Hoshi Onsen Chojukan

The hot springs are said to have been discovered by Kobo Daishi during his travels, and the inn is located in the Joshin'etsu Kogen National Park. Established in 1875, the inn has preserved the ambiance of the Meiji era, when many literary figures and artists stayed there. Both the main building from that period and the annex built in 1940 (Showa 15) are registered as tangible cultural properties by the country. In addition to the rooms in the main and annex buildings, guests can choose from more spacious accommodations in the Kunzanso building, which offers a premium stay, and the Horyuden building, constructed in 1989 (Heisei 1).

The baths, with natural hot spring water flowing directly from the source, include the traditional mixed-gender bath "Hoshi no Yu" housed in a charming building reminiscent of the Rokumeikan, which is over a century old (available for women only from 20:00 to 22:00), the "Tamaki no Yu" with a cypress structure and open-air bath available for both men and women on a rotational basis, and the "Chojyu no Yu," a secluded bath near the Hoshi River, also available on a rotational basis for men and women. "Hoshi no Yu" and "Choju no Yu" are also available for day-trip bathing, and the set plan with lunch is popular.

The meals focus on local Gunma prefecture ingredients, including Joshu beef, Joshu barley pork, and Akagi chicken, and are carefully prepared with safety and security in mind, allowing guests to enjoy seasonal flavors. A variety of sake, including local Gunma sake, is also available. Additionally, there is "Hoshi Cafe" where you can enjoy cafe time, and "Omiyage-dokoro," a gift shop with a wide range of original products.