Refresh with him at onsen in the mountains of Gunma. 6 Recommended onsen ryokan Where You Can Enjoy Joshu's Famous Hot Springs

If you want to take a relaxing trip with your partner, we recommend Gunma, where you can relax in a hot onsen surrounded by nature. The famous and hidden hot springs scattered among the mountains of the historic Joshu allow you to enjoy the beautiful expressions of the mountains in every season. You can get fresh energy from the cherry blossoms in spring and the dazzling green in summer. Just looking at the autumn leaves that change color along with the mountains will make your mind vibrant, and in winter the world is covered in silver. It seems that your mind will be cleared when you are in an open-air bath in the silence. In this article, we will introduce recommended hot onsen inns where you can relax in an open-air bath and refresh yourself while savoring the seasonal flavors.

Hoshi Onsen Chojukan, one of Japan's most secluded onsen, was founded in 1875 and is a registered tangible cultural property. The Rokumeikan-style building along the river is a sight to behold. Its name comes from the fact that Kobo Daishi discovered it while he was traveling around spreading his teachings. It has been loved by writers such as Yosano Akiko and famous actors, and is a place that any onsen lover would want to stay at.

The "Main Building" is the oldest, and has rooms where famous people who you might see in textbooks have stayed, giving it a sense of history. The next oldest, the "Annex," has an equally impressive atmosphere. The newest, "Kunzanso," is also full of atmosphere, and has rooms that were once loved by some of Japan's most famous actors. Please note that the main building does not have toilets, so they are shared.

onsen is a colorless, transparent calcium-sodium sulfate spring. When you step into the seemingly transparent water, you'll be surprised to see hot onsen bubbling up from between the boulders underneath the bathtub! The temperature is just right, and you'll enjoy the unusual sensation of being enveloped in fresh hot onsen that has just gushed forth from the earth. The imposing "Hoshi-no-Yu" is a mixed-gender bath, but there are times when women are allowed in the bath only, so you can relax and enjoy. The open-air "Tamaki-no-Yu" is alternated between men and women, and offers a pleasant bath with a great view.

meal is a seasonal mountain multi-course meal using ingredients from Gunma such as Akagi beef, Haruna pork, wind and thunderbird, and vegetables. The president of the inn likes Japan sake, so there are local sake from Gunma and famous sake from Niigata. It's also nice ♪ to have a secret hot spring in the mountains where two people can get drunk with delicious sake

"Tofu Kaiseki Sarugakyo Hotel" is located on the shores of Lake Akaya, about a 30-minute bus ride from Jomo-Kogen Station. Upon entering the retro-style entrance, you'll find yourself surrounded by a Japanese atmosphere with tatami mats. A cozy, relaxing space awaits you. The hospitality is comfortable and the inn has a nostalgic feel to it.

There are various types of guest rooms, but in the Japanese-Western style rooms on the lake side, you can relax and enjoy the view of Lake Akaya, whether you're in bed or on the tatami mat. If you want to have onsen all to yourself whenever you want, we recommend a room with an open-air bath.

The large, open-air bath has a high ceiling. When you go outside, you'll find a large open-air bath that blends into the garden. Both are natural spring water, and the water is said to have gentle medicinal properties for women. You can use the baths any time from around noon until the morning, so you might be able to have the large bath all to yourself in the middle of the night. It's so luxurious!

O meal is a kaiseki cuisine that combines homemade tofu made from high-quality Japanese soybeans and clean water with seasonal delicacies from the mountains and the sea. If you are a meat lover, you can also choose from dishes such as the mildly flavored "Jyoshu Beef Grilled on a Ceramic Plate".

Takaragawa onsen Osenkaku, located in the mountains in the northernmost part of Gunma along the Okutone mountain stream, is known for its large open-air bath, which is said to be the best in the world. Bathing surrounded by the magnificent nature of the four seasons will surely give you a sense of freedom beyond your imagination. This open-air bath is also very popular with onsen fans from overseas.

As this is a onsen ryokan deep in the mountains, the rooms are modest, but you can see the beautiful scenery of the green mountains from the windows. You can feel the breath of nature and feel as if you are bathing in the forest throughout the entire inn.

