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Location: Minakami Onsen (Minakami Hot Spring), Gunma Prefecture

Welcome to Tanigawa Ryokan. This Modern Ryokan (see definition of ryokan styles below) is located within Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, where the hot spring was discovered in the Edo Period (1603 - 1867). Tanigawa Ryokan has 35 Japanese-style rooms and hot spring baths. The baths are open 24 hours a day, and until 21:00 guests can drink sake in the hot springs. There are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only). There is also an outdoor hot spring which can be privately reserved in advance (please ask for details at the front desk during check-in). Local, fresh cuisine is served at Tanigawa Ryokan. Check-in time is after 14:00 and check-out time is before 10:00 am. Warning: Please bring enough cash before you get on the train and go to Tanigawa Ryokan. There are very few ATMs in this area.

Modern Ryokan
3.8 points out of 5 points
Atmosphere: 4 Food: 4.3 Owners and Staff: 4.3 Location: 3.7 Room: 3.7 Hot Springs: 2.7

Ryokan Facilities
Guest Rooms
Yes	Japanese Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet Available	No	Non-Smoking Rooms
No	Japanese Style Room with Private Toilet Available	No	"Hanare" (Private Guest Residence)
Yes	Large Japanese-style Room (4 or more guests)	Yes	Towels
Hot Spring Baths
Yes	Shared Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	Yes	Private Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (attached to Guest Room)
Yes	Shared Indoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	Yes	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Hot Spring Bath)
No	Private Hot Spring Bath in Guest Room	No	Mixed Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Both Genders)
Normal Baths (Not Hot Spring Water)
No	Shared Outdoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Bath)
No	Shared Indoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Mixed Outdoor Bath (Both Genders)
No	Private Outdoor Bath (attached to Guest Room)
Meals
Yes	Dinner and Breakfast Plan Available	No	No Meals Plan Available
No	Breakfast Only Plan Available
Special Meal Requests
Yes	Special Meal Requests (e.g. No Pork)	Yes	Vegetarian Meals (no fish but with fish broth)
Yes	Vegetarian Meals (with fish)	No	Western-style Breakfast
Dining Arrangements
Yes	Dinner Served in Guest Room	Yes	Breakfast Served in Guest Room
Other
English Ability of the Ryokan Staff/Owners: A Little English Spoken
Internet Connection: No Internet Connection
Parking: Free Parking
Curfew Time: 24:00
Yes	Pick-up Service	Yes	Shops and Restaurants Near Ryokan
Yes	Single Guests	Yes	Children under 12 Years Old Allowed
Yes	Pay with a Credit Card