Top Boutique Hotels in Gunma (2026)

Japanese inn Kashiwaya Ryokan offers traditional-style rooms with a private balcony. The spa hotel features private open-air natural hot spring baths, a restaurant and free-use bicycles. Free WiFi is available in all areas except in the public bath area. The cozy traditional-style rooms at Ryokan Kashiwaya feature a living area with tatami-mat flooring. They are furnished with a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar and a tea/coffee maker. Guests can reserve one of the Ryokan’s three open-air baths, or unwind in the public indoor bath. Other facilities include a library, a souvenir shop and drink vending machines. The Japanese inn’s restaurant serves a delicious Western and local breakfast, specializing in seasonal local dishes. Hot drinks can be savored in the Coffee Lounge, which offers free Wi-Fi. Located in the famous Shima Onsen resort area, Kashiwaya is a 20-minute walk from the shopping street. A popular activity is to try different hot spring baths in the vicinity. It is located about a 30-minute drive away from JR Nakanojo Station. A direct highway bus runs from Tokyo station to Nakanojo Station daily. Ikaho Hot Spring Village is a 50-minute drive away.

- "I absolutely adore this ryokan, it's the second time I've been here and it's just amazing. The staff are super lovely, the hotel is huge and clean and smells great, it has three private beautiful hotsprings, and the food is amazing. They said it would be a bit tough to make vegetarian food for one person, but every day I had a personalized menu and it was so delicious! The whole town is just adorable and the hiking in the area is great." - "The food, the service, the location. It was something straight out of a fairy tale. 11/10, would recommend staying here to anyone visiting Japan."

Nestled a 25-minute drive away from Naeba Ski Resort, Shojuen features free WiFi is available throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. Takumi no Sato is a 15-minute away, where guests can enjoy activities such as traditional Japanese craft work. Each room at this ryokan is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers and a hairdryer. You will find a shared lounge at the property.

- "We were worried a ryokan in the middle of nowhere had no one who could speak english but we were pleasantly surprised at the lady manager’s proficiency and she was excellent in communicating in english. The private onsen was incredible and so were the public baths." - "+ The staff were very friendly and helpful. + We pre-ordered the sukiyaki for dinner. It was absolutely delicious. + The rooms were spacious and comfortable. + Private Onsen is available. But you will need to shower at the public onsen first. + The grounds were beautiful. A very relaxing stay."

Syoubun features public and reservable hot spring baths with nature views. It offers Japanese-style accommodations, sake tasting and free WiFi. A free shuttle is available from/to Minakami Station. Rooms are furnished with tatami (woven-mat) flooring and futon bedding. They come with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a fridge. Guests at Syoubun can enjoy a massage in their room, or unwind in the garden. They can browse for local goods and delicacies in the hotel’s souvenir shop. A Japanese breakfast and dinner with local specialties is served in the dining room. Free coffee and tea are available in the lounge overlooking the garden. Syoubun is a 15-minute drive from Minakami Station, and a 1-minute walk from a bus stop. The Tanigawa Dake Ropeway is a 10-minute drive away.

- "Wonderful staff with an attention to customer service. The room exceeded our expectations and the private onsen in the room was lovely. If you want a quiet and relaxing onsen getaway where your needs are taken care of for a night or two, this is a great spot. Food was good and felt locally inspired." - "EVERYTHING is beyond perfect!" - "Full service Japanese breakfast and dinner included. Amazing local produce cooked to perfection. The on site to use private onsen were clean, hot and wonderfully presented. Amazing staff as well."

22 miles from Ishidan-gai Steps, Sekizenkan Kashotei Sanso provides 4-star accommodations in the Shima Onsen district of Nakanojo. The air-conditioned accommodations are 31 miles from Naeba Ski Resort, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi. The ryokan offers a hot spring bath and an elevator. There's a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 87 miles from Sekizenkan Kashotei Sanso.

- "We loved everything about Sekizenkan. Our room has the best view! We enjoyed our hot tub in the evening while it was 4°c outside. The 11-course dinner was beyond our expectations. Both delicious and beautiful presentations. We love the lounge area also - the drinks, ice cream, and cookies the guests get to choose from and enjoy." - "The kaiseki cuisine was a memorable experience, the open air onsen was great, the staff gave good recommendations on places to visit in town and were super friendly. Small yet cozy town, will definitely come back again!"

