Kusatsu Now Resort Hotel  

Tucked into Kusatsu at about 1,200 m, Kusatsu Now Resort Hotel sits amid Japanese birch and larch forests and minutes from the steamy Yubatake and Kusatsu Hot Springs. You’re next to a golf course and within walking distance of Sainokawara Park, with easy access to Kusatsu Kokusai Ski Resort and Kusatsu International Ski Place. The hotel is a short shuttle-and-rail hop from Tokyo (roughly 2 hours 20 minutes by train, bus and hotel shuttle). Ideal for onsen lovers, skiers and families looking for mountain fresh air.

A European-style onsen resort with a relaxed, lodge-meets-resort vibe. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, safes and private bathrooms with shower/tub combos; daily housekeeping and complimentary Wi‑Fi keep things easy. The property also offers private onsen baths in Hinoki cypress and Shigarakiyaki ceramic for a more intimate soak.

Soak in Kusatsu’s famous hot springs — the hotel’s Kusatsu Big Baths run 24 hours and there are private onsen options. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, a kids’ pool, outdoor pools, a full-service spa, sauna and massage room. Active guests get outdoor tennis courts, putting golf, ping-pong, ski storage and direct ski access with rental and shuttle support. Free self-parking and a complimentary area shuttle keep logistics simple; expect crisp mountain mornings and warm thermal baths.

Five meeting rooms and luggage storage make events and group travel easy. Complimentary wireless internet, a 24-hour front desk, laundry/dry cleaning and onsite parking support business and longer stays.

Four on-site restaurants (including Jurin Garden), a coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge cover everything from snacks to full meals. Room service is available during limited hours, and you can cap the day with a drink at the bar after an onsen soak.