About this property

Kirishimaya Ryokan is located in the Kusatsu Onsen area, with views of the mountain and surrounding nature. Featuring public and hot-spring baths, the Japanese-style accommodation offers a massage service and free parking on site. Free WiFi is available in rooms. Rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring, traditional futon bedding and shoji paper screens. Each room is equipped with a fridge, a tea maker and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy the area’s hiking trails, or relax with a massage. The hotel’s Shiriyaki-buro baths are said to help with back pain. A private hot-spring bath can be available, free of charge. Kirishimaya Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Kusatsu-onsen bus terminal and a 25-minute bus ride from JR Naganohara Kusatsu Onsenguchi Train Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • FREE private parking!

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


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  • Fabrizio
    Italy Italy
    This Ryokan is absolutely phenomenal, everything from the politeness of the staff to the facilities and the room. It was quite easy to do the check-in, as it was raining and they offered to dry out jackets. On the first day after such a long trip,...
  • Alanna(アランナ)
    Canada Canada
    The staff were amazing and hospitable! They were also good at communicating in English! The private onsens were also nice! (They have gendered ones and a private 1 room onsen one, too) it was also near to the downtown!
  • Yacine
    France France
    As a French traveler, I have high expectations when it comes to service and hospitality. I can honestly say that Kirishimaya Ryokan far exceeded them. The ryokan is very well located — peaceful, yet close to all the important sites in the area....
  • Kit
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff here were exceptional, they were helpful, welcoming and friendly. The location was great, near enough the main sights but still felt like we weren't in the main tourist area. The room was clean and the onsen was lovely. The ryokan is at...
  • Stefano
    Italy Italy
    Typical old-style Ryokan in the beautiful city of Kusatsu. Staff is always ready to help. The place is very convenient to get easily to Yubatake.
  • Holly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the minute we arrived everything was so accommodating and in English, and the staff member that greeted us was so friendly and his English was brilliant too! It was such a lovely authentic onsen experience that I have always wanted to try!...
  • Natkamol
    Canada Canada
    Rustic atmosphere near the town center. Onsen have excellent water, I'd say it's pretty much the same as the big three bath. So if you're not keen on going to the large public bath the onsen here is an excellent alternative. Staff were friendly...
  • Karen
    Poland Poland
    Great Japanse style hotel, ryokan. Friendly English speaking staff. Nice Japanese breakfast. Good onsen in the hotel, during autumn especially the one with the smaal outside bath. The bed is amazing!
  • Sebastian
    Finland Finland
    The property is tucked away in a beautiful spot just a few minutes walk from all the main attractions. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, they made our stay truly great. The breakfast is great also! We were able to relax here, just what we...
  • Angelika
    Austria Austria
    Incredible stay! Wish I had stayed longer than just one night. Both the private and public Onsen were incredible and tattoo friendly.

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Property information

[Tranquil Location] Our ryokan is just a 3–4 minute walk from Kusatsu’s iconic Yubatake. While located in the heart of the town, it is surrounded by a temple and a shrine, providing a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the hot spring district. [Shiriyaki Bath] Our signature bath is the patented "Shiriyaki Bath", offering a one-of-a-kind Kusatsu Onsen experience. The bath features 100% free-flowing hot spring water sourced from Yubatake. It is made with carefully selected akamatsu (Japanese red pine), a traditional material rarely seen nowadays. Following a three-month renovation period, we reopened on December 28, 2022, with an upgraded and more comfortable bathing experience. [Meals] Our ryokan primarily offers accommodation only, without meals. However, if you would like breakfast, please request it at the time of booking or contact us in advance. We serve a light Japanese-style breakfast featuring locally sourced rice from a contracted farm. Special attention is given to the rice preparation, and it has received excellent reviews for its delicious taste. [Parking] Despite being in the town center, where open spaces are limited, we have a parking lot conveniently located in front of the entrance. Guests may use the parking lot for free until 2:00 PM after check-out. [Power Spot] Next to our entrance is Kita-Muki Asama Shrine, a unique spiritual site located on a small mound. Guests who climb to the top to pray can receive a Climbing Certificate as a fun and educational keepsake. [Please Note] Our ryokan is situated on an elevated area along a steep slope (the old Shinshu-Kusatsu trade route). Additionally, there is no elevator, and the facility is not barrier-free. We kindly advise that guests with mobility concerns or elderly guests consider this before booking.

Neighbourhood information

[Surrounding Area] Next to our ryokan is Kakomiyama Park, home to Shirane Shrine. Adjacent to the park is a sumo training facility. To the west of the park, about a 10-minute walk away, is Sainokawara Park (also known as "Sai-no-Kawara"), a scenic area with open-air hot springs and stone-stacked offerings, historically associated with Buddhist folklore. Additionally, Yubatake and Otaki-no-Yu are just a 3-minute walk away, making our ryokan a highly convenient base for exploring local attractions.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests with a preference for Wi-Fi or wired broadband internet should make a request at time of booking. Type is subject to availability.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.