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Set 36 km from Ishidan-gai Steps, Sekizenkan Kashotei Sanso offers 4-star accommodation in Nakanojo and has an open-air bath. The air-conditioned accommodation is 49 km from Naeba Ski Resort, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The ryokan features a hot spring bath and a lift.

AMAZING. If I could, I'd stay there at least once a week every month :") no wonder it was one of the references for the movie Spirited Away. The staff is really kind and understand English kinda well, even though the place is huge, they give you a map to find your room and how to find yourself in the complex building. We stayed in the Mori Room and it was definitely beyond our expectations. The room was so big, it felt like you were actually booking a spacious apartment to stay rather than only a room. Also, there were local snacks replaced daily and selected beverages at our disposal in the room, all for free. The view was incredible, especially when bathing in the private onsen in the room. They had sliding doors to cover the glass walls, so it wasn't too bright in the morning, unlike what many people complain when staying at a ryokan. And of course, the spotlight of our stay: They place you on a PRIVATE ROOM for the meals, with a relaxing ambient sound and a view of their garden while serving you a whole course of Japanese meal on the fancy side.

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9.2
Superb
193 reviews
Price from
£222
per night

At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. The ryokan offers certain units with river views, and the units are equipped with a kettle. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV.

The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

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6.1
Review score
8 reviews
Price from
£131
per night

Japanese-style rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, on which guests sleep in traditional futon bedding. Western rooms are fitted with a bed. All rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, and come with an LCD TV, a fridge and yukata robes.

Beautiful room and excellent private and shared onsen.

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8.5
Very good
10 reviews
Price from
£202
per night

Air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven straw) floors, Japanese futon beds and a private hot spring bath. Some rooms have an open-air hot spring bath with nature views. All rooms are fitted with an LCD TV, a fridge, yukata robes and complimentary green tea.

Fantastic food, staff, and facilities.

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9
Superb
58 reviews
Price from
£246
per night

38 km from Ishidan-gai Steps, Itoen Hotel Shima provides a 3-star accommodation in the Shima Onsen district of Nakanojo. This ryokan offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and luggage storage space.

Nice large tatami room Rotenburo by the river

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6.9
Review score
47 reviews
Price from
£145
per night

Each room at this ryokan is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Some units include views of the mountains or river. For your comfort, you will find slippers and a hair dryer.

Nozawa Onsen is 39 km from Hinatamikan 四万温泉 ひなたみ館, while Kusatsu is 20 km away.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
£169
per night

Japanese inn Kashiwaya Ryokan offers traditional-style rooms with a private balcony. The spa hotel features private open-air natural hot spring baths, a restaurant and free-use bicycles. Free WiFi is available in all areas except in the public bath area.

Such an amazing stay! The staff were so friendly and kind! The food experience was amazing and the private onsens were so special. Would highly recommend going for a couple nights to fully relax and enjoy the ryokan!

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9.5
Exceptional
97 reviews
Price from
£144
per night

Japanese Yukata robes are provided and guests sleep on tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. An electric kettle with green tea bags is provided in each unit. En suite bathrooms have bathtubs and showers.

The Onsen with the river view is really fantastic. Rooms also have riverview and are quite large. We had kaiseki meal for dinner and breakfast and it was great to try all these diffrent things and be neither to full nor hungry afterwards. Very beautiful landscape. I went with my japanese Partner, who also enjoyed it very much. The Hotel employees knew that a foreigner would come and had someone who spoke english (which was not necessary since my partner Steaks japanese but I appriate the effort).

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8.4
Very good
129 reviews
Price from
£96
per night

Set in Nakanojo, 29 km from Ishidan-gai Steps and 40 km from Mt. Kusatsu Shirane, Sawatari Onsen Miyataya Ryokan offers an open-air bath and air conditioning. The property features mountain views. The ryokan also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

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6.6
Review score
8 reviews
Price from
£110
per night

Located along Houshi River, Houshi Onsen Chojukan features a public hot spring bath, Japanese-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi and Japanese cuisine. A wooden building stemming from 100 years ago, the property breathes a historical atmosphere.

This place is just on the top of my ranking. A real Japanese experience with all the necessary detail to make the stay unforgettable. The different baths super clean and with history. The meals offered were delightful. And the environment just as needed, calm, serene and peaceful.

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9.1
Superb
173 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.
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