Around Lockheart Castle × Highly rated Hotel·Ryokan

My parents and I had a very comfortable stay. They said they would like to come again, which made me happy as the one who gave them this trip as a gift. All the staff were very courteous and attentive to every detail. We relaxed with coffee in our Room, warmed up to the core in the free-flowing Onsen, and slept soundly. Every dish was delicious. The acqua pazza, in particular, was the best I have ever had.

The area was very quiet, the Room was spacious, and the bath was large and relaxing. The meals were also delicious. We would love to stay again.

I decided to go on a castle tour in Gunma Prefecture. The accommodation was conveniently located near Numata Castle Ruins and surrounded by plenty of dining options, so I chose it. With a spacious public bath on the first floor and a large dining area, the overall design was relaxing and comfortable. I splurged a little and reserved a room on the 10th floor, the top floor, where I enjoyed expansive views of Numata's beautiful mountain scenery. For dinner, I had some drinks at the yakitori restaurant next door, which was right in front of the parking lot. There were also several izakayas and bars nearby, making this my favorite accommodation. The breakfast buffet was well-managed with staff promptly replenishing dishes and cleaning up with great attention to detail. However, it was disappointing to see some guests leaving their tables messy with leftover dishes behind.

I stayed in a renovated Room with a sauna. The Room was spacious and comfortable. I’d like to visit again, so I’d like to point out a few things that concerned me. About the amenities in the Room: There were two single-use sets (osaji). At minimum, you use them twice for breakfast, right? It wasn’t enough for two people. When I called to request more, I was told it would be 500 yen per set, so I paid 1,000 yen. Since I wanted to enjoy the Onsen and sauna many times, I use lotion each time. In Rooms at a similar price range, it’s common to have proper branded products rather than single-use items, so this was disappointing. The “totonoi” chair for relaxing after the sauna smelled terrible and had sweat stains, so I couldn’t sit on it. The tiles around the shower also had mildew and smelled bad. There were lots of spider webs on the stone wall, and many dead insects fell down. If cleaning is done properly every day, I don’t think that many spider webs would build up. The decorative houseplant in the Room was covered in dust. Please install real plants instead. I was surprised by how much alcohol was stocked in the refrigerator. The labels were roughly handwritten as well, and if they are paid items, it would be better to offer just a few bottles as “recommended by the Accommodation.” Keeping it simple would be best. As this is a long-established Ryokan, many of the staff are older, and talking with them was soothing. The food was incredibly delicious—I was very satisfied. The large public bath felt so old that it honestly scared me (lol). On my way out, I suggested replacing the sauna chair to the proprietress, so when I visit again I hope it will have been replaced! I’ll come again. Thank you very much.

My husband grew up in a ranch in Hokkaido, while I was raised in the city. Drawn to this thatched-roof Accommodation, we stayed here for the first time. From the view at the entrance, we were amazed by the extraordinary, nostalgic buildings and the rice fields spreading out in front of them! We both fell completely in love with it. The Onsen is also wonderful—the free-flowing natural spring water is slightly lukewarm, perfect for a long soak. It leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturized. What’s especially impressive about this Accommodation is the many furnishings and antiques placed throughout, delighting the eyes everywhere you look! It feels like visiting an art museum. Truly amazing! My husband can be quite particular, but he absolutely loved it and says he definitely wants to come again in autumn. Getting to the annex using the cart and monorail was also fun and brought back childhood memories. Thank you so much for such a wonderful place.

I was very satisfied with the Hotel’s Facility, the staff service, and the dining options. In particular, the daily replenishment of drinks in the guest room, the spacious and comfortable large public bath, and the fireworks viewing area were excellent. However, the price was a little high. The only drawback was that the parking lot was a bit far away. I would definitely like to stay here again next time.

