Shima Onsen

Renewable energy to protect our nature : Shima Onsen

Shima Onsen has dams to generate hydroelectricity. Shima Onsen is located in the northwest mountains of Gunma prefecture, and it is spread along the Shima River Valley. To preserve and to utilize resources our mountains and clear river, we have a few hydroelectric dams in this area.
March 29, 2025
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Yearly Schedule of Events in Shima Onsen : Experience Japanese Tradition

Shima Onsen has more than 1,200 years of history. To protect historical tradition we've been taken over from generation to generation, there are some festivals held in Shima Onsen annually. Each festivals have meanings and purpose. On this page, you can find yearly schedule of events in Shima Onsen and best time of seasonal nature scene.
March 2, 2025
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Cuisine

Traditional Japanese style cuisine in Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan

We offer vegan meal for yout stay in Japanese Ryokan. Our vegan meal does not contain meat, seafood, egg or dairy products. We make special "Dashi (broth)" which is made from kelp and vegetables, instead of ‘Katsuo Dashi’. You can enjoy your stay in a traditional Japanese Ryokan that has Japanese features such as tatami rooms, an Onsen (hot spring), and Japanese cuisine.
February 21, 2025
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Onsen

Are people with tattoos allowed in onsen?

We are tattoo friendly Onsen ryokan.But in Japan, people with tattoo are often rejected to take onsen. It must be great shock if you are rejected bathing in spite of taking all the trouble of visiting Japan to take onsen. Yet, actually, there is a way to take onsen even if you have tattoo. I will introduce the means.
January 14, 2025
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Onsen

How to Take an Onsen?｜8 Rules & Manners of Japanese Onsen Bath

The etiquette of visiting hot springs(Onsen) bath in Japan Today, we will be introducing the etiquette of visiting hot s...
January 12, 2025
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Onsen

5 Benefits and Effects of Onsen (Hot Spring)

Shima Onsen is a famous hot spring located in Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture. In Japan, Ministry of Environment certifi...
August 17, 2024
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Join Me for a Guided Tour of Shima Onsen: Discover Old Japan and Unspoiled Natural Beauty

Special Offer Available for the First 100 Customers! #bokun_c03d4080_684e_43b3_bb43_4eefa5e0f142 { display: inline-block...
July 13, 2024
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We won the 2024 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards! -Recognized as a Top-Rated Hotel in Japan

Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan is pleased to announce today that it has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards Best of the Best for 2024, ranking No.11 Ryokan in Japan. We would like to sincerely appreciate all of our guests who have stayed at Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan and everyone who has supported us in their own way.
April 28, 2024
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Cuisine

What is Wagyu Beef? -Japanese Cuisine at Ryokan-

Wagyu in Japan indicates only the native species cattle (purebred Japanese cattle). It is branded beef, bred and fattened according to Japanese original standards. In Gunma prefecture, you can enjoy Joshu Wagyu(上州和牛), which is one of the kinds of Japanese Black premium brand beef. Our Kashiwaya Ryokan also serve Joshu Wagyu for dinner, so you can experience pure Japanese style inn and Wagyu at the same time.
March 5, 2024
Cuisine
Shima Onsen

Enjoy Hanami,Sakura at Shima Onsen! When is the best time to see cherry blossoms here?

"Hanami" is Japanese traditional custom, which means to admire cherry blossoms (Sakura).It is not an exaggeration to say...
February 11, 2024
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