Women's trip leisurely walking the stone steps ♩ Best 7 ryokan and hotels for visiting hot springs in Ikaho

"I want to relax with my friends at a nice onsen inn ~ onsen." If you want a girls' trip that makes you feel like that, we recommend the onsen town "Ikaho" where you can enjoy not only the onsen of the inn but also the outdoor bath. The easy access from Tokyo is about two and a half hours by highway bus from "Busta Shinjuku", one of the attractions of ♪ Ikaho onsen. Tokyo Even if you go by car from inside, it is in a good location, just over an hour from Nerima Interchange, so it is not as far as you think.

One of the main features of Ikaho onsen is the color of its water. The "Golden Water" is a brownish color caused by the oxidation of the iron contained in onsen, and is less irritating, with many beneficial effects for women, including those who suffer from poor circulation. It is also known as the "Children's Water" because of its effect of promoting blood circulation. Meanwhile, the "Silver Water" is colorless and transparent, and is said to help relieve fatigue. These two onsen, with their different colors and benefits, look like they will help you soothe your daily fatigue♪

The "Stone Steps Slope" in the center of town is packed with souvenir shops and restaurants. Another great thing about it is that you can easily visit various inns and baths just by walking up the stone steps. We will introduce you to some wonderful ryokan and hotels where you can relax in Ikaho onsen while enjoying the outdoor baths on a girls' trip.

Ujo no Yu Moriaki ryokan was founded in 1868 and has a long history. At this ryokan, you can enjoy Ikaho onsen 's famous "Golden Hot Springs" straight from the source. This is the kind of luxury you can only get at a long-established ryokan.

The open-air bath Ujo no Yu, which this long-established ryokan is proud of, is said to be associated with Noguchi Ujo, a poet who left behind many children's songs such as "Soap Bubbles" and "Red Shoes." There are other private open-air baths in the building, so it's perfect for when you want to enjoy onsen relaxing soak with friends. The scenery that catches your eye is also amazing.

When you think of a onsen inn, the most relaxing thing is the Japanese-style room with tatami mats. The scent of rush grass is soothing. It's also a great way to enjoy the scenery at your destination, sitting in a chair by the window, drinking tea and chatting with friends.

The stone steps leading to the center of town are just a 3-minute walk from "Ujou no Yu Moriaki ryokan." While enjoying ryokan, you can also easily stroll around Ikaho onsen town and visit the outdoor baths.

Joshin no Sato Hibikino is ryokan that boasts a vast site of about 15,000 tsubo, which is said to be one of the largest in Ikaho. The hotel is also packed with facilities to enrich your girls' trip, such as karaoke, an entertainment room, a beauty salon to get your body in shape, and a bar to enjoy the night. This is an inn that offers a variety of ways to enjoy yourself.

There are paths through the vast garden, where you can enjoy the changing of the flowers with each season. You can also view it from the lounge, so you can enjoy the beautiful garden even on rainy days. It's a nice point that you can enjoy it inside the facility.

Contrary to the size of the grounds, there are only 62 rooms. Even the standard rooms here are spacious, at 10 tatami mats, so you can relax. The view of the trees from the veranda is soothing. It combines the best of both worlds: a barefoot Japanese-style room and the comfort of a sofa. It can accommodate up to five people, so it's perfect for a girls' trip. Spread out your futon and enjoy chatting until it's time to go to sleep.

You can enjoy different types of onsen, such as the "Golden Bath" and the "Silver Bath," in the open-air bath and four private baths. As the inn has a majority of female staff, the interior is a comfortable space where you can feel the unique sense and attention to detail of women.

"Tsukagoshiya Shichibei onsen Ryokan" was founded during the Bunkyu era at the end of the Edo period. You can feel the long history of the inn as well as the long history of Ikaho onsen. Although it is such a long-established ryokan, it doesn't look old at all. The modern Japanese-style rooms are stylish and extremely comfortable.

The guest rooms include a two-room adjoining room overlooking Mount Akagi, a room with a sunken kotatsu on the veranda, a spacious 12-tatami Japanese-style room, and a Japanese-style room with a bed. With a wide range of options, this is a great place to stay for people of all ages.

In the garden bath "Hotodogisu no Yu," you can enjoy the flowing brownish "golden water." In addition, although it is not onsen, you can enjoy the scent of the cypress open-air bath. There is also a sauna, so you can wash off the sweat and feel refreshed.

