8 Ryokan in Minakami Town, Gunma with In-Room Open-Air Baths - Relax at Seclusive Onsen Inns

Both he and I have been feeling tired lately. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and be healed in a place rich in nature, why not spend some time alone in a "secret onsen town" that is easily accessible from Tokyo?

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This time we will be introducing Minakami onsen in Gunma, which can be reached in about two and a half hours by Shinkansen or train from Tokyo. Located upstream of the Tone River, the valley is beautiful and there are plenty of activities such as bungee jumping, canoeing, and kayaking. There is also a promenade along the river, so it's fun to take a walk.

After enjoying sightseeing, relax at a nice inn. Mizukami onsen Township has a full range of inns that will gently soothe adult couples. Among them, those with "guest rooms with open-air baths" are ideal for couples who want to take a bath alone with their partner. Talking in the bath, admiring the scenery, and enjoying simple "mountain delicacies"...it is also possible to spend a relaxing time in the room and not do too much sightseeing. From "detached" inns along the Tone River to in-room dining and ryokan inns with spectacular views of Mt. Tanigawa, we introduce inns with "open-air bath rooms.

"Bettei Yaeno" is perfect for adult couples, with its "detached" rooms that emphasize privacy. All rooms have private open-air baths, and meal can be enjoyed in the room. Also, there are only four rooms, so you can spend a quiet time here. The reasonable distance from the staff and the extensive facilities are also attractive. Access is about 15 minutes by route bus from Minakami Station. By car, it takes about 15 minutes from Minakami IC.

Both the room and the bath have a refined Japanese atmosphere. The bathtub is large enough for two people to fit comfortably. Relax and unwind from the stresses of the day while gazing out at the garden. You may feel like you are living here with him.

Couples will be happy to be able to enjoy both breakfast and dinner in their own room. The kaiseki cuisine, which focuses on local ingredients such as Joshu beef and Akagi chicken, is the result of the chef's ingenuity. Since seasonal ingredients are used, the menu changes monthly. I would like to enjoy beautiful dishes with my eyes while enjoying the blessings of the season.

"Gensen Yu no Yado Matsunoi" is a onsen inn with four hot springs. It has a wide range of relaxing facilities, including a large bath with free-flowing hot spring water, an open-air bath where you can watch fireflies dancing depending on the season, a stylish private bath, and a sauna room where you can read or take a nap. It may be heaven for couples who want to spend a relaxing time together. It is about 3 minutes by shuttle bus from Minakami Station (contact required). If you are driving, it is about 5 minutes from Minakami IC.

The private baths (additional charge) are available only to guests staying at the inn. There are three indoor baths and two open-air baths, and you can enjoy the same hot spring onsen as the large public bath! You can spend a luxurious time alone with your boyfriend in a space where you won't be disturbed by anyone. All private baths can be reserved after you arrive at the inn, so we recommend checking in early.

Two people who want to eat full, please enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet style dinner. They have a wide variety of dishes, and in the live kitchen, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat wild bluefin tuna sushi, beef steak, and freshly fried tempura made by craftsmen. Sweets, fruits, and alcohol are also available, so take your time and savor them.

"Hotarusetsu no Yado Naofumi" is a small inn along the highway that passes through the onsen town. The calm room is attractive. A room with an open-air bath is perfect for couples who want to spend as much time together as possible. Among them, the "separate room" is like a villa, and the tension rises. It's also a great point that you can fill your stomach in the meal room in a private room for both breakfast and dinner. Access is about 10 minutes by shuttle service from Minakami Station (reservation required). By car, it takes about 15 minutes from Minakami IC.

This is an example of an open-air bath attached to the "separate room". Soak in onsen while gazing out at the courtyard, and your tiredness will wash away. In addition, there are three private baths in the hotel, so you can enjoy a tour of the baths just the two of you. The fact that guests can enter for free is also a plus point.

If you are hungry, please enjoy the relaxing “country cuisine”. Using local ingredients, handmade dishes are the ultimate in luxury. Wild vegetables in spring, sweetfish from the Tonegawa River in summer, and mushrooms and chestnuts in autumn.

There are 18 rooms in total on the vast grounds. "Bettei Senjuan" is recommended for special anniversaries, where all rooms are equipped with open-air baths with free-flowing hot springs. The view of Mt. Tanigawa from the room and bath is also wonderful. The photo is a special room SP with an open-air bath, which strongly reflects the concept of the inn as a "Japanese resort." A high-quality room with two Japanese-style rooms, a tea room, and a wide veranda. Access is about 5 minutes by pick-up service from Minakami Station (reservation required). By car, it takes about 10 minutes from Minakami IC.

