If you're traveling alone in Ikaho, here are the places to go. 6 recommended onsen ryokan and hotels for different styles

Ikaho onsen in Gunma can be accessed by bus from Shinjuku for about 2,000 to 3,000 yen one way. This onsen area is popular for its retro stone steps and townscape. Eat local gourmet food and enjoy touring the hot springs while making the sound of your geta. Why not take a break from everyday life and relax in a quaint hot onsen area?

Even if you say "travel alone in a onsen resort", the style of travel varies from person to person. This time, we will introduce recommended ryokan divided into the following three styles. Please use this as a reference for your travel plans.

●Emphasis on cospa! A stylish inn where petite luxury comes true
●Affordable and clean casual inn for sightseeing
●Luxury inn perfect for a stay

*The information listed is current as of April 2023. Please check the official website for the latest information when making a reservation.

Traveling alone can get expensive per night. You can experience a sense of luxury, but at a price that's not out of reach. We'll introduce you to some stylish, cost-effective accommodations. Why not treat yourself?

“ryokan Sakurai” has a wide variety of plans for one person. Even if you are traveling alone, you can stay in a room with an open-air bath and enjoy the hot onsen at your leisure. Recommended rooms are "Moon", "Hana" and "Yuki". All of them are stylish and fashionable designer rooms, and you can see the attention to detail everywhere. The interior with a soft atmosphere will soothe your heart.

The water in the open-air bath in the guest room is a natural onsen. Soaking in onsen without worrying about prying eyes is sure to refresh your mind and body. The privilege of staying in a room with an open-air bath is that you can bathe as many times as you like without worrying about the time! After bathing, you can sit on a deck chair, drink your favorite drink, or read a book. Why don't you take a rest?

While a relaxing bath in your room is nice, we also recommend the observation bath on the top floor of ryokan. You can enjoy bath time in an open, unobstructed atmosphere. Why not try it out for a second bath, a morning bath, or any other time you want to change your mood?

Dinner on the solo travel plan is in-room dining, which is nice. You can enjoy the food in a relaxed atmosphere without worrying about other people's eyes. There are several types of dinner menu, all of which are very filling. We recommend the "Standard Menu Plan" which includes local dishes such as pork, chicken, beef, and Mizusawa udon. It's a plan that will satisfy even the most greedy gourmet women.

"Keifuryu (Cable) Inn Kanoya" is a onsen inn located in the mountains, accessible by the inn's private cable car. If you are traveling alone, we recommend a compact room where you can enjoy the green scenery from a picture-frame-like window. The warm wooden furniture and fabrics reminiscent of Scandinavian design are cute and soothing to the soul.

onsen at "Kanoya" is the "Shirogane no Yu" which is gentle on the skin. This is the bath in the guest room with an open-air bath, but there is also a large bath that you can use any time between 3pm and 8:30am the next morning, as well as three family baths and two private open-air baths that can be rented for a fee. Why not relax in onsen while looking out at the mountains during the day and the starry sky at night?

meal venue is Koyurugitei, a comfortable dining area with chairs and tables. The stylish interior will get you in the mood for your trip. Outside the window is a vast expanse of greenery, so you can enjoy meal while looking at the soothing scenery.

The dinner for the solo travel plan is the "Standard Kaiseki 《Bamboo》." It features carefully prepared dishes using local seasonal ingredients, such as wagyu beef teppanyaki. It is a menu that will leave you feeling luxurious.

"Yorokobi no Yado Shinki" is ryokan located about a 3-minute walk from the Ikaho onsen bus terminal. There are many points that women will enjoy here, such as beauty treatments and meal using silk, a specialty of Gunma! If you are traveling alone, you can relax in a spacious and luxurious simple Japanese-style room of 10 to 15 tatami mats.

On the top floor, at an altitude of 800 meters, there is a large public bath with a view from a large window, from which you can see mountains such as Mount Akagi on a clear day. The magnificent view will make you feel open and relaxed. We recommend taking a bath in the public bath at least once while the sun is rising.

This one meal also serves room service. You can enjoy healthy dishes using silk and mulberry. The menu is designed not only for beautiful skin but also for reducing sugar content, which is great for women who are concerned about their beauty and health. If you enjoy the silk kaiseki after having your skin conditioned at the esthetic salon, you will detoxify and become beautiful both inside and outside of your body!