For dinner, enjoy a meal at the dining room "Kaori." For the main course "Teppanyaki," you can choose from Joshu beef, Joshu Rokkokuton pork, or Akagi chicken. It's so filling that you'll have a hard time deciding what to choose. Also, for a sweet treat that ladies won't want to miss, you can try Konnyaku Daifuku, a mochi made with konnyaku powder, a specialty of Gunma, kneaded into the skin. The filling changes every month. Look forward to it.

Oyado Oyado Tamaki, each room has its own unique character and variety. It's so much fun that you'll want to try a different room next time you come.

The calming guest rooms, which give off a sense of adult comfort, are very stylish with a unified color scheme. The furnishings also create an atmosphere that matches the style of each room. Finding a room that suits your trip, whether it's a Japanese-style room, a Western-style room, or one with a view, will ensure that your time there is comfortable.

This is the view from the special room "Enju" with its open-air bath. The panoramic view of the Joshu mountains, which change with the seasons, is extremely refreshing. You can spend time here that is kind to your mind, body, and eyes.

Please enjoy meal at "Yamaakari." It is a modern Japanese dining room with tatami mats, chairs and tables. You can get a panoramic view of Mt. Tanigawa from inside the building, which gives it a special feeling. For dinner, you can enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine centered on local ingredients. For breakfast, they serve healthy meals centered around millet porridge. It's gentle on the stomach.

The Yokotekan is its atmospheric wooden main building, built in 1920. Located close to Ishidan-gai Street, the hotel has a quaint appearance that makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Taisho period. The moment you see the lights on at night, you will be captivated by the soft light.

In contrast to the historic main building, the annex Tokiwaen was completely renovated with reinforced concrete in the Heisei era. The east wing of the main building was also renovated to give it a modern feel. You can feel the high level of hospitality that has updated the charm of the inn while retaining its traditional charm.

There are two large public baths with natural hot spring water: "Gekko no Yu" and "Origami no Yu." There are also three private family baths, which can be used for free on a first-come, first-served basis. You can enjoy the "Golden Bath" in either bath. Try going from the large public bath to the family bath and enjoy the differences between them.

The history of Yokotekan can be traced back to the Genroku period (the Horai era). This inn, beloved by many famous people, is filled with literary art, calligraphy, and paintings placed throughout, allowing you to spend a unique time that feels different from the usual.

Among ryokan and hotels in Ikaho onsen, Hotel Kogure offers an overwhelming amount of hot spring water. Apparently, it draws in more than a quarter of the total amount of hot spring water from Ikaho onsen. The rising steam from the hot springs gives you a taste of the true pleasure of being in a onsen town.

Hotel Kogure offers a variety of baths, but we recommend the private observation bath, Ureshi-no-Yu. You can enjoy your private time to your heart's content while gazing at the beautiful mountains. This is the ultimate luxury for a girls' trip.

The VIP and special rooms, with their high-quality atmosphere and spectacular views, are luxurious rooms perfect for special occasions. There are also popular Japanese-Western style Shokatei rooms, so you can change your mood depending on the room you choose. Be sure to choose a room where you can relax after touring the outdoor baths.

meal which are packed with local cuisine, are also top-notch. The inn has several staff members who have passed the advanced level certification of the "Japanese Inn Hospitality Examination." If you experience this kind of hospitality, you'll definitely be hooked and want to come back again and again.

Kishigon Kishon Ryokan was founded in 1576 and has a long history. With the motto of "good water, good taste, good view," you can feel the care that only a long-established inn can provide. It is located halfway up the stone steps, so it is conveniently located for getting anywhere.

In addition to enjoying the natural hot spring water, there are a variety of baths to choose from, including the open-air bath "Gonzaemon no Yu" made entirely of cypress. In addition to the foot bath at the entrance to ryokan, there are also plenty of private baths, so you can spend some private onsen time with friends. It seems like you can enjoy bathing in the hot springs even just within the building.

There is a wide variety of guest rooms, from traditional Japanese-style rooms to modern Western-style rooms. The most luxurious of these is the Kishigon Suite, where you can enjoy the view of Ikaho while bathing in your own bath. There is also a reading room and a table tennis court, so you can spend time with friends even if the weather is not good.

Another big plus point is that the amenities are extensive for women, and there are cute colorful yukatas to get you in the travelling mood.

Ikaho onsen is a small, relaxing onsen town perfect for a girls' trip. You can enjoy your stay at ryokan or hotel to your heart's content, or take a stroll up the stone steps to visit the outdoor baths. Why not try this fulfilling, out-of-the-ordinary girls' trip?