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A traditional Japanese house with a tiled roof, wooden beams, and a stone lantern.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a large window.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a rock garden and a small pagoda.

1. shin Sarugakyo

Minakami

$141 nightly

$156 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, a stone pathway, and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, two wicker chairs, a small table, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a desk. There are windows with vertical blinds, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a shelf with decorative items.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden beams, tatami flooring, and a bar area with sake bottles.

2. Shima Onsen YOSHIMOTO

Nakanojo

Aracelis

$230 nightly

$256 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a chair.

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a small table.

An indoor setting with a central fire feature, tables, and chairs arranged for dining or socializing.

3. Naeba Prince Hotel

Yuzawa

Gaelle

$62 nightly

$69 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern interior with a stone wall, a minimalist light fixture, and a tiled floor.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a bench, and a unique wooden structure.

A modern indoor pool area with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A modern conference room with large windows overlooking a scenic view of a river and forest.

4. ARATASHI MINAKAMI

Minakami

Hao Binh

$170 nightly

$189 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fire feature, and comfortable seating.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone pool, wooden benches, and a view of lush greenery through large windows.

A buffet with various food items, a stone wall, and a window with a view of trees.

A large, historic stone building with multiple towers and a well-maintained garden.

5. Minakami Hotel Juraku

Minakami

Kazumasa

$243 nightly

$271 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wooden cabin with a balcony, a front door, and a porch area.

A cabin room with two beds, wooden walls, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden cabin with a loft bedroom, a hammock, a rocking chair, and a desk with a chair.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a hanging chair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

6. Apple farm glamping villa HARASAWA

Minakami

Nai Ying

$139 nightly

$154 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A serene outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, a rock formation, and a large tree providing shade.

A traditional Japanese interior with a wooden ceiling, a large glass window, and a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, potted plants, and a stone pathway leading to the door.

A traditional wooden hot spring bath with a wooden bench and a small wooden shelf.

7. shojukan

Nakanojo

$130 nightly

$144 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A stone hot tub with a wooden structure and a view of a forested hillside.

A wooden deck with a rocking chair, a large window overlooking a forested valley, and a wooden fence.

A modern hotel room with a TV, a sofa, a small table with a cup, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden entrance gate, surrounded by lush greenery and illuminated by soft lighting.

8. SHIMAONSEN TSURUYA

Nakanojo

Toni

$263 nightly

$289 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a river flowing through the courtyard.

A room with a large window offering a view of a snow-covered landscape with a river and buildings.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A tatami mat room with a low table, chairs, a lamp, and a large window.

9. Zazan Minakami

Minakami

Kenneth

$96 nightly

$109 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, a stone wall, and a seating area with a lounge chair.

A modern interior with a bed, sofa, and dining table.

A modern spa guest house with a well-lit entrance, large windows, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and a large mirror.

10. SHINTOUJI HOTEL LULUD

Nakanojo

Barbara

$70 nightly

$77 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath surrounded by wooden structures and a view of a mountain.

A hot spring area with a wooden deck, a stone lantern, and a small waterfall feature.

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a central light fixture, leading to a landing with a wooden door and a small table.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden balcony, a potted plant, and a bicycle parked outside.

11. Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan

Nakanojo

Noah

$330 nightly

$363 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A clear outdoor hot spring with rocks and a wooden structure in the background.

A room with a view of cherry blossoms through large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a table with chairs.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a bench, overlooking a forested hillside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a sliding door.

12. Kinseikan Seseragi

Minakami

Yudhana

$318 nightly

$350 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A tatami mat room with a low table, a cushion, and a window with a view.

A spacious conference room with a long wooden table and multiple chairs, wooden walls, and modern pendant lighting.

A hot tub with a wooden deck, a stone-tiled floor, and a view of a backyard through large windows.

13. Little Japan Echigo

Yuzawa

Abhijit

$58 nightly

$65 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern spa with a pool, wooden walls, and a seating area with towels.

A modern indoor pool area with a long pool, a sauna, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A corridor with a restaurant sign, a menu board, and a modern abstract painting.

14. Hotel Route Inn Numata

Numata

Tiffany

$59 nightly

$65 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A tatami mat room with a wooden table and cushions, a TV, and a heater.

A modern bathroom with a long, dark marble countertop, a sink, and a mirror.

A table with various dishes, including seafood, vegetables, and a bowl of soup.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

15. Warabisou

Yuzawa

Thomas

$83 nightly

$93 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hot spring bath surrounded by rocks, with a view of trees through a window.

A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden gate, a sign with Japanese characters, and a small garden with flowers.

A building entrance with a wooden door, a potted plant, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A room with tatami mat flooring, a low table, and four chairs.

16. Ichigekan

Nakanojo

Yasuhiro

$153 nightly

$169 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A balcony with a view of a river and forest, wooden chairs, and a glass railing.

A wooden interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a forest.

A traditional Japanese ryokan with a view of a flowing river and lush greenery.

A wooden deck with a view of a waterfall and autumn foliage.

