Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku
Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku
Boasting hot spring baths in a spectacular outdoor setting by Takaragawa River, Japanese-style hotel Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku is a 10-minute drive from Hodaigi Ski Resort. It offers free Wi-Fi at the lobby and a free station transfer. Rooms feature a serene Japanese interior with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a TV and shoji sliding screens, which open to a relaxing seating area. Guests sleep in comfortable futon bedding, while amenities include yukata robes, a washstand and an attached toilet. Bathroom facilities are shared. Guests can relax in an indoor or outdoor public hot spring bath, unwind with a massage or browse the souvenir shop. Hotel Osenkaku Takaragawa provides a free shuttle once a day to/from Jomo-Kogen Station, a 50-minute drive away, and JR Minakami Station, a 35-minute drive away. A Japanese breakfast is served in the dining room every morning. A kaiseki multi-course dinner is served in the dining room. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Hodaigi Ski Resort and Minakami Kogen Fujiwara Ski Resort. Okutone Snow Park is a 25-minute drive and Sudagai Dam is a 15-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Hot spring bath
- Skiing
Property highlights
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Free private parking available on-site
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
Availability
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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom and Toilet - East Building River View - Non-Smoking 5 futon beds | ||
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Guests who stayed here loved
Mikhail
Norway“Despite the warning you can find online, this place is easy to get to from Tokyo - one hour by Shinkansen + a 45-minute courtesy bus (which you can request from the hotel). The outdoor baths are beautiful as well as the garden and the river abound...”- Eleanor
United Kingdom“Getting to the hotel was relatively quick, easy, and convenient from Tokyo. Arriving at Jomokogen, the shuttle bus took us directly to the hotel and was easy to find. The hotel was picturesque and beautiful, looking even more magical than in the...” 
Hamish
Australia“Everything was perfect. Staff were helpful and informative. Only 2 1/2 hours drive from Tokyo and had everything we needed. The food and surroundings were exceptional Thank you”- Sue Australia“Very warm and helpful staff Excellent room for Wedding Anniversary (#323!) - great view of river and outdoor baths, snow on rocks and pathways, river sounds thru night Meals and transfers included in price - excellent value for special occasion.”
Caroline United Kingdom“I wanted to experience an outdoor hot baths and this was perfect. The accommodation was traditional and the evening meal was an amazing way of experiencing food I would not normally try.”- LLeif
Sweden“Lovely staff, very accommodating and helpful. Beautiful location.” - Anastasiia
Russia“Amazing open air onsen! We had a spacious room with a river view, very comfortable, good heater. Breakfast and dinner were delicious, traditional with a lot of local dishes, everything you’d expect from ryokan. Tattoo friendly, English speaking...” - Phyllis Australia“Onsens were lovely, staff were great. My partner has a gluten allergy, and they went above and beyond to ensure we had suitable food, even though they let us know beforehand that they may not be able to provide us with a suitable meal.”
Melissa Australia“Loved our experience at Takarangawa Onsen, a beautiful 100+ year old ryokan on a mountain river... got to wear pjs (yukata) all day (even to dinner), soaked in outdoor hot springs (which were mixed gender and we had to wear flattering brown...”- Arin
Canada“Stunning beauty wherever your eyes land, your body immerses, or your mouth touches... I could go on, and I will, to everyone I know, for as long as I live.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Takaragawa Onsen OusenkakuGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Hot spring bath
- Skiing
Bathroom
- Towels
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Activities
- Skiing
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Living Area
- Seating Area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shuttle service
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Wake-up service
Safety & security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rulesTakaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children older than 8 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
To use the hotel's daily free shuttle, please make a reservation at the time of booking. Please note that departure times may vary depending on the season. Please contact the property for further details.
- From Joetsu Shinkansen Jomo-Kogen Station to the hotel: 13:00 and 15:00
- From JR Joetsu Line Minakami Station to the hotel: 15:15
- From the hotel to JR Minakami Station and Jomo-Kogen Station: 09:30 (09:15 from December to March)
Please note that there are no dining options near the hotel.
Guests without a dinner plan: To have dinner at the hotel, please make a reservation at least a day in advance. The hotel's contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.
Dinner is served between 18:00 and 20:00.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
FAQs about Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku
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Room options at Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku include:
- Quadruple
- Twin
- Family
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The prices at Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku is 11.8 miles from the centre of Minakami. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Skiing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Open-air bath
- Public Bath
- Hot spring bath
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Check-in at Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
