ichinose, Shiga Kogen, is an Accommodation where you can fully enjoy nature in every season. Just a 1-minute walk to the ski slopes, you can enjoy outstanding snow for skiing in winter, wild vegetable picking and trekking in spring and summer, and autumn leaf viewing in fall—all year round. All rooms are spacious 14-tatami Japanese-style rooms, offering a relaxing stay. Meals feature a wide variety of dishes that make balanced use of local ingredients. In particular, the authentic yakiniku made with Shinshu beef raised on locally grown apples is a must-try. You can also enjoy displays from our music box doll collection and a pin badge collection from the Nagano Winter Olympics.

A resort hotel nestled in a forested highland where you can enjoy the world-renowned Onsen of Kusatsu.Relax your tired body in the spacious hinoki wood bath, then take a leisurely stroll to Nishinokawara Park or Yubatake. For dining, indulge in a fusion cuisine course supervised by Chef Hisanobu Hashimoto, a renowned food coordinator. The dishes aim to deliver not only exquisite flavors but also surprises, emotions, and unforgettable experiences.We aspire to be the hotel that comes to mind when you think, "Shall we go to an Onsen for a little break?"

A property where you can enjoy the great outdoors throughout the four seasons. From spring to autumn, you can go trekking, and in winter, enjoy skiing with optimal access to the slopes. Proudly offering homemade cuisine and onsen, you will receive attentive service from female staff. With 72 guest rooms, available in Japanese or Japanese-Western styles, you can relax in a spacious environment.

/ Winter Information /■ Right next to Giant Ski Resort! Hasuike Ski Resort is also a 3-minute walk away!■ Convenient location—Hasuike Hiroba bus stop is a 3-minute walk away■ Our popular family Plan: up to 2 children stay free + one-coin rental for children■ Winter only! Very popular dinner cake corner/ Spring to Autumn Information /■ Take a deep breath by Lake Hasuike. The photogenic Hasuike Pond, popular with photography lovers, is right in front of the property■ The family Plan with up to 2 children staying free is also well received■ Located at a junction in Shiga Kogen—ideal as a base for walking and exploring　The Nature Exploration Course is just a short drive from our property!

[Long-established Accommodation in front of Kusatsu Yubatake] Enjoy the rare free-flowing Onsen sourced directly from the Yubatake spring. We also recommend changing into a complimentary colorful yukata and taking a stroll around Yubatake. Dog-friendly Rooms are available as well. In addition, you can enjoy an Onsen tour at our two sister Hotels, featuring the “Bandai Mine Source” and the “Sainokawara Source.” For dinner, we offer a buffet featuring Gunma specialties and seasonal ingredients, as well as a Japanese set meal with Gunma’s branded meats—Joshu beef and Joshu Mugi Pork.

The bath is a natural onsen with free-flowing water, available for private use 24 hours a day, allowing you to enjoy Kusatsu's hot springs exclusively. Dinner is handcrafted by the owner with years of experience, featuring hearty meals using local ingredients, such as freshly fried skewers. You can stay with peace of mind even with small children. We look forward to welcoming you with warm hospitality unique to our four limited rooms.