Although there is no large public bath, we were able to use five thoughtfully designed private baths for free as many times as we liked. The Room, the baths, and the post-bath lounge area were all very relaxing. It was great to have iced coffee in the post-bath lounge area—it was perfect for cooling down after a soak. The drinkable yogurt delivered to our Room in the morning was also delicious. One small downside to the meals was that the portions were large. Everything was so tasty that I wanted to eat it all, but I couldn’t finish—what a dilemma (lol). On the day we stayed, there was a town fireworks festival, and although it wasn’t huge, we enjoyed fireworks launched very close by.

Baths and meals at Hanamaru. Sorry for traveling solo, but I’d love to visit again and again. I was truly able to relax. Thank you very much.

This was my second stay here. As with my previous visit, the two older gentlemen who greeted us were very pleasant, and their warm welcome made us feel truly appreciated—excellent hospitality. Above all, I think Sarugakyo Hotel’s service is outstanding. There wasn’t a single staff member who made me feel uncomfortable. The person who assisted us during meals was from Nepal; perhaps they are still getting used to the work, but their sincerity really came through and I never felt uneasy at all. I ordered oolong tea, but when they repeated the order they said orange juice—so I corrected it, yet what arrived was orange juice (laugh). That was completely acceptable. It was delicious! The next morning, they greeted me with “Thank you for yesterday,” which made me happy. Thank you as well. Both dinner and breakfast were very tasty and generously portioned—we were completely satisfied. The Onsen was kept extremely clean and felt wonderful. Thanks to everyone at the Hotel, we had a very comfortable stay. We also really enjoyed playing table tennis. We will definitely come back again.

The Room was clean, and the Onsen had excellent water. The staff were also very kind. If I have the opportunity again, I would definitely like to stay here.

I stayed here after visiting Tambara Ski Park. It’s just a short drive down the mountain once you’re done skiing. The parking lot is spacious, and the Room is close to the entrance. The drying Room is also nearby, so everything is conveniently laid out and very easy to get around. The bath was available anytime, and I used it three times. The meals were satisfying. Dinner was great, and breakfast was also hearty and delicious—no doubt about it. I’ll be back!

We had a wonderful celebration. The staff were very kind, and the food was excellent, leaving us very satisfied. We chose glamping with a dog run, and it was a great decision as our dog could move around freely without stress. We are truly grateful to the staff—thank you so much!

We stayed for one night with our dog. The Room was clean and well stocked with dog supplies. The amenities were plentiful, and it was great that we could choose what we needed. It was also our first time being served a welcome drink and snacks upon arrival, which made us very happy. The Accommodation staff were friendly and wonderful. There were also all-you-can-drink soft drinks and alcohol, plus treats for our dog. Meals are buffet-style all you can eat; it was a bit disappointing that the selection was somewhat limited, but everything was delicious. The breakfast sandwiches were especially tasty, with plenty of vegetables. We would love to stay again if we have the chance. Highly recommended Accommodation.

It was a very clean place, and although my stay was short, I had a comfortable time.

I decided to stay another night after my plans from the previous day and chose this affordable Onsen accommodation with meals included. Although I was familiar with Sarugakyo and Akaya Lake as they are on the way to Yuzawa, it was my first time staying here. The deciding factor was the rare opportunity for in-room dining for both breakfast and dinner, which gave me a nostalgic feeling like staying at a hotel from my childhood. It seemed that only part of the room was being used, but the Onsen experience was peaceful and private, which I really appreciated.

We stayed here while visiting Gunma Flower Park, Tonton Plaza, and Mt. Akagi. Unlike Ikaho, the area is not crowded and is quiet, right in front of the Tone River. Dinner was plentiful; after a drink we were full and slept soundly. The bath was also great.

The facility was clean and comfortable to use. The parking lot was also convenient. Breakfast was delicious, but the coffee from the drink bar was not very good.

The building is old, but the reception service was excellent and satisfying. The ramen in the dining hall was also delicious. The bath had a pool, which felt unusual, but I enjoyed swimming. It would have been nice to have disposable toothbrushes available. Since it was a weekday, there were few people, which was great.

Thank you very much for your help the other day. I’m sorry for the trouble of having you retrieve the umbrella I borrowed when going to the Onsen and accidentally forgot to take home. Thank you again. The Room was also clean and comfortable.