Hotel Boun

by Miho Okamoto | Ryokan

Hotel Buon, or Kusatsu Onsen Buon, is a modern Japanese accommodation located in Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma Prefecture. It features ski-to-door access, and is located in a highland area that overlooks the town.

There are 43 rooms on the property, ranging in price from 20,000 to 55,000 JPY. Each Japanese-style room features tatami mat flooring and futon beds, while Western-style rooms come with carpeting and beds. All the rooms are equipped with an LCD television, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. Some rooms are fitted with a private hot-spring bath.
Hotel Buon features six hot spring baths, sourced from two different springs. There are open-air baths and indoor baths to choose from, with schedules switching to accommodate gender-segregation.
The hotel has multiple facilities for the guests’ enjoyment, such as the lounge, a souvenir shop, a gallery, and a relaxation center. There is also a private dining room restaurant that serves bespoke and seasonal dishes. Guests are also invited to rent out a colorful yukata for their stay.
Hotel Buon can be accessed by taking the JR Limited Express from Ueno Station, Tokyo. A pick-up service can be arranged in advance for Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal. The establishment is operating normally with safety measures in place and limited acceptance to prevent the spread of infection.

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