Hotels With Pools in Gunma Prefecture, Japan

A very good hotel with a free shuttle bus to Yubata, the train station, and the ski resort. The hotel is large and has comprehensive recreational facilities, including bowling, karaoke, and billiards. The receptionist speaks excellent English, making communication completely seamless. It's a long walk from the reception to the rooms, but you'll pass a large gift shop with prices the same as the gift shop next to Yubata, and you can even get tax-free shopping. There are also many art exhibitions in the hallways. The rooms are spacious, with two beds and one tatami room, and underfloor heating. The bathroom has a Jacuzzi. The open-air bath in the large public bath is very comfortable, allowing you to enjoy the snow while soaking in the hot spring. The hot spring water is piped from Yubata Genyu, and the temperature is quite high. The hotel's most unique feature is its series of walking/hiking activities, with three sessions in total. I participated in the 7:00 AM forest hike with a professional guide. The hotel provides rain boots, but I recommend wearing thick socks as the rain boots are quite thin. We will walk into the forest and reach the ski resort. We will hike in the snow for about an hour. It will be cold, so be sure to dress warmly.

The service was excellent, and the facilities were complete. We chose the option that included breakfast and dinner, both of which were buffet style. The food quality was good, the hot springs were also nice, and there was a free shuttle bus to and from the bus terminal, the hot spring bath, and the ski resort.

The hotel is a bit of a drive from Karuizawa JR Station, about 35 minutes, and there's a toll fee. However, the scenery along the way is beautiful. Shiraito Falls is about 10 minutes away. The hotel parking lot is ample and very convenient. The hotel rooms are very spacious and comfortable. The hot springs are both indoor and outdoor, with an orange-brown color and a mild odor. Unfortunately, the outdoor hot springs don't allow for a view of the sky. The breakfast and dinner buffets offer a wide variety of options and are delicious. This hotel has a very resort-like feel and I'd definitely return if I had the chance. Figure 1: Scenery along the way Figure 2: View from the hotel window Figure 3: Nearby attractions (Shiraito Falls)

I visited during a three-day weekend in November. I was lucky to get a reservation the day before my stay. However, the hotel was a little outside of Ikaho's tourist attractions, so walking might be difficult if you can't catch the shuttle bus. The stone steps are about a 10-minute walk away, but the walk is quite steep (though the taxi driver said it was possible to walk there). The shuttle bus doesn't run directly to the hotel entrance and stops after 6 PM, so I wanted to take photos of the night view of the stone steps and Kajika Bridge, but it was cold outside and the slope made it difficult. The hot springs I was looking forward to were the rock bath in the basement and the large public bath on the third floor. The rock bath is timed and alternates between men and women, but it can be difficult for men to use at times. It's open until 8 PM in the evening and from 8:30 AM in the morning (otherwise, it's only available to women). Check-in is at 5 PM, so if you eat dinner after 6 PM, you won't have time to use the rock bath, which is a bit disappointing when you're busy getting ready to leave in the morning. The large public bath was clean and nice, but... Dinner was a buffet and breakfast was a buffet. There was crab at the buffet, but it was watery and not much meat. The sushi was probably conveyor belt sushi-level, wasn't it? It's a shame, as many of the other dishes and meats were delicious. I also wish there was an all-you-can-drink option. The breakfast buffet was very satisfying! All the food was delicious. My room was a twin, but it was clean and had a small cypress bath in the indoor bath! It was nice that you could see the occupancy status of each facility on the TV. The staff were all polite, but if you're expecting old-fashioned hospitality, you might be disappointed. It's a sign of the times, I guess. Overall, there were some disappointments, but I was satisfied!

Although it is a little far from Yubatake, there are minibuses that shuttle back and forth every 15 minutes. The food is very good, which is a bit unexpected. The hygiene is very good, and the hot springs are both indoors and outdoors, which is a very good experience. The environment is very good. It is very close to Tenguyama Ski Resort. In addition, there are free drinks in the lobby. The hotel's English service is also no problem. I should come here again next time I come to take a hot spring bath.

Because it is an old historic building, there may be some concerns about security, but there is no dissatisfaction with the service, etc. It was a room that was too large to stay alone. There was also a large bath and the open-air bath was the best. Convenience stores are a little far away about 10 minutes walk, so you need to be a little careful.

The outdoor onsen is top-notch, the ski resort is great, and the breakfast and dinner are amazing – the food is delicious and varied, perfect for families. There are so many activities, you should definitely stay two nights.

The hotel is located very close to the main attractions in the city, which was extremely convenient. I booked a room with both lunch and dinner included, and the meals were great — served as set menus with good quality and presentation. There is also an onsen inside the hotel, though the outdoor area alternates between men and women depending on the day. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and was very satisfied.

Absolutely beautiful location and multiple hot spring options! The buffet breakfast was exquisite as well ask the multi-course dinner. Sadly we only were able to stay one night but waking up in morning to see beautiful flurries of snow surrounded by mountains was much more magical and memorable than I imagined! During our stay, I even lost my camera and the staff were so kind to go down the mountain and mail it to me at the airport, speak Japanese to the staff at the airport to help me find it and I am forever grateful for their kindness and service. If I lost my camera I would’ve lost all my photos and videos of the trip! The staff speak Chinese and fluent English and so it was really easy to communicate with them. Will definitely come back!! Thank you Shima Tamura!

I liked the hot springs and the view overlooking the river from my room, so it was my second stay. There are two large communal baths, １ floor and ２ floor, so you can enter slowly without getting crowded. The room was large in a Japanese-style room with a bed and comfortable with a bath and toilet. However, I was worried that the flow of the toilet was weak. Overall, I think the breakfast is delicious and this price is cheap. It is a recommended inn for relay accommodation because it is close to Tomioka silk mill and Karuizawa is also close by 20 minutes by car.