Senkyo
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Senkyo is a traditional ryokan set within the Oigami Onsen area of Numata, Gunma, offering a compact, service-focused experience across roughly 17 guest rooms. Rooms are styled in the Japanese tradition with tatami and futon options alongside modern comforts such as air conditioning, a refrigerator and complimentary Wi‑Fi; many rooms open onto mountain views and the property maintains a small garden and communal lounge areas. Guests can borrow yukata and select in‑house amenities to enhance a classic ryokan stay, making it an easy choice for travelers seeking a ryokan with onsen in Gunma.
The property’s bathing facilities center on thermal hot springs with both an indoor public bath and an open‑air onsen, plus a sauna; public bathing rules apply and guests with visible tattoos may be restricted from some facilities. Meals are served on site and recent guest feedback highlights warm, locally influenced menus prepared to accompany the onsen experience. A free shuttle service to nearby JR stations is available by prior reservation (book at least one day ahead), and free on‑site parking and luggage assistance are offered to streamline arrival and departures.
Highlights of this ryokan
Points of interest nearby
Review summary for: Senkyo
Positive Reviews
Attractive onsen facilities
Guests specifically praised the onsen as beautiful, highlighting it as a major positive feature of the stay.
Well-appointed rooms
Reviewers described the rooms as beautiful, indicating comfortable and appealing accommodations.
Excellent meals
One guest noted the meals were fabulous, suggesting high-quality dining on site.
Relaxing atmosphere
A guest summarized the property as a beautiful and relaxing place to stay, emphasizing a peaceful ambiance.
Consistently high ratings
Multiple stays received top scores (10, 9, and 8), indicating strong overall satisfaction among several guests even when no written comment was left.
Negative Reviews
Poor responsiveness to messages via booking site
A guest reported that staff did not answer messages sent through the booking platform, causing communication issues.
Child policy / room occupancy mismatch
One reviewer said they were required to book two rooms even though their party (two adults and a child) could have fit in a single room, implying restrictive or unclear child/occupancy policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ryokan offers Japanese-style twin and quadruple rooms; twin rooms typically suit 2 guests and quadruple rooms accommodate up to 4 guests, with some room types featuring a private bath.
Yes — Senkyo has a hot spring on-site with indoor public baths and an open-air (rotenburo) bath; access may be restricted for guests with visible tattoos, so check with reception.
A free shuttle runs from JR Jomo Kogen (departing around 14:15) and JR Numata (around 14:35); you must reserve the shuttle at least one day in advance before 16:00. For air travel the nearest practical airport listed is Shinshu–Matsumoto (about 166 km), so most guests arrive by train or car.
Japanese is the primary language at the ryokan; English support may be limited, so contact the property in advance if you require confirmed English-language assistance.
Check-in is from 14:00 to 18:00 and check-out is from 08:00 to 11:00.
The property provides communal and open-air baths; please ask reception about reservable private/family-bath options as availability and conditions can vary.
Pets are not permitted on the premises. Parties and similar celebratory events are prohibited, and guests are asked to observe quiet hours (the property requests avoiding noisy activity between 14:00 and 11:00).
An Asian-style breakfast is served at the ryokan; dinner is generally offered as Japanese set meals or course plans depending on your reservation, so confirm meal options when booking.
The ryokan sits in the Oigami Onsen area with a seasonal morning market; nearby attractions include Fukiware Falls, Kawaba ski area, Mount Akagi and access toward Oze and Nikko for nature and seasonal excursions.
Free private on-site parking is available. Public transport options include the scheduled shuttle from JR stations and regional buses, while the small town has local shops and a seasonal market—plan for limited late-night shopping options.