Hung Tuan
This is the filming location for Spirited Away and the oldest hidden hot spring inn in Japan. The facilities are a bit old, but the prices are reasonable. You can really feel the historical atmosphere here!
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Sekizenkan
The oldest wooden bathhouse in Japan, the model for the bathhouse in the Ghibli film “Spirited Away”
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It was established in 1691, known as the oldest hot spring inn in Japan. The structures have been designated as important cultural properties of Gunma Prefecture, and are the model for the bathhouse in the Ghibli film “Spirited Away”.
It is also known as one of “Japan’s three best hot springs for gastrointestinal diseases” and is said to be effective against 40,000 illnesses.
The Inn consists of the main building “Honkan”, “the Sanso”, and “the Kashotei”. In the main building, guests can appreciate the atmosphere of a traditional hot-spring cure called “Toji,' where patients stay in hot spring inns for a long time to be treated for illness. Bed-making and other services are self-service, which is a popular way to experience the traditional hot spring cure style. At Sanso and Kashotei, guests can enjoy the high-quality hot spring water in a spacious guest room with an open-air bath.
The cuisine differs at each building. At the Honkan, guests can enjoy the therapeutic dishes “Shokuji,” with the concept of “health from within the body.” At the Sanso and the Kashotei, guests can enjoy an authentic kaiseki course of about 10 dishes made with local and carefully selected ingredients. There are also special seasonal kaiseki and chef’s special kaiseki made with seasonal ingredients.
Highlights
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It is Japan’s oldest wooden bathhouse and served as the model for the bathhouse in the Ghibli film.
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The hot spring water is referred to as “the cure for 40,000 illnesses.”
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In the main building, guests can enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional hot-spring cure called “Toji”.
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At the Sanso and the Kashotei, guests can relax in a guest room with an open-air bath.
Photos
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The stately Keiun Bridge in front of Honkan.
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The view of the Arayu River from the guest room in Honkan.
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Constructed in 1930, “Genroku no Yu” in Honkan has the atmosphere of Taisho Roman.
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The bento-style dinner at Honkan.
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Colorful seasonal kaiseki at the Kashotei prepared by the chef.
Reviews
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mizuiro_lawson
Sekizenkan is said to be the inspiration for the bathhouse in the Ghibli film 'Spirited Away.' I was lucky enough to stay in the 'Sansou,' which is usually hard to book! There are three types of accommodations: Honkan, Sansou, and Kashoutei. Honkan is the most affordable with a simple hot spring plan, while Sansou and Kashoutei are more upscale. Even in Sansou, the hospitality was fantastic and I had a wonderful time inside the inn. Dinner was a healthy Japanese kaiseki meal, and you could really tell each dish was carefully prepared. The hot spring water is gentle, and I can see why it's called the 'finishing bath' of Kusatsu. This is a hot spring inn with a high satisfaction rate—I want to come back every few years. Next time, I can't decide whether to stay in Honkan or Kashoutei!
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Pei Pei
This historic hotel was built in 1691 and has over 300 years of history. The old hot spring baths are top-notch, both in water quality and flow. There are several different baths for guests to try out.
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王俊義
This is the oldest hot spring inn in Japan. There are four different baths to enjoy, including one mixed-gender bath. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to try that one.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 積善館
- Postal Code
- 377-0601
- Address
- 4236 Shima-onsen , Nakanojo-machi, Agatsumagun, Gunma
- Telephone
- 0279-64-2101
- Check-in
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm for all Ryokans *in case of checking in after 5pm, need to contact
- Check-out
- Main building 10:00am, The Sanso and the Kashotei 11:00am
- Nightly Rates
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Main building: From 10,000 yen per person (dinner and breakfast included)
The Sanso: From 28,000 yen per person (dinner and breakfast included)
The Kashotei: From 31,000 yen per person (dinner and breakfast included) - Directions
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1) About 50 minutes by car from Shibukawa-Ikaho I.C. on the Kan-etsu Expressway.
2) From JR Nakanojo Station on the Agatsuma Line, ride the Kan-etsu Bus bound for Shima Onsen for 40 minutes, then get off at Shima Onsen and walk for 2 minutes. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)