One of the ways to enjoy your trip is to keep your accommodation costs as low as possible and enjoy walking and sightseeing in the onsen town. Here, we will introduce recommended inns among all the reasonably priced inns that are attractive to women.

"Wagokoro no Yado Omori" is ryokan that boasts an open-air bath. It is conveniently located just a short walk from the Ikaho onsen bus terminal, making it a safe place for solo travelers. The guest rooms are compact Japanese-style rooms or double rooms. The inn's Wi-Fi is available, so you can relax as you like, watching your favorite videos, uploading your travel memories to social media, and more.

The inn is located at an altitude of 800 meters, and the view from the open-air bath on the rooftop is spectacular. There are two open-air baths, which are switched at different times. The atmosphere is different during the day and at night, so we recommend enjoying both open-air baths. If it's a clear day, you'll be greeted by the Gunma mountains during the day, and a sky full of stars at night.

There is also a reasonably priced plan that includes a multi-course meal in your room. The menu is Japanese cuisine that uses plenty of ingredients from Gunma. The main dish is "Joshu beef," which is a finely marbled meat that melts in your mouth the moment you put it in! There are also plans for "lodging only" and "breakfast only," which are recommended for those who want to eat dinner at a restaurant in town, so it's nice to be able to choose according to your travel style.

This inn also has meal called "Mameya Kitchen" where you can enjoy lunch including Gunma's soul food "Mizusawa Udon". Why not stop by before or after checking in?
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Finally, we will introduce two high-class ryokan where you can stay even if you are alone. We recommend these to those who want to enjoy the luxury of doing nothing at a high-class inn. Give yourself a reward for always working hard.

Oku-Ikaho Ryotei?Kaichoro?Ryokan is a luxury inn that offers comfortable hospitality. For solo travelers, we recommend the elegant and just-sized Japanese-style room or the main room + next room room with low beds. Both rooms come with a private garden and an open-air bath, allowing you to forget about your daily life and relax. It's perfect for enjoying the luxury of doing nothing.

The open-air baths in the guest rooms are filled with clear, colorless water called Shirogane-no-Yu. onsen that are gentle on the skin and the beautifully arranged garden with the mountains of Ikaho as a background will soothe your soul. The check-out time is late at 12:00, so even if you overslept, you can still enjoy the morning bath.

At this inn, check-in in your room, welcome champagne and wasanbon, 6 types of pillows selected by a sleep therapist, high-quality yukata that is gentle on the skin, luxurious amenities in a pouch, etc. There are many services available. Such attention to detail will be remembered.

meal, which can be said to be another main feature of a onsen ryokan, are served in the dining room so that you can enjoy freshly prepared meals. It's a private room, so you don't have to worry about being distracted by others.

Dinner is a creative cuisine based on Japanese cuisine that incorporates Western sensibilities. The delicious taste of the ingredients and the playful presentation will make you feel excited. Also, if you like alcohol, please look forward to the wine and sake served to match.

"Kounkan" is a luxurious ryokan with only 10 rooms, all with an open-air bath and an indoor bath. It is recommended for those who want to escape from everyday life and indulge in a luxurious stay. It also has a small garden and a shoin study, and has a quiet atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The open-air bath in the guest room has a moderate sense of openness and a secure blindfold, so you can enjoy your own relaxing time with peace of mind. If you want to enjoy natural onsen, the large public bath is recommended. The "Golden Hot Spring", which is only available in eight Ikaho onsen, is lavishly fed. Don't forget to enjoy it.

This spa has various menus such as "Aroma Treatment", "Ayurveda", "Japanese Massage", and "Akasurie", and you can choose according to your taste. As a reward for your hard work, why not treat yourself to a special beauty treatment after warming up in onsen?

You can choose to have dinner in-room dining or at the meal. If your goal is to relax without worrying about the public eye, don't hesitate to choose in-room dining. Dishes using seasonal ingredients from all over the country are stylishly arranged, and they are also healthy for adults and girls. If you take your time to savor the sumptuous dishes, you are sure to be satisfied with both your stomach and your heart.

It's good to enjoy a bit of luxury at a stylish inn, it's good to enjoy hot onsen and sightseeing at a casual inn, and it's good to stay at a luxury inn to the fullest. Even in the same onsen resort, your trip will change depending on the inn you choose. Choose ryokan that you can enjoy in your own way and enjoy your trip alone.