RYOKAN TANIGAWA -Facilities ＆ Hot Spring Reports（2）-
| The hot spring at Ryokan Tanigawa is a "simple hot spring (Hypotonic, Weak alkaline, Hyperthermic spring). Although the temperature of the source is slightly low at 48.3°C, the hot spring closest to Mt. Tanigawadake is clear and colorless (alkaline simple hot spring), and is considered clean and healthy due to the large amount of hot spring water that flows out. The hot spring also has more than 20 different indications and is highly regarded as a medicinal hot spring. At this inn, the large public bath is available 24 hours a day (men and women change according to the time of day). There is also an open-air bath, so you can fully enjoy the hot water and clear air of the valley river. |
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RYOKAN TANIGAWA Travel Journal
Articles
In the northwestern part of Gunma Prefecture, on the border with Niigata Prefecture, stretches the ridge line of the majestic Tanigawa Mountain Range, whose view is said to rival that of the Japanese Alps. Mt. Tanigawadake (1,977 meters above sea level), one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains, is known for its rocky peaks, and has long been a mecca for religious mountaineering......
Private ＆ Open-air Bath Reports
There are two private open-air baths: "Tanigawa-no-Yu" and "Hinoki-no-Yu". Both are available for 2,500 yen (45 minutes), with a discount to 1,500 yen for the second use. "Tanigawa-no-Yu" has a bathtub with a round stone bottom that feels good on the soles of the feet, and when the weather permits, it offers a superb view of Mt. Tanigawadake......
Facilities ＆ Hot Spring Reports
Ryokan Tanigawa has 35 guest rooms. Although not so large, it still has the largest number of guest rooms in Tanigawa Onsen. The rates are reasonable, so it seems to be supported by a wide range of customers......
Guest Room Reports
Most of the guest rooms are basically Japanese-style rooms, but recent large-scale renovations have increased the number of rooms with tatami mats equipped with beds. Room types range from luxurious rooms with open-air baths to basic Japanese-style rooms, allowing guests to choose according to their budget......
Cuisine Reports
Dinner is served at one of four restaurants: "Genji Chaya", "Temari Chaya", "Kura", and "Okuyama". Each has a different atmosphere and is basically a semi-private or private room style. Guests are served creative kaiseki cuisine using local seasonal ingredients from Gunma Prefecture......
Extra Reports
Every Japanese person has heard the name "Osamu Dazai" at least once. He was a popular writer in the early Showa period (early 20th century) who belonged to the "Nippon Romantic School" along with Haruo Sato and Sakutaro Hagiwara, and wrote such works as "Run, Melos!", "The Setting Sun" and "No Longer Human"......
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| The closest hot spring resort to Mt. Tanigawadake | |||
| Private open-air bath overlooking Mt. Tanigawadake | |||
| Guest rooms open-air bath that attracts many repeat customers | |||
| The secret of the popularity is the attentive and detailed services | |||
| Cuisine using carefully selected seasonal ingredients from Gunma |
| Check-In | 2:00 p.m. | ||
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| Check-Out | 10:00 a.m. | ||
| Card usage | Allowed | ||
| Room Views | Mountain | ||
| In-room Meal | Dinner and Breakfast | ||
| Dinner | Creative Kaiseki Cuisine | ||
| Breakfast | Half buffet | ||
| Official website's online reservation benefits | The most economical rates are available for reservations through official website. ＜Depending on the package＞ Check-in at 1:00 p.m., Check-out at 11:00 a.m., Anniversary cake, Masu sake or Masu ice cream etc. |
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| Special Packages | Family, Solo trip, Anniversary, Early-bird discount, "Famous Minakami Dam Curry" package, which has been talked about on TV and other media, etc. Check the Official Website for details★ | ||
| Standard Japanese-style room (10 tatami mats, 2nd, 3rd floors) | From 21,050 yen ※From 2,200 yen on days before holidays | ||
| Guest room open-air bath (3rd, 5th, 6th floors) | From 33,150 yen ※From 2,200 yen on days before holidays | ||
| Establishment / Reconstruction | Established: 1981 / Reconstructed: 1987 / Renovated: 2007 / Renovated: 2022-2024 | ||
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| Number of Rooms | All 28 rooms (With Open-air bath: 3 rooms) | ||
| Number of People Accommodated | 100 persons | ||
| Private bath | Private open-air bath x 2 "Hinoki-no-Yu" (hinoki cypress open-air bath), "Tanigawa-no-Yu" (stone open-air bath) Fee : 2,500 yen for overnight stay Usage time : 45 min. How to reserve : At check-in View : Mountain |
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| Public bath / Other | Public open-air bath and indoor baths for men and women are available ※Switching between men and women bath is allowed | ||
| Parking Area | 50 cars | ||
| Pets | Not allowed | ||
| Barrier Free | Staff support available※Advance notice required | ||
