Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku
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Nestled in the picturesque city of Minamiuonuma, Japan, Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku offers a delightful retreat for travelers seeking relaxation and adventure. Located just 18.9mi from the city center, this charming 3-star hotel is situated at Fujiwara 1899, providing guests with a tranquil escape surrounded by natural beauty.
Rooms
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105 sqft
Japanese Style Economy Annex, River View, Shared Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Non-smoking rooms
Rooms come with tatami-mat flooring (woven straw), shoji sliding screens and traditional futon bedding. A seating area and Yukata robes are included in each room.
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180 sqft
Japanese Style Corner, River View, Shared Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Non-smoking rooms
This quadruple corner room located in the main building features a river view, has an electric kettle, seating area and air conditioning.
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215 sqft
Japanese Style Deluxe, River View, Private Bathroom
Spa tub
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Non-smoking rooms
This family room features a spa bath. The family room has tatami floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, an electric kettle as well as river views. The unit has 5 futons.
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With a high rating of 1183 reviews, this hotel is a favorite among visitors for its excellent amenities and exceptional service. Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku boasts a range of features including complimentary ski facilities, free private parking, WiFi, and shuttle services. Guests can also enjoy the luxury of air conditioning, access to a golf course (additional charges may apply), a soothing hot spring bath, and the convenience of non-smoking rooms and an elevator.
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Experience the Best
The lush garden and free parking on-site add to the charm of this hotel, making it a top choice for those looking to unwind in a serene setting while still having access to exciting activities nearby. Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku is the ideal destination for travelers seeking a rejuvenating stay in Japan's beautiful countryside.
Plan Your Stay
Plan Your Stay
For guests looking to immerse themselves in Japan's rich culture and traditional charm, Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku offers a variety of Japanese-style rooms, each providing a unique and authentic experience. From rooms with stunning mountain views to those overlooking the gentle flow of the river, guests can choose their ideal setting to unwind and relax. The serene ambiance of the East Building rooms creates a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a tranquil retreat.
We had a fantastic stay here. We chose a more budget friendly room in the "annex" section which had a shared bathroom. We were expecting a pretty small room, but actually our room was really spacious with an amazing view of the river and the hot springs! Guests are given these cloth outfits to wear while soaking in the hot springs - men have this wraparound skirt and women have this potato sack type dress. But actually it is pretty comfortable and dries quickly, so it was easy enough to wear at the hot springs. There are three spacious co-ed pools, and the pools never felt crowded, even during the peak time in the afternoon. When we went in the evening right after dinner we had an entire pool to ourselves for quite a while! The meals are a fantastic experience in their own right, with many traditional Japanese dishes and small hotpots or griddles to cook certain foods yourself at each meal. I recommend bringing some extra snacks for between meals. For lunch they offer a really yummy $10 bento box. The rooms are traditional style with tatami mats, sliding doors and futons, but they are really spacious and comfortable. They also provide you with traditional yukatas to wear while you are at the resort, which added to the cultural experience. The pools themselves have different temperatures, and the temps greatly depend on which part of the pool you are in. So there is something for everyone, whether you like it hot or lukewarm. We also enjoyed a short hike (maybe 1-1.5 hours round trip) behind the hotel. The trail starts from a back door in the annex of the hotel, and goes up a hill to a lookout point with pretty views. The trail isn't very well maintained and it's hard to trail find at points, but the main tip is when you get to the old abandoned hot springs building, follow the trail behind the building (not over the sketchy looking bridge thing).
Tiffany
We spent 4 nights in Takaragawa onsen ousenkaku. The onsen is just so tranquil and picturesque, this really is right up there with the best in the world in our humble opinion. 4 large onsen baths, varying in temperature, one for women only. All with views to a river, blended seamlessly into the stunning natural environment around. You really get an idea of traditional onsen in Japan here, we found the experience to be rejuvenating and restful. When we were there the baths were not busy at all, sometimes we had a whole pool to ourselves. It is also atmospherically lit, so bathing at night is also a pleasure and delight for the senses. Onsen are available 24 hours, with the exception of one hour here and there for cleaning. We didn't have great weather everyday, but honestly you're in a roasting hot onsen, so it actually doesn't matter and is beautiful anyway! In our opinion, you need to stay for at least 2 nights at the hotel to get the best of the experience and bathe at different times of day. The hotel is very quaint and we were fortunate enough to stay in a lovely old Annex room, right next to the river. The free transfer bus from Jomo-Kogen station is convenient and makes for a hassle free check in and check out, we were able to book via messenger on booking.com. The staff were all very lovely, in the restaurant, at reception and housekeeping. Amenities were fabulous. We were encouraged to wear yukata robes and change to different pattern each day if we wanted to! Food was delicious- very filling Japanese dinner and breakfast! They also offered a bento lunchbox and delivered it to the room for ¥1000. Public baths indoors were clean and lovely spaces too. If you want a gorgeous onsen experience just 1 hour by shinkansen away from Tokyo, just book it !
