Experience world-class service at Hotel Sakurai

Elegant Accommodation: Hotel Sakurai in Kusatsu offers a 5-star ryokan experience with a hot spring bath, garden, open-air bath, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and a games room. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, Italian, Japanese, and local cuisines, including sushi and barbecue grill. Breakfast options include continental, American, buffet, and Asian. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, kids' pool, and live music. Comfort and Convenience: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and mountain views. The property provides free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and ski storage. Matsumoto Airport is 107 km away, and attractions such as Jigokudani Monkey Park are 46 km distant.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Asian, American, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ellie
    United States United States
    Great food, surprisingly good and really great buffet. Good accessibility support for my mom who can't walk well or long distance, have REALLY good English speaking staff which helps a lot. Will stay again. Comfy place. TBH photos and brand logo...
  • Riikka
    Japan Japan
    The performance at 20:15 was wonderful. Baths were very clean and the water was lovely. Buffet dinner was delicious. There are massage chairs at the bathhouse resting area, water dispensers and ice lollies.
  • Laura
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    the room is super comfortable, the servie is good, the Welcome drink, lounge, dinner and breakfast is excellent
  • Kwong
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast and dinner. Hot spring bath. Beautiful lobby.
  • Leticia
    Brazil Brazil
    All very organized. Terminal bus is really near but with the snow, the shuttle is really handy. Breakfast and dinner are amazing. Love everything. The onsen/ spring water was delicious, and what I was looking for, there was one open and you could...
  • Pablo
    France France
    The experience was excellent. The staff was very friendly and used to dealing with english speakers, the food was great with a lot of choice, and of course the baths were relaxing and not crowded at all. At this time of the year, it is quite...
  • Ellen
    United States United States
    Dinner and breakfast was all you can eat and the food was fabulous. There were so many variety that I couldn’t sample them all but what I did have were all delicious. In the morning they had fresh squeezed orange juice where you can see the...
  • Bmak
    Canada Canada
    Hot spring is really nice and large. Cleaning and comfortable 😆
  • Skyy
    Japan Japan
    The food at the buffet both for breakfast and dinner were fabulous. The place is non-traditional and is a very nice modern hotel, while still retaining elements that keeps the place feeling like a ryokan. The performance was a nice treat.
  • Hisae
    Japan Japan
    スタッフさんがみんなとても親切で話しかけやすく、お風呂もとても綺麗にしてありアメニティも良いメーカーの物が揃っていて使いやすく手ぶらで入れて、マッサージチェアーも無料で癒されとても良かった!湯畑までの送迎のバスの運転手さんも感じの良い方々で湯畑まですぐ着きとても行きやすかった。最初から最後まで良い旅の思い出が出来ました!

Host Information

Company review score: 9.1Based on 635 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

At about 30 minutes, there is an event of "hot water paddy show", "drum show" and "the cloud of steam Bon dance" of Kusatsu hot spring specialty at "festival square" in the building from every evening 20:30. A customer can participate, too.

Neighbourhood information

Kusatsu international ski resort opens the end of December-end of March. Ski can have a snowboard enjoy snow activity.

Language spoken

Japanese

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
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    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Italian • Japanese • Pizza • Sushi • Local • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

Hotel Sakurai takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 05:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBNICOSUC Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the property of guests' means of transportation, at the time of booking.

Please inform Hotel Sakurai in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Pool - outdoor (kids) is closed from Mon 1 Sept 2025 until Fri 17 Jul 2026

License number: 中保10号