Onsen

The Top 10 Best Onsen Destinations in Japan

Japan is well known for its relaxing and quiet onsen resort destinations. Meaning “hot spring,” onsen are a popular way ...
Onsen

Enjoy the 4 Biggest Onsen in Gunma, Shima, Kusatsu, Ikaho and Minakami

Shima Onsen Kahiwaya Ryokan is in Gunma Prefecture in the Kanto region. Gunma is accessible by bullet train just fifty m...
Onsen

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

Today, we will be introducing the etiquette of visiting hot springs(Onsen) bath in Japan. It is no exaggeration to say t...
Kashiwaya Ryokan

Why Don’t You Start Packing for Coming Back to Japan? 

Kashiwaya Staff Members Good Time to Ready for Visit Japan! It has been a long time since the border was closed due to t...
Must Buy in Japan

Entomophagy Can Save the World? Why don’t you try eating caterpillars(!?) | Must Buy in Japan Vol.2

Hitomi (our staff) is eating a silkworm. Today's story is a bit funny. It's about insect-eating. Gunma Prefecture, where...
Must Buy in Japan

3,000 varieties in Japan! Ready-to-eat Curry | Must Buy in Japan Vol.1

When you go abroad, one of the pleasures of traveling is buying unique things from that country.So, we have selected som...
Ryokan

What is the “Japanese Inn Group?” Find Out More About This Membership, Which Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan is Part of

We would like to take a moment to introduce the “Japanese Inn Group,” of which Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan is a member....
Ryokan

Difference between Ryokan(Japanese inn) and Hotel

There are more than 80,000 accommodation in Japan. The breakdown is about 10,000 hotels and less than 50,000 ryokan(Japa...
Kashiwaya Ryokan

Kashiwaya Ryokan’s Japanese Style Guest Rooms and What They Offer

Overview :Kashiwaya Ryokanoffers various kinds of rooms. Japanese style rooms, Washitsu, are explained at the end of thi...
Kashiwaya Ryokan

Kame (Turtle) Room Introduction – a Room with an Open-Air Onsen Bath

Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokanunderwent alarge-scalerenovationin March2021.We would like to introduce a newly refurbished ...