Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Takamatsu

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.

The reason we recommend this inn is that it has rooms that can accommodate large groups, and it is in an excellent location, just a short walk from the Yubatake, the symbol of Kusatsu. The hot spring water is drawn from the Yubatake, so you can enjoy Kusatsu's famous hot springs to your heart's content, and you can choose from kaiseki（a traditional Japanese multiple course meal ）or Buffet style meals depending on your budget, so you're sure to be satisfied.

This inn can accommodate up to five people per room. There are several reasonably priced accommodation plans available. You can also enjoy the natural hot spring water from the source of the chloride hot spring "Yubata" in the open-air baths on the wooden deck, including a cypress bath, a rock bath, and a ceramic barrel bath, as well as three baths with different temperatures in the large public bath: "hot water," "normal water," and "lukewarm water." As for meals, you can enjoy a Japanese meal made with local seasonal ingredients. The chopped tuna served at breakfast is particularly delicious.

Joyful Inn Takamatsu is located very close to the Yubatake, a symbol of Kusatsu Onsen. In addition to the large public bath and open-air bath, there is also a family bath, so even families with children can enjoy a relaxing bath without worrying about others around them. There are also spacious Japanese-style rooms of over 10 tatami mats, so a family of four with children can relax comfortably. In addition, the meals, which use plenty of local products from northern Kanto and local ingredients from Gunma Prefecture, are also highly rated, so this spring break family trip is sure to be a memorable one.

The hot spring here draws its water from the Yubatake hot spring field, and is fed into the large public bath, open-air bath, and rental bath. The large public bath has three different temperatures: hot water, normal water, and lukewarm water. After the bath, cold barley tea and massage machines are provided. If you choose the two-meal plan, you can enjoy a banquet meal centered around Joshu beef.

The hotel is located just a 4-minute walk from the Yubatake in the center of Kusatsu Onsen, making it an ideal location for sightseeing and strolling around the hot spring town. You can park your car right at the entrance, and there is a slope at the entrance, so it is easy to move around in a wheelchair. Of course, the entire building is barrier-free, and wheelchairs are available for rental. There are handrails in the large public bath, making it easy for people with weak legs to use. Meals suitable for the elderly are also provided, making it an ideal place for elderly people to stay.

The hot spring water flows into the bathtub through underground pipes from the Yubatake hot spring, which boasts a natural flow of over 32,300 liters per minute. You can enjoy bathing without any worries in the two private garden baths, which are decorated with small gardens. For dinner, you can choose to eat locally produced Joshu beef cooked in a variety of ways: sukiyaki, Shabu Shabu（Japanese hotpot）, or teppanyaki.

I think 10,000 yen for two meals is a bit steep, but it's possible with a limited plan. Since it's close to the Yubatake, you can also experience 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.), and being close to the Yubatake means being close to the bus terminal, so I think this is a place that meets your needs. Kusatsu's selling point is the quality of its hot spring water, so I recommend this inn at the source of the Yubatake hot spring water.