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 accommodations 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Free private parking

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


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3 futon beds
5 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marcus
    United States United States
    What a wonderful spot this was! You are so close to the main area and yet feel far away tucked back into nature right next to gurgling stream and a little waterfall. There a beautiful nature trail that leads right into town as well and a shine...
  • Clara
    Italy Italy
    Very beautiful locations! Rooms were traditional and comfortable. Staff was very helpful.
  • Chae
    United States United States
    Walking distance to center of town yet far enough for quiet and private time.
  • Z
    United States United States
    The hospitality and how it was very close to the center of town. How the owner personally cares about each person that comes.
  • Yael
    Israel Israel
    Shuji at the reception was very welcoming and helpful. His father, Yoshiaki, is charming and full of intersting stories. Because in the evening the roads were with ice they even drove us to the center of the town :) The Onsen was perfect! The room...
  • Idit
    Israel Israel
    Good location and has both gender bases and a provite onsen. stuff was nice and helpfull and its possible to order a massage.
  • Tal
    Israel Israel
    The location is amazing, the onsen is perfect, and there is also a private onsen that you can go men and women together, free of charge!. There is a laundry and dryer, which is rare in Japan for some reason. The staff was so nice
  • Barbara
    United States United States
    Large room with a window that opened for fresh air! Very comfortable bed. Delicious breakfast.
  • Luis
    United States United States
    Exactly what we were looking for. Traditional Japanese ryokan at the heart of town.
  • Vishal
    India India
    Everyone in The staff was very helpful and understanding

Managed by 草津温泉尻焼き風呂の桐島屋旅館

Company review score: 9.7Based on 668 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

[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.

Neighborhood info

[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

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-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.