| Esthetics / Massages | Esthetics is available at BETTEI SENJUAN | ||
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms, lounge and Osamu Dazai's gallery also | ||
| DVD | DVD not available | ||
| TV Channels | NHK: 2 stations, Private Broadcasting: 5 stations | ||
| Facilities | Photo Gallery, Osamu Dazai Mini Gallery, Relaxation Room, Tea Lounge, Shop | ||
| Refrigerator System | Report only what you use (with space for drinks you bring in/no freezer) Refrigerator drinks: beer, juice, mineral water, etc. |
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| Vending Machine | Ice cream machine is available | ||
| Sales shop | Available | ||
| Yukata | ◎ | Bath towels | ◎ |
| Towels | ◎ | Soap | ◎ |
| Body wash | ◎ | Shampoo | ◎ |
| Conditioner | ◎ | Rinse in shampoo | ◎ |
| Shower cap | ◎ | Toothbrush | ◎ |
| Hair dryer | ◎ | Brush | ◎ |
| Comb | ◎ | Razor blade | ◎ |
| Cotton bud | ◎ | Toilet with washer | ◎ |
| Wheelchair | Free rental wheelchair | ||
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| Child | － | ||
| Foreign Languages | English | ||
| Recommended Souvenirs | Aloe-mochi | ||
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| Nearby Convenience Store | ー | ||
| Cellular Antennas | ◎docomo | ◎au | ◎softbank |
| Charges | Adult 1500 yen, Child 1000 yen | ||
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| Usage hours | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ※Meals included plan (By reservation only) | ||
| Charges | － | ||
| Meal details | － | ||
| Available on | － | ||
| Reception hours | － | ||
| Others | From 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. Day Trip Hot Spring and Lunch/Dinner Plan From 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Day Trip Hot Spring and Dinner Plan |
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| Spring quality | Simple Hot Spring (Hypotonic, Weak Alkaline, Hyperthermic Springs) ※Mixed spring of 4 sources | ||
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| Temperature of the source | 48.3℃ | ||
| Output rate | 108ℓ / per min. | ||
| Hydrogen ion | pH8.3 | ||
| Total dissolved substances (excluding gases) | 677mg / kg | ||
| Gushing of the source | One (Yakushi-no-Yu) is a natural gush, and the other three (Fudo-no-Yu, Minegishi-no-Yu, and Fujin-no-Yu) are power springs (pumped up by boring) | ||
| Add water / Circulation Filtration | Open-air baths in guest rooms: 100% free-flowing hot spring water with no added water The indoor / open-air bath of a man and a woman: 100% free-flowing hot spring water with no added water Private open-air bath: Combined use of free-flowing hot spring water + Circulation Indoor baths in guest rooms: Tap water is used |
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| Water heating | Heated except summer | ||
| Sterilization of bath | Yes | ||
| Replacement of hot water in bathtub | － | ||
| Bath Additive | No using | ||
| Indications by Spring Quality (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Autonomic instability, Insomnia, Depression | ||
| General Indications for Bathing (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Chronic pain or stiffness of muscles or joints (chronic phase of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, etc.), muscle stiffness in motor paralysis, excessive sensitivity to cold, peripheral nerve disorder, decline of gastrointestinal function (slow digestion, intestinal gas formation, etc.), mild high blood pressure, impaired glucose tolerance (diabetes), mild hypercholesterolemia, mild asthma or emphysema, hemorrhoid pain, autonomic instability, various symptoms from stress (sleep disorders, depression, etc.),convalescence stage of illness, recovery from fatigue, promotion of health. | ||
| Color of water | Clear and colorless | ||
| For drinking | Cannot | ||
| Indications for drinking | ― | ||
| Smell / Taste | Tasteless and odorless | ||
| By Train | From Mizukami Station on the Joetsu Line, 10 min. by car | ||
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| Shuttle bus | Reservations required | ||
| By Car | From Mizukami IC of Kanetsu Expressway, about 10 min. by car | ||
| Nearby Sightseeing Spots | Mt. Tanigawa (Tanigawadake), Tanigawa Forest Herb Garden | ||
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| Recreation (tourist farms, parks, etc.) | Makisui-no-Michi: 25 min. walk, Hitorishizuka-no-Michi: 20 min. walk, Seseragi-no-Michi: 20 min. walk, Okkana-dori: 10 min. walk, Shida-no-Michi: 25 min. walk | ||
| Sports | White Valley Ski Resort | ||
| Staff messages | Messages from Mr. Shimizu, Chief We hope you will become a fan of our ryokan. |
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| Publication Date | September 20, 2007 | ||
| Information Updated | March 02, 2023 | ||
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For more than 30 years, he has been visiting hot spring ryokans all over Japan, persuading innkeepers of the need for "private baths". He is still a traveler who spends half of the year at a hot spring. In addition to being a article creater, photographer, and drone pilot, he also designs websites and provides consulting services.
