Ikaho Onsen Kokuya
52, Ikaho, Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture
Enjoying a large panorama such as Mt.Tanigawa while soaking in "Koganenoyu". This onsen ryokan provides attractive services for girls traveling.
From the Large Bath on the top floor, you can see a large panoramic view of Mt.Tanigawa and Mikuni Mountains. "Koganenoyu", the hot water typical of Ikaho Onsen, is Flowing from the Source to the bath. (Kokuya is one of nine ryokan that can draw "Koganenoyu" directly from the source.)
In the lobby, tourists will be welcomed by the cute hanging decorations of folk art accessories. Kokuya provides many services that are nice for women. (Such as strolling down Stone Steps Street with colorful yukata rentals.)
The area around Ikaho Onsen is famous for autumn leaves. In autumn, maples color the mountains, and the autumn leaves are lit up around Kajika Bridge.
- Sulfate spring
- Hydrogen carbonate spring
- Chlo-ride spring
- Neutral
- Flowing from the Source, Unheated (many)
- Non-powered spouting after drilling
- Light green-grayish ocher
- Click to the description page
Open-air bath is for only men during day trip bathing hours. (Except for Private open-air bath)
Location
Area / Railway
Kanto Region
Gunma Pref.
JR Joetsu / Agatsuma Line
Click on a station/bus stop to see detailed information.
Bus timetable etc.
- Kan-etsu Kotsu Bus Shibukawa >> Ikaho route bus [PDF]
- Kan-etsu Kotsu Bus Ikaho >> Shibukawa route bus [PDF]
- Kan-etsu Kotsu Bus Ikaho Line Unlimited ride ticket [html]
- Gunma Bus Shibukawa - Ikaho route bus [PDF]
- Gunma Bus Takasaki - Ikaho route bus [PDF]
- Gunma Bus One way discount ticket [html]
- Ikaho Shima Onsen-go Haneda Line [html]
- Takasaki Ikaho Shima Onsen-go Hachioji Line [html]
- JR Bus Kanto Expressway bus Yumeguri-go [html]
- Gunma Bus etc.Yokohama / Roppongi >> Ikaho [PDF]
- Ikaho Town Bus etc.route map[PDF]
- Ikaho Town Bus etc.timetables[html→PDF]
- To / From Ikaho bus timetables[PDF]
- Shibukawa Ikaho area 2-days Unlimited ride bus ticket [jpg]
- Shibukawa-ekimae Plaza Free bicycle rental info [html]
Route from Tokyo (Ueno)
- Ueno Sta.JR: 2 hrs 20 min Takasaki Line etc. - Joetsu Line ¥ 2,310
- Shibukawa Sta.Walk: 2 hrs 23 min 9.1 km (5.7 mi) Difference in elevation: 580 m (1903 ft)
- Kokuya
Route from Tokyo (Ueno)
- Ueno Sta. JR express: 1 hr 45 min Kusatsu Non-reserved seat ※¥ 3,670
- Shibukawa Sta. ※Kan-etsu Kotsu bus: 21 min ¥ 580
- Ikaho Onsen Bus StopWalk: 1 min 0.1 km (0.1 mi)
- Kokuya
Route from Tokyo (Ueno)
- Ueno Sta. JR Shinkansen: 50 min Toki etc. Non-reserved seat ※¥ 4,610
- (Transfer at Takasaki Sta.) JR: 30 min Joetsu Line etc. ¥ -
- Shibukawa Sta. ※Gunma Bus: 29 min ¥ 620
- Ikaho Bus TerminalWalk: 2 min 0.2 km (0.1 mi)
- Kokuya
Route from Tokyo (Ueno)
- Ueno Sta. JR Shinkansen: 50 min Toki etc. Non-reserved seat ※¥ 4,280
- Takasaki Sta. (West exit) ※Gunma Bus: 1 hr 10 min ¥ 1,170
- Ishidangaiguchi Bus StopWalk: 15 min 0.5 km (0.3 mi)
- Kokuya
Route from Tokyo (Ikebukuro)
- Ikebukuro Sta. Tobu: 1 hr 35 min Tojo Line ¥ 910
- Yorii Sta.JR: 45 min Hachiko Line ¥ 990
- (Transfer at Takasaki Sta.) JR: 30 min Joetsu Line etc. ¥ -
- Shibukawa Sta.Walk: 0 min
- Shibukawa-ekimae Plaza
※Bicycle rental: 1 hr 05 min
¥ free of charge
9.1 km (5.7 mi) Difference in elevation: 580 m (1903 ft) - Kokuya
Route from Tokyo (Shinjuku)
- Shinjuku Sta. (New South Gate) Walk: 2 min
- Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
(4th floor) ※JR Expressway bus: 2 hrs 37 min Joshu Yumeguri-go ¥ 2,270 - ¥ 2,850 - Ishidangaiguchi Bus StopWalk: 15 min 0.5 km (0.3 mi)
- Kokuya
Routes from Tokyo
- Ueno
- JR
- Shibukawa
- Walk
4 hrs 43 min ¥ 2,310
- Ueno
- JR express
- Shibukawa
- Bus
2 hrs 07 min ¥ 4,250
- Ueno
- Shinkansen
- Takasaki
- JR
- Shibukawa
- Bus
1 hr 51 min ¥ 5,230
- Ueno
- Shinkansen
- Takasaki
- Bus
2 hrs 15 min ¥ 5,450
- Ikebukuro
- Tobu
- Yorii
- JR
- Shibukawa
- Bicycle rental
3 hrs 55 min ¥ 1,900
- Shinjuku
- Expressway bus
2 hrs 54 min ¥ 2,270 - ¥ 2,850
- The price of JR Express and normal Shinkansen is "Basic fare" plus "(Super) Express charge". (These are determined according to the distance.) "(Super) Express charge" has two types: Reserved seat and Non-reserved seat. Reserved seat charge adds ¥930 (during the busiest season), ¥730 (during the busy season), ¥530 (during the normal season) or ¥330 (during the off season) to Non-reserved seat charge. (For details, please refer to JR East_Ticketing and Busiest / Busy / Normal / Off season calendar.)
