Around Mount Tanigawa × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

Opened on November 1, 2022! A Hotel with Onsen Open-Air Baths in Every Room All guest rooms face the Tone River, nurtured by the blessings of nature, and are designed to be simple and tranquil, allowing you to fully experience the colors, scents, breezes, sounds, and air of the natural surroundings. Enjoy a peaceful moment while taking in the murmuring of the river and the ever-changing scenery. Inside the rooms, you can relax comfortably without shoes, and the bed sizes are spacious enough for Child Sharing Existing Bedding! We also offer triple rooms, perfect for trips with close friends or girls' gatherings. Essential amenities are available in the lobby lounge, along with a variety of rental and purchase items. The large public bath features a modern auto-loyly sauna. At the restaurant, we serve dishes made with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients!

Tanigawa Onsen, nestled beneath the majestic Mt. Tanigawa. A Japanese-style Ryokan, “Minakami Sanso,” stands quietly by the clear stream of the Tanigawa River. From the 4th-floor lounge “Usuyukiso,” Mt. Tanigawa reveals its beauty in every season—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—inviting you to a peaceful time filled with rich travel charm.

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...

Kanemorikan Seseragi is a small Accommodation nestled in the mountains on the southern face of Mt. Tanigawa, blessed with majestic nature that changes with the seasons and abundant natural Onsen. Warm, wood-accented Rooms, seasonal cuisine to savor, and understated hospitality—stretch out, unwind, and enjoy a relaxing stay at your leisure.

Welcome to Ryokan Tanigawa. Our ryokan is located in a tranquil Onsen area at the southern base of Mount Tanigawa. True to our catchphrase, "So close you can almost touch Mount Tanigawa," guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the mountain from their rooms, showcasing its seasonal beauty—lingering snow and cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery and cool breezes in summer, fiery autumn foliage, and a serene winter wonderland. Nestled within the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, our modern architecture blends harmoniously with the natural surroundings of Tanigawa Onsen's peaceful environment, earning admiration from many visitors.

About a 50-minute drive from Oze National Park, this highland resort at an elevation of 966 m sits like a hidden retreat amid 2 million tsubo of pristine nature. From the guest rooms, enjoy sweeping panoramic views of iconic peaks such as Tanigawa-dake and Hotaka-yama, showcasing breathtaking beauty in every season. Golf, skiing, a wide range of activities, high-pH Onsen known for leaving skin feeling smooth and refreshed, and restaurants to suit your style—offering moments of healing and relaxation that bring families closer together.

“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.

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.

At this Property surrounded by nature, you can enjoy the Onsen while listening to the murmuring of the Yubiso River. The Hotel is equipped with Facilities that allow you to fully enjoy the seasonal nature of Minakami. We recommend the special 12-tatami mat Japanese-style room with spacious interiors and large windows offering scenic views. The Facility also includes a large public bath, karaoke, and table tennis. Meals are served in a buffet style with a wide variety of options, and include all-you-can-drink alcohol and soft drinks.

We offer a "Full Order Style Dinner," where you can enjoy freshly prepared dishes served one by one, unlike buffets or all-you-can-eat options. Each dish is crafted with the quality of fine Italian cuisine by our former Executive Chef of Palace Hotel Tachikawa. You can savor your favorite dishes freshly made each time, creating a unique dining experience tailored just for you.The onsen features the renowned Sarugakyo Onsen water, known for its skin-beautifying properties. Enjoy it as much as you like during your stay. From rooms with semi-open-air baths to casual accommodations, we provide guest rooms suited to your preferred style of stay. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature while indulging in exquisite cuisine and relaxing onsen.*Please note that we do not accommodate guests who are preschool-aged or younger.*

At "Bettei Yaeno," a property with four rooms located at the foot of Mount Tanigawa in Minakami, quiet moments flow in the detached-style rooms surrounded by greenery. Enjoy a relaxing time while savoring seasonal kaiseki cuisine.

Our large public bath, featuring free-flowing natural hot spring water, 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 for a relaxing soak.In addition, our open-air bath lets you enjoy a rock bath while surrounded by nature.

A Property boasting one of Japan's leading hot spring water volumes, exceeding 1,800 liters per minute, nestled in the heart of nature. The open-air Onsen along the mountain stream spans an impressive area equivalent to approximately 470 tatami mats. The signature bath, "Maka no Yu," is a grand mixed-gender Onsen often featured in magazines and posters. Bathing garments are provided, ensuring women can enjoy the experience with peace of mind. Beyond its striking presence, the soothing sound of the clear stream offers a sense of tranquility. If you wish to fully immerse yourself in the vast beauty of nature while enjoying an Onsen, this is undoubtedly a highly recommended choice.

Located in the Tanigawa Onsen of the Minakami Onsen area, Yado Kansan is a small countryside property with six rooms.

A hotel surrounded by the mountains of Okutone, offering a close connection to nature. Enjoy different seasonal activities: wild vegetable picking in spring, camping and firefly watching in summer, autumn foliage viewing in fall, and skiing in winter. The Onsen features the hidden gem "Okutone Onsen" of Minakami Onsenkyo. Guests can enjoy three types of baths: the indoor public bath, 11 private open-air baths unique to our hotel, and a large open-air bath on a scenic hilltop (available during the green season). Meals include the Okutone Deep Mountain Kaiseki cuisine, featuring seasonal menus with local ingredients.

Earthboat Minakami Fujiwara is a trailer-style Accommodation where every unit features a private Onsen and a private sauna. Set amid breathtaking views of Mt. Tanigawa and directly connected to the ski resort, enjoy an open-air bath and sauna outdoors under a crystal-clear night sky filled with stars. With sweeping ski slopes below, indulge in the luxury of savoring the Onsen and sauna to your heart’s content—completely undisturbed.

A rural property boasting mountain cuisine that feels like savoring the entire earth. It abundantly uses the robust natural blessings of local Minakami. Enjoy a tranquil time away from the city's hustle and bustle in private dining rooms, private baths featuring Minakami Onsen 'Hōju no Yu,' and guest rooms with open-air baths. Here at Shōbun, you can experience the scent of the wind, the sound of insects, the murmur of streams, and the twinkle of stars. Please relax and enjoy your stay at this heartfelt rural property.

A secluded inn located in the valley of the Akaya River, a tributary of the Tone River. Known for its lukewarm therapeutic waters, it is renowned for alleviating neuralgia, joint pain, rheumatism, and whiplash. Ideal not only for therapeutic purposes but also for relaxing and rejuvenating amidst abundant nature. Enjoy the hidden hot springs to the fullest.