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Senjuan

Tanigawa Onsen / 谷川温泉
Staying at Senjuan, one of the finest ryokan in mountainous Gunma Prefecture, is a journey of discov
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Staying at Senjuan, one of the finest ryokan in mountainous Gunma Prefecture, is a journey of discovery. The ryokan abounds in elegant touches that surprise and delight, making the guest realize that this is special place, with a unique approach to luxury.

A relatively new establishment at 13 years old, Senjuan offers a rich mix of old and new, in a tasteful and elegant package. Local touches give a strong sense of place, and the history and culture of the area. The walls are finished with tsuchikabe mud-and-straw stucco, and kumiko traditional joinery fashioned from sugi (cryptomeria) and kyoku (zelkova) wood can be seen throughout the ryokan, as can beautiful washi paper and mica prints, used for soft interior lighting, and sumi charcoal, a local industry since time immemorial.

Rooms are finished in tsuchikabe, a traditional technique raised to the level of art at Senjuan, with leaves, pieces of charcoal, seashells, and even machine nuts and washers (which over the years have oxidized, leaving lovely red images in the stucco). This ćive wall? is the traditional way to naturally control humidity, odors and temperature.

The surrounding forested mountains abound with wildlife, and all rooms are equipped with binoculars for spotting the numerous local birds, as well as squirrels, rabbits and, if you're lucky, a glimpse of a kamoshika, a local species of deer.

And then, after eating your fill of the outstanding kaiseki ryori in the Hibiki restaurant, you can soak in your rotemburo and contemplate the moon, the stars and the play of the seasons on the mountain crags, with the music of the river a constant companion.

ROOMS

  • Special Room SP ROOM Special Room SP This is Senjuan's premium room, and it has all the features that make for a truly luxurious exp…
  • Japanese Room S ROOM Japanese Room S Each of these Japanese-style rooms is unique, though with the same level of luxury and attentio…
  • Terrace A ROOM Terrace A A spacious Japanese-style room with a tatami sleeping/living room, plus a tsuginoma, or extra t…
  • Japanese A ROOM Japanese A A spacious Japanese-style room with a tatami sleeping/living room, plus a tsuginoma, or extra t…
  • Western Room ROOM Western Room Twin beds and elegant furnishings, a fireplace, a chaise longue and comfortable chairs make up …
  • Japanese-Western Style Room ROOM Japanese-Western Style Room This twin room has both Western and Japanese elements, with a tatami room as well as twin beds …
  • Japanese B ROOM Japanese B A Japanese-style room including a spacious tatami room, as well as a Japanese-style sitting roo…
    ROOM Special Room SP
    1-4 sqm Private Open-air Bath Futon This is Senjuan's premium room, and it has all the features that make for a truly luxurious experience, combining spacious luxury with cozy comfort. This spacious two-room suite boasts a big beautiful stone rotemburo outdoor bath overlooking the woods, the river and craggy Mt. Tanigawa in the distance, as well as an indoor wooden ofuro bath made of hinoki wood. Sleeping arrangements are Japanese futon in traditional tatami sleeping rooms, and Shakunage also includes a small chashitsu, or tea ceremony room. ¥ 80,450～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    ROOM Japanese Room S
    1-4 sqm Private Open-air Bath Futon Each of these Japanese-style rooms is unique, though with the same level of luxury and attention to detail. Each has a two large tatami rooms, as well as a sitting room overlooking the river. Each also has a huge deck, the perfect place for sitting and watching the sunbeams play on the distant peaks or gazing at the moon. The rotemburo are huge granite tubs with glorious views of the surrounding nature. ¥ 63,950～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    ROOM Terrace A
    1-4 sqm Private Open-air Bath Futon A spacious Japanese-style room with a tatami sleeping/living room, plus a tsuginoma, or extra tatami room. A sitting room/sunroom with comfortable chairs overlooks the river gorge, and a big stone rotemburo invites glorious soaking outdoors. ¥ 61,750～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    ROOM Japanese A
    1-4 sqm Private Open-air Bath Futon A spacious Japanese-style room with a tatami sleeping/living room, plus a tsuginoma, or extra tatami room. A sitting room/sunroom with comfortable chairs overlooks the river gorge, and a big stone rotemburo invites glorious soaking outdoors. ¥ 54,050～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    ROOM Western Room
    1-2 sqm Private Open-air Bath Bed Twin beds and elegant furnishings, a fireplace, a chaise longue and comfortable chairs make up this Western-style room. Big windows look out onto the woods and river, and the rotemburo is a spacious square granite pool. ¥ 57,350～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    ROOM Japanese-Western Style Room
    - sqm Private Open-air Bath Bed This twin room has both Western and Japanese elements, with a tatami room as well as twin beds in a separate room. The rotemburo is a deep stone number with a rustic log settee and a spectacular view of the mountains and the river gorge below. Ask *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    ROOM Japanese B
    - sqm Private Open-air Bath Futon A Japanese-style room including a spacious tatami room, as well as a Japanese-style sitting room, veranda and wooden deck with views of the river and mountains. The granite, wooden-floored rotemburo boasts spectacular views of Mt. Tanegawa. Ask *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.

