Around Minakami Town Akazawa Ski Resort × Accommodation With SnacksRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

[Awarded TripAdvisor Japan’s Top 25 Ryokan for five consecutive years] Step through the small gate lit with amber-hued lanterns, and you’ll be embraced by the warmth of beautifully polished wood. Surrender to a gentle sense of nostalgia, unwind at your own pace, and let your mind be set free in this hot-spring village—an oasis of quiet in the forests of Shima: Shima Onsen Tokiwasure no Accommodation Kamoto.

Naeba Prince Hotel boasts 1,216 guest rooms. With direct access to the ski slopes for easy convenience and 22 restaurants to choose from to suit your mood. An entertainment Resort Hotel where everyone can enjoy Onsen, shopping, snow rafting, night tours by snowcat, and more.

We offer a "Full Order Style Dinner," where you can enjoy freshly prepared dishes served one by one, unlike buffets or all-you-can-eat options. Each dish is crafted with the quality of fine Italian cuisine by our former Executive Chef of Palace Hotel Tachikawa. You can savor your favorite dishes freshly made each time, creating a unique dining experience tailored just for you.The onsen features the renowned Sarugakyo Onsen water, known for its skin-beautifying properties. Enjoy it as much as you like during your stay. From rooms with semi-open-air baths to casual accommodations, we provide guest rooms suited to your preferred style of stay. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature while indulging in exquisite cuisine and relaxing onsen.*Please note that we do not accommodate guests who are preschool-aged or younger.*

Our large public bath features free-flowing natural hot spring water from the source and is located in Sarugakyo Onsen. With high ceilings and a bright, open atmosphere, it offers separate bathing areas including a rock bath and a hinoki cypress bath, so you can relax at your leisure.In addition, our open-air bath lets you enjoy a rock bath while surrounded by nature.

You can enjoy five different baths and seven unique tubs, all available for private use. Meals are served in "Roan," a completely private dining area with a hearth at each table, where you can leisurely savor charcoal-grilled dishes and local cuisine.

This is a modern Ryokan at Shima Onsen, popular among women. It features a large public bath and three private open-air baths that can be used multiple times for free. Check-out is at 12 PM, making it ideal for those who wish to relax in the morning.

Along the Shima River, enjoy 100% natural Onsen with three abundant private sources in various bathing facilities. Savor the Satoyama Kaiseki cuisine, featuring the bountiful mountain and river delicacies of Gunma.

“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.

A secluded inn located in the valley of the Akaya River, a tributary of the Tone River. Known for its lukewarm therapeutic waters, it is renowned for alleviating neuralgia, joint pain, rheumatism, and whiplash. Ideal not only for therapeutic purposes but also for relaxing and rejuvenating amidst abundant nature. Enjoy the hidden hot springs to the fullest.

Renovated and reopened in December 2015. An Onsen resort overlooking Akaya Lake. Enjoy the gentle natural Onsen and a wide variety of buffets featuring Gunma's local ingredients. Convenient access to nearby attractions offers various ways to enjoy your stay.

A hot spring hotel nestled in a serene 330,000-square-meter retreat surrounded by clear streams. Enjoy the renowned skin-beautifying hot springs with rooms featuring open-air baths, private baths, and access to sister properties for a delightful hot spring hopping experience! Dinner includes a buffet of over 50 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. Savor freshly grilled beef steak and tempura prepared live at the kitchen station.

A wooden Property located on a hill in the onsen town. The interior is clean and full of charm. It features 4 Japanese-style rooms and 2 rooms with open-air baths and a wood cabin-style bath. Guests can enjoy various baths, including a panoramic bath, a storehouse-style bath, and two private open-air baths. The "Hatago Gozen," a meal highlighting local flavors, is popular among guests of all ages.

At this accommodation nestled in the land of Shima, you can experience the warmth of traditional onsen and enjoy the spiritual waters of Shima Onsen. Rooms range from 6 to 10 tatami mats, with spacious two-room suites, Japanese-Western style rooms, and highly recommended rooms with private open-air baths. Relax in uniquely designed rooms at your leisure. A large public bath is also available to soothe your travel fatigue. Enjoy a tranquil bathing experience in a serene atmosphere.

A small, traditional Onsen Accommodation nestled in the quietest, most secluded part of Shima Onsen, surrounded by gentle tranquility. Both dinner and breakfast are served in your Room. With a history that began as a soba shop, you can enjoy handmade soba at dinner—crafted using a recipe passed down through three generations since our founding. Our free private open-air bath features 100% natural hot spring water, continuously flowing from the source. We also offer covered parking for added convenience for touring guests. Fill your stomach, soak in the Onsen, and sleep soundly. Step away from the rush of everyday life and fully savor the luxury of doing nothing.

A property with a 400-year history, the only ryokan with an onsen in Naeba. Enjoy blissful moments with the onsen springing from the mountains of Mikuni Pass. Meals are served in the tranquil dining area "Kura" (with chairs and tables). The onsen large bath is available 24 hours, and there is also an outdoor rock bath using tourmaline stones. Please relax and enjoy your stay.

A different world at an altitude of 1,000m. Experience the flavors of nature throughout the four seasons. From spring to autumn, enjoy trekking and mountain climbing. In winter, indulge in skiing and snowboarding with excellent snow quality. After playing, savor dishes made with vegetables grown on our own farm and seasonal ingredients.

Located in the quietest area of the canyon in the secluded part of Shima Onsen, this Property features six Rooms and three free private Onsen baths, offering the luxury of Shima Onsen's pure, unaltered hot spring water. Meals include local ingredients such as Joshu beef, Mugibuta pork, and Akagi chicken, along with an abundance of fresh vegetables. Guests can enjoy dishes like irori-grilled specialties, Joshu's famous yaki-manju, and okirikomi noodles, all served in generous portions. Additionally, there are Plans featuring onsen-steamed dishes or lighter options, such as Joshu beef on a teppan grill or shabu-shabu with Gunma's specialty fish, Gin-Hikari. The Rooms include traditional Japanese-style accommodations as well as two artist Rooms featuring twin Japanese-style beds. These Rooms showcase works by local artists from Nakanojo Town, allowing guests to experience the essence of Nakanojo and Shima Onsen. Enhance your usual travel experience with a unique stay in these one-of-a-kind Rooms.