All Reviews of Sekizenkan

This is the filming location for Spirited Away and the oldest hidden hot spring inn in Japan. The facilities are a bit old, but the prices are reasonable. You can really feel the historical atmosphere here!

Sekizenkan is said to be the inspiration for the bathhouse in the Ghibli film 'Spirited Away.' I was lucky enough to stay in the 'Sansou,' which is usually hard to book! There are three types of accommodations: Honkan, Sansou, and Kashoutei. Honkan is the most affordable with a simple hot spring plan, while Sansou and Kashoutei are more upscale. Even in Sansou, the hospitality was fantastic and I had a wonderful time inside the inn. Dinner was a healthy Japanese kaiseki meal, and you could really tell each dish was carefully prepared. The hot spring water is gentle, and I can see why it's called the 'finishing bath' of Kusatsu. This is a hot spring inn with a high satisfaction rate—I want to come back every few years. Next time, I can't decide whether to stay in Honkan or Kashoutei!

This historic hotel was built in 1691 and has over 300 years of history. The old hot spring baths are top-notch, both in water quality and flow. There are several different baths for guests to try out.

This is the oldest hot spring inn in Japan. There are four different baths to enjoy, including one mixed-gender bath. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to try that one.