Ryokan

The ALT Special Plan! The Perfect Way to Enjoy Japanese Culture and Onsen

Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan has begun a special deal just for ALT’s currently residing in Japan. With this special plan...
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10 Best Places for Autumn Leaves in Kanto 2021

Contents: - Kanto’s Top 10 Locations for Fall Foliage - Shima Onsen Town and Autumn Leaves - Things to Keep in Mind for ...
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The Natural AC of the Riverbank! Enjoy the Cool Nature of Shima Onsen

For the past several years, Japan’s summers have been incredibly hot. In fact, from the end of the rainy season in late ...
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Shima Onsen’s Breath-taking Starry Night Sky

Step away from the lights of the central Shima Onsen area and National Highway 353 on a clear night, and you can see a b...
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We are Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan, a traditional Onsen Ryokan (inn) in Gunma prefecture, Japan. We're so happy to see ...
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All You Can Eat Apples! Apple-picking in Japan’s Countryside

In Japan, there are fresh seasonal fruits you can eat during any time of year. Apples, grapes, tangerines, strawberries,...
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Shima Onsen by Bike! Who Knows What New Encounters Await

Shima Onsen is a sprawling hot spring (or onsen) town located along the Shima River. The town area covers about 3km nort...
Kashiwaya Ryokan

The Perfect Spot for the Last Night of Your Trip to Japan: A Country Onsen Ryokan

When you come to Japan, where would you like to go? Maybe to Tokyo, one of the biggest cities in the world. Or to Kyoto,...
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Yukata: the Traditional way of Relaxing at a Japanese Ryokan

When I think about staying at a Japanese Ryokan, the first thing that comes to mind is relaxing in a yukata. A yukata is...
Kashiwaya Ryokan

Accomodating Onsen Ryokan for Solo Travelers in Japan

The number of international visitors to Japan has been increasing at an incredible rate. According to the Japan Tourism ...