[2025 Minakami Stay] Travel Guide for Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku (Updated Jun)

#Hot spring #100 ways to travel 🌳 Still in Gunma Prefecture, in the Tohoku region, there are many famous hot springs here. One of them cannot be missed... "Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku" is only 100 kilometers from Tokyo. It feels like traveling to Pattaya. 😀 🍂 There are many reviews because it is beautiful, the atmosphere is good, the hot springs naturally emerge, and are flanked by waterfalls in the middle of the forest. Imagine soaking in an onsen in the middle of the forest and hearing the sound of waterfalls flowing all the time. Especially during the fall foliage season, this place should be a destination that everyone must travel to relax and watch the leaves change color in the middle of the forest and relax in this natural hot spring. 🧊 In addition, the hot springs here are outstanding in terms of healing and healing illnesses.

#AutumnTravel #100TravelTips 🍁 If you want to see the changing leaves in autumn, there are actually many places, but I would like to recommend "Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku". 🍂 "Takaragawa onsen" is very famous in the Gunma area. The highlight and impression started before traveling to the famous ryokan, which required taking a hotel van through the forest and natural trees. We will see that every mountain surrounding us has natural colors, from yellow, light green, orange, red, in many forms. When we arrived at the resort, we found a large outdoor onsen pool, located alongside a natural stream. While soaking, we will be surrounded by leaves of various colors, falling into the water slowly and slowly. 🍂 I have traveled to Japan many times, but this is the place that comes to mind for a complete autumn season.

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and find a tranquil retreat? Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku, located near Tokyo, is the perfect choice. Situated in Minakami Town, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture, at 1899 Fujiwara, it is approximately a two-hour drive from Tokyo Station. Spanning nearly 800 square meters, Takaragawa Onsen boasts traditional Japanese-style architecture seamlessly blending with the surrounding natural beauty, creating a paradise-like atmosphere. The onsen features one indoor bath and four outdoor baths, divided into mixed-gender and women-only areas. The mixed-gender baths include Mahā-no-Yu, Hannya-no-Yu, and Kodakara-no-Yu. Mahā-no-Yu is the largest, operating 24 hours and accommodating up to 100 people. Hannya-no-Yu spans 80 square meters and is also open 24 hours. Kodakara-no-Yu, recently renovated, includes separate changing rooms for men and women and can host up to 200 bathers. The women-only bath, Mayā-no-Yu, features a cypress changing room and remains open year-round. All baths use natural underground spring water without any added water, heating, filtration, or chemicals. After soaking in the onsen, guests can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine at the on-site restaurant "Chikutei," which offers dishes like charcoal-grilled specialties and Joshu beef sukiyaki. Ingredients are locally sourced, ensuring freshness and flavor. However, some visitors have noted that the guest rooms and private bathrooms show signs of wear and could use renovation. To reach Takaragawa Onsen, travelers can take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Jōmō-Kōgen Station and transfer to a bus, or opt for driving. From Tokyo's Nerima I.C. or Niigata's Nishi-Niigata I.C., it takes about 90 minutes to reach Minakami I.C., followed by a drive along National Route 291 and prefectural roads.

✨Hotel Highlights: A ryokan-style hotel just 1 hour away from Tokyo. ♨️Amenities: The hotel provides kimonos, snow boots, and onsen robes. 🛁Accommodation: The rooms are clean and reasonably priced. 🍽️Breakfast: Breakfast is served as a set meal, and dinner is also available. 🛎️Hotel Service: There are two shuttle services from the train station, which can be booked with the hotel. The first at 1:00 PM and the second at 3:00 PM. 💗Satisfaction: Very impressed, especially during winter with some snowfall. The onsen experience was very relaxing, and the accommodation is authentically Japanese. 💰Average Price per Person: 3,300 / person / night

Where else can you find this kind of atmosphere if you don't come here? #takaragawaonsen If you travel at the end of December, I assure you that you will be soaked in snow like us!!☃️☃️

#japantrip Takaragawa Onsen in Gunma, Japan, offers a serene retreat with breathtaking natural beauty. Famous for its large outdoor baths alongside the Takaragawa River, this onsen provides a tranquil escape, especially in winter when snow blankets the surroundings. The mixed-gender baths and separate facilities cater to different preferences. Traditional tatami rooms and local kaiseki cuisine enhance the authentic experience. While the rustic charm appeals to many, some reviews mention aging facilities and limited English signage. Ideal for nature lovers seeking relaxation, Takaragawa Onsen is a picturesque getaway, blending cultural immersion and rejuvenation amidst stunning landscapes.

#takaragawa #onsen #trip Ambiance/Facilities: Amazing calming scenery love everything I experience in this journey...

Day 4: We stayed at Takaragawa Onsen, famous for its beautiful views, natural hot springs in the deep forest, so deep that we got lost, lost in the freezing cold, below zero, walking barefoot until our feet were sore, our feet were numb, almost dying with 2 grandmas. It was so funny 🤣🤣🤣 Walking and laughing, am I trying to cause trouble? Am I going to freeze to death in the deep forest? We walked around, couldn't find the pool, it was so dark that we almost jumped into the wrong waterfall. We went out to the onsen at night because we had to take care of our youngest child first. As for the father and 2 older children, they went together, talked to the guide, asked for directions, everything was fine 😒 But... I forgot to tell you how to get there. We had to read Japanese the whole way. We walked around and around with the grandma, and she complained a lot. In the end, we were able to go down as we wished. Grandma didn't want to go up. It was so cool, but I didn't get any pictures. At night, it was very dark and cold.

it’s the most wonderful time of the year to visit an onsen 😍#holidayvacation #wintergetaway #decembertravel#holidayvacation#wintergetaway#staycation#happynewyear