[Minakami onsen] Enjoy a luxurious trip at a luxury ryokan or hotel. 12 places to stay as a couple

Minakami onsen in Gunma is a hot onsen made up of several onsen resorts. The hot onsen town still retains the atmosphere of the Showa era, and in addition to onsen inns, souvenir shops and restaurants are lined up. Surrounded by the beautiful "Tanigawadake" and "Tonegawa" rivers, you can not only experience nature, but also enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, skiing, rafting and canyoning. There are various ways to spend your time here.

This time, we will introduce high-class ryokan and hotels in Minakami onsen. We have picked out inns for adults that offer rooms with open-air baths, private baths, and in-in-room dining, allowing you to spend time with your partner in a luxurious space. These are also recommended for couples' important anniversaries, so please use them as a reference when choosing an inn.

Bettei Senjuan is located about a 10-minute taxi ride from JR Minakami Station and about a 10-minute drive from Minakami IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway. There are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, special rooms, and more, and all rooms have an open-air bath. The Western-style twin room shown in the photo is a 67m² room with two double beds. You can spend a relaxing time with your loved ones in a stylish space with a Japanese feel.

In addition to the open-air baths in the guest rooms, there are two other open-air baths and two large baths, as well as a walking bath that is open only in the summer, where you can bathe while enjoying forest bathing. The open-air bath "Hotaru no Yu" in the photo is a bath that overlooks the Tanigawa Valley. You can enjoy a bath with a great sense of freedom while being blown by the comfortable breeze along the valley. All your daily fatigue will be blown away in an instant.

For dinner, you can enjoy a monthly menu at the private meal room "Zachaya." Enjoy carefully selected local ingredients such as high-quality "Joushu Kuroge Wagyu beef" with a perfect balance of fat and lean meat, and trout raised in clear streams. The food tastes even better when you meal in a private dining room where you can enjoy the seasonal scenery from the window.

"Keisetsu no Yado Shobun" is a stylish country inn located about a 10-minute taxi ride from JR Minakami Station or a 15-minute drive from Minakami IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway. Relax in the charming main house or annex, and enjoy "yamabito ryori" (mountain folk cuisine) for dinner, made with plenty of ingredients from Okutone. You can spend a time that is unique to Gunma. "Shakusunoka," a detached house with an open-air bath, as shown in the photo, is a maisonette type, making it feel like a villa. There is also a study in the bedroom, so you can enjoy a stay in a beautiful space.

If you stay in a detached house with an open-air bath, you can enjoy a bath in a private space any time. The soft bath with sunlight streaming in will slowly soothe your tired mind. After the bath, you can also sit down in a chair and take a moment to cool off.

For dinner, we went to the private dining area "Fukinotou" and enjoyed "Mountainman Cuisine" made with plenty of ingredients from the mountains of Okutone and the Tone River, as well as seasonal produce grown in the nearby fields. The cooking method used brings out the flavor while respecting the original taste of the ingredients, and the meat and fish are grilled over charcoal to perfection. You can enjoy the natural flavors that are unique to this inn.

Bettei Yaeno is a private inn with four rooms, located about a 10-minute taxi ride from JR Minakami Station or a 15-minute drive from Minakami IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway. The detached rooms, which come with a Japanese-style room and a semi-open-air bath, offer a relaxing and comfortable stay. The Sakura room in the photo is a 12.5 tatami Japanese-style room with an Italian-tiled terrace and a wide veranda. You can relax in the space of about 60 square meters.

The semi-open-air bath is a perfect private space for couples to enjoy bathing. The washing area is also spacious, so you can relax and enjoy your time in the bath.

Dinner is a monthly kaiseki course. Since you can have it in your room, you can enjoy the world of beautiful tableware and cuisine without worrying about your surroundings. The couples plan includes a one-drink service at dinner, so you and your partner can make a toast and enjoy meal a fun start to the evening.

Hatago Shoya is a small inn that can accommodate only two groups per day, located about a 10-minute taxi ride from Jomo-Kogen Station on the Shinkansen line, a 12-minute walk from JR Kamimaki Station, and a 3-minute drive from Minakami IC on the Gunma. The nostalgic atmosphere of the space, with tatami mats, a low table, and an irori hearth, will make you feel warm and cozy.

There is a bath with natural hot spring water in the building. It has the atmosphere of a charming communal bath, and you will feel like you have found your own favorite bath. The faint scent of cypress wafts through the air, making you feel relaxed.

