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Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan

3.5 star property
Riverfront ryokan with full-service spa and free breakfast
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Outdoor spa tub
Standard Triple Room
Outdoor spa tub
Hot springs
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
The price is AU$488
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Shima Onsen YOSHIMOTO

Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
The price is AU$352
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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About the area

Map
3829 Shima, Nakanojo, Gunma-ken, 377-0601

What's nearby

  • Shima River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shima no Oketsu - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kusatsu Town Onsen Museum - 42 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Hoshi Onsen Chōjukan - 51 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Naeba Ski Resort - 67 min drive - 46.1 km

Getting around

  • Jomokogen Station - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪柏屋カフェ - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪そば処けやき - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪らーめんダイニング 庵 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪楓月堂 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪あすなろ - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan

Ryokan near Shima no Oketsu
At Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 3 outdoor hot springs. In addition to a library and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, hot springs on-site and a gift shop
  • A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan offer perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • 4 bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and hairdryers
  • 21-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies, mini fridges and electric kettles

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 outdoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 42 ºC
  • Indoor hot spring
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to midnight
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Kashiwaya Nakanojo
Kashiwaya Ryokan
Kashiwaya Ryokan Nakanojo
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan Gunma, Japan - Nakanojo-Machi
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan Nakanojo
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Nakanojo
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan Ryokan
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan Nakanojo
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan Ryokan Nakanojo

Frequently asked questions

Is Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan on 9 Dec 2024 start from AU$487.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan located?

Situated on a river, this spa ryokan is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Shima no Oketsu and 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from Kusatsu Town Onsen Museum.

Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at Kashiwaya Ryokan. Although it was long to get to without a car, it was worth the travel. The 2 days there didn’t feel like it was enough time. I will return again for sure. The room was comfortable, the private onsen were beautiful and amazing. The kaiseki served at dinner were delicious and perfectly balanced. The traditional Japanese breakfast (there were Western styled breakfast and brunch at the cafe in Shima Onsen town) was incredible as well. I want to thank the dedicated staff members I interacted with during my stay. They were kind and patient. I don’t recall all their names but I want to thank Hitomi, Yuho and Andrew for their help. I will recommend this ryokan to my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

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Staying at Shima Onsen was a real delight. I would highlight the incredibly friendly and gracious staff, who made me feel very welcome and looked after as a solo traveller, and made the beautiful dining experience even better. I enjoyed walking through the lovely nearby streets and forests - it felt very secluded and tranquil. And there was nothing better than coming back from a big walk to relax into one of the onsen - either public or private, depending on what you preferred. I wish I had more time to stay, but even two nights was enough to feel very rejuvenated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mita

Travelled with family
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Amazing staff, awesome food, and the property is more beautiful in person.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco, San Jose

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Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
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Be careful not to get spirited away with how amazing this Ryokan and area is!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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The rooms were very spacious, staff were very friendly and helpful. Glad our room was on the second level because we got to enjoy a gorgeous mountain and river view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Kashiwaya Ryokan is a superb ryokan that you should consider if you are looking for a ryokan experience during your trip to Japan. What makes it unique is the fact that it is small, located deep in the mountains, quaint and offers excellent service and food. Add in the fact that the price won't break the bank (especially for what you are getting) and it makes it have excellent value. Is it the perfect onsen? Of course, not. I doubt you find the "PERFECT" ryokan without paying over $600 a night. But Kashiwaya Ryokan is perfect in its own way. They make you feel really special, treat you very well, and provide a stellar experience. From the time you walk in the door from the time you walk out, everything is done perfectly such that you have an excellent stay. Food is great, service is wonderful, location is great, and everything is just so relaxing and pleasant. I would definitely stay here again if I ever make it back to Japan and want to do a ryokan. I highly recommend it for anyone considering a ryokan as part of their trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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I couldn’t have enjoyed my stay more. Such a relaxing 3 days. There are only around 12 rooms so it’s a very calming experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

