If you think of hotels that operate a free shuttle bus for guests from Tokyo and Chiba, Spa Resort Hawaiians is the first one that comes to mind, but there are other hotels offering non-stop round-trip shuttle buses as well as round-trip bus plans. Even without a car, you can easily travel to these hotels through their direct pick-up buses. In this article, we will introduce you to some of our recommended hotels and traditional inns.
- There are also facilities which charge fees for non-stop shuttle buses.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 10, 2026.
1. Sekizenkan Ryokan at Shima Onsen (Gunma Prefecture)
Located in Gunma Prefecture’s Shima Onsen, Sekizankan Ryokan is one of the models for The Bathhouse in the animated movie “Spirited Away”. This hot spring inn is also registered as an important cultural site of Gumma prefecture as it is Japan’s oldest hot spring hotel. Originally an inn with healing baths, this place has a wide variety of hot spring facilities, all of which are great quality. People who do not know how to drive or do not own a car can easily come here if they place a reservation inclusive of bus fare from Tokyo Station to Shima Onsen (round trip)!
Sekizenkan Ryokan at Shima Onsen
Address: 4236, Shima Ko, Nakanojo-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-0601, Japan
2. Hotel Sunvalley Nasu (Tochigi Prefecture) (from USD 190)
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Hotel Sunvalley Nasu in Nasu Kogen is a popular hotel with 9 different accommodation options and hot spring facilities that you can choose from. It also has a convenient non-stop roundtrip bus plan departing from 8 places which include Sano/Oyama/Utsunomiya, Ichikawa/ Nishi-Funabashi/Matsudo, and Ikebukuro/Saitama New Urban Center.
Hotel Sunvalley Nasu
Address: Yumoto 203
5.49 km (3.5 mi) from Nasu Animal Kingdom
3. Nikko Grand Hotel Honokana Yado Hotel Jurin (Tochigi Prefecture) (from 143 USD)
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The hotel’s 1.65-hectare (4 acre) site is home to several coniferous trees such as fir and open-air baths which are surrounded by forests, allowing you to enjoy a forest bath during the day or a dip under a star-studded sky at night. If you are lucky, you may even be able to catch a glimpse of animals such as deer, foxes, raccoons, badgers and Japanese martens in the courtyard! On top of that, the Nikko Yumoto Onsen is easily accessible via a shuttle bus (a round trip costs 3000 JPY or 28 USD) from metropolitan areas (Ikebukuro, Chiba, Nishi-Funabashi, Yokohama, Shin-Etsuya)!
Nikko Grand Hotel Honokana Yado Hotel Jurin
Address: 321-1662 Tochigi, Nikko, Yumoto 2549-7 , Japan (see map)
Price: from 143 USD
Star Rating: 3 Star
Travelers Review: Good 7.4 (from 28 reviews)
4. Spa Resort Hawaiians (Fukushima Prefecture)
“Spa Resort Hawaiians” is famously known as the Hawaii of Japan. It is a hot spring theme park based on a Hawaiian resort, so get ready to spend a never-ending summer here! Apart from the public baths found in the theme park, the baths in the rooms and the pool are all hot springs! What’s even more pleasant is that a free non-stop shuttle bus that operates daily fetches visitors here from Tokyo, Shinjuku, Saitama New Urban Center, Yokohama, Tachikawa, Shibuya, Chiba, Ikebukuro, Nishi-Funabashi, Matsudo, and Kita-Senju!
Spa Resort Hawaiians
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5. Urabandai Lake Resort (Fukushima Prefecture) (from USD 88)
Buffet meals have good variety but chaotic, with average food quality.
Reasonable pricing for basic amenities, slightly overpriced for the location.
Best location by the lake, close to Goshikinuma Ponds, ski area, and hiking trails.
Large rooms, onsen, activities for kids, but lacks comfortable seating.
Do you want to go on an extravagant trip for one night in Tohoku? Amidst the multitude of options available, the Urabandai Lake Resort is a hotel you should consider staying at! The hotel’s interior exudes a luxurious yet calm atmosphere, and its vicinity is home to various lakes and marshes including Goshikuma, where you can enjoy various outdoor activities. You can relish an open-air bath drawn from a naturally flowing hot spring while admiring the breathtaking view of Lake Hibara. There is also a free roundtrip shuttle bus to and from Tokyo Station.
Urabandai Lake Resort Goshiki no Mori
Address: Hibara Yudairayama 1171-1
58.1 km (36.1 mi) from Nasu Animal Kingdom
6. Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Village (Gunma Prefecture) (from USD 89)
Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Village is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation with its hot springs, forest baths, aromatherapy, and massages. There are plenty of activities that can be enjoyed every season in its vast site, including the forest stage which allows you to walk in mid-air. This place is for people who are craving for something more than the usual hot spring trip. You can spend a wonderful time at Kusatsu Onsen if you use non-stop buses to and from Shinjuku.
Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Village
Address: Kusatsu 618
139.1 km (86.5 mi) from Nasu Animal Kingdom
Visit hot springs via a non-stop shuttle bus from Tokyo's suburbs!
This non-stop shuttle bus allows you to spend less time on commute transfers and save on travel expenses. The above-listed hotels and hot spring inns offer convenient shuttle bus services with great accommodation. However, do keep in mind that these accommodations and departure/arrival areas are updated as of May 2017. Please check for the latest information when before making your reservation.
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