Hōshi Onsen

Tagline Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Historic hot spring ryokan in Minakami, Gunma, offering lodging, natural hot springs, seasonal local cuisine, and day-trip bathing.

Description Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Hōshi Onsen Chōjukan is a secluded mountain hot spring inn in Minakami, Gunma, surrounded by nature in the Joshin-Etsukogen National Park area. It features three distinct hot spring baths, including two rare foot-of-the-source springs, and three nationally registered tangible cultural properties: the main building, Hōshino-yu, and the annex.

Mission Brand's website · 2026-11-07

To preserve and carry forward its inherited buildings, natural environment, and continuously flowing natural hot springs for future generations.

Website Brand's website · 2026-11-07

https://hoshi-onsen.com

Voice & tone Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Quiet, evocative, traditional, and heritage-focused, emphasizing nature, history, cultural preservation, and restorative bathing.

Founded Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Founded in Meiji 8 and described by the site as having 150 years of history.

Headquarters Brand's website · 2026-11-07

650 Nagai, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma 379-1401, Japan

Problem solved Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Provides a secluded retreat from everyday life through traditional ryokan hospitality, natural hot springs, historic architecture, seasonal cuisine, and immersion in a quiet mountain environment.

Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-11-07

• Traditional ryokan lodging
• Natural hot spring bathing
• Three distinct baths with differing spring characteristics
• Seasonal cuisine using local ingredients
• Day-trip bathing and lunch-rest programs
• Cultural heritage preservation
• Access and travel support for visitors

Products / SKUs Brand's website · 2026-11-07

• Overnight stays in the Main Building, Annex, Kunzansō, and Hōryūden
• Hōshi-no-yu communal bath
• Tamaki-no-yu bath
• Chōju-no-yu women’s bath
• Seasonal dinner and breakfast
• Day-trip bathing
• Lunch-rest bathing and meal sets
• Hōshi Café

Pricing Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Day-trip bathing: ¥1,500 for adults and ¥500 for children. Lunch-rest meal plans listed on the site include Hōshi御膳 at ¥6,000, steak set meal at ¥5,500, and udon/soba set meals at ¥4,000; these include bathing fees.

Target industry Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Hospitality, tourism, wellness, and cultural heritage travel

Customer base Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Overnight ryokan guests, day-trip bathers, lunch visitors, travelers interested in historic architecture and hot spring culture, and visitors seeking a quiet mountain retreat.

Ideal customer profile Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Travelers seeking an authentic Japanese hot spring ryokan experience with historic buildings, pristine natural springs, seasonal local food, and a secluded natural setting.

Use cases Brand's website · 2026-11-07

• Overnight hot spring retreats
• Traditional Japanese ryokan stays
• Day-trip bathing
• Bathing combined with lunch and relaxation
• Seasonal nature and cultural tourism
• Celebrations and special trips
• Accessible lodging needs supported by selected low-step rooms

Customer outcomes Brand's website · 2026-11-07

• Relaxation and quiet time in a secluded mountain setting
• Access to three distinct natural hot spring experiences
• Enjoyment of seasonal cuisine made with local ingredients
• Experience of nationally registered historic architecture
• Opportunity to enjoy seasonal mountain scenery and nature
• Convenient day-trip bathing and meal options