【Shima Onsen Sekizenkan】Step into a Ghibli-like world

🏯【Shima Onsen Sekizenkan】Step into a Ghibli-like world. A hot spring inn where history and relaxation intertwine, offering a retreat for the soul. Located in Gunma Prefecture's Shima Onsen, "Sekizenkan" is Japan's oldest wooden hot spring inn, established in 1694 during the Genroku era. With its enchanting architectural beauty and nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of the Ghibli film "Spirited Away," this therapeutic inn continues to rejuvenate both body and mind. ⸻ ✨ A stay that feels like time travel • The main building, constructed in the early Showa era, is a registered cultural property. • The red bridge you cross after passing through a tunnel feels like the entrance to the "Spirited Away" world. • Tatami corridors and retro lighting inside the inn invite you into an extraordinary experience. ⸻ ♨️ Savor the renowned waters of Shima • 100% natural hot spring water, free-flowing. • Shima Onsen, known for its gentle touch on the skin, is also called "the hot spring for digestive health." • The "Genroku no Yu" bath, made of marble, offers a museum-like aesthetic beauty. ⸻ 🍱 Cuisine that nourishes both body and soul • Traditional Japanese kaiseki meals featuring local ingredients. • Dishes are delicately flavored, using mountain vegetables, river fish, and seasonal produce. • The view of the garden from the dining area adds to the healing experience. ⸻ 📍 Access & Highlights • 【By Train】About 40 minutes by bus from Nakanojo Station (get off at Shima Onsen). • 【By Car】Approximately 60 minutes from the Shibukawa Ikaho IC on the Kanetsu Expressway. • Day-use bathing is available (fees and time restrictions apply). ⸻