Naraya is a charming traditional Japanese inn situated in Kusatsu Onsen, one of the best onsen resorts in Japan. This was founded during the Meiji era in 1877. The biggest hot spring in the area, called Yubatake, can be seen from some of the guest rooms. All of our guest rooms are Japanese-style featuring tatami mats. We have both indoor and outdoor onsen (hot springs) and two private onsen. We are located in the heart of Kusatsu Onsen, beside the Yubatake.

Naraya's Shogun bath is a well-known onsen in the area. The Kaiseki dinner offers a rare opportunity to try out the local delicacies and good beef. Enjoy the authentic Japanese hospitality.

The inn is located 5 minutes on foot from the Kusatsu Onsen bus stop. Local attractions include Yubatake (hot spring field), Kusatsu International Ski resort, hiking (Mt. Tengu, Mt. Shirane), golfing. Mt.Shirane with altitude of 2160m is about 30 minutes by car from Kusatsu. Yumiike and Yugama are also recommended for hiking. Both 30 mintues by car from Kusatsu.

By Bullet Train + Spa Resort Liner -- Recommended
Take a Nagano bullet train from Tokyo or Ueno station to Karuizawa station (1 hour). Then take a Kusatsu-Karuizawa Spa Resort Liner bus to Kusatsu Now Resort Hotel, our sister hotel (1 hour and 10 minutes). 980Yen for adults / 680Yen for children. It departs at 11:40AM and 4:10PM everyday. Free pickup service is provided from the Kusatsu Now Resort Hotel to the inn.

By Kusatsu Express
Take a Tokkyu Kusatsu from Ueno station (Tokyo) to Naganohara Kusatsuguchi Station (2.5 hours). Then take a bus from the station to the Kusatsu Onsen stop (25 minutes). The inn is 5 minutes away on foot. Pickup service is also provided from the bus stop.

By Car
About 80 minutes from the Shibukawa Ikaho Exit of Kan-etsu Expressway. Drive about 55 kilometers via National Route 353 from the exit.