FACILITIES &
SERVICES

  • Cuisine Cuisine
  • Bath Bath
  • Dining Room Dining Room
  • Garden Garden
  • Library Library
  • Spa Spa
    Cuisine Meals at Senjuan are served in the Hibiki restaurant kaiseki-style, with a set menu that emphasizes local delicacies. Dinner starts with a yasoushu, an alcoholic drink made by the Senjuan staff from local herbs to cleanse the palate and prepare the diner for the delights to come. The cuisine centers around seasonal local fish and vegetables grilled at the table on an irori, or small sand-filled hearth, accompanied by a variety of delicacies created in the artful kaiseki style, resulting in a fine example of Japanese cuisine.
    Bath The public bath has two sections, separated by gender, which switch every night at 10:00. The two rotemburo outdoor baths, Ichinokura and Sennokura, which are fed by the famous Tanigawa Onsen hot spring source, are big granite pools with bottoms lined with stones from the river below, and overlooking the beautiful gorge with its pretty mixed forest. A path leads to a secluded sitting area by the river. The indoor bathing facilities are equally sumptuous, with several big granite ofuro baths, a huge hinoki wood bath, a mist sauna and a dry sauna.
    Dining Room Although there is no bar on the premises, the restaurant boasts an extensive selection of beverages, including wine, beer, sake, shochu and others, and complementary beverages are available all night in the main lounge.
    Garden The ryokan's garden is remarkably spacious, given the mountainous terrain of the area, with expansive grounds that are great for children to play in.
    Library Senjuan's reading room is in a separate building equipped with a huge stone fireplace, comfy chairs around it, shelves full of books and a bar. Ceiling-high plate glass windows and a rustic decor give this facility a feeling of cozy comfort, in close contact with the surrounding forest.
    Spa The Sora aesthetic salon provides professional spa treatments for Senjuan guests, including facials, full-body and foot massages, and steam treatments, for both women and men. On Sora's veranda, overlooking the river gorge, is a delightful footbath, open for guests to enjoy at any time (closed in winter).

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Map &
Transportation

Closest Train Station Minakami Station
ROUTE
Closest Bus Station N/A
ROUTEs
Free pick-up service Yes
Complimentary transfer from/to Minakami Station (10min) / Reservation in advance required
Key Gate Way Int'l Airport and Train (Shinkansen) Station
Route details

Ryokan Data

Area Tanigawa Onsen / 谷川温泉
Name of Ryokan Senjuan / 別邸 仙寿庵
Address 614 Tanigawa, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma 379-1619
〒379-1619 群馬県利根郡水上町谷川西平614
Total Number of Rooms 18 room(s)
Check-in Time 13:00
Check-Out Time 11:00
Credit Card Yes

Meals

Dinner Start Time 17:30 - 19:00
Breakfast Start Time 8:00 - 10:00
In Room Dining Available Private dining room / Start Time : 1730 - 1900
Bar
Special Dietary Arrangements Yes
Vegan Friendly No
Western Breakfast Available Yes

Other Facilities & Services

Communal Bath Yes
Family Bath No
Private indoor bath in room Yes
Private open-air bath in the room Yes

Room Rates

Room Type Minimum Rate (JPY)
Special Room SP JPY80,450～
Japanese Room S JPY63,950～
Terrace A JPY61,750～
Japanese A JPY54,050～
Western Room JPY57,350～
Japanese-Western Style Room Ask
Japanese B Ask
** The room rate is per person per night when 2 adults stay in one room. **
- The rate will change depending on the number of guests and dates. Please contact us for details.
- Ryokan rate includes a full-course dinner, breakfast, service charge, and tax.
- The mentioned rates and service are available only for LRC Members who book through The Ryokan Collection's website.
- The rates are subject to change without any prior notice.
- A particular room cannot be guaranteed in advance unless otherwise stated by The Ryokan Collection.

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