Tamsyn
This place is magical. We spent 2 days completely immersed in the atmosphere of the ryokan, with the beautiful onsen and the delicious, very well curated meals. Yes, it's tourist-y, some "traditional" aspects of onsen culture such as bathing naked have been changed, maybe to adapt to a more international audience or other reasons. However, at least for a person travelling from Europe, those little details didn't make the experience any less beautiful. Me and my husband fully enjoyed the silence and the slow pace of this place. We had breakfast & dinner included and, as much as it was a bit hard to adapt to certain flavors in the morning specifically, we soon adjusted to it and enjoyed the experience fully. The staff is kind and ready to help at any time, which makes the experience even better. As much as we thoroughly enjoyed the experience while living it, thinking back to those days makes me realize even more how amazing and magical those two days really were. Would go back in a heartbeat :)
Alexandrabi
The staff was extremely helpful and informative; if anyone had difficulty with English, another staff member would step in to assist. They were fast to respond on the booking app if I had any questions and were accommodating to changes in my stay. All in all, their staff is top-notch. The meals were delicious and well prepared, with each course explained and had a beautiful presentation. The room was spacious and had a gorgeous view of the river, which was exceptional since it was snowing during our stay. It was nice to sit and watch the snow fall while drinking tea. All of the bath options were amazing; the indoor option was great for quick and quiet bathing and had lovely statues and rock formations. The outdoor baths were a trek, especially in the cold, but the location was beautiful and worth the trip.
Taylor
Getting to the hotel was relatively quick, easy, and convenient from Tokyo. Arriving at Jomokogen, the shuttle bus took us directly to the hotel and was easy to find. The hotel was picturesque and beautiful, looking even more magical than in the pictures. The staff was very nice, helpful, and spoke adequate English. They made us feel welcomed and at home throughout our 2 night stay. The outdoor onsen was magical, and the surrounding nature enhanced the experience. Our dining experience was wonderful and filled us up throughout the day. The food was traditional, well made, and delicious. We very much enjoyed our stay over the Christmas holiday and can not wait to return. Highly recommend it.
Eleanor
We had a fantastic stay here. We chose a more budget friendly room in the "annex" section which had a shared bathroom. We were expecting a pretty small room, but actually our room was really spacious with an amazing view of the river and the hot springs! Guests are given these cloth outfits to wear while soaking in the hot springs - men have this wraparound skirt and women have this potato sack type dress. But actually it is pretty comfortable and dries quickly, so it was easy enough to wear at the hot springs. There are three spacious co-ed pools, and the pools never felt crowded, even during the peak time in the afternoon. When we went in the evening right after dinner we had an entire pool to ourselves for quite a while! The meals are a fantastic experience in their own right, with many traditional Japanese dishes and small hotpots or griddles to cook certain foods yourself at each meal. I recommend bringing some extra snacks for between meals. For lunch they offer a really yummy $10 bento box. The rooms are traditional style with tatami mats, sliding doors and futons, but they are really spacious and comfortable. They also provide you with traditional yukatas to wear while you are at the resort, which added to the cultural experience. The pools themselves have different temperatures, and the temps greatly depend on which part of the pool you are in. So there is something for everyone, whether you like it hot or lukewarm. We also enjoyed a short hike (maybe 1-1.5 hours round trip) behind the hotel. The trail starts from a back door in the annex of the hotel, and goes up a hill to a lookout point with pretty views. The trail isn't very well maintained and it's hard to trail find at points, but the main tip is when you get to the old abandoned hot springs building, follow the trail behind the building (not over the sketchy looking bridge thing).
