Ayameya Ryokan

9.0

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.0/10, based on 376 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Bettei Senjyuan	9.6/10	252
🥈 2nd	Ryutakuzenji 宿坊	9.5/10	169
🥉 3rd	Kusatsu Hotel Bekkan Wata no Yu (Adult Only)	9.4/10	368
4th	Minakamisansou	9.5/10	104
5th	Kusatsu Onsen Eidaya	9.3/10	1,856
6th	Oyado Yukizumi	9.3/10	426
7th	Super Hydrogen Rich Spa Yado Kanzan	9.4/10	138
8th	Hinatamikan	9.5/10	67
9th	Chigira Jinsentei	9.2/10	611
10th	Uribō Ryokan Nakamichi Urabō	9.2/10	236
11th	Shima Onsen Yoshimoto	9.2/10	197
12th	Kanemidori	9.1/10	1,223
13th	Kirishimaya Ryokan	9.1/10	216
14th	Syoubun	9.2/10	75
15th	Osakaya Ryokan	9.0/10	613
16th	Ayameya Ryokan Current ryokan	9.0/10	376
17th	Akagi Onsen Hotel	9.0/10	158
18th	Hotel Ichii	8.9/10	1,697
19th	Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku	8.9/10	1,185
20th	Soumeian	8.9/10	334
21st	Ekinariya Ryokan	9.5/10	18
22nd	Senkyo	8.9/10	141
23rd	Hot Spring Inn Hyoutan	9.5/10	17
24th	Tokinoniwa	8.8/10	1,803
25th	湯宿みゆきYuyado Miyuki	8.8/10	613
26th	Ryokan Tamura	8.8/10	577
27th	Tatsumikan	8.8/10	567
28th	Yakushi no Yu Yumotokan	8.9/10	93
29th	Hanaingen	8.8/10	409
30th	Omori	9.1/10	34
31st	Urakusatsu TOU	8.7/10	1,485
32nd	Taiyokan	8.7/10	90
33rd	Ryokan Uribō	9.0/10	18
34th	Ryokan Tanigawa	8.6/10	164
35th	Yune no Sakura	9.3/10	8
36th	Retraite Kominka avec chien admis au mont Akagi	8.6/10	70
37th	Mimatsukan	8.5/10	968
38th	Houshi Onsen Chojukan	8.5/10	341
39th	Ikaho Onsen Todoroki	9.0/10	10
40th	宿坊観音院 Temple Hotel Kannonin	8.6/10	38
41st	Yamakikan	8.6/10	31
42nd	KusatsuOnsen AeruyadoTakamatsu	8.6/10	28
43rd	Nakaya Ryokan	8.6/10	18
44th	Shima Yamaguchikan	8.4/10	393
45th	Kusatsu Skyland Hotel	8.4/10	336
46th	Kinseikan Seseragi	8.4/10	198
47th	Mizubasho no Yado Higashi	8.4/10	90
48th	Kinshuusanso	8.4/10	74
49th	Ryuudo	9.0/10	4
50th	Nitaya	8.4/10	19
51st	Sarugakyo Hotel	8.3/10	202
52nd	Hanasaku Onsen Yoshiyaso	8.3/10	113
53rd	Minakami Hotel Juraku	8.3/10	32
54th	Sawatari Onsen Miyataya Ryokan	8.3/10	24
55th	Harunako Onsen Yusuge	8.3/10	20
56th	Fukunoya, source thermale naturelle	3.0/10	0
57th	Hotel Spax Kusatsu	8.2/10	577
58th	Ikaho Syusuien	8.2/10	643
59th	Manza Onsen Nisshinkan	8.2/10	664
60th	くさつのお宿清重館 Kiyoshigekan 素泊りの宿	8.1/10	174
61st	Hibikino	8.1/10	225
62nd	Shinsuikan, source cachée facilement accessible depuis Tokyo	7.7/10	5
63rd	Toyoko Inn Maebashi Ekimae	8.1/10	758
64th	Healthy Pal Akagi	7.7/10	19
65th	Kitakaruizawa Kogen Hotel, auberge de la forêt	7.5/10	14
66th	Ryokan Fukuzen	7.7/10	104
67th	Shima Tamura	7.7/10	977
68th	Yorokobinoyado Takamatsu	7.6/10	1,304
69th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ikaho	7.5/10	129
70th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kusatsu Onsen	7.5/10	394
71st	Shinki	7.4/10	143
72nd	Hotel Kimura	7.1/10	135
73rd	Oyado Matsubaya	4.0/10	7
74th	Ikaho Grand Hotel	7.0/10	771
75th	Hotel Yunojin	5.3/10	729
76th	Goroji Bekkan	4.1/10	52
77th	Itoen Hotel Kusatsu	4.9/10	581
78th	Shima Onsen Yuzuriha	3.7/10	57
79th	Yumoto Choseikan	4.0/10	156

