About us
This is the oldest hotel in Shima Onsen. It has been in operation for 14 generations since the 1600s. It is a pure Japanese-style hotel with a thatched roof entrance of traditional Japanese architecture. You can stay in various rooms, including rooms with hot spring baths and Japanese-style rooms with beds.
A scene that varies from season to season
Shima Onsen with a rich history
Shima Onsen in Gunma prefecture is surrounded by rich nature. Shima Tamura is a hot spring hotel that has prospered as a therapeutic hot spring since ancient times and continues to be loved even today. You can spend a moment of healing away from the usual day
Onsen
Shima Tamura is home to one of the largest hot springs in the Kanto region, with a capacity of 1,600 liters per minute.
You can enjoy six different types of baths and one private bath (for a fee).
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Open-air bath
Mori no Kodama -
Communal bath
Iraka no Yu -
Bath of illusion
Ryugu -
Cypress bath
Gomuso no Yu -
Open-air garden bath
Ouketsu -
Bath of beautiful skin
Iwane no Yu -
Private bath
Crysta
01Open-air bath Mori no Kodama
02Communal bath Iraka no Yu
03Bath of illusion Ryugu
04Cypress bath Gomuso no Yu
05Open-air garden bath Ouketsu
06Bath of beautiful skin Iwane no Yu
07Private bath Crysta
Cuisine
Shima Tamura's kaiseki cuisine (a multiple-course meal) is prepared by considering the four seasons, the weather, and even the guests' tastes and physical condition. According to the season, we use ingredients that are unique to this region and deliciously serve them.
Dinner
At Shima Tamura, we offer a Kaiseki dish (a multiple-course meal) that can only be enjoyed in the season. Our professional chefs are dedicated to creating dishes by hand to bring out the savoriness of seasonal delicacies from the selection of each ingredient. Aperitifs are also served using ingredients that feel the four seasons.
Breakfast
Koshihikari rice produced in Gunma Prefecture is soaked overnight in Tamura's spring water and cooked a monthly change porridge. The porridge is served with a variety of tasty Obanzai (Japanese dishes). We have prepared a place where you can freely enjoy your breakfast arranged by yourself.
Rooms
The Premium Mokuyokan is a place to relax and enjoy a luxurious moment with a view of the mountains.
The Suiyokan, with its spacious windows and calm and pure Japanese-style building, offers a view of the mountains of Shima.
The Kinyokan retains its history and tradition. We hope you will enjoy the three different styles of buildings.
- Mokkuyokan
- Suiyokan
- Kinyokan
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With cypress bath
[overlooking a mountain stream]Area size 12,5 tatami mats (about 19.34 square meters) + 4,5 tatami mats (about 6.98 square meters) Capacity 8 guests 
Japanese-style room
with cypress bathArea size 10 tatami mats (about 15.47 square meters) or 16 tatami mats (about 24.76 square meters) Capacity 5 guests or 6 guests 
Western-style room
with cypress bathArea size 16 tatami mats (about 24.76 square meters) Capacity 2 guests 
a duplex style
Area size 10 tatami mats (about 15.47 square meters) or 14 tatami mats (about 21.69 square meters) + Western-style room (twin beds) Capacity 7 guests 
16 tatami mat Japanese style room (about 24.76 square meters)
Area size 16 tatami mats (about 24.76 square meters) Capacity 6 guests -
a duplex style
Area size 14 tatami mats (about 21.69 square meters) +a duplex type (Western-style room) Capacity 8 guests 
With cypress bath
Area size Japanese-style room 15 tatami mats (about 23.21 square meters) with bath and toilet Capacity 6 guests 
Standard 15 tatami mat room (about 23.21 square meters)
Area size 15 tatami mats (about 23.21 square meters) Capacity 6 guests -
Special room
Area size 8 tatami mats (about 12.4 square meters) + 6 tatami mats (about 9.29 square meters) with porch Capacity 6 guests 
Room with stone bath
and hot spring
(not circulation system)Area size 15 tatami mats (about 15.47 square meters) Capacity 5 guests 
Standard room
Area size 8 tatami mats (about 12.4 square meters) or 10 tatami mats (about 15.47 square meters) Capacity 4 guests or 5 guests *Some rooms at the Kinyokan do not have a bathtub.
Facilities
Sakura Pool
Footbath
A place for drinking spring water
Lounge Kotemari
Lobby
Japanese-style restaurant ‟Yamazakura”
Dining hall ‟Yutopia”
Access
Coming by train
From Tokyo
Ueno Station
New Limited Express Kusatsu
JR Nakanojo
Approx. 40 minutes by bus
Approx. 25 minutes by cab
From Niigata
Niigata Station
Joetsu Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Takasaki station
Agatsuma Line via Shibukawa Approx. 40 minutes
JR Nakanojo
Approx. 40 minutes by bus
Approx. 25 minutes by cab
Coming by bus
From Shinjuku
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
Bus Joshu Yumeguri Go (JR Bus Kanto)
Approx. 105 minutes
JR Nakanojo
Kanetsu Koutsu Bus Approx. 40 minutes
- The "Bus Jyoshu Yumeguri Go" from Shinjuku is the last stop at Nakanojo Station.
- Please note that there is no pick-up service from Nakanojo Station.
- Please use the Kanetsu Kotsu route bus from Nakanojo Station to us (the nearest stop: Shima Onsen).
- Please check the Kanetsu Kotsu website for timetables.
- Sorry. We do not make reservations for buses. Please make it by yourself.
From Saitama
A bus departs from Ageo Station West Exit at 9:35 am
Bus Shima Onsen Go (Kanetsu Kotsu)
Approx. 105 minutes
A bus departs from Kawagoe Station West Exit (in front of Jiyu Hiroba) at 11:00 am
Bus Shima Onsen Go via Ikaho (Kanetsu Kotsu)
Approx. 105 minutes [ Arrive at 13:00 ]
- Sorry. We do not make reservations for buses. Please make your arrangements by yourself.
Direct bus information
You can take the direct bus "Bus Shima Onsen Go" from Tokyo Station to Shim Tamura. We also offer a special accommodation plan that includes a direct bus (round trip) from Tokyo Station (Yaesu Street) and accommodation.
Timetable
| Bus stops | All year round | Additional service in winter and spring | |
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| To Shima Onsen | Departing from Yaesu Street, Tokyo Station | 9:00 | 10:40 |
| Arriving at Shima Onsen | 12:30 | 14:25 | |
| To Tokyo | Departing from Shima Onsen |
13:45 | 10:45 |
| Arriving at Tokyo Station | 17:30 | 14:45 |
Fare
| Adult | 5,500 yen round trip (3,500 yen one way) |
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| Child (elementary school student) | 2,750 yen round trip (1,750 yen one way) |
Imformation
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check-in
15:00（Last check-in 19:00） -
check-out
11:00 -
Wi-Fi available
in the lobby -
Credit cards
accepted
| Facilities | Tea Lounge / Bar Lounge / Karaoke Room / Karaoke Salon / Banquet Hall / Meeting Room / Communal Bath / Open-air Bath / Salon / Non-Smoking Room / Shop / Vending Machine / Coin Laundry (for a fee) / Swimming Pool (summer only) / Table Tennis / Room Service / Massage Service / Wake-up Call / courier service / Parking lot / Wi-Fi available in the lobby |
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| Cards | VISA / JCB / Diner's Club / UC / DC / NICOS / Master Card / CF / ORICO |
