Shimonita Station × Hot spring × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan for family trips

Nestled at the foot of Mount Myogi, a famous peak in Gunma Prefecture, "Hotel Sakura-ya" in Isobe Onsen is a historic Ryokan established in 1870. Beloved by literary figures and artists, this location offers excellent access, being only about 90 minutes from Tokyo. Situated in a quiet riverside setting, it provides a tranquil retreat. The charming guest rooms, including Japanese-style and Japanese-Western style rooms, offer views of the Usui River's gentle flow, allowing you to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. The Onsen, rich in salt content, is known for its smooth and warm sensation, making it effective for relieving fatigue. Enjoy a rejuvenating experience for both body and mind in the large communal bath or the open-air bath.

The birthplace of the Onsen symbol, Isobe Onsen has been cherished by many poets since the Edo period. This long-established Ryokan embodies Japanese tradition, featuring spacious Japanese-style rooms "Kafukan" built in the Sukiya style, a bicarbonate strong saline cold mineral Onsen known as "Beauty's Bath," seasonal Kaiseki Japanese cuisine using local ingredients, and the popular soft tofu in the Japanese-style breakfast.

The Property, located a 20-minute drive from the World Heritage Site Tomioka Silk Mill, offers WiFi in all guest rooms and features two separate large baths for men and women. Isobe Onsen has long been cherished by travelers and spa-goers, with its high-quality chloride bicarbonate spring water known as "beauty water" and "healing water for colds." From the special pure Japanese-style room on the top floor, guests can enjoy seasonal landscapes. Additionally, the open-air baths include a fragrant hinoki cypress bath and a rock bath, providing a delightful bathing experience. The daily screening of the "Tongue-Cut Sparrow" story is enjoyable for both children and adults. Meals are prepared using the finest local ingredients from Gunma, ensuring safe and reliable dining.

Less than a 2-hour drive from Tokyo and about 45 minutes from Karuizawa, our location offers a stunning view of Mount Myogi, one of Japan's three most scenic spots. Our accommodations feature spacious 25-square-meter double rooms and twin rooms that can accommodate up to three guests, making them ideal for family trips, golf outings, or business stays. The bicarbonate spring water, drawn from 2,000 meters underground, is rich with the essence of an ancient sea from 60 million years ago. The silky, smooth waters will leave your skin feeling soft and rejuvenated. Adjacent to the Myogi Country Club, enjoy a refreshing round of golf in a perfect environment—cool in summer and warm in winter.

An Onsen property surrounded by Kanna River, the clearest stream in the Kanto region. Nearby, you can also explore the largest limestone cave in Kanto and enjoy nature to its fullest. In addition to indoor baths, there is an open-air bath where you can relax with the soothing sounds of Kanna River and gaze at the starry sky. Known for its skin-beautifying waters, this property offers spacious Japanese-style Rooms (6 tatami + 8 tatami) with a stunning view of the river, making it ideal for family or group trips. Savor local specialties such as shiitake mushrooms, wild boar pork, and Jukkoku miso dishes that bring out the flavors of Ueno Village.

Our specialty "Fluffy Tofu Hot Pot," also known as the edible Onsen, is the pride of our establishment. Enjoy its unique fluffy and melty texture. The 12-tatami Japanese-style Room with a great view of the Isobe Onsen town offers a refreshing scenery of Mount Haruna. Wireless LAN is installed for internet access. From the bath, you can enjoy the spring scenery with blooming cherry blossoms. We provide meals incorporating abundant ingredients from Gunma Prefecture, promoting local production and consumption.

Hoshio Hamlet, tucked deep in Nammoku Village at the far western edge of Gunma Prefecture, is a true hidden retreat where Japan’s nostalgic original landscape still remains. Traditional farmhouses over 100 years old (former sericulture homes) still stand here, and the stone walls built by earlier generations create a remarkable scenery. The “Shiomizu Mineral Spring” (local name), once used as the hamlet’s public bathhouse, was revived as Hoshio Onsen through the efforts of villagers and supporters from outside the village. The bath attached to each Room features free-flowing hot spring water from Hoshio Onsen (piped directly from the source). Its reddish, golden-hued water warms you to the core and leaves your skin smooth—an Onsen known for its beautifying qualities. Tateiwa: A 40-tatami total pure Japanese-style Room with two connected 12-tatami rooms (24 tatami), surrounded by a three-sided veranda corridor + private open-air Onsen bath for guests Hoshio: A 20-tatami Western-style Room with an 8-tatami living area plus two 6-tatami bedrooms finished with solid hinoki wood for a natural woody fragrance + private open-air Onsen bath for guests Hoshiogawa: A 10-tatami Western-style Room with views of the Hoshiogawa River right in front of you + private Onsen rock bath for guests (the tub is tiled—a symbol of Showa-era romance) Step away from city crowds, immerse yourself in silence filled only with murmuring streams and birdsong, soak in Hoshio Onsen, gaze at the stars at night, and enjoy a truly extraordinary escape. <Hot spring quality of Hoshio Onsen> Sodium-Calcium Bicarbonate-Chloride Cold Mineral Spring (Hypotonic Neutral Cold Mineral Spring)