- Kan-etsu Kotsu route bus "Ikaho Line Unlimited ride ticket" allows you to get on and off the bus between Shibukawa and Ikaho any number of times. In addition, you can get a discount on Ishidannoyu, Ikaho Rotenburo and so on.
- In case of you go to Ikaho by Gunma Bus, route buses depart from Shibukawa Station and Takasaki Station. Both are via Mizusawa, so they are convenient if you stop by Mizusawa Udon Town. And Gunma Bus also operates a bus from Ikaho to Lake Haruna. Further, "Ikaho / Mizusawa / Haruna One-way discount ticket" may be good for sightseeing in Ikaho Onsen plus Mizusawa / Lake Haruna.
- For foreign tourists visiting Japan, "Shibukawa Ikaho Area Pass" is for sale. It is an unlimited ride ticket for Shibukawa Ikaho area route bus etc. for two days. (Passport required)
- "Shibukawa-ekimae Plaza" is in front of JR Shibukawa Station. They provides electric assisted bicycle rental for free of charge. (9:00-19:00, photo ID required, reservations can be made, Tel.0279-24-0022)
- The expressway buses from Tokyo area to Ikaho Onsen are as follows.
- The above fares are based on cash. When using an IC card, the fares may differ slightly.
- The above times and distances are approximate. Does not include transfering or waiting times.
How to get to Kokuya
(Directions from Ikaho Onsen Bus Stop)
- Go west (in the direction of Stone Steps Street). There is a sign so enter from there
: bus stop
Click the map to open Google Map
Informations about Hot spring travel
- JR East (Japan Railway)Web Site
- JAPAN RAIL PASS info(JR GROUP)
- Route Search (Japan Transit Planner)
- Japan Route Finder & Calculater (NAVITIME)
- Train Timetable Search(EKITAN)
- Kan-etsu Kotsu Shibukawa Ikaho route bus
- Gunma Bus to / from Ikaho route bus
- Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Expressway bus Search (Bus Hikaku-Navi)
- Taxi Tel numberShibukawa City(Mapion)
- Rent-a-carReservation(TABIRAI)
- Ikaho Onsen Tourism Association
- Hotel / Ryokan Ikaho Onsen(Rakuten Travel)
- Hotel / Ryokan Gunma Pref.(Jalan)
- Hotel / Ryokan Ikaho Onsen(Yuko Yuko)
- Weather forecast Shibukawaoverview
- Weather forecast Shibukawahourly
Travel journal of day trip bathing to hot spring
Characters
- Nishi-san
- He is an orthodox hot springs lover and particular about quality of springs. He loves the hot springs flowing from the source, the hot water with a presence, and the rustic atmosphere.
- Kita-san
- He doesn't care much about quality of hot springs. He loves the open-air bath, and prefers hot springs that have visible features such as good views.
(→ Continuation from Yokotekan)
This time,
Nishi-san and Kita-san are revisiting Ikaho Onsen to enjoy the hot springs and autumn leaves together.
The next they heading is Ryokan "Kokuya".
Exterior
It looks like a ordinary hotel.
Right.
In the lobby of the hotel, the photogenic hanging decorations first catch your eyes. But, ...
Hanging decorations in the lobby
Gee. There is something. What is this? Is it just a decoration?
I have no idea.
... Somehow, you are low key, aren't you?
Well, I'm not really interested in like this ...
You would be ... If you're a girl, you might like this ...
Hmm ... Maybe.
