[Gunma] Feel the healing power of clear water. 5 recommended ryokan with mountain stream views for tired women

Have you ever been so busy with work and housework that you can't get rid of your fatigue even if you sleep all day on your days off? If that's the case, invite a close friend and go on a girls' trip surrounded by nature. We recommend a "mountain stream trip." It's said that watching rivers and streams has a stress-relieving effect. It's the perfect trip to soothe girls who are busy with work and private life.

Gunma is recommended for places with clear mountain streams and easy access from Tokyo. Gunma has many rivers of the Tone River system, and there are many inns along the streams. It is about a 3-hour train ride from Tokyo, so it is perfect for a short girls' weekend trip. You'll be chatting away on the local train, enjoying the view of the stream from your room window. Here are 5 inns with mountain streams as their main attraction. Relax your mind and body by gazing at the stream from your room window and listening to the murmuring of the river.

The quiet inn "Kayabuki no Sato Yakushi Onsen Hatago," nestled in the bosom of onsen Asamagakure in Azuma, Joshu, is made up of seven thatched houses lined up on a site of about 23,000 m2. It's so vast it feels like a village, and you can enjoy the spectacular views of the four seasons. Breathing in the clean air is sure to lighten your mood.

There are two types of rooms, "Yasuragikan" and "Seseragikan", where you can feel the time flowing slowly in the rooms decorated with old folk items. Relax to your heart's content in a high-quality space in a room overlooking the Nukukawa waterfall or valley, or in a room with an irori hearth. We recommend "Yasuragikan". All rooms have an open-air bath, so you can take a relaxing bath as long as you like, whenever you like.

In the open-air bath "Takiminoyu," you can enjoy a refreshing feeling as the warm river and the sound of the river spread out before you sweep away your fatigue. When you see such a magnificent view, you'll want to talk to someone. Sharing the same experience on a girls' trip will surely deepen your friendship. You can enjoy the two faces of the fantastic scenery lit up during the day and at night, so why not try bathing at different times? There are also reclining baths and germanium baths, so you can enjoy bathing in different baths.

At meal, you can eat as much as you like of dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Foods grilled on a hearth are different from what you normally eat. Eating luxurious dishes that are only available on a trip will satisfy both your heart and your stomach.

Toshimaya is an inn with a nostalgic atmosphere. There are 15 guest rooms, each with its own unique touch, such as an open-air bath or rooms facing the mountain stream. The location is perfect for taking pictures on social media, so you can relax and enjoy the view while listening to the babbling of the river.

Open the large panoramic windows and you'll see a magnificent view of the crystal clear mountain stream. Enjoy some girl talk with your friends on the balcony while taking in the great outdoors, or close your eyes and listen to the sounds around you... Enjoy your time however you like.

After enjoying the great outdoors from your room, head to the large open-air bath. Toshimaya's open-air bath is located along the mountain stream, so you can feel the negative ions right nearby. onsen is 100% natural, with three private hot springs. A soak in Yako-no-Yu will warm you to the core. At night, the mountain stream is beautifully lit up, making you want to gaze at it forever. On clear nights, you might even be able to see a sky full of stars. This makes for an exquisite stay.

"Tokiwasureno Yado Yoshimoto" is a hidden inn with 8 rooms located in the "Yuzuriha area" a little way from onsen town. Once you pass through the small gate, the world of "Yoshimoto" wrapped in the warmth of wood spreads out before you, making you forget the daily grind of time.

The hearth lounge has a retro and warm atmosphere. The bar has over 100 types of shochu, making it an irresistible inn for drinkers. Once you return to your room, you can chat for as long as time allows. One of the best parts of traveling is being able to spend time with friends you don't get to see often. It seems like you can talk openly about things you normally wouldn't.

Shima onsen is so named because of the legend that it cures as many as 40,000 illnesses. Below you can see Fusenkyo Gorge, with the Shima River flowing. There are four Japanese-style rooms and four rooms with open-air baths. The baths in the rooms with open-air baths are made of different materials, such as cypress, stone, ceramics, and Shigaraki ware, so be sure to discuss with your friends before deciding.

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About 40 minutes by bus from JR Nakanojo Station, you will find Izumiya 5 groups per day, located along the Shima River. From the terrace just beyond the lounge, you can see the powerful flow of the Shima River. This is truly an inn for listening to the mountain stream. The hospitality that respects privacy will surely free you from your tense daily routine.

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You can enjoy the seasonal atmosphere no matter when you visit: fresh greenery in spring and summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. Relax in your room while listening to the babbling of the river... Just relax and spend some time without thinking about anything, and your mind will be cleansed.

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This inn values privacy and does not have a large public bath. Instead, it has three open-air baths for your room and two private baths. You can relax and unwind without having to bump into other guests. The appeal is being able to enjoy girl talk while bathing without any worries. Relax in the smooth waters of the hot spring and let the fatigue of everyday life wash away.

About 40 minutes by bus from JR Nakajo Station, there is a large, eye-catching house with a thatched roof. This is Shima onsen, an inn that has been passed down for generations since the Muromachi period. The charming exterior of the inn will raise your expectations for your stay. There is also a round-trip bus to Shima onsen from Tokyo Station. Busy women will be happy to know that you can easily get there just by riding the bus.

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There are three types of guest rooms: Premium Mokuyokukan, Suiyokukan, and Kinyokukan. Each room has a different view and interior atmosphere, so please choose according to the number of people in your group and your preferences. Relaxing in a room with the soothing sound of babbling water will help you relax and melt away stress. The heating system uses heat onsen, so it's very warm and there's no dryness, which is great for women. There is also a beauty salon, so why not try it after your bath? Let's polish your skin and improve your femininity!

The natural hot onsen that gush forth from seven private springs are characterized by their smooth, skin-friendly spring quality. They are counted as one of the "Three Great Gastrointestinal Hot Springs in Japan" that are effective against gastrointestinal diseases, and are also rich in metasilicic acid that helps with collagen production, so they are said to have a skin-beautifying effect. This is a "hot onsen inn where you can be healed by nature and have smooth skin at the same time. This is the open-air bath "Mori no Kodama." You can see the powerful waterfall right in front of you, and your worries will disappear as you look at it.

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For dinner, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal that changes monthly. In addition to seasonal ingredients, the dishes include "Hashiri," which celebrates the arrival of the season, and "Nagori," which is a reluctant final taste of the season, allowing you to enjoy every bit of the season. The "Gensen-ryori" rice porridge for breakfast is a masterpiece made by soaking Gunma-grown Koshihikari rice in the spring water overnight and slowly cooking it. Eating this nutritious food is sure to make you feel like your mind and body are in balance.

Women who are busy with work, housework, and personal life need a trip that will help them to fully heal their daily fatigue and stress. If you stay at an inn overlooking a mountain stream, you can look at the river and listen to the sound of the babbling brook and feel lighter in both body and mind. If you feel like you're running out of room in your mind, invite your friends and go on a relaxing girls' trip♪