Tiffany
We spent 4 nights in Takaragawa onsen ousenkaku. The onsen is just so tranquil and picturesque, this really is right up there with the best in the world in our humble opinion. 4 large onsen baths, varying in temperature, one for women only. All with views to a river, blended seamlessly into the stunning natural environment around. You really get an idea of traditional onsen in Japan here, we found the experience to be rejuvenating and restful. When we were there the baths were not busy at all, sometimes we had a whole pool to ourselves. It is also atmospherically lit, so bathing at night is also a pleasure and delight for the senses. Onsen are available 24 hours, with the exception of one hour here and there for cleaning. We didn't have great weather everyday, but honestly you're in a roasting hot onsen, so it actually doesn't matter and is beautiful anyway! In our opinion, you need to stay for at least 2 nights at the hotel to get the best of the experience and bathe at different times of day. The hotel is very quaint and we were fortunate enough to stay in a lovely old Annex room, right next to the river. The free transfer bus from Jomo-Kogen station is convenient and makes for a hassle free check in and check out, we were able to book via messenger on booking.com. The staff were all very lovely, in the restaurant, at reception and housekeeping. Amenities were fabulous. We were encouraged to wear yukata robes and change to different pattern each day if we wanted to! Food was delicious- very filling Japanese dinner and breakfast! They also offered a bento lunchbox and delivered it to the room for ¥1000. Public baths indoors were clean and lovely spaces too. If you want a gorgeous onsen experience just 1 hour by shinkansen away from Tokyo, just book it !
Tamsyn
This place is magical. We spent 2 days completely immersed in the atmosphere of the ryokan, with the beautiful onsen and the delicious, very well curated meals. Yes, it's tourist-y, some "traditional" aspects of onsen culture such as bathing naked have been changed, maybe to adapt to a more international audience or other reasons. However, at least for a person travelling from Europe, those little details didn't make the experience any less beautiful. Me and my husband fully enjoyed the silence and the slow pace of this place. We had breakfast & dinner included and, as much as it was a bit hard to adapt to certain flavors in the morning specifically, we soon adjusted to it and enjoyed the experience fully. The staff is kind and ready to help at any time, which makes the experience even better. As much as we thoroughly enjoyed the experience while living it, thinking back to those days makes me realize even more how amazing and magical those two days really were. Would go back in a heartbeat :)
Alexandrabi
The staff was extremely helpful and informative; if anyone had difficulty with English, another staff member would step in to assist. They were fast to respond on the booking app if I had any questions and were accommodating to changes in my stay. All in all, their staff is top-notch. The meals were delicious and well prepared, with each course explained and had a beautiful presentation. The room was spacious and had a gorgeous view of the river, which was exceptional since it was snowing during our stay. It was nice to sit and watch the snow fall while drinking tea. All of the bath options were amazing; the indoor option was great for quick and quiet bathing and had lovely statues and rock formations. The outdoor baths were a trek, especially in the cold, but the location was beautiful and worth the trip.
Taylor
Getting to the hotel was relatively quick, easy, and convenient from Tokyo. Arriving at Jomokogen, the shuttle bus took us directly to the hotel and was easy to find. The hotel was picturesque and beautiful, looking even more magical than in the pictures. The staff was very nice, helpful, and spoke adequate English. They made us feel welcomed and at home throughout our 2 night stay. The outdoor onsen was magical, and the surrounding nature enhanced the experience. Our dining experience was wonderful and filled us up throughout the day. The food was traditional, well made, and delicious. We very much enjoyed our stay over the Christmas holiday and can not wait to return. Highly recommend it.
Eleanor
We had a fantastic stay here. We chose a more budget friendly room in the "annex" section which had a shared bathroom. We were expecting a pretty small room, but actually our room was really spacious with an amazing view of the river and the hot springs! Guests are given these cloth outfits to wear while soaking in the hot springs - men have this wraparound skirt and women have this potato sack type dress. But actually it is pretty comfortable and dries quickly, so it was easy enough to wear at the hot springs. There are three spacious co-ed pools, and the pools never felt crowded, even during the peak time in the afternoon. When we went in the evening right after dinner we had an entire pool to ourselves for quite a while! The meals are a fantastic experience in their own right, with many traditional Japanese dishes and small hotpots or griddles to cook certain foods yourself at each meal. I recommend bringing some extra snacks for between meals. For lunch they offer a really yummy $10 bento box. The rooms are traditional style with tatami mats, sliding doors and futons, but they are really spacious and comfortable. They also provide you with traditional yukatas to wear while you are at the resort, which added to the cultural experience. The pools themselves have different temperatures, and the temps greatly depend on which part of the pool you are in. So there is something for everyone, whether you like it hot or lukewarm. We also enjoyed a short hike (maybe 1-1.5 hours round trip) behind the hotel. The trail starts from a back door in the annex of the hotel, and goes up a hill to a lookout point with pretty views. The trail isn't very well maintained and it's hard to trail find at points, but the main tip is when you get to the old abandoned hot springs building, follow the trail behind the building (not over the sketchy looking bridge thing).
