Ikaho onsen Flowers in the Heart Kokuya (Kokiya)
Squid Onsen Heart-Spring Blooming Kokuya
Gunma /Shibukawa, Ikaho onsen, Ikaho/ ryokan
Enjoy the "Kogane no Yu" flowing directly from the source. A long-established ryokan where you can enjoy onsen stay
Kokuya Onsen Kokoro no Saku Hana onsen is located next to the retro stone steps. It is a long-established ryokan perfect for women who want to enjoy a Japanese atmosphere and onsen. There are a variety of guest rooms, from modern Japanese-style rooms with open-air baths to gorgeous and stylish Japanese-Western rooms. In the large communal bath, private open-air bath, and open-air bath in the guest room, you can luxuriously enjoy Ikaho's famous hot spring "Golden Hot Spring" directly from the source.
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Experience
Relax at a long-established ryokan in Ikaho
2 days and 1 night of onsen with female friends
Mi, who went on a trip to Ikaho with her friends, will share her experience staying at "Ikaho Onsen onsen no Saku Kokuya."
First day
Start14:00
About 2 hours by car from the city center to the inn
get in my car
Depart for Ikaho!
Get in a car with a friend and start a driving trip. As you leave the city center, the scenery of majestic mountains and lush greenery spreads out from the train window, and the feeling of traveling gets excited.
Check-in17:00
Arrive at the inn
Soothing to the sound of water
Arrive at the long-established “Kokuya”
We arrived at "Ikaho Onsen onsen no Saku Kokuya," located just off the famous stone steps of Ikaho. The interior of the building retains the dignity of a long-established establishment, but also has a modern and relaxing atmosphere. The "hanging dolls" displayed in the lobby are also a popular photo spot.
The river was flowing in the lobby and it was a gorgeous atmosphere. We had a welcome drink with tea and Japanese sweets, and we were able to spend an elegant time.
Room17:15
relax
to modern rooms
There are 39 guest rooms in total. There are various types of rooms, including Japanese-style rooms with open-air baths where you can enjoy free-flowing onsen, and Japanese-Western rooms with beds in a pretty modern Japanese space. Each one has a different taste, and you can enjoy staying over and over again.
We stayed in a room called "Hana no Shizuku". When you open the door of the room, the first thing you see is the open-air bath on the back terrace! I feel so good!
Sightseeing17:30
About 1 minute on foot from the inn
Change into colored yukata
Stroll through the stone steps
At Kokuya, you can rent cute items such as colored yukata, basket bags, and lanterns. After changing into a stylish yukata, take a stroll down the retro stone steps. Enjoy eating while walking, shooting, stop by onsen and footbaths.
You can enjoy strawberry shakes and target shooting, or climb the stone steps to see the illuminated Kajika Bridge. I took a lot of pictures.
Dinner19:00
Colorful kaiseki cuisine
Enjoy the gourmet of Gunma
Dinner is a kaiseki meal full of Gunma delicacies. The dishes, which include Joshu beef, Japanese pork mochi pork, and seasonal wild vegetables, look gorgeous. There is also a room-only plan where you can have breakfast and dinner in a completely private room at Ikaho Komachi.
I ate Joshu beef sukiyaki course. There were various kinds from fish to meat and vegetables, and I was very satisfied.
Onsen21:00
In the guest room open-air bath
Monopoly the famous hot springs of Ikaho
In the guest room open-air bath overlooking the mountains of Ikaho, you can enjoy "Kogane no Yu" flowing directly from the source. Please enjoy a luxurious time without worrying about anyone. If you want to take a relaxing bath with your friends, we recommend booking a private open-air bath.
The open-air bath in the guest room was the best feeling that I had the scenery in front of me all to myself! !
the 2nd day
Breakfast07:30
Fine Japanese breakfast
charge the power
Breakfast is a Japanese set. You can enjoy miso soup with plenty of vegetables, Shimonita konjac dengaku, grilled fish, etc. at the meal place. Dishes that are kind to the body will energize ♪ you from the morning.
