Suzumeno-Oyado Isobekan

Isobekan is an old established household, whose members used to act as village headmen since ancient times, and an old established Japanese inn which began operations in the Edo Period. At that time, a thick bamboo grove covered the area, and the village people said the inn nestled into those surroundings was a vision of the "Sparrow's Inn" of Japanese fairy tales.

A quiet, beautiful atmosphere,
and a Japanese garden which changes with the seasons

A garden with atmosphere so quiet and beautiful, it will make you forget the passage of time. Enjoy the welcome of a harmonious natural space. Relax before an expansive view in our tranquil Japanese-style guest rooms. This refined inn draws people into serenity with the scent of wood, the murmur of the Usui River, and the sighs of bamboo swaying in the wind.
Here you can encounter Japanese tradition, passed down for generations, and the true spirit of hospitality.

Check-in/out 15:00–10:00
Number of guest rooms 22 rooms, capacity for 100 guests
Facilities Coffee lounge, karaoke, conference room, large hall, luxury Japanese restaurant
Bathing Garden bath, waterfall bath, open-air baths attached to guest rooms
Credit cards honored VISA, MasterCard
Other Parking facilities available

A relaxing Japanese space with an elegant atmosphere

Outdoor view
Banquet hall
Reservable karaoke room
Courtesy car
Coffee lounge
Outdoor view (nighttime)

In Gunma Prefecture, there are many hot spring areas, but the hot spring of this inn is unusual because it is a "salt spring" (rich in chlorides and hydrogen carbonate). It is known as the "finishing" hot spring – the hot spring to end your day's journey at. You can enjoy the changes of the four seasons at this hot spring located in the heart of a mountain valley.

Name of source spring Isobe Onsen, Megumi no Yu
Spring type Sodium - chloride - hydrogen carbonate spring
Positive effects General ailments, burns, cuts, chronic feminine ailments, etc.

Large garden baths "Usui no Yu" and "Toji no Yu," and
open-air baths

Isobe Onsen is regarded as the "finishing" hot spring of Gunma Prefecture. Relax and enjoy our baths together with the colors of the four seasons.
*In the "Usui no Yu" you can enjoy a waterfall bath.
*These baths are opened alternately to men and women.

History of the Isobe Onsen
The scent of the spring water which vigorously gushes up

The Isobe Onsen has a long history. They say it began to flow more vigorously after the great eruption of Mt. Asama in 1783.

This a sodium - chloride - hydrogen carbonate spring with good quality, and is said to be effective for all kinds of diseases. It was even acclaimed by Dr. Erwin Bälz from Germany.

Isobe was originally a mineral spring with low temperature, but it was drilled out in 1996, and now hot water at a temperature of 52.6ﾟC gushes up at a rate of 150 liters per minute.

At this inn, water from this natural hot spring is piped in from the source.

Large garden bath "Usui no Yu"
Large garden bath "Toji no Yu"
Open-air bath attached to room

You can enjoy an Isobe-style traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. The menu changes monthly.

Our original gourmet Japanese cuisine, using local ingredients, is the ultimate in luxury. It will delight you with enchanting flavor.

We serve original gourmet Japanese cuisine which focuses on flavors from the region.
For breakfast, you can savor our local specialty, "Mineral Spring Tofu," which is popular for its warm, soft, melt-in-the-mouth consistency.

In our private dining rooms, you can dine with even greater hospitality.

We offer private dining rooms where you can leisurely enjoy your meal, while time slowly passes.

*Dinner start time is between 18:00 and 19:30.
*Private dining rooms require reservation. Please inquire for details.

Guest rooms: Total of 22 rooms
[Kafukan/Chikufuan]
Capacity: 100 guests
Amenities: Japanese bath robes, bath towels, hand towels, shampoo/conditioner, body soap, tooth brushing sets, hair dryer, down quilts, razors, shower caps, cotton swabs, toilet with warm water spray function (Kafukan only), combs, brushes

[Kafukan] VIP type

With cypress bath and sauna
Japanese rooms: 12 tatami mat + 6 tatami mat + window room

An expansive, comfortable Japanese space. This room provides an even higher level of relaxation, with a cypress bath where you can enjoy the Isobe Onsen.

[Kafukan] Kokage

Japanese-style twin + window room +
open-air bath

Japanese-style twin guest room with open-air bath.

[Kafukan] Standard type

Each room has a cypress bath.

Each room is equipped with a cypress bath where you can enjoy the scent of cypress while soaking in the bath.

[Chikufuan] Standard type

Japanese room: 10 tatami mat + bath outside room

Reservations for this inn

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Please take care on your journey here. We await your arrival.

Address: 1-5-5 Isobe, Annaka-shi, Gunma

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From JR Shin-Etsu Isobe Station: 5min. on foot. From the Joshin-Etsu Expressway Matsuida-Myogi Interchange: 10min.
･Shuttle service (reservation required)
･Free parking

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A quiet, beautiful atmosphere,
and a Japanese garden which changes with the seasons

A relaxing Japanese space with an elegant atmosphere

Large garden baths "Usui no Yu" and "Toji no Yu," and
open-air baths

History of the Isobe Onsen
The scent of the spring water which vigorously gushes up

Our original gourmet Japanese cuisine, using local ingredients, is the ultimate in luxury. It will delight you with enchanting flavor.