Kusatsu OnsenGunma
草津温泉付き貸別荘 永田屋 昭和館
A four-bedroom rental house at Kusatsu Onsen with the Watanoyu source piped into the room, a spring drawn by only a handful of inns. One tatami room downstairs and three upstairs.
4 bd1 ba
Gunma
Kusatsu Onsen
Kusatsu, one of Japan's most celebrated onsen, known for the Yubatake and potent acidic springs. Around the spa town are rental cottages where free-flowing onsen can be enjoyed in your own rooms.
Access: Bus from JR Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi; about 3 hours from Tokyo by express and bus. Walk or drive locally.
Local specialties
Regional flavours worth seeking out around here.
- Onsen manjuSteamed bun sweets sold fresh around the Yubatake, a Kusatsu staple.
- Hanamame (scarlet runner beans)Large beans grown on highlands above 1,000m, made into amanatto and simmered beans.
- Joshu beefGunma's brand-name beef, served at restaurants in the spa town.
Villas in this area (3)
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Kusatsu OnsenGunma
THE LOOKOUT KUSATSU
A house built new in 2024 on high ground in Kusatsu and let whole. The rare Watanoyu source runs free-flowing in the room around the clock, Mount Asama stands directly ahead, and pets are welcome.
2 bd
Kusatsu OnsenGunma
湯畑ヴィラ 〜裏草津〜
A Japanese-modern whole-house rental on a back lane at Kusatsu Onsen. Three bedrooms sleep ten. There is no hot spring or sauna inside; the house is meant as a base for walking to the Yubatake and the public baths.
3 bd
Glamping nearby (11 in Gunma)
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群馬県四万温泉Official site
SHIMA BLUE
Hot-spring glamping along the Shimagawa gorge at Shima Onsen, Gunma, with seven cottages that each have a private open-air spring bath and BBQ terrace.
7 room types
群馬県前橋Official site
AKAGI GLAMPING VILLAGE
A seven-dome glamping village at the foot of Mt. Akagi in Maebashi, Gunma. Every dome has a private open-air onsen bath and its own dining space, with local-pork BBQ, free-flow drinks and dog-friendly domes.
5 room types
群馬県Official site
Dot Glamping 北軽井沢
A 12-dome geo-glamping site at 1,400 m on the slopes of Mt. Asama in Kita-Karuizawa. Every dome welcomes dogs and has its own private dog run, with large-dog domes, a Mt. Asama-view private sauna and seasonal-vegetable BBQ dinners.
5 room types
群馬県渋川Official site
GLAMPING HILLS AKAGI
A 16-unit glamping resort on a hill at the foot of Mt. Haruna in Akagi, Shibukawa, Gunma, with sweeping night views and starry skies. Choose from five styles of dome tent or a hotel-like private cabin with its own kitchen, and enjoy local-produce BBQ, free-flow drinks and a sauna.
2 room types
群馬県尾瀬・片品Official site
OZE-HOSHISORA
A hilltop glamping site at 1,500 m elevation at the gateway to Oze National Park in Katashina, Gunma. Ten domes in two styles, round dome tents and two see-through domes, look up at a sky full of stars from their private decks, with a dinner box and barbecue, a book cafe, a tent sauna and dog-friendly rooms.
3 room types
群馬県南軽井沢Official site
RITA'S RANCH 南軽井沢
A dog-friendly resort by Lake Wami in Minami-Karuizawa with just three bell tents, where you can stay with your dog. It offers a Finnish-style forest sauna, a fire pit and dinners of Akagi beef and Fuku-buta pork, available even as a one-group private booking.
2 room types
群馬県渋川Official site
ドッグラン付き露天温泉グランピング ヘルシーパル赤城
An onsen inn at the foot of Mt. Akagi in Shibukawa, Gunma. Its natural hot spring, Shikishima no Yu, has a smooth, mild quality, and the open-air bath overlooks the Tone River and Mt. Haruna. Meals are kaiseki course dinners featuring local Gunma produce such as Ginhikari brand trout, and glamping stays are also offered.
群馬県みなかみOfficial site
果樹園グランピングヴィラHARASAWA
A glamping villa in Minakami, Gunma, set in a 30,000 sqm apple orchard with a Nordic-style log house and a dog-friendly cottage, plus a Finnish sauna.
2 room types
Kusatsu Onsen — FAQ
- What private villas are there in Kusatsu Onsen?
- TOMARIBI lists 3 private rental villas in Kusatsu Onsen and 11 glamping sites in Gunma. Examples: 草津温泉付き貸別荘 永田屋 昭和館, THE LOOKOUT KUSATSU, 湯畑ヴィラ 〜裏草津〜.
- How much does a private villa in Kusatsu Onsen cost?
- Listed villas in Kusatsu Onsen start from about ¥28,000 per night (varies by property, season and group size — see each property page for its price guide).
- Are there pet-friendly villas in Kusatsu Onsen?
- Yes — 1 of the listed villa in Kusatsu Onsen accepts pets. Conditions vary, so check the official site before booking.
- How do I get to Kusatsu Onsen?
- Bus from JR Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi; about 3 hours from Tokyo by express and bus. Walk or drive locally.