Kusatsu Onsen | Popular hotels and Ryokan (Japanese inn) based on reviews!

For a graduation trip with a group of 5, especially if you're looking for great value (or what we call "cos-pa" – cost performance – in Japan!), you really can't go wrong with Itoen Hotel Kusatsu. They have spacious rooms that can actually fit up to 8 people, so your group of 5 will have plenty of space to hang out. The real highlight for many groups, especially students, is the dining: Dinner: It's an all-you-can-eat buffet with a huge variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. Plus, it includes unlimited soft drinks AND an all-you-can-drink alcohol menu (beer, sake, shochu, wine, etc.) – perfect for celebrating your graduation! Breakfast: Also a generous buffet with both Japanese and Western options, including fruits and fresh juices to start your day right. Now for the onsen – which is what Kusatsu is famous for! They have fantastic large public baths with gensen kakenagashi (100% pure, free-flowing hot spring water directly from the source). These public baths also feature an outdoor bath (rotenburo), a sauna, and a cold water bath (mizuburo) to cool down. A huge plus for groups, especially if some members are new to onsen culture: They offer free private reservable baths (kashikiri buro)! This is a fantastic option if anyone in your group feels a bit hesitant about the communal bathing culture (being nude with strangers). You can enjoy the onsen experience just with your friends. And for more group fun: The hotel offers free table tennis. There are also karaoke rooms you can use for free (usually for one hour per group). These are super popular, so if you want to belt out some tunes, make sure to book your karaoke slot as soon as you check in!

 I have never seen a hotel buffet with this much variety. And what's more, it's all delicious. The second you walk into the dining hall, the sheer selection is almost dizzying. Then, there’s the bathing area—which is just as overwhelming in its size and the number of baths available. They offer several different water temperatures, so you can choose whatever suits you best. It's like a "buffet of baths," too. On top of all that, the staff are clearly well-trained and very pleasant.

標高1,200mのところにあるヨーロッパ調のリゾートホテルです。ベルツの森に囲まれていて自然に囲まれながら癒しの時間を過ごすことができます。群馬県産の食材を中心としたメニューが魅力的な和洋中ビュッフェがあります。季節ごとにテーマを変えてフェアを開催しているので何度行っても飽きないですよ。ディナーだけではなくブレックファストもビュッフェをやっています。目の前で一つ一つ焼き上げるふわふわトロトロオムレツが人気ですよ。温泉は源泉掛け流し内風呂、露天風呂があります。サウナもありますよ。貸切の露天風呂も5種類あります。草津温泉のシンボル「湯畑」や「草津温泉バスターミナル」へは無料送迎バスがありますよ。

If you're going with your friend's family, I really recommend "Hotel Village"! The dinner buffet has an incredible variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese food—it's so much fun just deciding what to get. You can also get freshly prepared steak and sushi from the live kitchen. They also have plenty of kid-friendly favorites like french fries, karaage (Japanese fried chicken), and desserts, so it's a huge relief even if you have picky eaters. I think it's the kind of buffet where everyone, both adults and kids, can truly eat their fill of all their favorite things.

This is a historic Ryokan (Japanese inn) that was founded in 1599. There are six baths, including an open-air bath, with two hot springs, so you can enjoy the hot springs to your heart's content. Please note that the washing area can be cold in winter due to the high altitude. The famous Yubatake, pictured here, is within walking distance, making it convenient for sightseeing. There are rooms with open-air baths, so you can enjoy a private open-air bath with free-flowing natural hot spring water. There are both Western-style and Japanese-style rooms, so you can choose the room that best suits the people you're going with. The food is delicious, and is served in 4-5 portions so you can eat freshly cooked water.

草津温泉でビュッフェの宿を探しているなら、「ホテル一井」がおすすめです。草津温泉のシンボル「湯畑」の目の前に建っている好立地のホテルです。夜にライトアップされた湯畑を見に、ちょっと散歩に出るのもすごく楽でした。ビュッフェ会場は2024年に新装オープンしたばかりで清潔ですし、もちろん料理も種類が豊富で美味しいです。温泉街の散策をメインに考えているなら、非常におすすめです。

This onsen(hot spring) inn is located in the heart of Kusatsu's onsen(hot spring) town, right next to the Yubatake. It boasts a Japanese and Western dinner buffet, with a wide variety of dishes made with seasonal ingredients, from Japanese dishes like sushi and tempura, to tempura fried right in front of you by the chef, and sukiyaki made with local brand beef. This is a recommended inn where you can not only fully enjoy the atmosphere of onsen(hot spring) town, but also enjoy delicious food.

このホテルならサウナの完備はもちろん、サウナには欠かせない水風呂もありますので温冷交互浴が可能です。草津温泉のお湯とサウナの温冷浴を堪能できます。お食事は夕食には創作懐石料理、朝食には移りゆく庭園の景色の中で和御膳をいただけます。

This hotel can accommodate 5 people per room and is reasonably priced. There is a free shuttle from the bus terminal to the hotel and from the Yubatake to the hotel, so it is perfect for students who travel by train or bus. The meals include local Gunma delicacies, and you can also eat Joshu beef Shabu Shabu（Japanese hotpot）(or steak). The all-you-can-drink option is also good value for money, so it is recommended.

