Tokinoniwa Hotel - Kusatsu (Gunma)

4-star ryokan with private open-air baths and hilltop views of Kusatsu hot springs

Amenities & Wellness

Tokinoniwa offers both indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, a sauna, and a steam room for guest use. The spa provides body treatments, facial treatments, and body scrubs, plus massage chairs and spa/wellness packages. A full-service spa includes beauty services and a public bath with spring water, all restricted to hotel guests.

Rooms & Accommodations

Each room at the ryokan Tokinoniwa features tatami flooring and a private bathroom equipped with spring water baths. Certain rooms include a private open-air bath on a balcony, while all units have a separate living area with tatami. Rooms come with a fridge, minibar, and a kettle for guest convenience.

Dining & Food Service

The in-house restaurant serves both traditional Japanese kaiseki and Western cuisine for dinner and breakfast. Guests can select an Asian breakfast each morning, with options like porridge or rice. A snack bar and free ramen are offered in the late evening, along with coffee grinders and pour-over sets in some rooms.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Tokinoniwa Kusatsu sits on a hilltop overlooking Kusatsu hot springs, about 20 minutes from the Yubatake town center. A complimentary shuttle bus runs hourly to the station and key landmarks, including the main Kusatsu area. Nearby attractions include Jigokudani Monkey Park (30 miles), Mt. Kusatsu Shirane (9 miles), and the Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park.

Spa & Hot Springs Experience

The hotel offers three private outdoor baths on a first-come, first-served basis, plus large public baths with indoor and outdoor rock pools. These facilities use natural spring water and include a milky carbonated water bath. Guests can also book in-room private baths with remote-controlled filling, ensuring immediate access to hot spring water.

• Onsen: 3 private outdoor baths plus public indoor/outdoor pools
• Rooms: Tatami suites with private spring water baths
• Dining: Kaiseki dinners and choice of porridge or rice breakfast
• Wellness: Full-service spa with body scrubs and facial treatments
• Shuttle: Complimentary hourly service to Yubatake and station