17. Shima-Onsen Toshimaya

Nakanojo

Kantapon

$193 nightly

$215 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large bathtub, and a view of a natural landscape.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a large bathtub, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern spa with a wooden interior, a large glass window, and a hot tub.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, wooden walls, and a glass door leading to an outdoor area with a view of trees and hills.

18. Kinshuusanso

Kawaba

ken

$192 nightly

$214 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden interior, a view of lush greenery outside, and a tiled wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a view of greenery outside.

19. KKR Minakami Suimeisou

Minakami

$208 nightly

$230 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A wooden spa area with a hot tub, a wooden deck, and a view of a garden with autumn foliage.

A hot spring area with a wooden deck and a chair, large windows offering a view of autumn trees and hills.

A room with a wooden table, two woven stools, and a window with a view of a garden and wooden fence.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a wooden rocking chair.

20. Syoubun

Minakami

WAI HON

$484 nightly

$532 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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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

Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Sakurai

10/10 Excellent

"There are two onsen baths; one inside and one outside. The water in the open bath makes your silk feel silky and smooth. The buffet breakfast and dinner are of good quality with many varieties. The night shows are good entertainment at the hotel. We had a relaxing stay at the hotel."

Kishigon Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely helpful staff. Onsen is great. Location is unbearable. I will visit again."

La Vista Kusatsu Hills

8/10 Good

"The hotel is very nice. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was nice and are quite big and well laid out. The views are ok, not extraordinary. Our room was on the 3rd floor and we still could not see any mountains but only roof tops of other surrounding buildings. There is free food and snacks available but only for a limited time. The dinner and breakfast was good but not great. The onsens are the highlight of this property."

Urakusatsu Tou

10/10 Excellent

"The location is excellent, minutes walk to restaurants, shopping, Yubatake and Sainokawara Park. The room was spotless and the staff was so helpful. The on-site onsen (female side) was boiling hot! The only minor inconvenience was that cars were parked offsite so you needed to coordinate with staff each time you needed your vehicle."

Yukemurinoyado Yukinohana

10/10 Excellent

"A lovely Japanese style accomodation. Refreshing to see that shoes are off limits at the property and they provide good lockers for the shoes. Private baths and onsens are available for a soak after a day out to explore. Breakfast is good too though the timings of breakfast are a tad early but best way to start the day ! :)"

KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE

8/10 Good

"Rooms are plain but clean. Excellent buffet food value. Nice common facilities."

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

10/10 Excellent

"Great venue and facilities."

Livemax Resort Echigo Yuzawa

10/10 Excellent

"Position is convenient for train and restaurants. Onsen area was fabulous alternating temperature between the 2 pools each day. All the personal care items you need. Microwave on each floor is handy. There was at least 1 english speaking staff on front counter at all times. Dinner a little expensive but food was nice."

Oyado Konoha

10/10 Excellent

"The property was gorgeous and the amount of bath options was amazing, many complimentary amenities included, and the spa was perfect as well."

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HOTEL LiVEMAX Numata GRANDE

178-1 Zaimokucho Numata Gunma

$39 nightly

$43 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

6.6/10 (13 reviews)

B/C HOTEL KUSATSU

464-34 Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi Kusatsu Gunma

$82 nightly

$90 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Livemax Resort Echigo Yuzawa

330 Yuzawa Yuzawa Niigata

$96 nightly

$107 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

8/10 Very Good! (100 reviews)

KAMENOI HOTEL Kusatsu Resort

15-8, Kusatsu, Agatsuma-gun Kusatsu Gunma

$112 nightly

$125 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

7.6/10 Good! (328 reviews)

Ikaho no mori Kids Paradise

3408 Uenoda Yoshioka Gunma

$157 nightly

$175 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

8.4/10 Very Good! (61 reviews)

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

745 Kusatsu Gunma

$229 nightly

$252 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)

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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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Sarugakyo Onsen.

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 $43 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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Our top choices for Sarugakyo Onsen hotels

1. shin Sarugakyo

2. Shima Onsen YOSHIMOTO

3. Naeba Prince Hotel

4. ARATASHI MINAKAMI

5. Minakami Hotel Juraku

6. Apple farm glamping villa HARASAWA

7. shojukan

8. SHIMAONSEN TSURUYA

9. Zazan Minakami

10. SHINTOUJI HOTEL LULUD

11. Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan

12. Kinseikan Seseragi

13. Little Japan Echigo

14. Hotel Route Inn Numata

15. Warabisou

16. Ichigekan

17. Shima-Onsen Toshimaya

18. Kinshuusanso

19. KKR Minakami Suimeisou

20. Syoubun

Learn more about Sarugakyo Onsen

Top Sarugakyo Onsen Hotel Reviews

Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Sakurai

Kishigon Ryokan

La Vista Kusatsu Hills

Urakusatsu Tou

Yukemurinoyado Yukinohana

KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

Livemax Resort Echigo Yuzawa

Oyado Konoha

More cheap stays in Sarugakyo Onsen

HOTEL LiVEMAX Numata GRANDE

B/C HOTEL KUSATSU

Livemax Resort Echigo Yuzawa

KAMENOI HOTEL Kusatsu Resort

Ikaho no mori Kids Paradise

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

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