Gunma: 5 Photogenic Hotels and ryokan to Stay at on a Girls' Trip!
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City life tends to be monotonous due to busyness... Why don't you go on a refreshing trip this holiday? Invite your good friends and plan a quick girls' trip on the weekend ☆ The recommended destination is Gunma! In addition to the standard onsen spots, there are also spots such as "Lockhart Castle" that will make girls feel better. In this article, we have collected photogenic Gunma inns that will add color to your girls' trip. Take lots of great photos to make your trip memorable and fun.
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On weekdays, I just go back and forth between work and home. Holidays that are just spent lazing around to rest your tired body are boring... Well, why not take a quick trip on the weekend? Invite friends you feel comfortable spending time with and plan a refreshing girls' trip ♩
Gunma is attractive because it is easily accessible. It is a popular destination for short weekend trips. There are many famous onsen areas, including Kusatsu onsen, that everyone knows about, but there are many other things to enjoy besides onsen. If you're going on a girls' trip, you can enjoy spending time at Lockhart Castle, which is an old castle from medieval Scotland that was relocated and restored. Also, it's great to walk around and sample a wide variety of local gourmet food. You can relax with your friends.
Since you're planning a trip with friends on your day off, you'll want to be particular about where you choose your accommodation. Choose a stylish accommodation that will satisfy you and your friends! This time, we will introduce some photogenic hotels and ryokan in Gunma that will add color to your girls' trip. Please take lots of photos with your friends and have a wonderful trip.
"Onsen Glamping Shima Blue" is a resort facility that combines onsen and glamping. Everything is separate, so it's perfect for a girls' trip that emphasizes privacy! Even if you're new to glamping, the facilities are well-equipped so that you can stay with peace of mind. Take the local bus from Nakanojo Station, get off at Shima onsen Bus-tei, and walk for about 12 minutes.
This cute room is called "Honey Natural". The theme is "Girls' Gathering" and it's perfect for a girls' trip! It's a warm room with wooden interiors and colorful chairs.
There is a hammock on the terrace on the second floor... ♡ Breathe in the clear forest air to your heart's content and relax at its peak! Before you know it, you'll forget about the hustle and bustle of the city.
This is the cypress open-air bath attached to the guest room ``Apple Orange''. If you have an open-air bath in your room, you can enjoy onsen anytime and as much as you like, and it will leave you feeling refreshed. Take a bath while enjoying the open feeling in a space surrounded by nature.
Detailed information
Onsen Glamping Shima Blue
Gunma / Shima Onsen/ onsen
- address
- Gunma 4355-9, Shima 4355-9, Nakanojo-machi, Agatsuma-gun
- access
- About 30 minutes by car from Agatsuma Line Nakanojo Station
Beyond the bridge, there is a stately ryokan that gives you a sense of history. This ``Sekizenkan'' was founded in the 7th year of Genroku, over 300 years ago. It's a photogenic sight that will make you forget your everyday life from the moment you arrive. It is said to be the model for the ``Aburaya'' that appears in ``Spirited Away,'' and is attracting attention not only from Ghibli movie fans but also from many onsen fans.
The night view is also very beautiful, so don't forget to capture it on camera! To get there, take the bus from Nakanojo Station and get off at Shima onsen, then walk for about 2 minutes.
This is the "Premium with Open-air Bath." The view from the window is amazing! It comes with a semi-open-air bath, so you can just relax. It's such a comfortable room that you won't want to go outside.
This is the kumiko shoji screen in the special room, which gives off a Taisho modern feel where Japanese and Western styles blend together. The kumiko shoji screen is truly a work of art, showing different expressions depending on the light. This is a room where you can fully immerse yourself in the Japanese atmosphere.
When you think of Gunma, you think of onsen! This open bath is the main building, ``Genroku no Yu''. It has a Taisho romance feel to it. Natural light streams in through the beautiful arched windows, making you feel refreshed as you take a bath. Please heal your daily fatigue at onsen that give you a sense of history.
