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Gunmaken/Oigami
hot spring
Government registration International Tourist hotel
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Welcome to Kanzanso. We are an onsen
ryokan located in a quiet Oigami hot spring village in Gunma
Prefecture.
Oigami area is surrounded by mountains and a river. Fukiware-no-taki
Falls (a natural treasure) is close from our place.
Come enjoy the great nature of Gunma and feel the nostalgia
of the Oigami hot spring village. |
"Kanzanso" was established
in 1963 in a hot spring area called Oigami Onsen, as a small
but cozy onsen ryokan (hot spring inn) with just 15 guest rooms
to accommodate 60 guests. Oigami Onsen, the hot spring of beauty,
is located in Gunma prefecture and known to produce beautiful
skin.
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Oigami Onsen
Flourishing since the Meiji era as an area of therapeutic baths,
it is an unchanged onsen village lined with 19 ryokans, each
of which is found along the Katashinagawa River. It is a hot
spring area with history and full of natural beauty, distinguishing
itself from large onsen villages that are more likely to be
called tourist spots. |
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Fukiware-no-taki Falls |
| approximately 10 minutes away by car
from Fukiware-no-taki Falls (a natural treasure), otherwise
known as the “Niagara Falls of the East”. It is situated
on a hill in Oigami Onsen village. You will witness the
marvelous “ice sculpture” of Fukiware-no-taki Falls from
end January to end February. Enjoy the natural art that
is in view only during this period of the year. |
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| Our
Onsen and Cuisine |
| We take pride in our roten buro with
a magnificent view of the mountain ranges that spread
across to Oze. Surrounded by the mountains, the hot water
bath that overlooks the Oigami Stream is just spectacular.
The large public bath with a large window that allows
for fresh sunlight is also available. Both baths are perfect
to enjoy Oigami Onsen’s nature. Our ryokan is praised
for its “Japanese Joshuji Meal” featuring seasonal delicacies
of the region. What is Joshu beef and kuwagata-yaki (grilled
dish) of seasonal vegetables? The grilled dish goes back
to the olden days of the Oigami Onsen region, to a time
when farmers used to grill vegetables and fish on their
“kuwa” (spade). Have your tender Joshu beef grilled to
fit your palate. |
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| Autumn
Colored Leaves |
| The best time for enjoying Oigami
Onsen in autumn is from mid to end October. Be overwhelmed
by the beauty of the area surrounded by the splendid waterfall
and the red and yellow colored leaves. |
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The history of Kanzanso |
In 1973, it was incorporated as "Oigami
Kanko Hotel" and transformed itself into a five-storey
building that was built on the adjoining site. The expansion
of the hotel proceeded to the end of the same year.
In 2000, the former “Kanzanso” logo was brought back to
life along with the remodeling of the hotel. Today, it
cherishes the spirit, the key to establishment, of “offering
the hospitality and the simplicity of an onsen ryokan
situated in mountains richly endowed with nature“.
Finally, in 2005, the partial remodeling of guest rooms
is now underway, including the renovation of a royal suite
and 6 guest rooms on the top floor, each with a fine view
and roten buro (outdoor bath).
A barrier-free roten buro will also be available for private
use. It is due for completion in June 2006. |
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Where to Visit from our ryokan. |
Fukiware-no-taki Falls -- You will
witness the marvelous “ice sculpture” of Fukiware-no-taki
Falls from end January to end February. Enjoy the natural
art that is in view only during this period of the year.
"Asaichi" Morning Market -- A variety of items
including agricultural produce and handmade craft are
available at “Oigami Onsen’s early morning market” which
is said to be Kanto region’s number one market. Open from
April to October each year. (6:30AM-7:30AM)
Fireflies -- In the Oigami Onsen area from mid June to
early July each year, be entertained by the magical world
of fantasy created by the wildly dancing fireflies.
Local Skunk cabbages -- Every year at the end of April
through May, watch the illumination of the homeland of
Japanese skunk cabbages, located in the Koshimoto region
of Katashinamura. Enjoy the magical cabbages without having
to go all the way to Oze.
Katashina River -- You can enjoy the beautiful scenery
of the nearby Katashinagawa River that portrays different
beauties during each of the four seasons. Feel the nostalgia
of an onsen village, through a scene where the nightfall
and lights of the inns waver on the surface of the water.
Oze -- Oze’s autumn can be enjoyed in early October each
year. Experience the splendor of the orange colored grasses
and leaves in Oze’s clear air. It takes about 45min by
car, then 20min by microbus. In Oze, Japanese skunk cabbages
(mizubasho) bloom in spring and summer is filled with
lilies of the region (nikkokisuge). Mountain climbing
can be enjoyed during mid May to early October each year.
Numata Apples -- Numata, surrounded by 3 mountains, is
blessed with nature, where 61% of the land is covered
by forests and isolated wilderness. It is also the point
from which a road leads the way to Oigami Onsen. Apples
from Numata which are collected from more than 100 apple
orchards in the city are simply exquisite. Experience
the pleasures of Numata throughout the whole year, through
the Numata-jyo Castle’s cherry blossoms in spring, the
summertime Tamabara-kogen Plateau, the apple orchards
in autumn, and the dining and shopping for souvenirs after
skiing in winter. |
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The nearest train station is Numata Station
(JR Joetsu Line) or Jomo-kogen Station (Shinkansen).
Free Shuttle Bus Service from JR Numata Station is available.
Departs at 2:10PM everyday. Reservations required until one day before
your stay.
There is one or two public buses bound
for Oigami Onsen within an hour.
35 minutes by bus from JR Numata Station and 1 minute walk from
Oigami Onsen Bus Stop. If you come by car, the nearest national
route is National Road #120. Use Kan-etsu Expressway and get off
at Numata Interchange. We are about 18km away from the interchange.
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378-0322
612, oigami, tone-machi, Numata-shi, Gunma
Telephone 0278 (56) 2323
Fax 0278 (56) 3450
Check-in: from 15:00
Check-out: until 10:00
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