Located in Sarugakyo Onsen in Gunma Prefecture.
A bustling hot spring town, known during the Edo Period as “Sasanoyu" and "Yushima Onsen,"
it was relocated to its current location following the dam construction in the 1950s and continues to be loved by visitors to this day.
Featuring Sarugakyo Onsen's original open-air bath, bathhouses with stunning views, and drinkable hot spring water,
as well as seasonal dishes featuring local Joshu ingredients, carefully crafted by our chef.
Sarugakyo Onsen provides numerous health benefits. It has positive effects for those with wounds, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, rheumatic conditions, gout, uric acid diathesis, and more. Its mineral makeup makes it great for drinking as well, where the 56.5℃ (133.7℉) colorless spring water is said to have positive effects on chronic cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, chronic constipation, gout, chronic digestive diseases, and more.
Enjoy the open-air bath with the Tanigawa Mountain Range unfolding before you, or while gazing at the night sky full of stars.Relax in comfort as the first buds of spring appear, amongst the lush greenery of summer, under the deep colors of the autumn leaves, or surrounded by snow in the open-air bath.Become one with nature as you experience Japan's changing seasons.
The views from the indoor bath make it feel as though you're out in nature along the shore of Lake Akaya.The bath is spacious and allows guests to enjoy the scenery of the changing seasons.
With an abundance of negative ion minerals, especially calcium, the hot spring is praised for its health benefits.
| Spring Qualities | Chloride spring, sulfur spring |
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| Efficacy | Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, stiff shoulders, motor paralysis, gastrointestinal conditions, oversensitivity to cold, promotion of healing, atopic skin conditions, etc. |
While Gunma Prefecture (Joshu) lacks access to the sea, it is full of delicious food. Wild vegetables, local vegetables and fruits, mushrooms, rice, grain, livestock, trout, and more. The combination of these wonderful seasonal ingredients and our chef's culinary prowess allows guests to enjoy delicious food throughout the four seasons. Every dish is prepared with the greatest care.
This course features Joshu Wagyu Beef as its main ingredient. You can choose between grilled steak or sukiyaki. Joshu Beef is locally produced in Gunma Prefecture. The high-quality black Japanese cattle are raised with care by local Gunma cattle-breeders.
Gunma has a long history of wheat production, which was used as feed for pigs. By feeding the pigs a wheat-based diet, the meat became much less gamey and far more delicious.
A traditional multi-dish course (kaiseki) featuring fresh, seasonal items.The culinary skill of our chef shines through in this course and features an abundance of carefully selected ingredients.Please enjoy the ever-changing selection of dishes.
Traditional Japanese breakfast in a traditional setting.Featuring locally grown koshihikari rice, Japanese yams, which are also called "mountain medicine" for their high nutritional value, and onsen eggs, a staple of hot spring inns.
Spacious connected rooms perfect for groups or large families. The Japanese-style rooms are equipped with a washroom and feature views of the Tanigawa Mountains or Lake Akaya.
8~10 tatami mat-sized rooms, perfect for families and small groups, or even solo travelers! This calm Japanese-style room is equipped with a washroom and overlooks the beautiful mountains of Sarugakyo.
| No. of Rooms | 30 Rooms (Japanese-style) |
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| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Amenities | Toothbrush, bath towels, hand towels, shampoo, body soap, hand soap, yukata, hair dryer, down duvet |
| Guest Room Furnishings | Air conditioner, TV, refrigerator |
| Facility Overview | 150-mat great hall, mid-size banquet hall, meeting room, communal bath, couple's bath, male/female open-air baths, night salon, shop, game corner, ground golf course |
Sarugakyo Onsen enjoys very convenient access.
By car, it can be reached from the Tsukiyono IC exit off the Kan-etsu Expressway. By shinkansen, the nearest station is Jomo-Kogen Station. We provide pick-up/drop-off services to Gokan Station and Jomo-Kogen Station.
The hotel has a 150-tatami mat-sized great hall and another large hall. It can be used not only for banquets, but also for meetings and training sessions.
The pride of our hotel are the hot springs. Our spacious open-air hot spring baths and the large communal bath are the perfect place to rest and relax.
There are numerous fun activities and hands-on experiences in the area.
Please contact us for more information.
| From Tokyo | Tokyo → (Kan-etsu Expressway / 155 km) → Tsukiyono → (Route 17 / 15 km) → Choseikan |
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| From Osaka / Nagoya | Osaka → (Meishin Expressway / 186 km) → Nagoya → (Tomei Expressway / 325 km) → Tokyo → (Kan-etsu Expressway / 155 km) → Tsukiyono → (Route 17 / 15 km) → Choseikan |
| From Toyama | Toyama → (Route 8 / 100 km) → Naoetsu → (Route 18 / 17 km) → Iiyama → (20 km) → Yudanaka → (87 km) → Nakanojo → (23 km) → Choseikan |
| From Akita / Niigata | Akita → (Route 7 / 272 km) → Niigata → (Hokuriku Expressway / 60 km) → Nagaoka → (Kan-etsu Expressway / 64 km) → Yuzawa → (Route 17 / 30 km) → Choseikan |
| From Tokyo | Tokyo Station → (Joetsu Shinkansen / 89 min.) → Jomo-Kogen Station → (Sarugakyo Bus / 25 min.) → Gakko-shita → Choseikan |
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| From Osaka | Shin-Osaka Station → (Tokaido Shinkansen / 190 min.) → Tokyo Station → (Joetsu Shinkansen / 89 min.) → Jomo-Kogen Station → (Sarugakyo Bus / 25 min.) → Gakko-shita → Choseikan |
| From Niigata | Niigata Station → (Joetsu Shinkansen / 66 min.) → Jomo-Kogen Station → (Sarugakyo Bus / 25 min.) → Gakko-shita → Choseikan |
| From Tokyo | Tokyo Station → (Joetsu Express Train / 130 min.) → Gokan Station → (Sarugakyo Bus / 35 min.) → Gakko-shita → Choseikan |
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| From Niigata | Niigata Station → (Joetsu Express Train / 180 min.) → Gokan Station → (Sarugakyo Bus / 35 min.) → Gakko-shita → Choseikan |
