Around Hot Spring Area × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan for family trips

A property that welcomes guests with the elegance and joy reminiscent of cherry blossoms. We strive to bring happiness to our valued guests who travel from afar to visit Kusatsu Onsen. With this sentiment, we are committed to providing warm, cheerful, and elegant hospitality.

Kamenoi Hotel Kusatsu Yubatake is an Onsen Hotel surrounded by the rich nature of Kusatsu Onsen. The greatest attraction of this Hotel is the ability to enjoy three of the six main hot spring sources of Kusatsu Onsen: "Nishinokawara Source," "Yubatake Source," and "Bandai-Ko Source." Each of these sources has a unique water quality, which can be experienced in the large communal baths, open-air baths, cypress baths, and rock baths, making it an irresistible destination for Onsen enthusiasts. Additionally, the Hotel is ideally located just a 3-minute walk from Yubatake, and guests can easily visit this iconic spot through the exclusive pathway "Yubatake Koji." From the newly designed guest rooms, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Shirane to the right and Mount Asama to the left, along with the beautiful townscape that changes with the seasons. In terms of dining, the Hotel offers a buffet-style meal featuring an abundance of local ingredients from Gunma Prefecture, allowing guests to savor the regional flavors to their heart's content. Accompanied by a presentation inspired by Yubatake, you can enjoy a carefully crafted culinary experience. Access is also convenient, with direct buses running from Tokyo Station and Omiya Station, as well as excellent access by car. With its high-quality Onsen, stunning views, meals made with local ingredients, and convenient access, Kamenoi Hotel Kusatsu Yubatake is a Property that offers an attractive experience for all visitors.

Kusatsu Onsen Boun is a Ryokan boasting flowing Onsen baths and a rhododendron garden. It features six baths sourced from two hot springs. Enjoy the full experience of Kusatsu Onsen. Rooms with open-air baths using the Nishinokawara spring are also available. Located just a 3-minute walk from Yubatake, the center of the Onsen town. Relax and enjoy the serene time of Onsen indulgence loved by many literary figures.

[Long-established Accommodation in front of Kusatsu Yubatake] Enjoy the rare free-flowing Onsen sourced directly from the Yubatake spring. We also recommend changing into a complimentary colorful yukata and taking a stroll around Yubatake. Dog-friendly Rooms are available as well. In addition, you can enjoy an Onsen tour at our two sister Hotels, featuring the “Bandai Mine Source” and the “Sainokawara Source.” For dinner, we offer a buffet featuring Gunma specialties and seasonal ingredients, as well as a Japanese set meal with Gunma’s branded meats—Joshu beef and Joshu Mugi Pork.

In March 2024, a new Property with private open-air baths in every room will open just a 1-minute walk from Yubatake. Located in the heart of the street connecting Kusatsu Onsen's symbol "Yubatake" and "Sainokawara Park," guests can enjoy exclusive use of the natural Onsen open-air baths during their stay, and indulge in a relaxing café time during the day and Bar time at night in the front lobby. Experience a full Onsen getaway right in the center of Kusatsu Onsen. *This is a No Meals Included Property. Enjoy your time in Kusatsu Onsen freely and at your own pace.

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.

58 minutes from Karuizawa Outlet. Kusatsu Now Resort Hotel, a spa resort hotel located in Kusatsu Onsen, offers day-use bathing, private open-air baths, as well as activities like tennis and golf.

A historic Ryokan in Kusatsu with a legacy dating back to the Edo period. This Ryokan offers natural flowing Onsen from two rare sources within Kusatsu Onsen: "Yubatake-mae Shirahata Source" and "Shirane-san Bandaiko Source." Its prime location right in front of Yubatake, the symbol of Kusatsu Onsen, is another highlight. Enjoy your journey in Kusatsu surrounded by the scent of sulfur and rising steam.

In addition to sightseeing in Kusatsu Onsen, you can also relax at the Hotel with a large public bath, sauna, and after-bath lounge. We offer dog-friendly rooms, a dog run, and free rental pet supplies. You can also enjoy a wide selection of free rentals such as Nintendo Switch consoles, board games, ski gear, baby items, and beauty appliances (available on a first-come, first-served basis; quantities are limited). About a 15-minute walk to Yubatake. Free parking for 67 cars is available in front of the Hotel (first-come, first-served; no Reservation). About 25 minutes by bus from JR Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station and about a 10-minute walk from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal.

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.

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.

"Yamamoto-kan," a historic Ryokan established in the late Edo period, stands gracefully in front of Kusatsu Onsen's iconic Yubatake. This registered tangible cultural property retains the charm of traditional wooden architecture. Inside, you’ll feel the warmth and history, with a bathhouse offering soothing onsen water directly sourced from Kusatsu’s renowned Shirahata spring. The nine guest rooms are designed for tranquility, offering stunning views of Yubatake and allowing guests to fully enjoy the changing beauty of each season. After your bath, savor handmade kaiseki cuisine crafted with care by skilled chefs. The dining area overlooks Yubatake, where you can enjoy a special moment while admiring the steam and enchanting night illuminations. This accommodation combines location, history, onsen baths, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking scenery to provide an immersive Kusatsu experience for all five senses.

A resort hotel nestled in a forested highland where you can enjoy the world-renowned Onsen of Kusatsu.Relax your tired body in the spacious hinoki wood bath, then take a leisurely stroll to Nishinokawara Park or Yubatake. For dining, indulge in a fusion cuisine course supervised by Chef Hisanobu Hashimoto, a renowned food coordinator. The dishes aim to deliver not only exquisite flavors but also surprises, emotions, and unforgettable experiences.We aspire to be the hotel that comes to mind when you think, "Shall we go to an Onsen for a little break?"

At Ryokan Ikuseiya, in addition to separate baths for men and women, each room features a private onsen. You can enjoy the onsen at any time without time restrictions. The large communal bath uses Shirahata no Yu, one of Kusatsu's premier onsens, with baths and changing rooms crafted from hinoki wood to maximize the onsen's benefits. Dinner is served in private rooms, with all dishes presented at once, allowing you to dine comfortably without multiple room entries.

A five-room Accommodation where you can enjoy 100% free-flowing Onsen water—an exclusive blend of Kusatsu’s only private source, “Dainichi-no-Yu,” and the Sainokawara source—entirely in private.Three private baths filled with exceptionally fresh water are free to use 24 hours a day. In the morning, a complimentary breakfast set is served at the on-site café “Neue Post”!On the second floor, you’ll find “Neue Post Dining,” a restaurant known for its delicious curry, with a great selection of beer and snacks.The small “One-Tsubo Bath,” where fresh hot spring water gushes abundantly, is especially popular with Onsen lovers.A microwave is also available in the shared indoor space, and you can enjoy a convenient location for sightseeing.

Located just a 3-minute walk from Yubatake, this charming accommodation with over 100 years of history offers a warm and simple atmosphere. Enjoy two types of onsen, "Yubatake" and "Wata-no-Yu," both available for private use with natural hot spring water directly sourced from the springs, providing Kusatsu's renowned powerful healing properties and leaving your skin smooth. Savor handmade Japanese breakfasts and experience heartfelt hospitality unique to small accommodations. Perfect as a base for exploring Kusatsu, enjoying sightseeing, and experiencing various onsens.