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Kanto · Gunma

Kusatsu Onsen

We checked official tourism and property pages on 2026-10-28. Use this page to compare baths and policies, then confirm with the property before you book.

Destination

Spring types and access

Japanese name: 草津温泉

Access: From Ueno: limited express Kusatsu-Shima to Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi, about 2 hours 33 minutes; then JR bus about 25 minutes. Transfer waits are additional.

Spring types (sourced examples): Acidic springs

  • Yubatake is a hot-spring source in the town center.
  • The tourism association describes Yubatake water as strongly acidic.
  • Yumomi is the traditional practice of stirring hot spring water to cool it.
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Properties

3 entries in this town

There are no separate property pages. Confirm availability, child meals, and tattoo rules on the official site before booking.

Yuyado Tokinoniwa

湯宿 季の庭 · Ryokan

Private bath in the roomYes
Private or family bathYes
Kid-friendlyNot published
Tattoos OKYes
Tatami room (sourced)Not published
Tattoo policyShared baths: not allowed. Private baths: allowed.
Spring typeAcidic sulfur-containing aluminum sulfate chloride spring.
KidsInfants are welcome. Ages three to five pay a facility charge; under-threes do not. Ask for children's meals at least three days ahead. For children two and under without a meal plan, ask for rice and miso soup by the day before.
BathsEvery room has a private open-air onsen. Three more private baths are free with no booking; check the vacancy lights.
Private-bath feeFree, three private baths, no reservation. As of 2026-10-28 on the official page.
Tattoo notesThe property-specific FAQ explicitly directs tattooed guests to its private baths or guest-room baths.
Where tattoos are OKThe three private baths and the bath in your room.

Kusatsu Now Resort Hotel

草津ナウリゾートホテル · Hotel

Private bath in the roomYes
Private or family bathYes
Kid-friendlyNot published
Tattoos OKYes
Tatami room (sourced)Not published
Tattoo policyShared baths: not allowed. Private baths: allowed.
Spring typeStrongly acidic spring.
KidsThe large baths have baby chairs, and the FAQ covers bathing with babies and children. Stay ages and meals: Not published.
BathsFive private open-air baths, each with a tatami rest area. Hotel guests usually book on arrival; booking ahead uses day-visitor rates and daytime slots only. Some rooms also have an open-air onsen.
Private-bath feePer room, tax included. Hotel guests: 3,200 yen for 45 minutes, 4,400 yen for 60, 6,400 yen for 90. Day visitors: 4,200, 5,400 and 8,400 yen. Add 1,200 yen per room on weekends, holidays and set peak dates. As of 2026-10-28 on the official page.
Tattoo notesSmall point tattoos may use the large baths and pool only if covered with a sticker or similar. Paid private baths are allowed for tattooed guests.
Where tattoos are OKPaid private baths; the shared baths and pool only for small, fully covered tattoos.

Sainokawara Rotenburo

西の河原露天風呂 · Public bath

Private bath in the roomNo
Private or family bathNo
Kid-friendlyNot published
Tattoos OKYes
Tatami room (sourced)Not published
Tattoo policyAllowed (see where)
Getting thereAbout a 12-minute walk from Yubatake, per the operator.
KidsBabies can bathe from about six months; the decision is yours. Only preschoolers may go into the opposite-gender bath with a parent. No baby beds.
BathsShared outdoor baths only. The FAQ says there is no private bath and no washing area.
Where tattoos are OKThe shared public baths.

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