Dinner is served at meal and consists of kaiseki cuisine prepared with seafood from the sea and the mountains. Local ingredients such as "grilled Akagi beef on a ceramic plate" and "grilled river fish" are served, allowing you to experience the uniqueness of Gunma through its cuisine. Since the restaurant is located in a private room (meal), please enjoy it with your loved ones in a relaxed atmosphere.

Kanemorikan Seseragi is a onsen inn located in the mountains of Mt. Tanigawa. It is about 5 minutes by free shuttle from JR Minakami Station, and about 12 minutes by car from Minakami IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway. There are 6 types of rooms, and the room with an open-air bath shown in the photo is a 12.5 tatami mat and 6 tatami mat Japanese-style room with 4.5 tatami mat flooring, giving off a warm wooden feel. You can experience the true pleasure of a onsen inn surrounded by nature, with views of Mt. Tanigawa from the window, hot spring onsen flowing directly from the source, and seasonal cuisine.

The rooms with open-air baths are either Shigaraki ware or cypress. From the bath, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Tanigawa, and feel as refreshed as if you were bathing in the forest. Taking a bath while breathing in the fresh air is like heaven.

Dinner is a monthly multi-course meal made with plenty of Gunma ingredients, such as ayu and char grown in clear streams, Joshu beef raised in the rich nature of the three mountains of Kamimo, wild vegetables, mushrooms, and vegetables. It is gently seasoned and deliciously permeated the body. The meal is partitioned like a private room, so you can enjoy meal in a calm mood.

"Gensen Yuno Yado Matsunoi" is a onsen inn located about 25 minutes by shuttle bus from Jomo-Kogen Station on the Shinkansen line, about 3 minutes by taxi from JR Minakami Station, and about 5 minutes by car from Minakami IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway. It has four hot springs, and in addition to the large public bath, there are three open-air baths and five private baths available. In the rooms with open-air baths, you can enjoy a refreshing bath surrounded by the gardens and the greenery of Mt. Tanigawa. The "VIP room" shown in the photo is a luxurious room with a Japanese-style room of 12.5 tatami mats, a twin bedroom, a semi-open-air bath, and a clear mist (low-temperature sauna). You can spend a luxurious time here.

The "Hotaruakari no Yu" bath shown in the photo is a bath where you can bathe while watching the garden lit up by real fireflies. There are also firefly-imitation displays, so you can romantically view the cute lights of the fireflies all year round. In addition, all of the private baths have a stylish and sophisticated atmosphere. Enjoy a relaxing time just for the two of you.

Dinner is a hearty buffet. The menu is carefully selected by the president himself from the places of origin and producers, and you can enjoy plenty of local seasonal ingredients. The highlight is the "natural bluefin tuna sushi." You can enjoy a luxurious feeling as you eat natural bluefin tuna delivered directly from Toyosu Market, freshly sushied by a craftsman, piece by piece.

ryokan Tanigawa is located in a quiet area, about 10 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Minakami Station and about 10 minutes by car from Minakami IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway. From the guest rooms, you can see the nature of Mt. Tanigawa so close you can almost reach out and touch it. There are eight types of rooms, but we recommend the rooms with open-air baths. In the Japanese-style rooms, which blend in with nature, you can feel the four seasons and have a truly relaxing stay.

The specialties of this inn are sake served in a wooden box and ice cream served in a wooden box! You can enjoy local sake and ice cream while soaking in onsen. The sake and ice cream served in a wooden box are both tasteful and exciting. It's sure to be a special and memorable bathing experience.

meal For dinner, you can choose from the "Meat Sanmai Plan" where you can enjoy a multi-course meal and local Kamishu meat, and the "River Fish Plan" where you can enjoy three major river fish dishes. You can choose a well-balanced multi-course meal, hearty meat, or healthy fish, depending on your preference. With a menu that uses Gunma Joshu beef and local rock fish, you can fully experience Gunma's uniqueness in food.

Tanigawa onsen Yado Kanzan is a rural inn located about a 5-minute taxi ride from JR Minakami Station and about a 10-minute drive from the Minakami IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway. The small, Japanese-style space is limited to 6 groups per day, allowing you to spend a relaxing time. This inn offers unique experiences such as rustic cuisine with a homemade feel and a "fine bubble high-concentration hydrogen bath."

In the private open-air bath, you can experience a "high-concentration fine bubble hydrogen bath." This bath contains hydrogen, which is said to remove harmful active oxygen, and is said to have beauty benefits as well. You can enjoy a truly soothing experience, stimulated by the soothing bubbles while looking out at the magnificent view of Mt. Tanigawa.

