Frequently Asked Questions
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Access / Shuttle service (1)
How do I get there by bus or train?
From Jomo-Kogen Station, change at Sarugakyo and take the bus bound for Houshi Onsen, getting off at the final stop. A 1-minute walk from there. There are 4 buses daily between Sarugakyo and Houshi Onsen (fee required). We do not provide shuttle service.
Check-in / check-out (1)
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 10:30. If you will arrive after 18:00, please inform us in advance. Times may vary depending on your plan.
Rooms (1)
What types of guest rooms do you have?
Four buildings with 33–34 rooms total: the main building (charming Meiji-era Japanese rooms, including rooms where literary figures such as Akiko Yosano stayed), an annex (built 1940, registered cultural property facing the Houshi River), Kunzan-so (spacious layout), and Horyuden (newest, refined rooms).
Day-use bathing (1)
Is day-trip bathing available?
Day-trip bathing is possible. Reception hours are 11:00–13:30 (use until 14:00), and we are normally closed Wednesdays. Please always call ahead to confirm, as there are days we cannot accommodate day-trippers, such as year-end/new-year periods, closure days, and major cleaning days.
Hot springs / Baths (3)
What is the spring water quality?
The water is calcium sodium sulfate spring water at approximately 43°C, with therapeutic benefits for stomach and intestinal conditions, burns, and arteriosclerosis. You can enjoy 100% source water as it springs naturally from the bath floor (Chojuin bath may be heated seasonally).
What kind of bath is Houshi-no-yu?
A Meiji-era (built 1895) blend of Japanese and Western-style bathhouse, registered as a tangible cultural property. Hot spring water naturally wells up from the rock base of the bath, and the water is so clear that the white pebbles at the bottom are visible. The charm lies in the Rokumeikan-style design with large Japanese cedar timber beams, timber walls of Japanese beech and oak, and a semicircular Western-style window.
Are there any mixed-gender baths?
Houshi-no-yu is mixed-gender, but from 20:00 to 22:00 it is reserved for women only. Chojyu-no-yu is a women-only bath. Gyokushiro-no-yu, made entirely of Japanese cypress, also has an outdoor bath.
Equipment / Accessibility (1)
Is there an elevator in the building?
Since the building is constructed along a ravine, there are many stairs and no elevator. Guests with mobility difficulties should contact us in advance.
Connectivity / Equipment (1)
Do mobile phones work?
As a remote mountain inn, some mobile phones may not have signal. We also do not have Wi-Fi. You can enjoy a non-everyday hot spring experience far from the bustle of the city.
Meals (1)
What is the food like?
We serve cuisine featuring Gunma prefecture ingredients. We use branded meats such as Joshu beef, Joshu pork, and Akagi chicken, as well as Minakami Koshihikari rice and other local produce. We also offer the ryokan's original sake "Akizuki" (additional charge).
Parking (1)
Is there a parking lot?
We have a free parking lot (30 spaces). In winter, please bring chains or other anti-slip devices in case of sudden snow.
Other (6)
What time is check-out?
10:30
What is the address?
Nagai 650, Minakami Town, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture
How do I get there?
From JR Joetsu Shinkansen Jomo-Kogen Station, take a bus toward Sarugakyo for approximately 40 minutes. Transfer at Sarugakyo to a bus heading to Hoshi Onsen for approximately 15 minutes, then walk about 1 minute from the Hoshi Onsen bus stop. By car: approximately 40 minutes from Tsukiyono IC on the Kanetsu Expressway via Route 17.
Is Wi-Fi available?
No, it is not provided.
Is there a parking lot?
Yes, parking is available. Please contact the facility for details.
What time is check-in?
15:00