The mountainous town of Minakami is best-known as one of Gunma Prefecture's top hot spring resorts, with the majority of visitors choosing to spend their time rejuvenating in the splendid onsens. Located just an hour away from Tokyo, visitors in the winter can also enjoy wonderful skiing in the neighbouring valleys as well as white water rafting in the summer. The town also boasts stunning views of the surrounding mountains, so it's the ideal spot for those wanting to get away from it all and fully rejuvenate - and the best places to stay in Minakami are mostly set up to allow you to do exactly that!

What Not To Miss

• Hike up Mount Tanigawa in the summer, or go skiing down it in the winter.
• Taineiji Temple and Gakurin-ji Temple are both also well worth a visit.
• Doai Station has a series of underground tunnels that give it a fascinatingly eerie atmosphere... It's said to be the most haunted station in Japan!

To avoid disappointment, plan well ahead as the best places to stay in Minakami get quickly booked up.

The Best Places to Stay in Minakami

For a luxury stay

• Bettei Senjuan features wonderfully spacious traditional accommodation - think tatami flooring and private onsens - in a peaceful and secluded setting. What's more, there's splendid cuisine served up... A fantastic option.

Travel Information

• Fly into Tokyo's Haneda Airport before taking a train across to Minakami.
• Alternatively, hire a car with Rentalcars and drive yourself over.
• If you fancy exploring the area and enjoying the weather then come in the summer, from May to August, with the average temperature climbing to 25°C in July.
• However, Minakami's skiing means you can also have a wonderful time if you visit in the winter.

Still Not Sure?

• Browse through our entire list of the best places to stay in Minakami.
• Search instead through our pick of the best places to stay in Tokyo.
• Or, feel free to contact one of our friendly gurus for advice.