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Kanbaikan
4.4★ · 96 Google ratings · Midori, Gunma · 神梅館
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
Limited hoursDay bathing exists only as a reservation-only private bath, not walk-in; reviewers warn to call ahead.stated by 3 visitors · Jul 2025 – May 2026
Hours
11:30–16:00 · closed Tuesday, Wednesdayfrom the facility listing
Private bath
Yes, by reservationThe bath is a reservation-only private/family bath in a separate building, not open bathing.stated by 4 visitors · Sep 2024 – Jun 2026
Reservation
✓ YesMultiple reviewers confirm bathing requires advance reservation by phone.stated by 3 visitors · Jul 2025 – May 2026
Tattoos
Not known · call aheadno policy stated in the 33 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Watch out
Lodging
The inn closed as overnight lodging in March 2023 and now operates only as a restaurant/café; several reviewers confirm no one can stay overnight anymore.
stated by 4 visitors · Apr 2023 – Mar 2025Day visitors
Day bathing exists only as a reservation-only private bath, not walk-in; reviewers warn to call ahead.
stated by 3 visitors · Jul 2025 – May 2026Reservation
Multiple reviewers confirm bathing requires advance reservation by phone.
stated by 3 visitors · Jul 2025 – May 2026The bath
What you’ll find
A 100-year-old former hot-spring ryokan that closed as an inn in March 2023 and now operates mainly as a retro café/restaurant famous for its egg sandwich, with bathing available only as a reservation-only private bath.
Restaurant
✓ YesThe overwhelming majority of reviews describe it purely as a café/restaurant known for its thick egg sandwich and udon.stated by 26 visitors · Dec 2022 – Jun 2026
Lodging
NoThe inn closed as overnight lodging in March 2023 and now operates only as a restaurant/café; several reviewers confirm no one can stay overnight anymore.stated by 4 visitors · Apr 2023 – Mar 2025
Guide
What visitors add
Staffing
The place is staffed and family-run — one reviewer (Aug 2023) reports it is run by a family, and at least three distinct reviews mention the young landlady (wakaokami) or staff serving guests.
stated by 5 visitors · Sep 2023 – Jul 2025Private bath
Bathing here is offered as a private rental (kashikiri) day-use bath; at least four distinct reviews (Mar 2025–Jun 2026) mention the kashikiri bath, and one reviewer (Jul 2025) reports that reservation the day before is required.
stated by 4 visitors · Mar 2025 – Jun 2026Day-use visits
Day-use bathing is by reservation only — one reviewer (Nov 2025) states you must phone ahead to book, and two other reviewers (Jul 2025, May 2026) also report reservation is required. No reviewer states opening hours.
stated by 4 visitors · Sep 2024 – May 2026Day-use visits
The facility no longer operates as an inn — at least four distinct reviews (Apr 2023–Mar 2025) report the ryokan closed (one dates the end of lodging to March 2023 after roughly 100 years) and it now runs as a restaurant/cafe plus reservation-based day-use bath.
stated by 4 visitors · Apr 2023 – Mar 2025Timing
When to go
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30–16:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–16:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–16:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–17:00 |
Closed Tuesday, Wednesday.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 275-1 Omamacho Kamikanbai, Midori, Gunma 376-0104
🚃 Kami-Kambai station, 0.5 km
📞 +81277-73-0355
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