I was looking for a quick getaway near Tokyo and found the perfect place to relax.
This is at Takaragawa Onsen in Gunma. It's an hour trip via Shinkansen from Tokyo to Jomokogen Station and they pick you up with their free shuttle from the station to Minakami. You need to book the shuttle ahead.
There are several outdoor baths and indoor baths. I purposely booked this place for the outdoor baths! The outdoor baths (rotenburo) sit right on the bank of the Takaragawa river.
1st Photo: the larges outdoor bath in the property
2nd Photo: View of the rotenburo with the river flowing
3rd photo: Mist and Steam after a rainy morning
4th photo: The property gives you free yukatas to wear the entire stay
5th photo: Early morning photo of the mixed outdoor bath