Uonuma no Kakure Onsen Kutsurogian

♨️Just three groups a day, with private-use open-air baths fed straight from the source

Niigata · Uonuma no Kakure Onsen Kutsurogian

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A hideaway for three groups a day

• 🏡Tucked into the mountains of Minamiuonuma, Niigata, the inn welcomes only three groups per day.
• 🍃It was founded on the idea of letting guests hole up as if in a favorite secret retreat and forget everyday life.
• 👨‍👩‍👧A whole-inn rental plan covers all 3 rooms and the facilities, for up to 20 people.

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Free-flowing hot spring water

• ♨️Two indoor baths, two open-air baths (Tsukimi-no-yu and Manten-no-yu) and a footbath all run on free-flowing source water.
• 🧪The source is Muikamachi Onsen Well No. 14, a simple hot spring at 53.8°C.
• 💪The inn lists benefits for neuralgia, muscle and joint pain, poor circulation and fatigue recovery.

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Private bathing, no other guests

• 🔑From 15:00 to 22:00 the baths are reserved by time slot; you choose your slot at check-in.
• 🍶In the private open-air bath you can enjoy cold drinks, desserts, sake or beer.
• 🌙From 22:00 to 10:00 the next morning the baths switch to men's and women's and are free to use.

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Tatami rooms with an engawa

• 🛏️The three rooms share the same layout and differ only in size; each has a tatami sitting room and an engawa veranda.
• 📐One 39㎡ room (24 tatami, about 8 people) and two 26㎡ rooms (16 tatami, about 6 people), with futon bedding.
• 🧴Rooms have a private toilet, fridge, TV and vanity, plus a hair iron and assorted chargers.

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Seasonal Uonuma cuisine

• 🍚Dishes built on local seasonal ingredients are served with freshly cooked Minamiuonuma Koshihikari rice.
• 🐗The signature is gibier made with wild boar raised in Uonuma's nature.
• 🍽️Meals are served in your room or a private dining room, as requested when booking.

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Irori grilling and traditional flavors

• 🐟Slow-simmered roe-bearing sweetfish (kanroni) is a labor-intensive traditional dish.
• 🔥On request, seasonal river fish is grilled slowly over the irori hearth, crisp outside and tender inside.
• 🥢A day-trip lunch plan with meal, room and private bath starts from 6,600 yen per person.

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Access & pickup

• 🚗About 5 minutes by car from the Muikamachi IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway.
• 🚄By shinkansen, get off at Echigo-Yuzawa (from Tokyo) or Urasa (from Niigata); the inn picks you up if contacted in advance.
• 📞Pickup must be booked at least 3 days before your stay, and times may need adjusting depending on bookings.

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Private bathing, no other guests

• 🔑From 15:00 to 22:00 the baths are reserved by time slot; you choose your slot at check-in.
• 🍶In the private open-air bath you can enjoy cold drinks, desserts, sake or beer.
• 🌙From 22:00 to 10:00 the next morning the baths switch to men's and women's and are free to use.

4

Tatami rooms with an engawa

• 🛏️The three rooms share the same layout and differ only in size; each has a tatami sitting room and an engawa veranda.
• 📐One 39㎡ room (24 tatami, about 8 people) and two 26㎡ rooms (16 tatami, about 6 people), with futon bedding.
• 🧴Rooms have a private toilet, fridge, TV and vanity, plus a hair iron and assorted chargers.

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With only three groups a day, you can enjoy the free-flowing open-air baths almost to yourself in a quiet mountain setting. Note that rooms have a toilet but no bath, so bathing is in the shared hot spring baths.

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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.

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Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In:

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; 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 Uonuma no Kakure Onsen Kutsurogian?

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

Where is Uonuma no Kakure Onsen Kutsurogian located?

It is in Minamiuonuma. Address: 158-2 Kitaoki, Koguriyama.

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.