Minakami onsen to Warm Couples ♡ 8 ryokan Where You Can Fully Enjoy onsen in Private and Room Baths

source:Contribution of VAI JEM

A couple's first onsen trip in a while. Where's a good place to go so you can enjoy a bath just the two of you? If you're wondering, we recommend Minakami onsen which is about 3 hours away from Tokyo by bullet train and local train. Located along the Tone River valley, Minakami onsen spreads out at the foot of Mt. Tanigawa, which is on the border between Gunma and Niigata, and is a comfortable hot onsen that makes you want to take a deep breath. The hot onsen, which have an abundant supply of water and allow you to soak comfortably, are perfect not only for healing but also for refreshing.

The reason why the waterfront onsen is recommended for couples is that there is a wide variety of private baths and guest rooms with baths ryokan. If you are going on a onsen trip, you want to spend time enjoying onsen without hesitation, don't you? The ryokan introduced here are places where you can enjoy a natural onsen bath with a view of Mt. Tanigawa, an inn surrounded by nature by the Tone River, or a completely private inn with only a separate room for two people. Please find an inn where you can stay comfortably.

The inn's name, "MICASA," means "my house" in Spanish. As the name suggests, it is a cozy inn with 12 rooms where you can feel as comfortable as if you were at home. At larger ryokan, the large baths can get crowded, but at a small inn, you can enjoy the 100% natural onsen to your heart's content without worrying about being seen by others. For meal, you can enjoy Joshu Wagyu beef and homemade konjac, making it a great choice for gourmet couples. A shuttle service is available from the nearest station, Minakami Station, with prior reservations.

Even the smallest room has 8 tatami mats and a wide veranda, so two people can relax comfortably. The clean and tidy Japanese-style room brings a sense of peace. You can sit by the window and relax while looking out at the Minakami nature. The comfortable time you spend in your room is also one of the best parts of traveling.

Of the 12 rooms, there are only two special rooms with an open-air onsen bath. Each room has a different atmosphere, allowing you to soak while looking out at the garden. The hot onsen is filled to the brim, and is just for the two of you, no matter what time it is, morning or night. Relax to the core while listening to the clear mountain breeze and the background music of nature.

There are private baths that can be used in each room, so why not try different baths with different atmospheres? Private baths are available for a fee, but they have great views and are perfect for enjoying exclusive bath time. In addition, the hotel has an open-air bath "Yama no Yu" with a mountain view, and a large indoor bath "Ishi no Yu" with a spacious bathtub and large windows, so you can enjoy Minakami's onsen to the fullest.

Gensen Yu no Yado Matsunoi is the largest ryokan in the Minakami onsen area, standing leisurely along the Tone River. It is about a 15-minute walk from JR Joetsu Line Minakami Station. A free shuttle bus is available with an advance reservation. This inn has four hot springs, a spacious large bath, an elaborate open-air bath, a private bath where you can enjoy privacy, and a variety of onsen that flow directly from the source, making it ryokan for two to fully enjoy.

For couples who want to enjoy their time onsen to their heart's content without being disturbed by anyone, we recommend a room with an open-air bath with natural hot spring water. The 8-tatami Japanese-style room and the atmospheric twin bedroom offer a relaxing atmosphere of both Japanese and Western styles. You can spend a relaxing time surrounded by the magnificent nature of Minakami.

This is the open-air bath in the guest room. The generous amount of water is 100% natural onsen water that flows directly from the source. This luxurious bath allows you to enjoy the leisurely flow of the Tone River, one of the largest rivers in Japan, and the view of the Japanese garden that is the pride of Gensen Yu no Matsunoi. Soak in the abundantly flowing waters of Blessing and wash away your daily fatigue.

