Offering views of Tanigawa-dake Mountain, the peaceful Japanese rooms at Bettei Senjyuan include a private hot-spring bath and traditional futon beds. A member of Relais & Chateaux, it features a spa, luxurious Japanese cuisine and 6 public hot-spring baths. This hotel was selected as one of the Best Small Hotels in Japan by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2015. Tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens create a zen mood in the rooms at Bettei Senjyuan Ryokan. Each is air-conditioned, with a flat-screen satellite TV and an en suite shower and toilet. JR Minakami Train Station is a 10-minute ride away on the hotel’s free shuttle. It is a 15-minute drive to locations where guests can try canyoning activities. Tanigawa-dake Ropeway is a 30-minute drive. The lobby has free Wi-Fi. Relaxation options include massages, a sauna and a quiet read in the library. A Japanese breakfast and multi-course kaiseki dinner are served at a private dining room. Seasonal specialties featuring local vegetables and beef are served.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Ski-to-door

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


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Stuart
Japan Japan
Great facilities. Friendly staff. Nice food. Kids loved it.
Vergani
United States United States
Everything was excellent, from the moment I arrived until the moment I left- I felt incredibly taken care of. With so much attention to detail and joy. The staff was warm, personable, and precise. The amenities were incredibly nice and clean and...
Andrew
United States United States
Excellent service and accommodations. The staff were very helpful and had no issues with communications in English. I love the refreshments and snacks provided free of charge. Honestly, everything was wonderful.
Michael
United States United States
Relaxed feeling, beautiful location and friendly staff. Great couples get away spot.
Chiraporn
Thailand Thailand
Location surrounding with nature. Beautiful hotel. Wonderful staffs. Everything is perfect.
Vincent
United States United States
Hospitality, thoughtful transportation arrangements and supply of things needed, elegant inside decor, beautiful outside environment, excellent hot spring experience (both the private and public), very nice, spacious dining facility, food was...
Shown
United States United States
It’s like a Wow - everything about it is like a wow! That yogurt tho - A1 Ask for extra
Mari
Japan Japan
It is typical hosting experience. All you can drink and special quality you can feel.
Mimi
United States United States
Off the beaten track, but just an hour and a half outside of Tokyo. Less crowded than more popular onsen resorts like Hakone so you get better value and still get a unique Japanese ryokan experience with exceptional service.
Joshua
United States United States
We're so glad we decided to stay here -- we absolutely loved the food, the staff, and all of the little details of our room. We were pretty frazzled after 4 days in Tokyo, but we emerged from Bettei Senjyuan completely relaxed and ready for the...

Area info

Amenities of Bettei Senjyuan

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Hot spring bath
  • Skiing
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Outdoor hot-spring baths (including private reservable baths) may not be available, depending on weather conditions.

Please note that guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

To use the free shuttle from JR Minakami Train Station, reserve at time of booking.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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