AARON

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

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A perfect retreat
Food. The quality of the local produce served in the kaiseki ryori was wow! Dishes were yummy, varied, simple yet exquisite. Over our 4-night stay, we sampled the 3 dinner menus served in rotation. I recommend you add the Joshu beef for at least one dinner (if you can eat loads and love meat). In the morning, a feast of a breakfast greets you. We chose Japanese breakfast. The onsen-cooked egg was simply out-of-this-world. Onsen. There are 3 private onsen baths on the same floor as the rooms and 2 public ones (1 per gender). The rotation for the private onsens was good, I never had to go to the public one downstairs. The onsens are beautiful and clean, easy to use and perfectly relaxing. The tatami rooms are spacious. And the futon beds were incredibly good for sleep and rest. Location. Shima Onsen is a short walk away along the scenic river. The small town embodies the spirit and the charm of "wabi-sabi". Be sure to visit Sekizenkan, the onsen and bridge in Spirited Away (Chihiro Sento). The grand hotel has an interesting Hello Kitty café. The ryokan will provide you with a local guide (Shima Onsen Passport) on the main attractions. I enjoyed the Onsen Fountain, the water worked its magic on my battered stomach. The local fruit-based sake sold in the sake-ya or the combini was also very good. The sweets shop had nice souvenirs other than food items, and its onsen cakes were delicious. Staff. Incredibly polite and friendly! It was easy to interact and bond.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bruno, Canada

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Excellent first experience in a ryokan. The outside private baths were very enjoyable. Good dinner served in the room. The narrow time window to check in is a somewhat bothersome constraint.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

AARON

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pauline, Australia

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Amazing onsens, food, and service
It's been a year and I still have fond memories of this place. The room was spotless and the despite being a little late the staff were very understanding and welcoming. If you can grab a deal with the Kobe beef, I highly recommend it, it was delicious - though definitely be prepared the extensive courses if you have never had Kaiseki before. The private baths are excellent, beautifully crafted and seem to vary in temperature- the higher you go the hotter the baths seem to be (possibly because you are closer the water source?). Whilst I was solo I would definitely recommend these quiet, intimate settings for a couple or any foreigners with tattoos. If this is not a problem for you there are other onsens in town (one right across the street) though the ones in the ryokan are amazing, especially if its snowing! The staff spoke a little English instructions in the room so it wasn't a problem, don't forget to roll your bed away on if you are staying longer than one night as your dinner will be cooked in your room unless you want your mattress to smell. The rooms are traditional Japanese with a modern bidet/toilet and even provide you with your own Hanten (winter coat) and yukata. The manager and staff went above and beyond helping me locate an item I lost on the way there. I am deeply grateful to them for taking the time to help me. I had a really lovley stay here and it stands out as one of the most enjoyable experiences I had for my first time in Japan - worth the expense.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

Suet Yee iris, Hong Kong

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Recommended
Beautiful scenery. Great food. Marvellous service. Don't forget to try the Mochi.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Recommend for amazing time out
We travelled across the whole of Japan and this was definitely one of the highlights. This place we managed to just stop. Pure relaxation.

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

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Our stay in Shima onsen at Kashiwaya Ryokan
This Ryokan is in a wonderful spa town and the hotel, staff, food, rooms and facilities were all wonderful. We will try and stay multiple nights next time to really get the feel of the town, region and people. wonderful small restaurants and hotels as well as large businesses. Should suit everyone.

10/10 Excellent

tsztik, Hong Kong

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Kashiwaya Ryokan
the staff is really nice and helpful in this hotel..the room very clean and comfortable...highly recommend is their hotspring..really good..overall comment is excellent..you must love it

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Kashiwaya Ryokan - Feel like home
We drove around 3 hours with GPS quite easy access to the hotel from Tokyo Shinagawa. When we arrive at around 7:30pm, the staff give us great arrangement on our lugguages and dinner. The outdoor hotsprings are individual one, so that you can enjoy the beautiful scene privately after you locked the door. You don't need to pre-book the hotsprings, you just simply walk in and enjoy the unlimited sections with your family and beloved one. We were very luck, it was snowing during the hotspring in the second day... The room was warm, the beds were comfortable, the food was fresh. We have a recharging trip in Kashiwaya Ryokan. We went to the lake near by and also took one hour drive to Karuizawa before getting back to Tokyo.

8/10 Good

takahiko

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kazuyoshi

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RIKA

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
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Es war ein wunderschöner Besuch. Klasse Empfang und das Essen war ein richtiges Highlight. Am besten wären die privaten Onsen. Sehr sauber und unkompliziert. Es gab einen kleinen Souvenir Shop und wir konnten sogar shima onsen Badesalz kaufen. Wir kommen gerne wieder :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.5
Address
3829 Shima, Nakanojo, Gunma-ken