RYOKAN TANIGAWA -Cuisine Reports(1)-
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. |
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Restaurant "Kura" | |
When you take your seat, you are offered a choice of chopsticks to use. The stylish chopsticks are called "Sai Bashi" and are designed with an ancient Japanese pattern. The shape of the chopsticks is also hollowed out, making them easy to hold. They are made in Japan, in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, a major producer of eyeglasses. |
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Selectable chopsticks "Sai Bashi" | |
Let us introduce you to the dinner (standard plan) when we stayed at the inn in September 2023. The chef is Mr. Manabu Miyoshi. He specializes not only in creating a sense of seasonality unique to Japanese cuisine, but also in incorporating the essence of Western cuisine into Japanese food. First, we have the Somen Pumpkin, Nagaimo (yam), and summer melon vegetables and Eel with Tosa Vinegar. Then, chili con carne and focaccia. Chili con carne is a spicy dish originating from New Mexico, U.S.A., consisting of beef, pork, and beans simmered in chili sauce. It is served on focaccia. The combination of Japanese and Western flavors is unexpected and enjoyable. The aperitif drink is a healthy wild herb drink containing barrenwort, fennel, kihada, coptis, alderfly, and matatabi. |
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Aperitif drink - Wild herb drink Appetizer - Eel and summer vegetables with Tosa vinegar Replace dish- Chili con carne and Focaccia |
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The next menu also incorporates Western essence. This is so-called French-style chawanmushi. This creative dish combines chawanmushi with cheese and onion soup. |
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Hot dish - Japanese-style caseage (cheese) Royale onion soup | |
Sashimi is two items. Due to the location of the hot spring area in the mountains, we are served high-end river fish. Yukio (snow fish) is a carp raised only on shrimp paste. Ginhikari is a large rainbow trout and a brand name fish of Gunma Prefecture. The requirements for ginhikari are that the fish must be made from carefully selected eggs and fry, fed a diet containing the natural pigment astaxanthin for at least three months to give it a bright red flesh, and weigh at least 1.0 kg. Gunma's specialty sashimi konnyaku comes in three varieties: seaweed, soy milk, and plain. |
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Sashimi - Yukio (snow fish), Ginhikari, Sashimi konnyaku, various seasonal sprouts |
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
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Facilities & Hot Spring Reports
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Guest Room Reports
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Cuisine Reports
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Extra Reports
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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 |
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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