Not only are there rooms with open-air baths, but there are also plenty of paid private baths recommended for couples. Of the five private baths, two are open-air baths with a sense of openness where you can feel the breeze, and three are hot onsen where you can soak in bathtubs made of cypress, Japanese cypress, or Shigaraki ware. How about a bath time just for two in a comfortable, matured hot onsen and a sophisticated, stylish space?

ryokan Tanigawa is located right next to Mount Tanigawa, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, and straddles Gunma and Niigata. It is about 10 minutes away by free shuttle bus from JR Joetsu Line Minakami Station. Reservations for the shuttle bus are required in advance, so don't forget to contact the inn. The location allows you to fully enjoy the seasonal scenery of the overwhelming Tanigawa mountain range, and it's hard to believe that it's only 2.5 hours from Tokyo, as it is a place surrounded by nature.

The guest rooms with outdoor baths that flow directly from the source are spacious, measuring 14 tatami mats + 6 tatami mats. Massage chairs and Blu-ray players are also provided, so you can enjoy a relaxing time together. Share irreplaceable time with your loved one in a quiet space away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

A room with a soothing open-air bath with natural spring water is the perfect way to create a wonderful onsen getaway for couples. You can enjoy the open-air hot onsen while feeling the nature and clear air of Mt. Tanigawa on your skin.

ryokan is known as a beloved inn by the famous literary figure Dazai Osamu, and has a mini gallery where his collection is on display. It would be nice to take a peek into his world together while sipping herbal tea or coffee in the soft light of the indirect lighting.

Kanemorikan Seseragi is located at the foot of Mt. Tanigawa, surrounded by nature. The background music of the babbling river is pleasant to listen to in all 22 guest rooms. It is convenient to access the inn from JR Joetsu Line Minakami Station by making a reservation in advance and using the free shuttle bus. You can spend a relaxing holiday at this long-established ryokan, founded in 1913, where you can feel the warmth of wood.

The Lobby Lounge is an open space where you can see lush greenery from the large windows. The stately sofas and tables invite you to a relaxing, adult atmosphere. Free coffee is available here from 8:30 to 10:00 in the morning. Why not relax with a cup of coffee as you wake up, soothed by the dazzling morning light and nature?

The rooms with open-air baths recommended for couples are spacious, with 12.5 tatami mat and 6 tatami mat Japanese-style rooms and a 4.5 tatami mat wide veranda with flooring. You can sit together on the veranda and refresh yourself with a forest bath. There is also a DVD player, so you can relax in the spacious room and watch your favorite DVDs.

There are only two rooms with such a highly recommended open-air bath at the inn, and they are very popular. There are two types of baths: Shigaraki ware and cypress. Soak in the hot spring onsen flowing directly from the source, and enjoy a luxurious bath without being disturbed by anyone while looking out at the great outdoors. In addition to the baths in the guest rooms, there are also large public baths and private baths in the building where you can enjoy high-quality 100% flowing hot water.

Hinoki Minakami Sanso a mountain lodge resort located deep in nature, overlooking Mt. Tanigawa, in the depths of Minakami Onsen. Comfortable hospitality guarantees a quality rest. The lodge is about 10 minutes by shuttle bus from the nearest JR Joetsu onsen, Minakami Station. The shuttle bus is only available from 2pm to 5pm, so be sure to call in advance.

After arriving, you will check in at the observation lounge in this elegant lobby. The classical furnishings and the view of the famous peak of Mt. Tanigawa from the large windows create a beautiful scene that is like a painting. Soothing classical music plays in the morning, enriching your soul along with the extraordinary view.

This is a Japanese-style room with a semi-open-air bath overlooking Mt. Tanigawa. The calm Japanese-style room and open-air bath will enhance your travel mood. The dynamic view of Mt. Tanigawa, which seems within reach, is so spectacular that it will even impress you. Warm up in the hot spring onsen flows directly from the source and wash away your daily fatigue together.

The inn's superb onsen, which has been certified as a five-star hotel by the Japan onsen Association, is adjusted from three private hot springs with different temperatures. Enjoy bathing in the large indoor bath and the open-air bath.

