Question 1

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is available throughout the facility.

Question 2

How do I get here from Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Take the Limited Express Kusatsu from Ueno to Nakanocho Station, then take a bus bound for Shima Onsen for approximately 40 minutes to the final stop. Alternatively, it is about 60 minutes by car from Shibukawa-Ikaho IC.

Question 3

Tell me about the building history tours.

Accepted Answer

"Sekishinkan History Tours" are held every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday at 16:00. We provide easy-to-understand explanations of the building's architecture, cultural properties, and the history of the hot spring. Guests give it positive feedback.

Question 4

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Accepted Answer

The main building has check-in 15:00–17:00 and check-out 10:00. The mountain lodge and Yoshimatsu-tei have check-in 15:00–18:00 and check-out 11:00. Times may differ depending on your plan.

Question 5

What is the difference between the three buildings (main building, mountain lodge, and Yoshimatsu-tei)?

Accepted Answer

The main building is a Gunma Prefectural Important Cultural Property built in 1691, offering a hot-spring therapy experience style (dinner and breakfast as bento boxes, self-service bedding). The mountain lodge is a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property built in 1936 with beautiful kumiko screens. Yoshimatsu-tei is the newest, positioned on high ground, with guest rooms featuring private open-air baths and luxurious amenities.

Question 6

What does it mean that this is a model for "Spirited Away"?

Accepted Answer

The main building, built in 1691, and the red bridge (Keiun Bridge) are widely known worldwide as possible inspirations for the animation film, attracting many visitors from overseas. You can view the interior as if walking through the film's setting.

Question 7

Is day-use bathing available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, day-use bathing is available. There is also a tea house called "Sekizen-ya" on the premises where you can enjoy medicinal herb porridge, medicinal herb tea, and medicinal herb sake. It is open to day-use bathers and guests before and after check-in/check-out.

Question 8

What are the characteristics of the hot spring?

Accepted Answer

It is a source-fed hot spring from Shima Onsen with calcium sodium sulfate spring quality. Known as the "miracle spring that heals four thousand ailments," it has been cherished as a therapeutic hot-spring resort since the Edo period and was designated as Japan's first National Health Resort Hot Spring in 1954.

Question 9

Tell me about the "Genroku Bath."

Accepted Answer

The "Genroku Bath," evoking Taisho-period aesthetics, is a Nakanocho Town Designated Important Cultural Property. This charming source-fed bath preserves its original coffered ceiling and is available to guests of the mountain lodge and Yoshimatsu-tei.

Question 10

What is included in the meals?

Accepted Answer

We serve seasonal kaiseki (multi-course Japanese dinner). The menu changes daily depending on availability and weather. At the main building, dinner and breakfast are served as bento boxes. At the mountain lodge and Yoshimatsu-tei, meals are served in the dining hall.

Question 11

Is there parking available?

Accepted Answer

We provide free parking with 17 spaces. No reservation required.

Question 12

Is there parking available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, parking is available. For details, please contact the facility directly.

Question 13

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for where it can be used and whether there is a charge.

Question 14

What is the check-out time?

Accepted Answer

11:00.

Question 15

What is the check-in time?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

Take a bus from JR Agatsumi Line Nakanojo Station bound for Shima Hot Spring for approximately 40 minutes to the final stop. Alternatively, take the Kan-Etsu Expressway to Shibukawa/Ikaho IC, then National Routes 17 and 353 for approximately 60 minutes.

Question 17

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

Gunma Prefecture, Agatsuma District, Nakanojo Town, Shima Ko 4236

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