Offering views of Tanigawa-dake Mountain, the peaceful Japanese rooms at Bettei Senjyuan include a private hot-spring bath and traditional futon beds. A member of Relais & Chateaux, it features a spa, luxurious Japanese cuisine and 6 public hot-spring baths. This hotel was selected as one of the Best Small Hotels in Japan by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2015. Tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens create a zen mood in the rooms at Bettei Senjyuan Ryokan. Each is air-conditioned, with a flat-screen satellite TV and an en suite shower and toilet. JR Minakami Train Station is a 10-minute ride away on the hotel’s free shuttle. It is a 15-minute drive to locations where guests can try canyoning activities. Tanigawa-dake Ropeway is a 30-minute drive. The lobby has free Wi-Fi. Relaxation options include massages, a sauna and a quiet read in the library. A Japanese breakfast and multi-course kaiseki dinner are served at a private dining room. Seasonal specialties featuring local vegetables and beef are served.

- "We're so glad we decided to stay here -- we absolutely loved the food, the staff, and all of the little details of our room. We were pretty frazzled after 4 days in Tokyo, but we emerged from Bettei Senjyuan completely relaxed and ready for the next leg of our journey." - "Off the beaten track, but just an hour and a half outside of Tokyo. Less crowded than more popular onsen resorts like Hakone so you get better value and still get a unique Japanese ryokan experience with exceptional service."

Located in Maebashi, 23 miles from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, SHIROIYA HOTEL has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Kumagaya Rugby Stadium is 28 miles away and Ishidan-gai Steps is 14 miles from the hotel. At the hotel, the rooms have a closet. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms at SHIROIYA HOTEL have air conditioning and a desk. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Maebashi City Central Children's Amusement Park is a 12-minute walk from SHIROIYA HOTEL, while Green Dome Maebashi is 1.1 miles from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 80 miles away.

- "Really liked the room and the unique look of the hotel both inside and outside. It was in a great location, being right on the main road for the Daruma festival, as well as being just a 15 minute walk from the main station." - "Good getaway from the bustling cityscape. Great for travelers who enjoy art, design, architecture and more. We tried the herbal mist spa, tea ceremony and the dinner set at the hotel's restaurant. There is a bakery and blue bottle coffee cafe just around the corner for morning breakfast. The rooms were much more spacious as compared to other parts of Japan hotels. The spaces within the hotel were filled with various plants and art."

Offering river views, Minakamisansou in Minakami features accommodations, an open-air bath, and a shared lounge. Each accommodation at the 4-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a spa center. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the ryokan, the units include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. There's a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the ryokan, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available every morning at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs for guests to relax in. Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort is 23 miles from Minakamisansou, while Naeba Ski Resort is 24 miles away. The nearest airport is Niigata Airport, 109 miles from the accommodation.

- "Really amazing location and excellent staff who went above and beyond making us feel welcome. I booked private onsen in room and it was perfect. The food is delicious as well." - "Beautiful room with wonderful view of the mountain and private in-room onsen. The staff were incredibly helpful." - "Rarely write reviews but the experience at Minakami Sansou highly exceeded our expectations. The hospitality was excellent, the rooms clean and beautiful, the hot spring was perfect, and on top of that the food was also well proportioned and delicious. Would stay here again next time we come to Minakami."

Oyado Yukizumi offers accommodations in Kusatsu, 29 miles from Jigokudani Monkey Park and 8.8 miles from Mt. Kusatsu Shirane. This 3-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and public bath. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the ryokan, each unit is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also provided. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 66 miles from the ryokan.

- "The staff was very friendly and the room was amazingly clean." - "Every thing was amazing." - "This little Ryokan-style hotel was so nice that I missed it very much after leaving Kusatsu Onsen. I have stayed in a total of 14-16 hotels all over Japan by now (over the years) and this is easily one of the best (if not the very best). I appreciated the vegetarian breakfast very much: it was very elegant as well as nutritious. They also checked the ingredients with me. The wide Tatami mat area exceeded expectations: I could relax with panoramic views of the snow capped mountains while dining or just working (digital nomad-ing was easy with fast wifi). There were many drawers and cupboards: storage space was never an issue. The Toto Smart toilet was more advanced than those variants in 5-Star hotels. The hotel is proximate to all the important places and just opposite the bus stand: I only just had to cross the road with my luggage. I also discovered multiple short routes to Yubatake every single day (I stayed for three days). The same family/organisation also operates the Yume Hana restaurant next door and guests of Oyado Yukizumi receive a complimentary beverage service while dining in Yume Hana. The Yukata they provide is very nice and I wore the same to the main Onsens in the area. The staff are very caring and kind hearted, for example, when I was leaving, seeing that it was raining, they asked me to take their umbrella with me (I declined the same). Later, I missed the level of kindness and attention to each individual guest I received while staying here - that is something you will not get from large branded hotels. Thank you, Oyado Yukizumi, I was very touched."