"Tenku no Yu Nakaya ryokan" has a modern Japanese style and a warm, homely atmosphere. Located at the foot of Mt. Tanigawa, the smiling hospitality will warmly welcome you and your partner. To get to the inn, take the Kan'etsu Kotsu bus bound for the Tanigawadake Ropeway from JR Joetsu Line "Minakami Station" and get off at "Yubiso onsen Town", and you'll arrive in about 1 minute on foot.

If you're staying as a couple at Tenku no Yu Nakaya ryokan, then a special room with a semi-open-air "warm water cave bath" is the way to go. You can enjoy natural hot onsen at different temperatures in two cave-themed baths. The cave section contains warm water and is shallow, making it a popular bath for lying down. There is a deck space behind the door on the other side of onsen, so it's nice to feel the natural breeze as you wake up.

Although it is a unique cave bath, the interior is a very relaxing space with a 6-tatami Japanese-style living room and bedroom. You can have a relaxing time in a room for two, which is something you can hardly experience at a regular onsen ryokan.

Another unique feature of the inn is the two private baths, called "Relaxing Dark Baths." The bathrooms are equipped with a "darkness switch," and when you press the switch, the bathroom and the dressing room are plunged into a world of pitch black. Looking out the large windows, you can see the twinkling stars in the night sky, allowing you to enjoy a romantic evening bath time.

"Keisetsu no Yado Shobun" is surrounded by the great outdoors of Minakami onsen and the unspoiled scenery of the countryside. It is a hidden inn for adults that takes pride in its mountain cuisine made with carefully selected local ingredients. It is located about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from "Minakami Station" on the JR Joetsu Line. If you would like to use the shuttle bus, please make sure to make a reservation by the day before your stay.

If you're a couple looking for some private time, we recommend the detached guest rooms. These rooms are maisonette-type rooms, with a living room and private open-air bath on the first floor and a bedroom on the second floor. All rooms have a modern design that exudes the warmth of wood, allowing you to enjoy a stay surrounded by nature.

This inn has four detached rooms and a main house with a country-style feel. The main house has a variety of types of rooms, from suites to standard rooms. Why not spend some time together just for the two of you and enjoy a blissful moment?

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In addition to the open-air onsen spring baths in the rooms, there are two wonderful private hot onsen to brighten up couples' bath time. The indoor rock bath is modeled after the waterside of the Tone River, and the Keisetsu-no-Yu is an open-air semi-open-air bath that gives you a natural feel. As long as there are no "busy" signs hanging in the hot onsen, you can take turns using each one for 40 minutes, so you can enjoy each other's company at your leisure.

"Bettei Yaeno" is quietly located in the rich nature of Minakami onsen, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. This is a completely private luxury ryokan with only four guest rooms, all of which are detached buildings. All rooms have a semi-open-air bath, so you can enjoy a blissful onsen time for two to your heart's content. From "Minakami Station" on the JR Joetsu Line, take the Kanetsu bus bound for "Yunogoya" for about 10 minutes and get off at "Tsunako" to reach the inn.

There are four guest rooms, each with a natural name: "Kurumi," "Yamaboshi," "Hanamomo," and "Sakura." All rooms feature a calming Japanese-style room and a semi-open-air bath, providing a high-quality sense of relaxation. This is Hanamomo's proud low bedroom. Wrapped in orange light and quiet warmth, it looks like you'll be able to sleep soundly.

This is the semi-open-air bath of "Kurumi." The calming texture of the ink is comfortable, and the view from the bath is soothing. Let's enjoy the pleasure of soaking in onsen as much as we like, whenever we like, together.

After your bath, please enjoy a relaxing time on the atmospheric wooden deck or terrace. Escape from your busy daily life and let the relaxing comfort nourish your soul. Enjoy a relaxing conversation together while taking in the clear air and the scent of nature.

What do you think of this inn where you can fully enjoy Minakami onsen with a private bath in your room? Enjoy a relaxing couple's trip to the nature-rich Minakami onsen, located about two hours from Tokyo. Spending a comfortable time in the hot onsen just for the two of you in the great outdoors will warm your body and soul to the core.