Mind and body are in order,
Hot spring cure experience
Built in the 4th year of the Genroku era and designated as an important cultural property of Gunma Prefecture, the Honkan has high historical value.
A rare building that still retains the atmosphere of old-fashioned hot spring architecture.
Surrounded by trees growing on the slopes of the mountain,
The good old appearance that still retains its remnants today, and the care that has been handed down to the guests of the hot springs.
Immerse yourself in the hot water and relax your mind and body.
Toji style -Enjoy modern hot spring treatment style-
The ``Honkan'' of the spa building is a building where you can enjoy the atmosphere of an old spa. Currently, we are basically self-service, where you have to do things like putting up and taking down the futon yourself.
As the building is designated as an important cultural property and is Japan's oldest remaining hot spring inn, we ask that you refrain from cooking your own meals.We will serve simple and nutritious meals in the form of bento boxes that are suitable for daily meals at a hot spring inn. We will prepare it for you.
Whether you are staying for a long time or just for one night, please feel free to enjoy a stay unique to the hot springs building where you can soothe your mind and body in the hot springs.
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There is no room attendant, and it is an old-fashioned hot spring cure style where you have to raise and lower the futon.
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Bathrooms and toilets are shared facilities. (Some rooms do not have washrooms.)
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Both the Honkan and the Ichibankan have air conditioners that can be used in the summer.
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There is an empty refrigerator in the room.
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Bath towels are provided for all guests.
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There is a kettle in the room.
If you run out of hot water, please refill it with the water heater in the hotel. -
As it is a prefecturally designated important cultural property, it is strictly prohibited to bring in cooking utensils and cook. note that.
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Sound echoes because of the wooden structure. Please refrain from using if you are sensitive to sound. Also, please understand that there are some damaged parts because it is an old building.
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There are many stairs and there is no elevator in the main building. Please note.
Onsen
Hot springs are
the home of life
A hot spring that is effective against 40,000 ailments. You can freely enjoy one of Japan's best quality hot springs, each of which has its own taste.
Food DISHES
"Food cure" to eat deliciously and be healthy
With the concept of "food cure" that makes you healthy from the inside,
we carefully select ingredients and prepare a simple and nutritious menu for breakfast and dinner.
Enjoy healthy, delicious and healthy meals.
Dinner information Offer time 18:00-19:30
Surrounded by mountains, Shima Onsen offers a wide variety of foods that are good for the body, such as seasonal vegetables and edible wild plants, Gunma Prefecture's specialty konnyaku, tofu, miso, and pickles.
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Sekizen Bento
"Sekizen Bento" offers a simple and delicious menu suitable for eating at a hot spring inn in a bento format. Free refills for rice and Joshu barley pork strained soup.
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Volume up
"Four Seasons Meal"I want to eat well for dinner! If so, you can change to the upgraded "Shiki Gozen" (additional charge of 2,750 yen (tax included)), which includes sashimi and salt-grilled river fish.
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Children's lunch
Meals for children of elementary school age or younger staying in the Honkan. We prepare a menu for children that is different from the simple and nutritious lunch box for adults. Free refills for rice and Joshu barley pork strained soup.
Discerning dish Joshu barley pork strained soup
At dinner in the Honkan, you can enjoy Joshu barley pork strained soup. Koshinejiru is Gunma's local soup, named after the initials of three vegetables: konnyaku, shiitake mushrooms, and green onions. Plenty of carefully prepared dashi stock, vegetables, and Joshu barley pork. Vegetables are used abundantly and are good for the body, and the taste goes well with rice.
Information for customers
- Dinner is served between 18:00 and 19:30.
*You can also bring it to your room and eat it yourself. Even in that case, please return the tableware to the dining venue by 19:30. - If you wish, you can change to the "Four Seasons Set" with more sashimi and small bowls for an additional charge of 2,500 yen (excluding tax). Please contact us by 21:00 the day before.
- Both the “Sekizen Bento” and “Shiki Gozen” come with free refills of rice and Joshu barley pork strained soup.
- It is also possible to order additional bespoke dishes.
- A corkage fee will be charged for bringing beverages into the dining room. Please note.
*In the case of a meal plan in the ryokan building, a "carry-in fee" will be charged for bringing drinks into the dining venue. - For guests staying consecutive nights, the menu will be prepared on a daily basis.
- Children's lunch boxes with meals for elementary school students and younger are prepared with a menu for children that is different from the simple and nutritious lunch boxes for adults.
* Normally, we will prepare the same bento as adults. If you would like a "Children's Bento", please contact us by phone. - In the Honkan, we use air mattresses made by Nishikawa, a long-established bedding manufacturer.
This mattress is a high-performance bedding designed to allow you to sleep comfortably without using a futon.
Therefore, we do not provide traditional futons, but we do have a complete set of bedding.
Please rest assured and relax.
Breakfast information Offer time 7:30-9:00
Room
Guest rooms that feel nostalgic
A nostalgic guest room where you can enjoy the traditional hot spring cure style. Enjoy a "hot spring cure stay" in a cozy and tasteful guest room unique to a hot spring inn.
Guidance of the Honkan 3 types to choose from depending on the number of users
The Honkan, which has high historical value and is registered as a designated important cultural property of Gunma Prefecture, is a rare hot spring inn that still retains the atmosphere of an old-fashioned hot spring inn. It was built as a two-story building in the 4th year of the Genroku era, and has since been expanded and remodeled to its present form. Please choose a room according to the number of guests.
Information on Ichibankan Natural floor heating with hot spring flowing under the floor
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![[Honkan exterior] Honkan building seen from Keiunkyo Bridge. The Honkan is the oldest hot spring inn building in Japan.](https://storage.489pro-x.com/sekizenkan-honkan/images/3/20251107140942_108.jpg)
News from the Honkan NEWS
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Reservations for stays from March 1st to March 31st, 2026 will begin at 10:00 AM on August 1st.
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Reservations for accommodation from February 1st to February 28th, 2026 will begin at 10am on August 1st.
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Reservations for stays from January 5th to January 31st, 2026 will begin at 10am on July 1st.
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Announcement of Kiyoshi Shomura Guitar Concert (November 6, 2025)
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Accepting reservations for accommodation in December 2025 and from the New Year's holiday to January 4th [From 10:00 on May 31st]
