🏯 Shima Onsen・Jikzenkan

Founded in the Genroku period, stay at Japan's oldest wooden hot spring inn building✨ ⸻ ⏳ A journey through history and time • The main building, built in 1691 (Genroku 4) and opened for business in 1694, is the oldest wooden hot spring inn building in Japan and is designated as an Important Cultural Property . • It is said to be the model for the "red bridge and bathhouse" in the fantasy film "Spirited Away," giving you a time-traveling feeling . ⸻ 🛁 Hot spring therapy and bathing style • The main building is a self-service "modern hot spring therapy building," where you can experience the old-fashioned way of putting your futon in and using the shared facilities . • **"Genroku no Yu"** is a Taisho-era Romanesque building built in 1930, with an arched window bathroom, and is a famous hot spring heritage that evokes the luxury of the time . ⸻ 🍽 "Shokuji" meals that are kind to the body and mind • Simple, nutritious seasonal meals that soothe travelers are served in bento style . • The appeal is the "daily meals like medicinal food" that enjoys the famous waters of Shima and local wild vegetables and miso. ⸻ 🌿 Choose from three different buildings • Main building (Toji building): For those who want to enjoy a self-stay in a historic environment . • Sanso (built in 1936): A pure Japanese-style inn registered as a cultural property, with kumiko shoji screens that highlight the craftsmanship . • Kashotei (built in 1986): A high-altitude inn that is perfect for those looking for modern and luxurious facilities . ⸻ 💡 This is special! • A rare inn where you can easily experience the traditional "Toji" half-self-care. • Shima Onsen, said to cure 40,000 illnesses, is a famous hot spring where you can drink the spring water. • You can spend your time learning about the background of the buildings and hot springs through a historical tour and a guided tour of the building. ⸻ ✅ Recommended for: • People interested in history and architecture • People who want to experience the good old hot spring culture at a modern inn • People who want to heal their mind and body in nature and are looking for a quiet adult trip ⸻ ✍️ Stay plan (example) 1. Lunch: Cross the red bridge and check in at the main building 2. Afternoon: Tour the hot springs & drink the spring water, stroll around the building on a historical tour 3. Dinner: Taste a delicious bento, enjoy the hot spring futon & Taisho Romantic bath 4. The next morning: Check out after an early morning bath and drink the spring water to heal your mind and body ⸻ A deep journey at Sekizenkan where you can experience history, healing and tranquility all at once. Why not choose "Beyond the Red Bridge" for a little trip back in time? ✨ #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #Gunma #GunmaTourism #GunmaTrip #Sekizenkan #ShimanOnsen #HotSpring