Onsen08:30
with beautiful scenery
Refreshing hot onsen time
In the morning, relax in the large communal bath with two bathtubs or the open-air bath. Let's spend a superb morning time relaxing with the majestic view of the Sankuni Mountains and the Tanigawa mountain range and the soothing "Golden Hot Springs" flowing directly from the source.
There were various kinds of large public baths and I was able to enjoy them. I was also happy that the reservation-only private bath, which usually requires a separate fee, is open as a women's bath in the morning.
Check-out10:00
leave the inn
with memories in mind
check out
Shop at the souvenir shop "Hana Noren" before checking out. Starting with onsen steamed buns, Ikaho and Gunma specialties are lined up. It's nice to have a hand-drip coffee at the coffee lounge "Kohitei" and relax.
Sightseeing10:30
About 7 minutes by car from the inn
At Hosui-ji Temple
Taiwan travel mood
``Bukkouzan Housuiji'' is the head temple in Taiwan. The exotic precincts are perfect for taking photos. In addition to experiencing Zen meditation and sutra copying, you can also enjoy Taiwanese gourmet food at the cafe on the hill.
Return trip14:00
Chilling out with my girlfriend
Two days of soothing onsen
Two days spent relaxing in Ikaho with a good friend. Enjoy free-flowing onsen in guest rooms and large public baths, and stroll down the atmospheric stone steps. It was a wonderful girls' trip where you can refresh yourself from the bottom of your heart ♪
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Ikaho trip with a couple ♡
Two days and one night with gourmet food and onsen
A woman who went on a trip to Ikaho with her boyfriend shares her experience staying at the Ikaho onsen Kokoro Saku Kokuya.
First day
Start12:00
A short walk from onsen town to the inn
In the onsen town of Ikaho
Local gourmet eating tour
When you arrive at Ikaho onsen, first go to the famous "Ishidangai" and eat while walking with him ♡ Ikaho is full of local gourmet foods such as "Yunohana Manju", "Tama Konnyaku", and "Mizusawa Udon"! If you share it with two people, you can eat a lot♪
I took a Shinkansen and a bus, went to Ikaho onsen, and went to eat while walking. I also stopped by "Green Ranch" on the way ♪
Check-in15:00
Arrive at the inn
A long-established ryokan with dignity
Arrive at "Kokuya"
Located just off the stone steps of Ikaho, "Ikaho onsen Kokuya" is a long-established ryokan that was founded over 100 years ago. Once you've checked in, be sure to rent a cute colorful yukata. It's also a good idea to ask your boyfriend to pick out one that he likes.
Room15:15
In a room with an open-air bath
Moist time for two
If you are traveling as a couple, we recommend a room with an open-air bath. There are a variety of options, such as "Ki no Shizuku" and "Hana no Shizuku", which come with free-flowing onsen baths with a view, and "Keyaki" and "Momiji," where you can be seen from outside.
Sightseeing16:00
A short walk from the inn
A onsen town full of emotion
A date for a walk in a yukata
Go to the onsen town of Ikaho with cute items such as basket bags and lanterns. Souvenir shops and nostalgic playgrounds are lined up around the 365 stone steps. There are also photogenic spots, perfect for dates ♡
Change into a yukata and go sightseeing. You can visit shrines and play games such as shooting games. We also enjoyed the footbath!
Onsen17:30
in an open public bath
Enjoy the "golden hot water"
There are large public baths "Nagame no Yu" and "Nozomi no Yu" in the hotel. The men's and women's baths are alternated, and both can enjoy the "Kogane no Yu", which is fed directly from the source. "Nagame no Yu" also has an open-air bath with a view of Mt. Tanigawa.
