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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
  • 18
  • About JPY40,000 - JPY60,000,About JPY60,000 - JPY80,000,Over JPY80,000
  • Yes

THE STORY

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

  • ROOM Special Room SP This is Senjuan's premium room, and it has all the features that make for a truly luxurious exp…
  • ROOM Japanese Room S Each of these Japanese-style rooms is unique, though with the same level of luxury and attentio…
  • ROOM Terrace A A spacious Japanese-style room with a tatami sleeping/living room, plus a tsuginoma, or extra t…
  • ROOM Japanese A A spacious Japanese-style room with a tatami sleeping/living room, plus a tsuginoma, or extra t…
  • ROOM Western Room Twin beds and elegant furnishings, a fireplace, a chaise longue and comfortable chairs make up …
  • ROOM Japanese-Western Style Room This twin room has both Western and Japanese elements, with a tatami room as well as twin beds …
  • ROOM Japanese B A Japanese-style room including a spacious tatami room, as well as a Japanese-style sitting roo…
    ROOM Special Room SP 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.
    ROOM Japanese Room S 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.
    ROOM Terrace A 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.
    ROOM Japanese A 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.
    ROOM Western Room 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.
    ROOM Japanese-Western Style Room 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.
    ROOM Japanese B 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.

FACILITIES &
SERVICES

  • 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 DETAILS
Closest Bus Station N/A
ROUTE DETAILS
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 rooms
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 No
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 RATES
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Room Type Description Days Number of guest per room (JPY)
1 2 3 4
Special Room SP 12.5j + 8j + Tea room WD N/A 71,100 63,400 56,580
S N/A 75,500 66,150 64,390
Japanese Room S 12.5j + 8j WD N/A 59,000 53,500 48,660
S N/A 64,500 60,870 58,780
Terrace A 12.5j + WD N/A 53,060 49,650 46,240
S N/A 62,080 60,100 57,570
Japanese A 12.5j + WD N/A 51,410 46,900 41,840
S N/A 60,430 57,350 53,170
Western Room 16j WD N/A 48,330 N/A N/A
S N/A 58,010 N/A N/A
Japanese-Western Style Room 10j + 8j WD N/A 47,450 41,950 N/A
S N/A 56,250 49,650 N/A
Japanese B 12.5j WD N/A 45,580 41,510 38,430
S N/A 55,370 50,310 47,450

※J : Jyo ( 1 Jyo = 91 cm x 182 cm or 1.66 m2 )
Note:
Non-smoking room: NO
Barrier free: YES
Japanese-western room is available only for guests aged over 12y

Ryokan rate is for one person, includes one night accommodation, Japanese full course dinner, breakfast, service charge and taxes.

HD (Holiday) ：Previous night of Public Holiday and Saturday.
WD (Weekday) : Regular Weekday.
S: Saturday and previous night of public holiday
Special rates are applicable to golden week (end of April to beginning of May), summer obon season and new years.

- The mentioned rates and service are available only for LRC Members who book through LRC's website.
- The rates are subject to change without any prior notice.
- Please note that a particular room cannot be guaranteed in advance unless otherwise stated by The Ryokan Collection
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