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Zazan Minakami

3.5 star property
Ryokan in Minakami with spa services and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Hot springs
Standard Japanese Style Room
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$307
16 July - 17 July

Explore the area

Map
573 Obinata, Tone-gun, Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, 379-1612
  • Minakami Onsen
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Ski Resort Minakami Norn
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Naeba Ski Resort
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Japanese Western Style Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

Royal Suite with River View - Top Floor, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Single Beds and 6 Single Futons

Japanese-Style Room with Open Air Bath, River View - High Floor, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Japanese-Style Room with River View - High Floor, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Japanese-Style Large Room with River View, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons

Japanese-Style Room with River View, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
In-room safe
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Economy Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
In-room safe
  • 14.6 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

About the area

Minakami

At Zazan Minakami you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Minakami History and Folklore Museum and Nature Navigator - Day Tours. Highlights at this ryokan include free self-parking and karaoke. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and aromatherapy. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Each morning Japanese breakfast is served between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Attractions in proximity to this 3.5-property class Minakami ryokan include Naeba Ski Resort and Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Minakami Onsen - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tanigawa Onsen - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Suzumori no Yu - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ski Resort Minakami Norn - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Naeba Ski Resort - 43 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Kamimoku Station - 7 min drive
  • Tokyo (HND-Haneda) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪千味の抄 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪丸須製菓 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪きむら - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪あしま園 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪OCTONE Brewing - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Zazan Minakami

Ryokan in Minakami with spa services and 24-hour front desk
Zazan Minakami offers its guests hot springs. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, an arcade/games room, and karaoke are also featured at Zazan Minakami. Free self parking is available.
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
Zazan Minakami offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Private bath/onsen services include an outdoor private bath (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference space

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Private outdoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Public bath open from 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booking rooms with Half Board plans must check in by 6 PM.
Guests must be at least 20 years to stay in a smoking room.
Meals are not included in the Half Board rates for children age 2 and under.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 1500 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Inn Minakamikan
Minakamikan Minakami-Machi, Japan - Gunma
Minakamikan
Zazan Minakami Ryokan
Zazan Minakami Minakami
Zazan Minakami Ryokan Minakami

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Zazan Minakami?

Zazan Minakami offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Zazan Minakami?

As of 14 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zazan Minakami on 16 July 2025 start from AU$307.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Zazan Minakami?

Yep, Zazan Minakami has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Zazan Minakami?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments.

Does Zazan Minakami serve breakfast?

Yeah, Japanese breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zazan Minakami?

No, Zazan Minakami does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Zazan Minakami?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zazan Minakami?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Zazan Minakami Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 130 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dennis, Westlake

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Tokyofriend, Tokyo japan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nothing and nothing as advertised on expedia! very old construction and the breakfast lacks everything! very disorganized! I'm disappointed! hot spring time is not enough to enjoy anything! I don't recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Ka Hei

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Wilfred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GREAT Service attitude

Very friendly staff especially Mazukawa san. Cheers to have such a great service oriented staff. I have traveled many times to Japan and he is the BEST front desk staff i hv ever met. He really goes out of the way to help n explain things. Kudos!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The onsen was superb
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

HK, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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The hotel is incredibly rundown and grimy feeling. The staff tried to make us comfortable but it was not at all what we were expecting. Disappointing for the cost. We made the best and did enjoy their breakfast that was included.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice onsen hotel

Lovely hotel. We enjoyed the onsen and hotel very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

H, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful winter retreat

The ryokan has a very quiet and relaxing ambience and provides utmost comfort to the guests. It was my first onsen experience and turned out to be amazing amidst bountiful snowfall. It was easy to tune out of hectic modern lifestyle and yet enjoy nature's wonders with all the modern comforts at Minakamikan.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riverview and Onsen

An excellent stay! The room was large and comfortable with a gorgeous view of the river. The Onsen were excellent with many choices available during the day. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Toronto, ON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic private onsen

We stayed in a Japanese style room with a private open-air onsen which was fantastic. The room was a very nice Japanese style room with tatami mats, a lovely view of the mountains in the distance, and the Tone river running right by the hotel. The kaiseki dinner was incredible, we've never had anything like that meal. Our beds were made while we were eating, the futons were so comfortable and the duvets were the fluffiest I think I've ever felt. We can't vouch for the public baths in the building since we just used our private one. Overall, it was an amazing experience, one we would love to replicate at some point in the future if possible. Highly recommend if you're looking for a traditional ryokan experience.

4/10 Poor

Tom

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A bit dilapidated.

The local area was a bit of a dead spot with not a lot going on and limited restaurants. We didn't eat in the hotel as the food choice was limited and quite expensive and by the condition of the rest of the hotel we judged it might not be that god. Can't fault the service though. As always with the Japanese they were lovely.

8/10 Good

Miles, tokyo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was for business. It is a great price. The only thing is that this Ryokan is quite old and outdated. There is also a lot of bugs.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extraordinary location, very comfortable hotel.

Really enjoyed this Ryokan traditional inn with the nature and the convenience of a top class Japanese inn which offers lots of relaxation and discovery. Many hot baths and excellent Japanese food. Our stay was really very agreeable. We will come back from Tokyo.

8/10 Good

Russ, yokohama

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, big ryokan

A little confusion with the reservation. I had booked a room with 2 beds and tatami area, but when we phoned in advance to check we were told we only had a Japanese style room (no beds, just futons). After a few phone calls with Expedia, all was resolved successfully. Minamikan is very nice, right in the middle of town so able to walk to a few of the restaurants on the main street. Dinner is the highlight - well prepared traditional Japanese. They also have a good 3 local sake set. The baths are supposed to be a feature - not so special but nice enough. Room was fine, but wifi only in lobby area. It's a big ryokan but not so big car park. They park your car for you so you may have to wait a few minutes in the morning for them to get it out. Overall, nice place, good stay.

6/10 Okay

Samuel, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice ryokan with many onsen

Good onsen ryokan but aircon not that good.

6/10 Okay

Soo, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value stay!

Minakamikan has good views from its lobby and its lobby is huge although a bit dated. As we paid for the 'run of house room', we got a huge room with twin beds and a tatami seating area. It was great value. We totally enjoyed the experience. The room can easily accomodate 5 pax. The room had only the road view and so, not much to be excited about. However, we arrived late and it was not easy to finally found a small restaurant for basic food. The Japanese breakfast buffet at the hotel had a good selection of Japanese preserved vegetables. It was good enough. I would definitely like to return again and try its half-board room.

8/10 Good

Lim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

AARON, Vancouver, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Snowy getaway

Very spacious room with river view. Not much to do outside the hotel, but hotel baths make up for that. Beautiful snow overnight. If no snow, would be a little disappointed.

8/10 Good

Telembugrm, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A well kept secret

A very under rated hotel in a great location overlooking the Tonegawa river. The area has suffered recently as locals (meaning the Japanese) find it as easy and cheap to holiday overseas as it is to holiday domestically in Japan. Staff were great (although like almost any other counter situation a ringing telephone takes preference over a waiting guest). Once I told the check in staff to leave the phone to someone else after taking 2 calls while we were waiting, he became attentive and efficient. Room was comfortable and clean, the onsen was good.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Place to Stay in Minakami

Minakamikan is a great place to Stay, Clean and bright interior. Onsen was very nice, rooms have been keep in top shape, with new fresh tatami mats, clean walls, etc. Buffett breakfast had a lot of choices, Japanese and some western items. Wi-Fi in lobby only. free transport to and from Minakami station can be arranged.

8/10 Good

Michiko

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025