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A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden walls and a tiled floor.

1. shin Sarugakyo

shin Sarugakyo
2.0 star property
Minakami
$179 nightly
The price is $197
Nov 30 - Dec 1
shin Sarugakyo
A hotel lobby with a polished floor, a central reception desk, and a staircase.

2. HOTEL LiVEMAX Numata GRANDE

HOTEL LiVEMAX Numata GRANDE
2.5 star property
Numata
7.0 out of 10, Good, (19 reviews)
"The room was small but nice. It included everything I needed. Breakfast was basic but everything was good."
Japan
Jiandong
$38 nightly
The price is $42
Dec 6 - Dec 7
HOTEL LiVEMAX Numata GRANDE
A hot spring area with clear water, wooden structures, and surrounding greenery.

3. SHIMAONSEN TSURUYA

SHIMAONSEN TSURUYA
3.0 star property
Nakanojo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Great experience, staffs were very nice, food was good, the room was clean and beautiful, they gave me the Sakura room, it's amazing! Also, you can drop by some near by attractions, like the waterfall (~1.8km hiking trail), the lake, etc. Will visit again :)"
United States
Zhuo Jun
$237 nightly
The price is $260
Dec 2 - Dec 3
SHIMAONSEN TSURUYA
A long, narrow hallway with doors on both sides, leading to a bright room at the end.

4. Kagura White Horse Inn

Kagura White Horse Inn
2.5 star property
Yuzawa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (136 reviews)
"Really decent place!"
United States
Michael
$71 nightly
The price is $78
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Kagura White Horse Inn
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a chair.

5. Naeba Prince Hotel

Naeba Prince Hotel
3.0 star property
Yuzawa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (649 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice staff, many restaurants. Super convenient for skiing "
United States
Gaelle
$101 nightly
The price is $111
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Naeba Prince Hotel
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, a stone pathway, and a mountainous backdrop.

6. Shima Onsen YOSHIMOTO

Shima Onsen YOSHIMOTO
4.5 star property
Nakanojo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (50 reviews)
"Beautiful traditional hotel, great service, wonderful onsen and delicious food."
United States
Aracelis
$262 nightly
The price is $288
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Shima Onsen YOSHIMOTO
A modern interior with a stone wall, a minimalist light fixture, and a tiled floor.

7. ARATASHI MINAKAMI

ARATASHI MINAKAMI
3.5 star property
Minakami
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"We absolutely loved the private onsen in our room. Staff was very helpful in ordering a cab to the train station. I would skip the full board dinners in favor of supporting the local businesses!"
United States
Aiden
$165 nightly
The price is $183
Dec 1 - Dec 2
ARATASHI MINAKAMI
A modern spa with a pool, wooden walls, and a seating area with towels.

8. Hotel Route Inn Numata

Hotel Route Inn Numata
3.0 star property
Numata
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (113 reviews)
"room was clean and great, parking available. breakfast was nice, and had onsen baths available."
Singapore
CHLOE JIA YI
$70 nightly
The price is $77
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hotel Route Inn Numata
A balcony with a view of a river and forest, wooden chairs, and a glass railing.

9. Shima-Onsen Toshimaya

Shima-Onsen Toshimaya
3.5 star property
Nakanojo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (60 reviews)
"Just amazing"
Canada
Luchao
$190 nightly
The price is $212
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Shima-Onsen Toshimaya
A room with a bed, a table, a heater, and a window with curtains.

10. Lodge Sanda House

Lodge Sanda House
3.0 star property
Yuzawa
$65 nightly
The price is $72
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Lodge Sanda House
A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath surrounded by wooden structures and a view of a mountain.

11. Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan

Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan
3.5 star property
Nakanojo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"Incredible experience. Very kind staff and everything to the rooms, onsens, dinner and breakfast were fantastic. We will definitely return again "
United States
Noah
$313 nightly
The price is $344
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan
A hot spring area with two people in the water, surrounded by rocks and plants, under a wooden roof structure.

12. Hotel Yuzawa Yuzawa

Hotel Yuzawa Yuzawa
2.5 star property
Yuzawa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (124 reviews)
"Amazing view, delicious food, nice location to Iwappara and lovely stuff!! "
Taiwan
Yi Siou
$63 nightly
The price is $69
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hotel Yuzawa Yuzawa
A wooden structure with a hot spring area, including a wooden deck and stone seating.

13. Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Matsunoi

Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Matsunoi
3.5 star property
Minakami
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3 reviews)
"食事会場に階段を使用するのが、年配の方には厳しそうでした"
Japan
kazawa
$125 nightly
The price is $142
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Matsunoi
A traditional Japanese garden with a clear pond, wooden structures, and autumn foliage.

14. Conifer Iwabitsu

Conifer Iwabitsu
3.0 star property
Higashiagatsuma
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (75 reviews)
"Very nice facility with lots of outdoor activities. The facility was clean and the room was very spacious. I would recommend it to anyone and I would return."
United States
Kenneth
$107 nightly
The price is $118
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Conifer Iwabitsu
An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, a stone wall, and a seating area with a lounge chair.

15. SHINTOUJI HOTEL LULUD

SHINTOUJI HOTEL LULUD
2.5 star property
Nakanojo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (8 reviews)
"no shower, no beds. when booking a 'japanese' room it's not included. we ended up leaving. they refused to do a refund."
United States
Barbara
$67 nightly
The price is $77
Nov 29 - Nov 30
SHINTOUJI HOTEL LULUD
A rooftop pool with a glass barrier, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and a town in the background.