Here is the bath of the "Special Room SP with Open-Air Bath". The breeze blowing through is pleasant, and makes you feel like you're bathing in the forest. It's so luxurious to have such a luxurious bathtub for two people. You work hard all the time, so you should be allowed to enjoy this kind of luxury once in a while.

There are many healing spots such as a garden where you can't help but stroll around and a reading room with a fireplace. Also, the interior is stylish, so you can enjoy walking around the building as if you were visiting an art museum.

Nestled along the Tone River, MICASA is a relaxing onsen ryokan. The rooms, which were renewed in 2017, are very clean. If you stay in a room on the river side, you will be soothed by the murmuring of the clear stream. It is also attractive that there are rooms with open-air baths that are nice for couples. Access is about 5 minutes by pick-up service from Minakami Station. By car, it takes about 5 minutes from Minakami IC.

The hot water of the open-air bath attached to the room is onsen ♪The mountains that can be seen from the bathtub are green in spring and summer, colored leaves in autumn, and covered in snow in winter. Alone with him, it seems that you will fall into the illusion of being one with nature. In addition, there is a large public bath, an open-air bath with a view, and a private bath, so you can fully enjoy the 100% free-flowing onsen.

After enjoying onsen, savor the country cuisine of the landlady, who is particular about local production for local consumption. You will find yourself smiling at the unique local cuisine, such as homemade konnyaku, Joshu black pork sukiyaki, and fresh mountain vegetables. . It seems that you will feel like returning to your parents' house in the countryside. I'm sure he will be pleased too.

"Kinseikan Seseragi" is a small inn nestled in the mountains on the south side of Mt. Tanigawa. All 6 types of rooms are spacious and open. There are two guest rooms with open-air baths, so you can soak in the free-flowing onsen while staying in your room. It's irresistible for tired couples♪ You can also fill your stomach in a private meal room. Access is about 7 minutes by free shuttle service from Minakami Station (reservation required). By car, it takes about 10 minutes from Minakami IC.

Here is the bath attached to the room with an open-air bath. Not only the scenery during the daytime, but also the starry sky at night is so beautiful that it will take your breath away. If you look at it with just the two of you, it will remain in your memory for a long time♡By the way, there is also a drinking fountain where you can drink onsen. You can take the water home with you, so why not bring a plastic tank if you're traveling by car?

Dinner and breakfast are served in a private room-style meal separated from the other guests. The sumptuous meals, which are lined with the bounties of the fields and rivers, are the ultimate in luxury. Enjoy seasonal delicacies such as ayu (sweetfish), iwana (char), jyoshu beef, wild vegetables, and mushrooms that can only be tasted here.

The Minakamikan, where you can enjoy the magnificent view of Mt. Tanigawa and the Tone River, is also perfect for a tired couple. The rooms range from VIP rooms where members of the imperial family have stayed, to casual in-room dining-Western style rooms. You can enjoy onsen and meal in your room. You can arrive at the inn by pick-up service from Minakami Station or Jomokogen Station (reservation required). By car, it takes about 10 minutes from Minakami IC.

The bathtub attached to the "guest room with an open-air bath" is "barrel-shaped" and full of taste. Please enjoy the smooth texture of Minakami onsen. In addition, there are a wide variety of baths, such as an open-air bath full of rustic atmosphere, a bathtub made of glass, and a private bath, so it is also ant to go around.

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If you sign up for in-room dining commitment plan, you can enjoy dinner alone without worrying about people's eyes. The kaiseki set, which mainly features Gunma's proud "Kamiju beef", is vivid to the eye. This plan also comes with a "colored yukata" service, so let's enjoy a meal date wearing your favorite yukata.

Minakami Sanso, where you can be healed by the murmuring of a clear stream and Mt. Tanigawa, is perfect for couples who want to spend a relaxing time. Let's make memories for just the two of us in a quiet place. All the rooms are wonderful, but the SP-Type (Suzuran), a room with an open-air bath that was renewed in 2017, is particularly tasteful. The space is used lavishly, so you can immerse yourself in an open feeling. Access is about 10 minutes by pick-up service from Minakami Station. By car, it takes about 10 minutes from Minakami IC.

In the "SP-Type (Suzuran)" bath, you can soak in the 100% free-flowing natural onsen. The seasonal mountains spread out in front of you, gently soothing your tired mind and body. The two of us leaned against the window and breathed in the clean air.

The view from the observation lounge looks like a painting. There is no doubt that it will be engraved in each other's memories. I would like to sit on a chair by the window and enjoy a relaxing conversation.

Minakami Hot onsen in Gunma is a little-known healing spot. Recommended for couples who want to relax in a quiet place. It's also a great point that you can easily go from Tokyo. When you feel tired, why not take it easy in a hideaway-like guest room with an open-air bath? If you stay once, it may become your favorite place.