"It's an overall excellent hotel with some minor annoying room design problems. It is fairly new, but imitates traditional onsen resort hotels. Most guests were Japanese. There is English speaking staff when needed. The breakfast and dinner was excellent. Mostly Japanese traditional, Gunma regional, and a few French items. The amount of food is large. It is Kaiseki style which means they give you a sampling of many small and medium dishes. It is a good way to learn about kaiseki and Japanese food. They provide English or Japanese menus to explain what the many dishes are. You may not like everything and you should not feel you must eat everything. They understand that. The atmosphere of the dining area is superb.
The outdoor onsen is the famous Kusatsu water. Fairly large. Not too crowded. The surrounding trees and bushes are relaxing. The staff maintains the onsen well.
The rooms are beautiful, and spacious. But poor design choices were made. The bright entrance light goes on by sensor. You can't stop it from turning on at night. The loud INAX toilet has a ridiculous flowing water white noise feature turned on by default at loud volume. You need to turn it off all the time. The sliding door clicks loudly when closing. Did the designer forget two people share twin rooms? The beds are surrounded by a raised low wooden platform. Beautiful, but non functional. It's awkward to sit at the edge of the bed.
The bus station and Yubatake are short walks away on sloping streets."
"Building is traditional, serene yet elegant decorations, nice choices in kimono or samue to relax… and hot bathes are just fantastic!
Breakfasts and dinners are too die for… I will definitely visit again!!"
"This resort went way above and beyond our expectations. The staff was very friendly and helpful, making us feel very comfortable when explaining how things worked. The buffet, lounge, and free drinks and snacks were wonderful. And the facilities are very clean and very well maintained. The different onsens all have different characteristics and they're all very charming and relaxing 😊 Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a luxurious relaxing stay!"
"Just 5 min walk to the outlet. Shuttle bus available to both the train station as well as the outlet. On-site onsen is exceptionally clean n spacious.
However should let early arrival guests register their personal details n when they return at 3pm to check in, the process will be smoother. That way, it will not create chaos in the lobby area."
"Good location…10 minute walk from Nagano Station. Helpful attentive staff. Very good breakfast buffet with a nice view of the city. Even without room service. Towels, coffee pods and toiletries were replenished via bag left on room door. My only “criticism”…they have done away with the large bottles of body soap and shampoo in the tub and replaced with small bottles. ☹️"
What's it like to stay at an apartment in Kusatsu?
You'll find plenty of places to stay in Kusatsu with 102 hotels and other accommodation options. Though there aren't many apartments, we can help you locate similar accommodation. When you search on Expedia, you can use the filters to search for a kitchen— just one of the conveniences you might find in an apartment. Even filter by similar property types like condos, holiday homes or cottages. Why not take time to appreciate the hot springs during your visit?
Why would you choose an apartment versus a traditional hotel?
Often more spacious than a traditional hotel room, an apartment includes a kitchen for convenient home-cooked meals. Apartments are ideal for families who want the conveniences of home but also for couples who want to stay in a quieter area.
What can I expect from the weather during my trip to Kusatsu?
Although weather is just one factor, it can really affect your travel plans, especially when you're planning an extended stay in Kusatsu. The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -1°C. The rainiest months in Kusatsu are July, August, June and September, with each month seeing an average of 246 mm of rainfall.
What should I see and do in Kusatsu?
Kusatsu is known for its hot springs. Sainokawara Park and Yubatake are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Other places in town to visit include Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort and Kusatsu Town Onsen Museum.