About this property

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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paweł
    Poland Poland
    On of the best experiences of our trip. Beautiful surroundings. We were welcomed by a friendly staff, who picked up our boots and gave slippers, we picked up swimsuits, towels and yukatas. The room was big! And beautiful, with tatami floor and...
  • Gayle
    United States United States
    Everything was amazing!!!! The soaking tubs amidst the scenic river was absolutely beautiful and relaxing.
  • Russell
    Australia Australia
    Gorgeous. the staff, the meals, the onsen, the rooms, the yukatas. Definitely will be returning! Such a beautiful location, and ryouken. Saiko-deshita!
  • Luis
    Spain Spain
    Beautiful and traditional infrastructure. Great views and experience. Food was authentic and delicious. Staff was friendly and professional with a very warm approach
  • Nav
    Australia Australia
    Incredibly beautiful part of Japan…. The service of the staff was excellent, and incredible authentic onsen experience
  • Matthew
    Australia Australia
    The onsens are incredible Staff were polite and courteous Food was good, not the usual westernised foods you'd expect.
  • Haszics
    Slovakia Slovakia
    The establishment boasts a rich history, reflecting its longstanding presence and significance in the community. Its prime location offers convenient access while also providing a serene environment that enhances the overall experience. The staff...
  • Marianna
    Denmark Denmark
    Beautiful traditional hotel with a scenic surrounding
  • Vruti
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The whole experience was amazing! The spring water was HOT! The food was also very nice.
  • Peter
    Denmark Denmark
    Great place. The setting and the buildings are really beautifull and roustique. So nice with the river and hot baths on both sides. The rooms are very big and lovely japanese style. Food exceeded our expectation - there was plenty and it was very...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-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.