Detailed information
Shima Onsen Sekizen Honkan
Gunma / Shima onsen / ryokan
- address
- Gunma 4236 Shimaunko, Nakanojo Town, Agatsuma-gun
- access
- 40 minutes by car from Nakanojo Station on the Agatsuma Line, get off at the last stop and 25 minutes by car/Shibukawa Ikaho IC → R17 → R353, about 39 km and 60 minutes
Ikaho Onsen Ryokan Sakurai is located about 20 minutes by bus from Shibukawa Station. At night, a gentle light lights up at the entrance, giving you a warm welcome.
This is the "Panoramic View Room with Hinoki Bathtub." With a sophisticated atmosphere, this room is perfect for a ladies' trip. It's a corner room on a high floor, so you can enjoy a great view from the window. At night, you can sleep soundly in the Simmons bed and relieve the fatigue of your trip.
We also recommend spending a luxurious time in a moon-themed room with an open-air bath. The interior is decorated with a crescent moon motif, giving it a sense of elegance.
This room has a cute crescent-shaped open-air bath♩You can enjoy the crescent moon motif in the bath just like in the room. The open-air bath in your guest room is great because you can take a bath anytime without worrying about the time. Take a break from your hectic days, empty your mind and relax.
Detailed information
Ikaho Onsen Ryokan Sakurai
Gunma /Shibukawa, Ikaho onsen, Ikaho/ ryokan
- address
- Gunma 210 Ikaho, Ikaho Town, Shibukawa City
- access
- 20 minutes by bus or car for Ikaho onsen from Shibukawa Station on the JR Joetsu Line. 30 minutes from Shibukawa Ikaho IC on the Kanetsu Expressway.
Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 is located on a plateau with mountains in the distance. Sceneries that cannot be enjoyed in the city, such as untouched nature and virgin white birch forests, are spread out before your eyes. All the trivial worries of everyday life will be blown away. It's about a 30 minute taxi ride from Minakami Station, but you'll definitely be satisfied once you see the magnificent scenery! There is also a free shuttle bus that runs from Jomo Kogen Station (partially via Minakami Station), so it's a good idea to make a reservation in advance.
This is "Family Twin". It can accommodate up to 4 people, so why not go on a group girls' trip? The Scandinavian design headboard with a white birch motif will make your relaxing time even more comfortable. You can expect a deep sleep with a Simmons bed.
In the separate building, there are the open-air baths ``Chobo no Yu'' and ``Shirakaba no Yu.'' You can enjoy the scenery of nature in the large open-air bath. After taking a bath, lazing around in your room with a drink in hand...it's a relaxing way to spend your time on a girls' trip ◎Relax and enjoy paradise.
Detailed information
Minakami Onsen Minakami Kogen Hotel 200
Gunma / Minakami, Minakami onsen / Resort Hotel
- address
- Gunma 6152-1 Fujiwara, Minakami-cho, Tone-gun
- access
- 19 km (30 minutes) from Kan-Etsu Expressway "Minakami IC" / Free shuttle bus available from Joetsu Shinkansen "Jomo-Kogen Station" (Advance reservation required at least 3 days in advance)
Hotel Sanderson is located about 5 minutes by taxi from Shin-Maebashi Station. It's a quiet area, away from the downtown area. You can take a breather with a view of the majestic Tone River and Mt. Akagi. There are 12 types of rooms, from single rooms to suites. Choose a room that suits your girls' travel style.
This "Deluxe Twin Room" is especially recommended for girls' trips. The room is based on white with pink and wine colors, creating a space that is both cute and mature. The windows are large and bright. I'm sure you'll have a great time.
Some rooms have a stylish jacuzzi bath. The large windows overlook the outside scenery, so you can take some great photos. Why not spend some time relaxing here while watching the night view?
Detailed information
Hotel Sanderson
Gunma /Maebashi/City Hotel
- address
- Gunma 3-12-2 Ishikura-cho, Maebashi-city
- access
- About 8 minutes by car from Kanetsu-Maebashi IC / About 15 minutes on foot from JR Shin-Maebashi Station
Why not escape from your daily routine on the weekend and take a refreshing girls' trip to Gunma? A girls' trip with friends you care about is the best way to refresh yourself. If you enjoy the photogenic space, local gourmet food, and onsen at a wonderful inn, the stress accumulated from your hectic days will melt away before you know it. You'll feel like you can do your best again tomorrow.
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