Tiffany
We spent 4 nights in Takaragawa onsen ousenkaku. The onsen is just so tranquil and picturesque, this really is right up there with the best in the world in our humble opinion. 4 large onsen baths, varying in temperature, one for women only. All with views to a river, blended seamlessly into the stunning natural environment around. You really get an idea of traditional onsen in Japan here, we found the experience to be rejuvenating and restful. When we were there the baths were not busy at all, sometimes we had a whole pool to ourselves. It is also atmospherically lit, so bathing at night is also a pleasure and delight for the senses. Onsen are available 24 hours, with the exception of one hour here and there for cleaning. We didn't have great weather everyday, but honestly you're in a roasting hot onsen, so it actually doesn't matter and is beautiful anyway! In our opinion, you need to stay for at least 2 nights at the hotel to get the best of the experience and bathe at different times of day. The hotel is very quaint and we were fortunate enough to stay in a lovely old Annex room, right next to the river. The free transfer bus from Jomo-Kogen station is convenient and makes for a hassle free check in and check out, we were able to book via messenger on booking.com. The staff were all very lovely, in the restaurant, at reception and housekeeping. Amenities were fabulous. We were encouraged to wear yukata robes and change to different pattern each day if we wanted to! Food was delicious- very filling Japanese dinner and breakfast! They also offered a bento lunchbox and delivered it to the room for ¥1000. Public baths indoors were clean and lovely spaces too. If you want a gorgeous onsen experience just 1 hour by shinkansen away from Tokyo, just book it !
Tamsyn
This place is magical. We spent 2 days completely immersed in the atmosphere of the ryokan, with the beautiful onsen and the delicious, very well curated meals. Yes, it's tourist-y, some "traditional" aspects of onsen culture such as bathing naked have been changed, maybe to adapt to a more international audience or other reasons. However, at least for a person travelling from Europe, those little details didn't make the experience any less beautiful. Me and my husband fully enjoyed the silence and the slow pace of this place. We had breakfast & dinner included and, as much as it was a bit hard to adapt to certain flavors in the morning specifically, we soon adjusted to it and enjoyed the experience fully. The staff is kind and ready to help at any time, which makes the experience even better. As much as we thoroughly enjoyed the experience while living it, thinking back to those days makes me realize even more how amazing and magical those two days really were. Would go back in a heartbeat :)
Alexandrabi
The staff was extremely helpful and informative; if anyone had difficulty with English, another staff member would step in to assist. They were fast to respond on the booking app if I had any questions and were accommodating to changes in my stay. All in all, their staff is top-notch. The meals were delicious and well prepared, with each course explained and had a beautiful presentation. The room was spacious and had a gorgeous view of the river, which was exceptional since it was snowing during our stay. It was nice to sit and watch the snow fall while drinking tea. All of the bath options were amazing; the indoor option was great for quick and quiet bathing and had lovely statues and rock formations. The outdoor baths were a trek, especially in the cold, but the location was beautiful and worth the trip.
Taylor
Getting to the hotel was relatively quick, easy, and convenient from Tokyo. Arriving at Jomokogen, the shuttle bus took us directly to the hotel and was easy to find. The hotel was picturesque and beautiful, looking even more magical than in the pictures. The staff was very nice, helpful, and spoke adequate English. They made us feel welcomed and at home throughout our 2 night stay. The outdoor onsen was magical, and the surrounding nature enhanced the experience. Our dining experience was wonderful and filled us up throughout the day. The food was traditional, well made, and delicious. We very much enjoyed our stay over the Christmas holiday and can not wait to return. Highly recommend it.
Eleanor