Enjoy the oldest hot spring in Kusatsu, Shirahata Onsen, with spring water flowing freely 24 hours a day.
The "yumori" (bath attendants), whose skilled techniques have been passed down since the Edo period, prepare hot spring water in the best possible condition.
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- Enjoy the oldest hot spring in Kusatsu, "Shirohata Onsen," which flows freely from the source 24 hours a day. The hot spring water is prepared by the "Yumori," who have inherited the skilled techniques from the Edo period.
- Relax in a modern and relaxing room and enjoy the best baths and exquisite cuisine.
The appearance of Japanese architecture is one of the scenic spots of the town. The atmosphere during the snowfall is especially beautiful and memorable.
The hot spring water, which has been thoroughly honed by two skilled bath attendants without missing a day, flows freely into the nine baths.
Enjoy the oldest hot spring in Kusatsu, Shirahata Onsen, with spring water flowing freely 24 hours a day.
The "yumori" (bath attendants), whose skilled techniques have been passed down since the Edo period, prepare hot spring water in the best possible condition.
Located just a minute's walk from the Yubatake, Naraya is a long-established inn that continues the culture of the Yumori. For 147 years since its founding in 1877, the inn has always made it its mission to provide "hot springs in the best condition." It is an indispensable inn in Kusatsu.
The bath at the inn comes from the "Shirohata Onsen," the oldest spring in Kusatsu. There are only seven inns in Kusatsu that draw from this source. The two bathkeepers, who have inherited the skilled techniques from the Edo period, look after the water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They draw the hot 55 degree spring water while cooling it down using the natural slope, store it in a bathhouse on the premises, and let it sit overnight to cool it down to 46-47 degrees before pouring it into the bath. On hot days, they reduce the amount of water to prevent the water temperature from getting too high, and on cold days, they increase the amount of water to keep the water temperature from dropping too low, keeping the bath at 42 degrees. Because the spring water is very stimulating, they also gently knead it with their hands to soften it. This is a technique that only the bathkeepers can do.
The hot spring, known as the "hot spring of the Tokugawa Shoguns," is known as the "Shirohata" hot spring, a high-quality spring even in Kusatsu. The Shirohata is a symbol of the Genji clan. It is named after Minamoto no Yoritomo, who discovered the hot spring.
Private bath "Shigaraki." Equipped with a tatami room for after-bath use.
Naraya's hot springs are prepared in this way and kept at a constant state. The water feels gentle and smooth on the skin, and feels perfect on the skin. The inn's greatest hospitality is that you can enjoy the hot springs in the best condition whenever you visit.
Relax in a modern and relaxing room and enjoy the best baths and exquisite cuisine.
The large public bath is free-flowing with hot spring water 24 hours a day. Men and women alternate between the two tasteful bathhouse baths, "Okumiage no Yu" and "Hana no Yu," and the open-air bath. Hot water is also poured into the red pine log bath, the only one still standing since the hotel's founding. The popular private open-air bath requires a reservation at the time of check-in.
The next-level guest rooms are the modern Japanese-style "Sen'yutei" with a variety of layouts, including a maisonette with a semi-open-air bath overlooking the Yubatake. The hotel has expanded its options by adding one new room with an open-air bath overlooking the Yubatake, and five regular rooms that have been renovated into Japanese-Western comfort rooms.
Senyutei's guest room "Rindo" features a modern Japanese interior.
For dinner, you can enjoy a seasonal menu of exquisite dishes made with fresh ingredients in one of three different private dining rooms. The sushi made right in front of you by the chef is also very popular.
After enjoying the best hot springs and delicious food, you will sleep deeply and satisfied at night.
The head chef, who trained under the decorated chef Tadamichi Ota, captivates everyone who visits with not only the taste but also the highly artistic dishes he prepares.
The chef visits your table and prepares the sushi right in front of you, which is very popular.
More Information
| building | Main building: 3-story wooden structure; Annex: 5-story reinforced concrete structure |
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| Rooms | (Total 35 rooms) / 5 Japanese-style rooms, 29 Japanese-Western style rooms, 1 with an open-air bath |
| meal | Dinner: Kaiseki cuisine, Breakfast: Japanese cuisine |
| Facilities | Baths (managed by the bathhouse manager): Large bath, open-air bath, private bath (all with natural hot spring water), bar, shop |
| Fee | From 34,650 yen (tax included, bathing tax not included) |
| Check-in and check-out | Check-in 15:00 Check-out 11:00 |
| Wifi | The entire building except for the large public bath |
| Smoking and non-smoking | All rooms are non-smoking, but there are designated smoking areas |
| Hot spring quality | (Shirahata Spring) / Acidic, sulfur-containing, aluminum, sulfur salt, and chloride spring (pH 2.0) |
Facility information / Access
| location | 396 Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture, 377-1711 |
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| Railway | Get off at Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station on the JR Agatsuma Line, then take the bus for about 20 minutes |
| bus | From Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station, take the JR bus bound for Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal, then walk for about 5 minutes |
| Express bus | From Busta Shinjuku, take the JR bus bound for "Joushu Yumeguri Kusatsu Onsen" for about 4 hours, get off at Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal, and then walk for about 5 minutes. |
| car | Approximately 90 minutes from Shibukawa Ikaho IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway via National Route 292 |
| parking | 20 passenger cars |
| Shuttle bus | From Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal (no reservation required, call after arrival) |
| TEL | 0279-88-2311 |
| FAX | 0279-88-2320 |
| URL | https://www.kusatsu-naraya.co.jp |