Best Agatsuma District Hotels

"Very nice Japanese style room overlooking the river and the tree filled riverbank hill. It was very private. Breakfast and dinner was served at the table and was excellent. Much variety of fish, chicken, pork, tofu, and vegetables. The overall atmosphere was very elegant and relaxed. The ryokan is located right on one of the bus stops for easy access from the train station. It is a short 10 minute walk to the main area of town. There are several onsen pools. Some rotate between men and women at different hours. Very clean with good amenities. Overall a very memorable stay."

"I booked the highly-rated Bouun Ryokan three months in advance, supposedly in business for 462 years! The interior decor and tatami rooms were surprisingly new. The room service, the dining environment for dinner, and the exquisite Kaiseki cuisine were all incredibly impressive. We stayed for two nights, with breakfast and dinner included. The hotel uses only the finest Japanese ingredients, and not a single dish or dessert was repeated. I especially want to commend the Japanese gentleman who picked us up and dropped us off at the bus station, and the young lady who helped us with our luggage on check-in day, January 5th. Both were exceptionally thoughtful. However, I must criticize a young male receptionist at the front desk – fair-skinned, round-faced, and wearing glasses. He didn't seem Japanese and was very impatient with guests. A high-end hotel like this shouldn't have such staff; it really detracts from the experience! Nevertheless, this won't stop me from staying here again on my next visit to Kusatsu."

"The hotel's location is superb, right in the heart of the onsen town, making everything walkable. I booked a half-board plan, and both dinner and breakfast were quite good, with a wide variety of options. The restaurant staff were also very enthusiastic. The only downside is that the hotel feels a bit old, probably due to being open for a long time, so the facilities are a bit dated."

"Everything was great, but it's a bit of a walk from the station. You have to go quite a ways uphill from the hotel to the station, which would be tough with luggage. It's very close to Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake, and the hotel's own hot spring is also excellent. The most awkward part was that the hotel doesn't have an elevator. Although the front desk staff were very kind and offered to help with my bags, when I was leaving, no one was around to assist me. Also, I couldn't find any hotel slippers, so I guess they aren't provided."

"Most of the other rooms that stopped on the same day were foreigners, probably because tourists from abroad used the main place. I stayed without meals, but there was a large kitchen on the first floor, with dishes, cooking utensils, seasonings, etc. It's a little far on foot to go to Yubatake at night. It was cold, so I bought it at the supermarket and cooked myself in the kitchen. It was very good as if I was drinking at home. There is also a kotatsu. It was fun to drink with tourists from France! There are two baths separate from the shower, and it is a hot hot spring. There is no preparation for yukata and you need to bring your room clothes, but the heating worked well and it wasn't cold. The toilet, bath, dresser, etc. were shared but not crowded and very beautiful. The staff is not resident, check-in and check-out are unmanned and done on a tablet, but it was easy and smooth. I would like to use it again if I have the opportunity! Thank you!"

"Service : shuttle bus pick up provided at Karuizawa station a plus point ( reservation needed ) Breakfast was a buffet with sumptuous choices , dinner was a semi buffet with drink free flow Onsen is impeccable , private Onsens are available to use free of charge depending on the availability. Location : shuttle bus provided to town and station area with time slots Very serene atmosphere and beautiful landscape Staffs were helpful and friendly Room size is just perfect for 2"

"I was looking forward to this cottage♩It lived up to my expectations✨Everything was provided and it was almost too luxurious❣️The interior and exterior of the room were all stylish spaces, and I thought it would be great to live in a house like this♫I'd love to use it again for another luxurious stay🩵🩵🩵🩵"

"Remember to check the bus schedule when you go, as there are only a few buses (around 9 am, 2:30 pm, and 4 pm). Basically, you'll need to eat all three meals at the hotel. The round trip by bus down the mountain takes about 2 hours. The hotel doesn't include air conditioning. I went in early October and the temperature was 11 degrees Celsius, which was quite nice. Hiking was comfortable, and the scenery was superb. You can even ski in winter. WiFi isn't available in every hotel; the one I stayed at, the Forest Trail Inn, didn't have it—it was quite secluded! 👍"

"the dinner is insanely large portion, i feel so bad wasting alot of food and skipping some courses luckily the breakfast is in normal portion the onsen is nice, the outdoor onsen is less hot compare to the indoor they also offer different design of yukata to pick from"