Access, room, hot spring bath, dinner and breakfast dishes at Osaka-ya Ryokan, a popular Japanese-style inn in Kusatsu Onsen because of its good open-air bath
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About Naraya
Naraya is a long-established Japanese-style inn built near Yubatake, but the rooms have been renovated and offer a very comfortable stay.
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All of the luxurious rooms at Senyutei have twin bedrooms and Japanese-style tatami mat rooms, and some rooms have dining rooms.
For those who wish to stay in elegance, Senyutei also has suite rooms with living room, dining room, twin bed room, Japanese-style room, and a semi-open-air bath in a hot spring.
All rooms on the Comfort Floor also have twin beds, and there are Western-style rooms with beds in the standard guest rooms.
For those who do not like to sleep on futons laid out on tatami mats, this ryokan is convenient.
The baths at Naraya are filled with hot spring water from Shirahata-source, the oldest spring in Kusatsu.
The baths at Naraya are run by “yumamori,” or “hot-spring guardians,” who have been in charge of controlling the temperature of the precious Shirahata hot spring for centuries, so you can enjoy a comfortable bathing experience.
Naraya is also known for its delicious food, such as sushi made on the spot at dinner and croissants for breakfast.
Naraya is recommended for those who want to stay in a luxurious room with a good hot spring.
About Access
Naraya offers a pick-up service from the Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal.
When you arrive at the bus terminal, call the inn and they will pick you up.
It is 300 meters from the Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Naraya, so it takes about 5 minutes to walk there.
If you are driving a rental car, parking is not available at the Naraya site, but in the Nishi-no-Kawara toll parking lot.
There is a driver stationed at the parking lot to pick up and drop off visitors, but he/she will not be available during pick up and drop off.
In his/her absence, you can call Naraya and they will pick you up.
About the Room
Naraya offers three types of rooms: the Senyutei rooms for an elegant stay, the Comfort Floor, a Western-style room with twin beds, and standard guest rooms.
The types of rooms at Senyutei are as follows.
Senyutei Iwakagami
Living area + dining area + twin bed area + Japanese room area + half open-air bath + toilet
Maisonette type with 1st and 2nd floors
Size Guest room area 90m2 + Bathroom 22m2
Capacity 1-4 persons
The half-open-air bath is a hot spring from the Shirahata source.
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Senyutei Watasuge
Twin bed room + Japanese-style room 10 tatami mats + washroom + toilet
Size 52 sq.m.
Capacity 1-4 persons
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Senyutei Rhododendron
Living room + 10 tatami mats Japanese-style room + twin bed room + washroom + 2 toilets
Size 76 sq.m.
Capacity 2-6 persons
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Senyutei Rindo
Japanese-style room 6 tatami mats + twin beds, living room + washroom + toilet
Size 42 sq.m.
Capacity 1-4 persons
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Senyutei Azami
Japanese-style room 12 tatami mats + twin bed room + washroom + toilet
Size 50 sq.m.
Capacity 1-4 persons
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Senyutei Komakusa
Japanese-style room 8 tatami mats + twin beds, living room + washroom + toilet
Size 50 sq.m.
Capacity 1-4 persons
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Senyutei Kokkemomo
Japanese-style room 7.5 tatami + twin bed room + washroom + toilet
Size 48 sq.m.
Capacity 2-4 persons
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Senyutei Minezakura
Living room + 12 tatami mats Japanese-style room + twin bed room + washroom + toilet
Room with a view of Yubatake from the window
Size 62 sq.m.
Capacity 2-4 persons
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Senyutei Tsutsuji
Japanese-style room 10 tatami mats + twin bed room + living room 8 tatami mats + washroom + toilet
Size 55 sq.m.
Capacity 1-4 persons
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Senyutei Kiri
Japanese-style room 10 tatami mats + twin bed room + living room 6 tatami mats + washroom + toilet
Size 53 sq.m.
Capacity 1-4 persons
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Senyoutei Momiji]
Japanese-style room 10 tatami mats + twin beds, living room + washroom + toilet
Size 36 sq.m.
Capacity 1-3 persons
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Senyutei Sakura
Japanese-style room 12 tatami + twin bed room + living room 6 tatami + washroom + toilet
Size 55 sq.m.
Capacity 1-6 persons
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If your budget allows, you will want to stay in a room at the Senyutei for an elegant stay.
The rooms on the third and fourth floors of Naraya are Comfort Floor rooms, which are Western-style twin rooms with shower booths.
The types of rooms on the Comfort Floor are as follows．
Comfort Floor Deluxe Miyabi
Japanese-style room 10 tatami + twin bed space + living room space + shower booth + washroom + toilet
Size 45 sq.m.
Capacity 1-2 persons
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Comfort Floor Standard: Tsuzumi, Koto,Fue, Rin, Yamabuki, Daidai, Saregaku, Shoubu
Japanese-style room 8 tatami + twin bed space + shower booth + washroom + toilet
Size 38 sq.m.
Capacity 1-2 persons
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Comfort Floor Economy Moegi
Japanese-style room 6 tatami + twin bed space + shower booth + washroom + toilet
Size 34 sq.m.
Capacity 1-2 persons
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The following are the types of standard rooms that can be accommodated at reasonable prices.