Check-in from 2:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hot Spring Town Mountain Setting Quiet Village Valley Scenery Public Onsen Open-Air Bath

Location

377-0501 Gunma, Nakanojo, Shima 4238-45, Japan

Staff 9,3/10

Facilities 8,7/10

Cleanliness 8,8/10

Comfort 8,8/10

Value for money 8,6/10

Location 8,7/10

Shima Onsen SettingIn Shima Onsen, surrounded by nature in a quieter part of the hot spring town.

Open-Air OnsenFeatures an outdoor bath with a scenic mountain-facing atmosphere for relaxing soaks.

Private Family BathAlso offers a private family bath, useful for couples or shared bathing comfort.

Handmade Kaiseki MealsDinner highlights handmade semi-kaiseki dishes using seasonal local ingredients.

Spacious Traditional RoomsGuest rooms are described as spacious, supporting a relaxed classic ryokan stay.

Easy Bus AccessAbout one minute from the local bus stop after the ride from Nakanojo Station.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town setting is the main driver: arrive by mid-afternoon, soak before dinner, enjoy the handmade kaiseki-style meal, walk the small Shima Onsen area next morning, and add a second night only if you want a slower lake-and-town stay around Okushima Lake and local bath spots.

Trip-planning verdict: Ayameya Ryokan works best as a quiet Shima Onsen retreat for 1–2 nights, not as a high-mobility sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Remote accessReaching it usually means train or highway bus to Nakanojo area plus a local bus into Shima Onsen, so it is not efficient for fast multi-stop trips.

Limited base valueThe immediate area supports short scenic onsen time well, but most travelers may feel they have seen the core town after 1–2 nights.

Private bath planningA reservable bath appears available but priority is given to specific plans, so do not assume it is freely included.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Ryokan meal venue for semi-kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast; some plans use room meal or private room.

Asunaro (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Local casual restaurant known for tonkatsu and simple evening drinks.

Marumiya (nearby)

nearby1 min walk

Souvenir shop cafe for coffee breaks and soft drinks.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, use JR to Nakanojo Station and continue by bus toward Shima Onsen, then get off near the Shima Onsen central area and finish on foot or by short taxi ride if carrying luggage. Haneda Airport can also be practical for some visitors because direct highway-bus access to Shima Onsen exists, but schedules should be checked locally before relying on it.