Nishi-san and Kita-san who react little to the hospitality of the hotel. Without paying attention to the gorgeous kimono, or the beautiful flower arrangement displayed in the lobby, they go straight to the bath "Nagamenoyu" on the 6th-floor. The view from here is one of the pride of Kokuya.
Indoor bath
Oh, it has an open feeling. The view is pretty good!
Exactly, nice view. It's fine today so we're lucky, right?
Nagamenoyu has two bathtubs, and into the one of which, "Koganenoyu" is poured. (Koganenoyu is the typical hot water of Ikaho Onsen.) At once, Nishi-san and Kita-san get into the bathtub of Koganenoyu.
View from indoor bath
After all, hot spring plus good view are the best.
You're a view person. From my personal view.
Its temperature can be relaxed and feels good!
Oh? Something is written on the water spout ... Ah, in short, it's not heated.
Hot water spout of Koganenoyu
It's just right temperature without heating. It's easy to be in so I like this.
Besides the temperature, but the hot water itself has mellowed. It feels like the smell of iron is a lot missing. Well, it may be easy to be in.
The two go out to the open-air bath.
♨ Ikaho Onsen's Koganenoyu is centrally managed, and only nine ryokan can be drawn directly from its source.
Open-air bath
Wow! There are trees and rocks! The rooftop of a building, but it's natural. A little bit small, but not bad.
Yeah, could be ... Oops! It was dangerous! Its bottom is slippery quite a bit.
Oh, really. A little slimy ... It's not very good, I think ...
It may be better to use the indoor bath to relax.
Hmm, certainly, soaking in the tub, the view of mountains cannot be seen... It's such a shame!
Nishi-san and Kita-san spent a relaxing time at the Ryokan Kokuya until dusk. It was time to go to see the autumn leaves lit up, they decided to make a detour and walk up the Stone Steps Street.
Stone Steps Street in the twilight
Look, it's full of atmospheres of a hot spring town.
Feels like nostalgic, you know.
As the sky draws lavender-color gradients, the Stone Steps Street is illuminated. The laughter of people coming and going melts down into the twilight, slowly and slowly.
(November 2019)
♨ It seems that the bottom of open-air bath is slippery because of yunohana in the hot water.
Impression & rating
The freshness of the hot water is lower than that of the open-air bath near the source. But as a result of that, it can be said that it has mellowed.
3.0 pt
Impression & rating
It's not good that the open-air bath is slippery, but the view from the bathing room is nice. The lukewarm water is good to take a long bath.
2.5 pt
The Onsen facility
- Address
- 52, Ikaho, Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa City, Gunma Pref.
- Phone
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domestic: 0279-72-3322
international: +81-279-72-3322 - Website
- Kokuya Ryokan
- Day trip bathing hours
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[Weekdays] 15:00 - 17:00
[Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, The day before holidays] 11:00 - 14:00 - Close days
- Irregular (Inquiry required)
- Charge
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[Weekdays] Adults: ¥ 1,100 / Elementary school students: ¥ 550
[Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, The day before holidays] Adults: ¥ 1,650 / Elementary school students: ¥ 1,100 - Baths
- Gender-separated indoor bath, Open-air bath (only for men during day trip bathing hours), Private open-air bath (only weekdays)
- Facilities
- No lockers in the undressing room (There are free lockers for valuables in the corridor.)
The hot spring data
(According to hot spring analysis report etc.)
(Field examination date: May 9, 2017)
- Spring quality
- Calcium / Sodium - Sulfate / Hydrogen carbonate / Chloride spring (Hypotonic Neutral Hot spring)
- Source
- Comprehensive hot water
- Gushing place
- 585, Ikaho, Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa City, Gunma Pref.
- Temperature
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41.2 ℃ (106.2 ℉)
[air temperature 15 ℃ (59 ℉)] - Water volume
- 4,627 L / min
- pH value
- 6.4
- Total ingredients
- 1.36 g / kg
- Perception
-
Colorless and transparent, slightly brown floating
(24 hours after collection)
Colorless and transparent, brownish precipitate
Today Beer
Ikaho Onsen craft beer "Ishidan Monogatari"
The craft beer limited to Ikaho Onsen, that named "Ishidan Monogatari" (it means "stone steps story"). It is made at Kawaba Denen Plaza, a roadside station in Kawaba Village in Gunma Prefecture.
It's a Weizen, but I guess it has a clean and refreshing taste than general Weizen. Anyway, as far as seeing this label, the view that the most picturesque on the Stone Steps Street is this shot.
(¥ 500 / 330 ml) ( Kawaba Denen Plaza _ KAWABA BEER)
- The descriptions on this page contain personal opinions and are not necessarily objective facts.
- The information may have changed at present. In particular, the charge and price etc. has often not updated from the time of travel, so check the latest information on the official website.