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What makes Senjyuan
unique in this Tanigawa Onsen region is that it
has been carefully preserved to depict as close
to a traditional Japanese ryokan as possible.
Natural lighting and the sight of natural rice
stalks along the corridor gives it a totally
soothing atmosphere with the eye-catching cherry
blossoms surrounding the private hot spring
water baths creating an environment perfectly
suited for a unforgettable time. Although
visitors come to Minakami for activities such as
hiking and skiing, Senjyuan, located at the foot
of Tanigawa-dake, Photo:
Senjyuan Onsen in Minakami, Japan
offers one of the best
Japanese spa experience in this region.
Getting to Senjyuan
is very easy. The journey from Nerima IC to
Minakami IC by Kanetsu-Jidoshado takes slighly
less than two hours and then just a short five
minutes drive to Senjyuan. Another way to get
here is by Jyoetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo to
Jyomo Kogen Station which will take about eighty
minutes and then take a half-an-hour taxi
journey Senjyuan. Thin onsen inn has
the grace of a Sukiya-style house and it even
offers guests naturally sourced spring water in
the privacy of their rooms and these private hot
spring bath allows you to enjoy onsen at any
time that you wish. Besides this
attraction, the large communal bathing comes
with a fascinating view and you can even enjoy
your onsen with snow during winter. You will be delighted
to know that all its unique eighteen rooms are designed
by world-renowned architect, Takao Habuka and
all offer visitors the chance of a solitary
open-air soak. For foreign guests, coming here
will be a great way to experience the
traditional customs, manners and lifestyles of
the Japanese people and take home with you a
memorable vacation that you will never forget
and the best time to come here is during autumn
when the trees in the Tanigawa area sparkles
like gold.
Located at :
Tanigawa-Nishidaira,
Minakami-cho,
Tone-gun,
Gunma-ken
379-1619,
Japan.
Telephone :
81 (0)278 20 4141
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