Around Nishino Kawara Open-air Bath × Accommodation With An Animal Crossing-Like WorldRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

The "segai-dashi beam construction" creates a beautiful landscape with large white walls and black beams. It recreates the traditional architectural style that has been passed down since the Edo period when it was founded. From the moment you step through the entrance, you are welcomed by a space with a pure Japanese atmosphere. A quiet time flows within the facility, making it hard to believe it's in the center of an Onsen town.

Kusatsu Hotel was established during the Taisho era as a Western-style "Hotel." During the Meiji period, Dr. Bertz, a German medical scientist, praised Kusatsu Onsen, attracting many foreign visitors to Kusatsu. Later, around Showa 27, the hotel was renovated into the current traditional Japanese-style Ryokan, but the name "Hotel" remained. The charm and spirit of hospitality from the Taisho era have been preserved to this day.

A 3-minute walk from Yubatake, this Hotel is located in the heart of the newly established "Ura-Kusatsu," a new landmark. The concept of the Hotel is "1/f Fluctuation." "1/f Fluctuation" refers to the harmony between regularity and irregularity. Like the rhythm of a human heartbeat, this non-constant rhythm, found in various natural elements of the world, brings a sense of comfort to the human mind. The flickering flames of a bonfire or hearth, the flowing motion of water, the rustling sound of trees, and the swaying lanterns as you stroll through the twilight of Ura-Kusatsu. Savor the fluctuation and enjoy a moment of healing.

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.