16. Trip7 Yuzawa Sky Onsen Hotel

Trip7 Yuzawa Sky Onsen Hotel
3.0 star property
Yuzawa
7.2 out of 10, Good, (27 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! The hotel is conveniently located just a short walk from the station. Our room was spacious, and the view overlooking the town was absolutely stunning. The outdoor hot spring was the highlight of our stay. The staff spoke English well and were incredibly friendly and helpful. They even recommended a delicious local restaurant, which we really enjoyed. Thank you for making our trip so memorable. We would definitely come back again!"
Japan
Xiaofei
$62 nightly
The price is $69
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Trip7 Yuzawa Sky Onsen Hotel
A living room with a television, a bookshelf, and several potted plants.

17. HOTEL LiVEMAX Gunma Numata

HOTEL LiVEMAX Gunma Numata
2.5 star property
Numata
6.4 out of 10, (51 reviews)
"That hotel was not so clean."
United States
Siddik
$38 nightly
The price is $42
Nov 29 - Nov 30
HOTEL LiVEMAX Gunma Numata
A serene indoor hot spring area with stone flooring, wooden benches, and a view of autumnal mountains through a wooden lattice.

18. Yukemurinoyado Yukinohana

Yukemurinoyado Yukinohana
4.0 star property
Yuzawa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (268 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Kane Aegis
$180 nightly
The price is $199
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Yukemurinoyado Yukinohana
A serene outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, a rock formation, and a large tree providing shade.

19. shojukan

shojukan
2.0 star property
Nakanojo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
$132 nightly
The price is $145
Nov 30 - Dec 1
shojukan
A traditional Japanese building with a stone staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by greenery and illuminated by warm lighting.

20. Kishigon Ryokan

Kishigon Ryokan
3.0 star property
Shibukawa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (229 reviews)
"We had a wonderful 2 night stay! A Mountain View room, fantastic friendly and professional staff, great facilities and scrumptious food, especially the dinners. Ikaho is made memorable because of this ryokan! "
United States
Junell
$155 nightly
The price is $172
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Kishigon Ryokan
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare top hotels in Sarugakyo Onsen

A hotel lobby with a polished floor, a central reception desk, and a staircase.

HOTEL LiVEMAX Numata GRANDE

2.5 star property
Numata
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A hot spring area with clear water, wooden structures, and surrounding greenery.

SHIMAONSEN TSURUYA

3.0 star property
Nakanojo
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A long, narrow hallway with doors on both sides, leading to a bright room at the end.

Kagura White Horse Inn

2.5 star property
Yuzawa
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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a chair.

Naeba Prince Hotel

3.0 star property
Yuzawa
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A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, a stone pathway, and a mountainous backdrop.

Shima Onsen YOSHIMOTO

4.5 star property
Nakanojo
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7.0
Good
19 reviews
9.8
Exceptional
25 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
136 reviews
8.0
Very good
649 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
50 reviews
$38 nightly
The price is $42
Dec 6 - Dec 7
$237 nightly
The price is $260
Dec 2 - Dec 3
$71 nightly
The price is $78
Dec 1 - Dec 2
$101 nightly
The price is $111
Dec 11 - Dec 12
$262 nightly
The price is $288
Dec 2 - Dec 3
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • Yes, Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • Yes, Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Learn more about Sarugakyo Onsen

Head to sights like Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park as you discover the local area in Sarugakyo Onsen.

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A tranquil pond with rocks, a wooden gazebo, and autumn-colored trees in a mountainous landscape.

Top Sarugakyo Onsen Hotel Reviews

A hot spring area with clear water, wooden structures, and surrounding greenery.
SHIMAONSEN TSURUYA

SHIMAONSEN TSURUYA

SHIMAONSEN TSURUYA
Nakanojo

10/10 Excellent

Great experience, staffs were very nice, food was good, the room was clean and beautiful, they gave me the Sakura room, it's amazing! Also, you can drop by some near by attractions, like the waterfall (~1.8km hiking trail), the lake, etc. Will visit again :)
United States
Zhuo Jun
Reviewed November 7, 2026
SHIMAONSEN TSURUYA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best area to stay in Sarugakyo Onsen?

The best area to stay in Sarugakyo Onsen is along the shores of Lake Akaya, particularly near the main cluster of ryokans and the Sarugakyo Onsen Center.

This area offers direct access to the hot springs for which the town is known. You'll find a selection of traditional inns, many with private onsen baths and views of the lake or surrounding mountains. The Sarugakyo Onsen Center is a central point for public hot springs and local information.

Couples looking for a relaxing retreat will appreciate the tranquil setting and the opportunity to experience a traditional Japanese hot spring stay. Many ryokans in this area offer exquisite multi-course dinners and serene environments, great for unwinding.

For travelers who enjoy outdoor activities, staying closer to the lake also provides easy access to walking paths and scenic viewpoints.

When is the best time to go to Sarugakyo Onsen?

The best time to go to Sarugakyo Onsen is during autumn (late October to early November) for stunning fall foliage or in winter (December to March) for a snowy hot spring experience.

Autumn transforms the surrounding mountains into a spectacle of red, orange, and gold. This period is ideal for travelers who appreciate scenic beauty and enjoy outdoor activities like hiking along Lake Sarugakyo or exploring the nearby Minakami area. The cooler temperatures are great for enjoying the outdoor onsen while surrounded by nature's vibrant display.

Winter offers a distinctly different, yet equally appealing experience, especially for couples seeking a tranquil and romantic getaway. Imagine soaking in a warm outdoor onsen while snowflakes gently fall around you.

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How much is the nightly rate at a Sarugakyo Onsen hotel?

Prices for hotels in Sarugakyo Onsen often vary, but you can find a great deal from $41 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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