There are a number of spacious open-air baths that are full of rustic charm. The 200 tatami mat "Kotodakara no Yu", the 120 tatami mat "Maka no Yu", and the 50 tatami mat "Hannya no Yu" are mixed baths, but both men and women are required to wear bathing suits so you can bathe with peace of mind. The 100 tatami mat "Maka no Yu" is for women only. All of them are located in the middle of nature along the valley, so you can relax in them. It is also unique that the baths are indicated by the number of tatami mats, like a banquet hall, which is sure to get the conversation flowing.

O meal is a mountain village cuisine that uses plenty of mountain delicacies such as mushrooms and river fish. onsen You can feel the bounty of nature in the dishes as well as in the restaurant. Let's enjoy it with him while savoring it together.

"Gensen Yu no Yado Matsunoi" in Minakami onsen is a large onsen ryokan located along the source of the Tone River, close to Mt. Tanigawa. There are many ways to spend your time, such as strolling through the 33,000m2 Japanese garden that blends into the natural surroundings, or touring the many baths where you can enjoy natural hot spring water. The inn has a nostalgic atmosphere, like a visit with your family as a child.

There are a variety of rooms in each of the four guest room buildings. It's fun to choose between Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, modern Japanese-style rooms, rooms with half open-air baths, etc. Choose the one that suits you and your partner's preferences.

The abundant hot spring onsen that gushes out from four sources fills two large baths, three open-air baths, and five private baths. The "Hotaruakari no Yu" bath is a magical bath with fireflies in season. You can also enjoy a romantic atmosphere in the private bath "Hoshizora no Yu."

For dinner, there is a buffet where you can eat whatever you like, and a seasonal banquet that is typical of ryokan. Both are delicious dishes made with an abundance of local ingredients, and are sure to leave you very satisfied.

Shima onsen has flourished as a hot springs resort since ancient times, and is known for its hot springs that are said to cure 40,000 ailments, and the charming hot onsen town that stretches along the Shima River. At the back of the town lies the famous ryokan "Shima Tamura." Enter through the atmospheric thatched-roof entrance and you'll find a spacious, relaxing space.

There are three accommodation buildings with different themes, and you may have a hard time choosing between stylish Japanese-modern bedrooms and historic, purely Japanese-style rooms. All of them are high-quality, comfortable spaces that combine tradition and modernity.

The spring quality of Shima Tamura is chloride and sulfate spring, and it is said to have beauty powers with high heat retention and moisturizing effects. It contains more than three times the usual amount of metasilicic acid, a skin-beautifying component that helps produce collagen. You'll want to soak in onsen for a long time, as it is famous for its anti-aging beauty waters.

"Sekizenkan" was founded in 1694. It is a famous, long-established ryokan that is said to be the model for "Spirited Away" and is the oldest wooden hot spring inn in Japan. The whole area is filled with a nostalgic atmosphere that evokes its history, so it's no wonder it could have been the setting for a story. Why not go and check it out for yourself?

There are three types of guest rooms: the oldest "Main Building," the Taisho-era modern "Sanso," and the high-class "Kashotei." Some rooms even come with a lovely open-air bath.

There are several baths in the building, but be sure to take a bath in the most famous one, "Genroku no Yu." The bathhouse, a registered tangible cultural property, is filled with the atmosphere of Taisho-era romance and is a very comfortable bath. There are also Japanese-style open-air baths and private baths with beautiful nature, so you can enjoy bathing in different baths.

Dinner at Sanso and Kashotei is a seasonal banquet, while the main restaurant serves simple yet delicious dishes. Enjoy a leisurely two-person meal of Japanese cuisine that emphasizes the seasonal flavors of the ingredients.

Did you enjoy visiting the famous and hidden hot springs of Joshu? You will surely be able to refresh both body and mind, making for a wonderful trip! There are many charming inns, so please try visiting a few of them. You may be so captivated by their charm that you will want to stay at them all. It looks like your vacation plans for the two of you will be filled up far into the future♪