Around Tōkamachi City Museum × Accommodation Suitable For Dining GatheringsRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

In the area with the heaviest snowfall in Japan, where snow, sky, soil, mountains, rivers, people, and living beings have slowly nurtured each other.

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 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.