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Kusatsu Onsen: Best Ryokan/Hotel for a Group of 5 (Graduation Trip)?
Hey everyone, A group of 5 of us university students are planning our graduation trip to Japan, and we're super excited to experience a traditional onsen! We've set our sights on Kusatsu Onsen and are looking for a hotel or ryokan where all 5 of us can comfortably stay in one room. Any recommendations for places that are good for groups and offer a great onsen experience? We'd love to find somewhere we can all relax and make some fun memories. Thanks!
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- 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!Shinryuken's answer (Posted on:2024/2/13)
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It is a very cost-effective hotel.
- The abundant hot spring water flows directly into the baths, making this the perfect onsen(hot spring) for guests who are particular about the quality of the spring. Everything is catered for, including alcohol and food. I think everyone from adults to children can have a great time! It's a very reasonable hotel, so even students can easily stay here without worrying about the price.たなかさん's answer (Posted on:2024/2/19)
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Recommended Kusatsu Onsen hotels with rooms that can accommodate a large number of people
- This is an inn with rooms that can accommodate a larger number of people. There are rooms that can accommodate 7 to 9 people, so there is plenty of room for 5 people. Since it is part of the Itoen group, the accommodation fee is also reasonable. The food is also Buffet, with all-you-can-eat crab and other dishes, so it is great value for money.たすく's answer (Posted on:2024/2/13)
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Five people can stay in the same room and make great memories on their graduation trip.
- The location is about 10 minutes by car from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal. The baths are spacious, with a large public bath and an open-air bath, so you can relax with friends. Meals are Buffet and alcohol is all-you-can-drink.アラート's answer (Posted on:2024/2/13)
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Accommodation with good access to sightseeing
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If a super central location is a top priority for your group, consider this:
There are traditional ryokans situated almost right in the heart of Kusatsu Onsen, making them incredibly convenient for heading out to all the different sightseeing spots. Many of these offer spacious Japanese-style rooms that can accommodate 5 or more people, so they're perfect for a group of friends like yours.
Being so close to the Yubatake (Kusatsu's famous hot water "field," the town's main landmark) is a huge advantage for soaking up the town's atmosphere and, of course, for easy sightseeing. You can easily stroll over to see the Yubatake multiple times, perhaps in the evening when it's lit up, or early in the morning.
It’s ideal if you want to easily explore on foot and be right in the middle of all the action during your graduation trip. You'd have quick access to shops, restaurants, and other local attractions right on your doorstep.コリドラス's answer (Posted on:2024/2/21)
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A Kusatsu Onsen inn that can accommodate large groups, located just 18 seconds on foot from the Yubatake hot springs
- Located just an 18-second walk from the Yubatake, this Kusatsu onsen(hot spring) inn can accommodate large groups. If you're staying with fivefriends, Rakuten Travel offers a one-night, two-meal plan starting at around 10,000 yen, making it a great choice for a graduation trip. Meals are served Buffet style, featuring Gunma Prefecture 's specialty Joshu beef sukiyaki and plenty of seasonal vegetables from northern Kanto. The women's yukata robes are colorful and stylish, so your friends will love them.おやき's answer (Posted on:2024/2/14)
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Affordable hotel right in front of the Yubatake
- Located in a great spot overlooking the Yubatake, this is a long-established hotel steeped in the history of Kusatsu onsen(hot spring). The breakfast and dinner Buffet plan is a bargain at around 10,000 yen. Buffet is also appealing in its luxury, with piping hot food prepared in a live kitchen. It's a great place for students to make memories on their graduation trip, and the reasonable prices make it a highly recommended hotel.hahata's answer (Posted on:2024/2/13)
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A popular hotel with many repeat customers!
- In winter, the snowy world is beautiful, and in spring, the fresh greenery of nature welcomes you. This is a hotel where you can enjoy the changing seasons. When you enter the entrance, there are many barrels filled with wood and a fireplace, which gives it a charming atmosphere. In the warm seasons, there is even an indoor pool. You can experience the splendor of the famous Kusatsu Onsen as you bathe in the hot spring while feeling the highland breeze unique to Kusatsu. The hotel has a large amount of water, even among Kusatsu Onsen, so you can benefit from it. The water is soft and keeps your body warm and comfortable. There are also private rooms, so you can enjoy the hot spring water directly from the source. The food is a dinner buffet. There is a wide variety of dishes that make use of locally produced ingredients. Even if you are picky, you can eat to your heart's content. The all-you-can-eat snow crab until spring and the grilled chestnut steak in the live kitchen are exquisite. The mountain vegetables, which are a delicacy of the mountains, are crunchy and sweet, and have a luxury unique to Gunma. The vegetable smoothie for breakfast is very popular with women.温泉大好き夫婦's answer (Posted on:2024/2/27)
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Japanese and Western room can accommodate up to 5 people. Perfect for a graduation trip.
- This is a long-established resort hotel in Kusatsu. This Japanese and Western room can accommodate up to 5 people. It's perfect for a graduation trip. There are plenty of hot spring facilities, including an open-air bath. The hotel also has a wide range of facilities, so you can enjoy it. At night, the area around the hotel is illuminated, giving you a resort feel. It's also reasonably priced, so I recommend it.ササラ's answer (Posted on:2024/2/15)
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A great location for a large group to enjoy
- 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.サカスミ's answer (Posted on:2024/2/20)
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This is a recommended inn for graduation trips where large groups can stay at Kusatsu Onsen.
- 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.うまき's answer (Posted on:2024/2/13)
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If you're planning a graduation trip, we recommend this!
- Hotel Village has many types of hot springs, and there are plenty of recreational facilities such as a pool, athletics, billiards, bowling, and table tennis within the hotel. There is so much to do that you can't play everything, so it's especially recommended for graduation trips with friends!CHACO's answer (Posted on:2024/3/19)
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Free shuttle service! All-you-can-drink plan available! Full range of services for students
- 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.チャビ's answer (Posted on:2024/2/16)
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