Around Tōkamachi City Museum × Popular Stays for Travel with BabyRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A hidden Onsen accommodation nestled in the tranquil mountains of Minamiuonuma, featuring a natural sodium chloride and bicarbonate spring. The smooth "lotion-like water" is known for its beauty-enhancing properties and is suitable for alleviating conditions such as atopy, cold sensitivity, and joint pain. Fully renovated in June 2025, the facility offers pet-friendly rooms and private baths ideal for families with small children, catering to various needs. Enjoy a warm stay with local cuisine made from Minamiuonuma Koshihikari rice and other regional ingredients, paired with renowned Echigo sake. Surrounded by seasonal mountain views and serene silence, experience modern comfort blended with traditional charm that reflects the local culture. Our staff eagerly awaits your visit!

The luxury of having the 150-year-old traditional house “Furusawa Residence” all to yourself. In this 199 m² space, the four seasons of Tokamachi and the life of Japan’s snow country live on. In spring, wild mountain vegetables begin to sprout; in summer, a cool breeze sweeps across the rice fields under a sky full of stars. In autumn, golden terraced paddies signal the harvest; in winter, in profound silence, gather around the wood-burning stove. And brightening your morning is a warm homemade breakfast prepared at the Accommodation by local mothers. Freshly cooked Uonuma Koshihikari rice and nourishing regional dishes will soothe you to the core. Beneath thick historic beams, surrender to modern comfort and take in Japan’s timeless landscapes with all five senses. Each visit brings a different rich story—waiting just for you.

Local cuisine featuring vegetables and wild plants cultivated with organic fertilizers on our own farm, as well as the nation's top-quality "Minami Uonuma Koshihikari" rice, emphasizing local production for local consumption.Promote blood circulation with the "Medicinal Stone Bath" (paid) lined with 15 types of medicinal stones, and warm your body from the core with 100% natural Onsen directly from the source.A journey to "rejuvenate" in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The Ryokan Iroha-tei, featured in the NHK drama series "Kokoro," offers meticulously prepared meals by skilled chefs to delight guests on multiple night stays and regular patrons. All 28 rooms lack toilets and washbasins but can be used as private baths. We emphasize local production and consumption, using locally sourced ingredients and homegrown organic vegetables to provide handmade seasonal delicacies.

We welcome only three groups of guests per day. Relax and forget the everyday hustle as if retreating to your favorite hidden getaway. This is the concept behind "Kutsurogi-an," our secluded accommodation. As a small accommodation, we take pride in offering heartfelt hospitality to help create cherished memories for our guests. If you're looking to spend special moments with someone special, we warmly invite you to Kutsurogi-an.