Japanese-style room on the top floor
Japanese-style room 10 tatami mats + veranda + washroom + toilet
Size: 35 sq.m.
Capacity 1-5 persons
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Standard Japanese room
Japanese-style room 10-12 tatami mats + washroom + toilet
Capacity 2-4 persons
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Western-style room Utsugi
Twin beds, living space + washroom + toilet
Size 23 sq.m.
Capacity 1-2 persons
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Western-style room Waremokou
Single bed Living space + washroom + toilet
Size 15 sq.m.
Capacity 1 person
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Amenities include a toothbrush set, shaving razor, shaving gel, hairbrush, shower cap, cotton swab, cotton, hair dryer, yukata, tabi socks, haori, towel, and hot water basket.
About the Baths
We have heard that the baths at Kusatsu Onsen ryokan, where the hot spring water is discharged from the source, are too hot to take for long periods of time, but this is because the temperature of the spring source is very hot, about 50°C (122°F).
The hot spring water is also drawn to Naraya, but the hot spring water is drawn into the hot spring bathhouse on the premises to cool down.
The hot spring water is then drawn into the hot spring hut on the premises and cooled down, and the bathtub is kept at a comfortable 42°C. The temperature is checked every 2 hours by a craftsman called “yumamori,” or “bath guardian,” to ensure a comfortable bathing experience.
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Naraya has two large bathhouses, one indoor and one outdoor, that are filled with hot spring water from Shirahata-no-yu, the oldest spring in Kusatsu, and the men's and women's baths are switched by the hour.
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For those who do not like to bathe with others, there are three private baths that can be reserved for a fee.
There are two open-air baths and one family bath available for private use.
Private bath Hinoki
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Private bath Shigaraki
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family bath
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Reservations for private baths can be made upon check-in.
About Meals
Meals during your stay at Naraya are served in one of the three private restaurants.
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The location of the restaurant will be determined by the number of guests and other factors at the discretion of the inn.
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Dinner dishes will be Japanese cuisine using seasonal ingredients.
Spring Kaiseki Cuisine
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Summer Kaiseki Cuisine
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Autumn Kaiseki Cuisine
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Winter Kaiseki Cuisine
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The dinner menu consists only of seasonal Japanese kaiseki meals, with special order dishes available for those who wish to increase the number of dishes.
The dishes are as follows．
・appetizers
・soup with some vegetables and sea foods in wooden ball
・an appetizer made of ingredients from murine or mountain
・mixed sashimi platter
・simmered food
・vinegared food
・Simmered dish
・Rice
・Miso soup
・Pickles
・Dessert
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Here is an example of an actual dish.
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Breakfast is typical of onsen ryokan.
The dishes consist of juice, vegetables and pork steamed in a seiro (Japanese style) pot, steamed egg custard, grilled salmon, sashimi konnyaku, hot spring egg, hijiki, cod roe, norimame, pickles, dried radish, simmered vegetables, seaweed, rice, miso soup, yogurt, and fruit.
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Cuisine varies depending on the time of year and other factors.
Jalan reviews, etc.
word-of-mouth evaluation
Contributor A.
The food was, in any case, delicious.
The quantity and quality of the food were exquisitely balanced, and the food was a feast for the eyes as well.
The food made the most of the ingredients, yet had originality, and I was thrilled to be able to enjoy it.
The bath water was mild and the temperature was set properly for a relaxing soak.
The amenities were thoughtful and made us feel very comfortable.
Finally, the coffee from the cafe was very tasty.
Contributor B.
I was able to stay at Naraya, which I have longed to do for a long, long time.
For the first time in a long time, I was able to spend a relaxing time, which is what a trip is all about.
First of all, the inside of the hotel was clean and nice, and the room was 10 tatami mats, but it was very clean and relaxing.
The staff was wonderful from the moment we were greeted, and we were excited from the moment we entered the hotel.
The hot spring water is mellow and the best Kusatsu hot water is free-flowing, as expected from a hot-spring guardian. The atmosphere of the hot spring was also very nice and relaxing.
The food was delicious, both for dinner and breakfast, and each dish was elaborate and tasty.
I was surprised that the breakfast was as good as the dinner at other hotels.
Everything was perfect: the location was a minute's walk from Yubatake, the food was delicious, the hot spring water was free-flowing, and the rooms were clean.
I have stayed at many inns throughout Japan, but I have not been able to find one where everything is perfect.
Exhibit：https://www.jalan.net/yad362465/kuchikomi/
| comprehensive | 4.7／5.0 point |
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| room | 4.6／5.0 point |
| bath | 4.9／5.0 point |
| Cuisine (breakfast) | 4.5／5.0 point |
| Cuisine (Dinner) | 4.7／5.0 point |
| Customer Service | 4.6 ／5.0 point |
| sense of cleanliness | 4.8／5.0 point |
Normal = 3.0” is the standard at the time of evaluation
Number of Rooms
Western Style 2 Rooms
Japanese Style 16 Rooms
Japanese/Western Style 17 Rooms
Air conditioning and heating in all rooms, TV, satellite TV, empty refrigerator
Credit cards accepted on site
JCB, VISA, Master
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