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Sekizenkan

The oldest wooden bathhouse in Japan, the model for the bathhouse in the Ghibli film “Spirited Away”

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It was established in 1691, known as the oldest hot spring inn in Japan. The structures have been designated as important cultural properties of Gunma Prefecture, and are the model for the bathhouse in the Ghibli film “Spirited Away”.

It is also known as one of “Japan’s three best hot springs for gastrointestinal diseases” and is said to be effective against 40,000 illnesses.

The Inn consists of the main building “Honkan”, “the Sanso”, and “the Kashotei”. In the main building, guests can appreciate the atmosphere of a traditional hot-spring cure called “Toji,' where patients stay in hot spring inns for a long time to be treated for illness. Bed-making and other services are self-service, which is a popular way to experience the traditional hot spring cure style. At Sanso and Kashotei, guests can enjoy the high-quality hot spring water in a spacious guest room with an open-air bath.

The cuisine differs at each building. At the Honkan, guests can enjoy the therapeutic dishes “Shokuji,” with the concept of “health from within the body.” At the Sanso and the Kashotei, guests can enjoy an authentic kaiseki course of about 10 dishes made with local and carefully selected ingredients. There are also special seasonal kaiseki and chef’s special kaiseki made with seasonal ingredients.

Highlights

  • It is Japan’s oldest wooden bathhouse and served as the model for the bathhouse in the Ghibli film.
  • The hot spring water is referred to as “the cure for 40,000 illnesses.”
  • In the main building, guests can enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional hot-spring cure called “Toji”.
  • At the Sanso and the Kashotei, guests can relax in a guest room with an open-air bath.

Photos

  • The stately Keiun Bridge in front of Honkan.

    The stately Keiun Bridge in front of Honkan.

  • The view of the Arayu River from the guest room in Honkan.

    The view of the Arayu River from the guest room in Honkan.

  • Constructed in 1930, “Genroku no Yu” in Honkan has the atmosphere of Taisho Roman.

    Constructed in 1930, “Genroku no Yu” in Honkan has the atmosphere of Taisho Roman.

  • The bento-style dinner at Honkan.

    The bento-style dinner at Honkan.

  • Colorful seasonal kaiseki at the Kashotei prepared by the chef.

    Colorful seasonal kaiseki at the Kashotei prepared by the chef.

Reviews

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    mizuiro_lawson Top Reviewer

    ジブリ作品「千と千尋の神隠し」の舞台のモデルになったとも言われている積善館。なかなか予約が取れない「山荘」に泊まることができました!!宿泊施設としては「本館・山荘・佳松亭」の3タイプから選べます。本館が最もリーズナブルな湯治プランで、山荘と佳松亭という順に高級になっていきます。山荘でもすばらしいおもてなしの対応で、気分良く館内を過ごすことができます!
    夕食の和懐石はヘルシーな内容で一つ一つ丁寧に作られているのがよくわかります。温泉はやさしい泉質で草津の上り湯と言われているのも納得です。
    満足度の高い温泉旅館なので、数年に一度は訪れたいですね。次は本館にするか佳松亭にするか悩みます。

  • Hung Tuan

    這裡是電影神隱少女取景地、日本最古老秘境溫泉旅館 ,設備較為老舊,但價格平實。可以感受到歷史氛圍!

  • Pei Pei

    1691年建造三百多年歷史老飯店,古老的溫泉湯不論泉質或出水量都是一等一的好,有多種湯池可以讓旅人體驗。

  • 王俊義

    日本最古老的溫泉旅店,有四個溫泉浴場都可以泡湯,其中還有一個是男女混浴的湯,可惜沒機會去體驗。

Details

Name in Japanese
積善館
Postal Code
377-0601
Address
4236 Shima-onsen , Nakanojo-machi, Agatsumagun, Gunma
Telephone
0279-64-2101
Check-in
2:00pm-6:00pm for all Ryokans *in case of checking in after 5pm, need to contact
Check-out
Main building 10:00am, The Sanso and the Kashotei 11:00am
Nightly Rates
Main building: From 8,800 yen per person (dinner and breakfast included)
The Sanso: From 29,700 yen per person (dinner and breakfast included)
The Kashotei: From 35,200 yen per person (dinner and breakfast included)
Directions
1) About 50 minutes by car from Shibukawa-Ikaho I.C. on the Kan-etsu Expressway.
2) From JR Nakanojo Station on the Agatsuma Line, ride the Kan-etsu Bus bound for Shima Onsen for 40 minutes, then get off at Shima Onsen and walk for 2 minutes.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)