The inn is proud of the landlady's home cooking. You can enjoy delicious and healthy country cuisine. The food is made with ingredients from the mountains, rivers, and sea, as well as vegetables from the inn's own garden and local areas, so you can enjoy the warmth of homemade food. You'll have a relaxing time, just like meal at your parents' house.

Hatagoya Maruichi is a Japanese-style inn located about 35 minutes by bus from Jomo-Kogen Station on the Shinkansen line, or about 20 minutes by car from Tsukiyono IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway. The lobby and corridors are nostalgic, making you feel like you're in a museum. All rooms are open and connected in two rooms, and you can feel the atmosphere of the past in the small details such as the shoji screens and calligraphy. You can spend a relaxing time here as if you were staying in a special villa.

Kura no Yu Hayashi, built using a storehouse from the Meiji period, features an indoor bath made of cypress and an open-air bath made of marble. The space retains its stately appearance and is full of charm, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing bath. There are also two other private baths, so you can enjoy a little bath-hopping.

For dinner, you can enjoy local cuisine made with ingredients from Gunma at meal. There are a variety of interesting ingredients on offer, including Joshu Wagyu beef raised in the city's abundant waters, freshly harvested vegetables bathed in the sun, and Joshu Barley Pork raised on barley and rye. You'll be able to experience the rich flavors of Gunma, and your dining time, one of the joys of traveling, will be enriched.

Minakami Sanso is a Japanese-style ryokan located about 10 minutes by shuttle from JR Minakami Station, or about 10 minutes by car from Minakami IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway. From the observation lounge and rooms, you can see the majestic nature of Mt. Tanigawa, which will stir up your travelling spirit. The "Premium Room with Open-air Bath with Natural Spring Water Overlooking Mt. Tanigawa" shown in the photo is a luxurious 67m2 space consisting of a living room, bedroom, and open-air bath.

The photo shows the open-air bath in the "Guest Room with Open-Air Bath with Natural Spring Water Overlooking Mt. Tanigawa." It is a spacious space like a private bath. With a spectacular view of Mt. Tanigawa right in front of you, you can enjoy bathing while feeling like you are bathing in the forest. The breeze blowing through is very pleasant and relaxing.

Dinner is served in a private room at meal. The "Seasonal Kaiseki (seasonal dishes)," which features Jyoshu beef as the main dish, is beautiful to look at, and you will also enjoy the containers and the arrangement. The elegant flavors of the dishes are sure to put your mind at ease.

Warashi no Yado Seijuen is a onsen inn located about 30 minutes by bus from Jomo-Kogen Station on the Shinkansen line, and about 20 minutes by car from Tsukiyono IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway. There are only 13 rooms on the vast 8,000m2 site, and the sukiya-style building has a tranquil atmosphere. You can spend your time in the laid-back atmosphere of Satoyama.

The hotel has a large public bath, an open-air bath, and two private baths. The indoor bath is half lined with river stones, which stimulates the soles of your feet and feels great. They are said to improve blood circulation and enhance the body's natural healing powers. In addition to the moisturizing power of onsen, the heat retention of the stones will warm your body.

Dinner is a creative banquet where you can enjoy local ingredients such as Joshu Wagyu beef steak, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and Joshu wheat pork. It's a hearty meal that will surely satisfy even the most greedy of eaters. Joshu Wagyu beef and Joshu wheat pork go well with alcohol, so we recommend pairing them with local sake.

Yunoyado Joetsukan is ryokan located about a 5-minute taxi ride from JR Minakami Station and about an 8-minute drive from Minakami IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway. This cozy inn has 4 rooms and 1 annex, for a total of 5 rooms, where you can relax in a Japanese-style room or a quiet room overlooking Mt. Tanigawa. The Bijoyanagi room shown in the photo is a stylish Japanese-modern room with a Western touch. It has high ceilings and an open feel.

The inn has two indoor baths and one open-air bath, all of which can be rented for private use. The open-air bath, with the Tone River flowing right in front of it, offers a great sense of openness. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy a pleasant bath. Soak in plenty of negative ions and refresh your mind and body.

Dinner is a multi-course meal made with local trout, Joshu beef, and seasonal vegetables. You can enjoy the simple flavors of the region in a relaxed atmosphere. A sommelier will recommend wines and local sake to go with the food, so you can enjoy a unique pairing.

At ryokan and hotels of Minakami onsen, you can spend a refreshing time surrounded by the greenery of Mt. Tanigawa. You can fully enjoy the charms of Minakami onsen by relaxing in a tatami room, soaking in an open-air bath with a spectacular view, and savoring cuisine unique to Gunma. Enjoy a wonderful trip for couples at a special luxury ryokan or hotel.