Around Lockheart Castle × Accommodation With Deluxe Japanese-Western RoomRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

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.

A tranquil property along the Tone River with distant views of Mount Tanigawa, "Tatsumikan." The mountains surrounding the property change their appearance with the seasons, and the river provides a constant soothing murmur. A place to truly be yourself... and enjoy time doing nothing. From the depths of your heart, relax... and unwind...

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.

“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.

The property located by the shores of Akaya Lake features seven non-smoking rooms, all with lake views, and boasts the gentle Sarugakyo Onsen flowing directly from the source. From the windows, guests can enjoy seasonal scenery and views of Akaya Lake, experiencing a tranquil time away from daily life. In the spacious Japanese-style rooms, dinner includes a creative Japanese kaiseki meal full of seasonal flavors, and breakfast is a traditional Japanese meal. The traditional Japanese garden also offers different delights with each visit.