Nakanojo Stationstation
12 kmabout 30–40 min by taxiabout 40–50 min by local bus toward Shima Onsen
Best rail gateway for most visitors. Good choice if arriving by JR from Tokyo or elsewhere in Gunma, then transferring to the Shima Onsen bus.
Shima Post Office Bus Stopbus
90 mabout 1–3 minabout 3–5 min by taximain local stop for some Nakanojo-bound services; exact frequency is best checked locally
Most useful nearby stop for this ryokan if you want the shortest final walk. Especially convenient without needing an extra taxi.
Shima Yubata Bus Stopbus
670 mabout 8–15 minabout 3–8 min by taxishort local ride within the onsen area if available; best checked locally
Helpful as a central onsen-town stop if your chosen service does not stop closest to the ryokan. Reasonable fallback for onward walking.
Shima Onsen Bus Stopbus
1.1 kmabout 10–20 min depending on route and luggageabout 5–10 min by taximain highway/local bus arrival point in town
Useful if arriving on a direct bus into Shima Onsen or if your bus terminates here. Better with a short taxi if carrying larger bags.
Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitbus
143 kmabout 2.2 h by cardirect highway bus to Shima Onsen is often around 3.5–4.5 hours, subject to traffic and service patterns
Strong option for travelers staying in Tokyo first. Useful if you prefer a single-seat highway-bus ride instead of changing from train to local bus in Gunma.
Haneda Airport Garden Bus Terminalbus
156 kmabout 2.4 h by cardirect highway bus to Shima Onsen may take roughly 4.5–6.5 hours depending on service and traffic
A practical airport-side departure point for travelers wanting to avoid central Tokyo transfers. Check seasonal and day-of-operation details before planning around it.
Haneda Airportairport
155 kmabout 2.4 h by caroften best reached via Haneda Airport Garden bus terminal or via Tokyo rail connections
Usually the most useful airport for overseas visitors heading to Shima Onsen, especially if combining flight arrival with bus or Tokyo-area rail onward travel.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Warm family-run hospitalityThis ryokan has a notably personal feel, with guest feedback consistently praising the welcoming service and attentive care. It suits travelers who value kindness and human warmth over polished luxury.
Handmade seasonal mealsDinner is served as a handmade semi-kaiseki meal with around 9 to 10 dishes using seasonal local ingredients. Guests who care about food will likely appreciate that the cooking is a real part of the stay, not an afterthought.
Quiet Shima Onsen settingThe inn is in the peaceful Shima Onsen area surrounded by nature, making it a strong fit for a slow, restorative break. It is especially appealing if you want a calm hot-spring town rather than a busy sightseeing base.
Private bath option for couples or familiesThere is a reservable private family bath with a more intimate atmosphere, which can be useful for couples, parents with children, or anyone uncomfortable with shared bathing. This adds flexibility beyond the standard gender-separated baths.
Good for a traditional, low-key ryokan stayWith only 10 Japanese-style rooms, mountain views, private dining options on some plans, and a simple homely character, the experience feels intimate rather than commercial. It is a good match for travelers seeking an authentic small-inn mood.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Some rooms lack a private toiletAt least some guest rooms do not have their own toilet, which may feel inconvenient at night or for travelers used to hotel-style room facilities. This is one of the clearest comfort trade-offs here.
Facilities are traditional, not modernThe property has an older-school feel, and that charm may also read as dated if you prefer contemporary interiors and upgraded amenities. Travelers expecting sleek design may find it too modest.
Baths are on the smaller sideGuest feedback suggests the bathing area can feel somewhat compact. If a large, dramatic onsen is the main reason for your trip, this ryokan may not deliver the scale you want.
Private bath is limited and extra-costThe private family bath requires advance reservation, has restricted hours, and comes with an added fee. That makes it less convenient than ryokans where private baths are included or easier to access.
Access is not especially effortlessReaching the ryokan usually involves going via JR Nakanojo Station and then taking a local bus to the Kirinokidaira stop. It works fine for organized travelers, but it is not the most seamless choice for those wanting easy rail-to-door access.

Current position: 16th out of 79 ryokans in Gunma.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
11th	Shima Onsen Yoshimoto	9.2/10	197
12th	Kanemidori	9.1/10	1,223
13th	Kirishimaya Ryokan	9.1/10	216
14th	Syoubun	9.2/10	75
15th	Osakaya Ryokan	9.0/10	613
16th	Ayameya Ryokan Current ryokan	9.0/10	376
17th	Akagi Onsen Hotel	9.0/10	158
18th	Hotel Ichii	8.9/10	1,697
19th	Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku	8.9/10	1,185
20th	Soumeian	8.9/10	334
21st	Ekinariya Ryokan	9.5/10	18