It's within walking distance of the Yubatake hot springs, so it's a recommended hot spring inn for those who want to enjoy the hot spring town at their leisure. You can also see the "Yumomi (A technique in which a board approximately 180cm long is placed in the hot spring to stir the water and lower the temperature until it is ready to bathe.) Show", a staple of Kusatsu, nearby. With its purely Japanese-style rooms and free-flowing hot springs, this is an inn that offers a truly Japanese experience. There are also private baths, so if you're not comfortable with large public baths, feel free to use those.

As its name "Kusatsu Hotel" suggests, it's one of the classic, historic hotels that truly represents the town. Its most notable feature is the historic wooden building, constructed over 100 years ago (around 1913). This style is called "Taisho Roman," a traditional early 20th-century Japanese design, which gives the entire interior a very classic and serene atmosphere. Unlike the newer, modern hotels, there's absolutely no noisy or chaotic feeling here. For a solo male traveler (like myself), quietly reading a book or soaking in the onsen within this timeless building is the ultimate luxury. I think it's perfectly suited for those who appreciate a quiet, uncrowded atmosphere.

草津温泉の旅でホテルニュー紅葉に宿泊しました。温泉街の中心、湯畑からは少し離れていますが、送迎バスが頻繁に出ており、観光への不便は全くありませんでした。夕食は楽しみにしていた種類豊富なビュッフェ形式で、和洋中の幅広い料理がずらりと並び、地元の食材を使ったメニューや、別注で蟹料理や鮑などもあって心ゆくまで堪能できました。広い大浴場では、草津の良質な湯を心ゆくまで堪能でき、日頃の疲れが癒されるようでした。露天風呂も広くて外の景色をゆっくりと眺めながら浸かりました。冬は雪見風呂ができるそうです。リーズナブルな価格でこれほど充実した滞在ができるとは驚きでした。

草津温泉で静かな宿を探しているなら、「金みどり」はいかがでしょうか。ここは草津温泉の中心「湯畑」のすぐ目の前にある、伝統的な日本の旅館です。一番のおすすめポイントは、温泉の「質」です。草津温泉の2種類のお湯を源泉掛け流しで楽しむことができる宿は、ごくわずかです。中心地にあるので観光は便利ですが、館内は純和風でとても静かです。大浴場も落ち着いた雰囲気なので、一人でゆっくりと名湯と向き合いたい人には、最高の環境だと思います。

1877年創業の100年以上歴史のある老舗旅館です。老舗ではありますが清潔感のある旅館で気持ちよく過ごせると思います。草津温泉で最古の源泉とされる白旗の湯をひいており「湯守」というお湯の番人の職人が滞在していてまろやかな湯をつくりあげています。和モダンなお部屋で広々としておりゆったりとした時間を過ごすことができます。湯畑ビュ—の部屋もありますよ。

Without a doubt, the highlight of this hotel is its charming and atmospheric open-air bath. Surrounded by trees, this quiet rotenburo is the perfect place to relax while admiring the garden and the beautiful scenery before you.The experience is truly exceptional when you soak in the crisp morning air while basking in the sunrise, or while gazing up at a sky full of stars at night. For couples, immersing yourselves in the famous, free-flowing spring waters of Kusatsu while enjoying the view together is the perfect way to refresh after a day of skiing.

While our hotel is proud of its private in-room open-air baths, we highly recommend you also visit the panoramic public bath on the top floor. From this spacious, glass-walled area, the panoramic view overlooking the entire Kusatsu hot spring town and the surrounding mountains is simply breathtaking. Soaking under the starry night sky is also a wonderfully romantic experience.Furthermore, we offer several distinct, private, reservable open-air baths, which are available for you to use free of charge. The ability to enjoy an "onsen-hopping" experience without leaving the hotel is another one of our delightful features.

草津温泉バスターミナルから歩いてすぐの場所にある温泉旅館です。1階がコンビニなので宿泊中の買い物も便利です。湯畑にも歩いて３分ほどなので観光にも使い勝手が良い宿ですよ。客室は、広々とした和風モダンで開放感もあるので、一人旅でものびのびと過ごせます。

This hot spring Ryokan (Japanese inn) is located just 250m from the Yubatake hot springs. The most attractive feature of this hot spring Ryokan (Japanese inn) is that it has five private open-air baths. Since they are private, I personally like the fact that you can use them without worrying about being seen by others. All of the baths are 100% 100% natural hot spring you can relax and soothe your travel fatigue. However, please note that you cannot make a reservation for the private hot springs if you check in after 6pm. Another recommended point is that they offer a colorful yukata service for both men and women.

At Tokinoniwa, every guest room is equipped with its own private open-air bath, featuring free-flowing water directly from the hot spring source.This means you can enjoy the famous waters of Kusatsu whenever you like, in complete privacy for just the two of you. The experience of soaking in the warm bath on your room's terrace while overlooking the beautiful garden and natural scenery is truly special. In the winter, enjoying a "yukimi-buro" (snow-viewing bath) offers a wonderfully charming and atmospheric experience.