Destination
Kusatsu Onsen
One of Japan's top three hot spring towns, Kusatsu is famous for its naturally hot, acidic waters said to cure every ailment except lovesickness. The iconic Yubatake (hot water field) sits at the town center, surrounded by traditional inns.
9 ryokans in Kusatsu Onsen
Kusatsu Onsen Boun
望雲
A storied ryokan founded in 1598, with six free-flowing onsen baths fed by two natural spring sources.
from $250 /per night
8.4/10
Naraya
奈良屋
An 1877-established inn one minute from Yubatake, bathing guests in Kusatsu's oldest spring source — Shirahata-no-Yu.
from $350 /per night
9/10
Tsutsujitei
つつじ亭
An ultra-exclusive 10-room retreat hidden within 5,000 tsubo of private woodland, with full-course kaiseki in private dining rooms.
from $400 /per night
9.3/10
Yuyado Tokinoniwa
湯宿 季の庭
An all-suite onsen retreat where every room has a private open-air bath, plus 23 communal bathing options.
from $300 /per night
8.9/10
Hotel Ichii
ホテル一井
A 300-year-old institution right on the Yubatake — 23 rooms look directly over Kusatsu's steaming heart.
from $120 /per night
8.2/10
Oyado Konoha
お宿 木の葉
A hillside retreat sharing 23 bath types with sister property Tokinoniwa, plus half-board kaiseki and free late-night ramen.
from $180 /per night
8.7/10
Kusatsu Hotel 1913
草津ホテル
A Taisho-era wooden masterpiece built in 1913, blending historic charm with natural hot spring luxury.
from $130 /per night
8.9/10
Osakaya
大阪屋
A 1-minute walk from Yubatake — drawing water directly from the precious hot-water field source.
from $150 /per night
8.8/10
Yubatake Souan
湯畑草菴
A Meiji-era wooden building converted into a stylish room-only inn, steps from the Yubatake with a popular foot-bath cafe.
from $90 /per night
8.5/10Map
Kusatsu Onsen