Sawatari Onsen Ryuumeikan

♨️One soak, and skin like polished jade

Gunma · Sawatari Onsen Ryuumeikan

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100% source kakenagashi hot spring

• ♨️Closest to the source of Sawatari Onsen, offering a 100% kakenagashi bath straight from the spring
• 💎A colorless, transparent calcium-sodium sulfate-chloride spring, long known as 'ichiyoku tama no hada' — 'one bath, skin like jade'
• 🕛A generous flow keeps the tubs replenished around the clock, so bathing is possible 24 hours a day

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Hinoki baths and a family bath

• 🛁Medium and large baths lined with hinoki cypress, softening the water's touch even further
• 🔁Men's and women's baths are periodically swapped so guests can try both
• 🔒A small family bath can also be booked for private (kashikiri) use

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A drinkable onsen — insen

• 🥤A spring prized for water good both to bathe in and to drink
• 🌿Said to help with cuts, burns, neuralgia, rheumatism, chronic digestive trouble, and poor circulation
• 🧴Even the tap water in the baths comes from the hot spring, for a soak from head to toe

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Tatami rooms throughout

• 🛏️Every room is a Japanese-style washitsu, from 4.5 mats up to 10, centered on 8-mat rooms
• 🚭The whole ryokan is non-smoking, and each room can be chosen with or without Wi-Fi and private toilet
• 🪑Thoughtfully chosen floor chairs (zaisu) in every room for comfortable relaxation

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Home-style cooking with local, seasonal ingredients

• 🍲Colorful local dishes made with mountain, field, and seasonal ingredients, served in the dining room
• 🥬Home-style cooking made with fresh, safe vegetables grown by the inn itself
• 🍵The dining room uses tables and chairs, comfortable for guests with mobility concerns

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Cafe Sumire and in-house facilities

• ☕'Sumire,' a cafe beside the front desk, for post-bath relaxation, coffee after meals, and a range of drinks
• 🎎Banquet and large tatami halls available for group gatherings or dining
• 🅿️Free parking for 8–10 cars right by the entrance

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History and the footsteps of writers

• 📜A storied ryokan dating to the Taisho era, standing near the center of Sawatari Onsen's main street
• ⚔️A hot spring beloved by historical figures like Minamoto no Yoritomo and poets like Wakayama Bokusui
• 🏔️Long valued as the 'finishing bath' that soothes skin roughened by Kusatsu Onsen's strong acidity

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Access

• 🚗About 50 minutes via Route 353 from Shibukawa-Ikaho IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway
• 🗻Set in the mountains of Kamisawatari, Nakanojo, with the feel of a hidden hot spring (hito)
• 📞Reservations and inquiries by phone (0279-66-2221) or fax; English support available

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A drinkable onsen — insen

• 🥤A spring prized for water good both to bathe in and to drink
• 🌿Said to help with cuts, burns, neuralgia, rheumatism, chronic digestive trouble, and poor circulation
• 🧴Even the tap water in the baths comes from the hot spring, for a soak from head to toe

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Tatami rooms throughout

• 🛏️Every room is a Japanese-style washitsu, from 4.5 mats up to 10, centered on 8-mat rooms
• 🚭The whole ryokan is non-smoking, and each room can be chosen with or without Wi-Fi and private toilet
• 🪑Thoughtfully chosen floor chairs (zaisu) in every room for comfortable relaxation

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Long cherished as the 'finishing bath' that soothes skin after Kusatsu's strong acidic waters, Sawatari Onsen is beloved for its gentleness. At Ryuumeikan, closest to the source, sink into 100% kakenagashi waters said to leave skin like jade, savor home-style cooking with homegrown vegetables, and take in the atmosphere of a storied inn dating to the Taisho era.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 21:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sawatari Onsen Ryuumeikan?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Sawatari Onsen Ryuumeikan located?

It is in Kusatsu · Gunma Agatsuma-gun. Address: 2317-1 Kamisawatari Nakanojomachi.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩192,506 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.