How to Get to Hoshi Onsen

You can board Hokuriku and Joetsu shinkansen services at Tokyo Station.

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Joetsu Shinkansen trains from Tokyo Station reach Jomo-Kogen Station in around 70 minutes. The shinkansen to Jomo-Kogen Station is covered by the JR TOKYO Wide Pass and JR EAST Pass, and others.

Jomo-Kogen Station is the gateway to northwest Gunma. You can reach the station in around 70 minutes on the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo. You can board buses bound for the Sarugakyo Bus Stop at Bus Stop No. 3 near the east exit of the station. The Tone Numata Tourist Information Center is located inside Jomo-Kogen Station, and the Minakami Town Tourism Association is near the east exit of the station. At these facilities, you can store luggage and buy the Minakami Area Pass which can be used for buses in the Minakami area.

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From Jomo-Kogen Station, take a Kan-etsu Transportation bus bound for Sarugakyo Bus Stop. The journey takes around 30 minutes. This is the transfer point for buses to Hoshi Onsen. The bus is covered by the Minakami Area Pass. If you do not have a pass, you can pay the fare in cash or with a transportation IC card as you exit the bus.

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At Sarugakyo Bus Stop, you can transfer to the local Hoshi Line bus. This bus comes 4 times per day, and the journey takes about 15 minutes to reach Hoshi Bus Stop. The bus is covered by the Minakami Area Pass. If you do not have a pass, you can pay the fare in cash (transportation IC cards cannot be used). From the bus stop it’s about 1 minute on foot to Hoshi Onsen Chojukan.

Hoshi Onsen Chojukan is a historical inn and a National Tangible Cultural Property. It is an ideal base to stay and explore the area. Several baths are also available for day use. Enjoy a relaxing bath followed by lunch at the restaurant (reservations are necessary).