I was able to enter slowly while enjoying the scenery like a Japanese garden. It was good that it was vacant ♪
Dinner19:00
Joshu Beef and Mochi Pork
Enjoy Gunma gourmet food
Dinner is a multi-course dinner featuring seasonal wild vegetables and other ingredients from Gunma. Sukiyaki of Kamiju beef and Japanese pork glutinous pork is especially popular. If you want to enjoy being alone with two during the meal, we recommend the plan where you can have dinner and breakfast at the completely private meal "Ikaho Komachi"!
For dinner, we had a kaiseki meal. The main sukiyaki was very delicious. The portion was larger than it looked and I was very satisfied♪ I enjoyed conversation in a semi-private room.
Onsen22:00
In the private open-air bath with a view
monopolizing onsen with him
Inside the hotel, there is a private bath where you can enjoy the "Kogane no Yu" flowing directly from the source. Since it is a complete reservation system, you can use it without waiting. You can see the majestic Mt. Tanigawa in the daytime, and the beautiful starry sky at night when there are no clouds.
Choose a plan with a private open-air bath. I entered with my boyfriend late at night ♡
the 2nd day
Breakfast08:00
Gentle Japanese breakfast
Smile from the morning
Breakfast is a Japanese-style meal that is typical of ryokan. Miso soup with plenty of ingredients, dengaku of Gunma's specialty "Shimonita Konnyaku", egg dishes, and side dishes of white rice are lined up. The gentle taste will fill your stomach and heart.
The breakfast was also Japanese, with a variety of wild vegetables. The miso soup was also very delicious, making it the best breakfast.
Check-out10:00
leave the inn
Until checkout
A moment of relaxation
After getting ready, you can relax and enjoy the view until check-out. You can shop at the souvenir shop "Hana Noren" or relax at the cafe lounge "Coffee Tei"... In the morning, the private open-air bath becomes a women's bath, so you can enjoy the morning bath ◎
At my birthday service, I put my photo in a frame and received it as a gift. I was able to check out comfortably in a good atmosphere ♪
Sightseeing10:30
About 3 minutes on foot from the inn to the ropeway platform
at the end of the trip
Overlooking the beautiful scenery of Ikaho
The Ikaho Ropeway connects the onsen town and Miharashi Station at an altitude of 955m. What awaits you at the end of the four-minute flight is the Tokimeki Deck, which offers a panoramic view of Mt. Akagi and Mt. Tanigawa. Enjoy a commemorative photo with him against the backdrop of the refreshing scenery.
We rode the ropeway and enjoyed the scenery of Ikaho onsen. After that, I returned to the stone steps again, played games such as shooting games, and enjoyed eating while walking, then went home♪
Return trip15:00
Local gourmet and onsen ♡
Two days filled with body and soul
Enjoy local gourmet food in onsen town and seasonal dishes from Gunma at the inn. In the private open-air bath, you can enjoy the hot spring onsen and the view of Ikaho exclusively. If you want to enjoy Ikaho to the fullest with your partner, head to "Ikaho Onsen Kokuya no Saku onsen."
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Location
- address
- Gunma 52 Ikaho, Ikaho Town, Shibukawa City
- access
- 10 km from Kanetsu Expressway Shibukawa Ikaho IC
- pick-up
- Shuttle service available
When using the highway bus, there is a shuttle service for arrivals at the "Ikaho Stone Steps Street" bus stop at 14:42/16:32 (contact required)
- parking
- Parking available
55 cars (free)
Facility information
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onsen and baths
- onsen
- Big bath
- Open-air bath
pool
relaxation
Food & Drink
Baby & Children
Room Information
- Guest room with open-air bath
Other facilities within the building
- banquet hall
- Gift shop
- Ping-pong table
- karaoke room
amenities
- tv set
- refrigerator
- Air conditioning
- slipper
- Safety deposit box
- Toilet with washing machine
- yukata
- toothbrush
- Razor
- shampoo
- conditioner
- Body Soap
- shower cap
- towel
- bath towel
- Tea Set
- Electric pot
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Early 20s / Nursery teacher
Stayed in July 2021
Refresh trip with friends from university days ♪ We headed while taking a break at SA.