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Rakuten Travel rating 4.72 out of 5 (1,921 reviews). This large onsen hotel lets guests enjoy Ikaho's celebrated Kogane no Yu flowing directly from the source in remarkable volume. Families report a strong set of services for traveling with children, including the 3 private-hire baths with views, which have onsen flowing directly from the source and a sauna, in-room dining, staff warming baby food on guests' behalf, and food allergy accommodation within the range of the 8 major allergens.
Kids Facilities
3 private-hire baths with views
3 private-hire baths with views
There are 3 private-hire baths with views: Ureshi no Yu, with onsen flowing directly from the source and a hip bath for half-body bathing; Iyashi no Yu, with onsen flowing directly from the source; and Utsukushi no Yu, with a spring-source bath and a sauna. Even with young children, families can take their time in the onsen on their own.
- •A fee applies, and advance reservations can be made by phone
- •Kogane no Yu onsen flowing directly from the source
Baby-food warming and allergy accommodation
Baby-food warming and allergy accommodation
Staff warm baby food and bring it to your room, and food allergies can be accommodated within the range of the 8 major allergens if you let the hotel know at least 3 days before your stay. Dinner can also be served as in-room dining, so families with babies can dine with peace of mind.
- •Staff take care of warming baby food
- •Allergies must be reported at least 3 days in advance
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Overview
Hotel Kogure is a large onsen hotel that holds rights to a quarter of the total flow of Kogane no Yu, Ikaho's celebrated spring source, giving it a remarkable volume of onsen water flowing directly from the source. Alongside its vast bathing halls, there are 3 private-hire baths with views: one with onsen flowing directly from the source and a hip bath for half-body bathing, one with onsen flowing directly from the source, and one with a spring-source bath and a sauna, so families can take their time in the onsen on their own. Dinner can be served as in-room dining, staff will warm baby food for you, and food allergies can be accommodated in advance within the range of the 8 major allergens. Rooms range from those with their own open-air bath to Universal Twins, and the stone stairway street is about a 10-minute walk away, making the hotel a convenient base for a family trip.
Hotel Kogure stands in Shibukawa, Gunma, about a 10-minute walk from Ikaho's stone stairway street. It holds rights to a quarter of the total flow of Kogane no Yu, the spring source that has welled up in Ikaho since ancient times, and it is a historic inn that has protected that source for more than 400 years.
A Remarkable Volume of Onsen Flowing Directly from the Source, and 3 Private-Hire Baths with Views
Guests can enjoy onsen flowing directly from the source across vast bathing halls, starting with the communal bath Ne no Yu Senryo. There are also 3 private-hire baths with views: Ureshi no Yu, with onsen flowing directly from the source and a hip bath for half-body bathing; Iyashi no Yu, with onsen flowing directly from the source; and Utsukushi no Yu, with a spring-source bath and a sauna. Families can enjoy the onsen together without worrying about other guests.
Services for Families with Children
Dinner can be served as in-room dining. Staff warm baby food and bring it to your room, and food allergies can be accommodated within the range of the 8 major allergens if you let the hotel know at least 3 days before your stay (conditions apply, for example for groups or severe cases). Rooms come in a wide range of types, including rooms with their own open-air bath and Universal Twins.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 135 Ikaho, Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma 377-0102 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 20 minutes by car from the Shibukawa-Ikaho IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway. About 30 minutes by public bus from Shibukawa Station on the JR Joetsu Line; once you get off, contact the hotel and staff will come to collect you at the bus stop. The Ishidangai stone stairway street is about a 10-minute walk away. |
| trainNearest station | Shibukawa Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 350 cars, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-279-72-2701 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.hotel-kogure.com/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of October 10, 2026 (stay 2026-10-31). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Hotel Kogure best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Hotel Kogure?
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Parking: Parking is available for 350 cars, free of charge.
How do you get to Hotel Kogure?
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About 20 minutes by car from the Shibukawa-Ikaho IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway. About 30 minutes by public bus from Shibukawa Station on the JR Joetsu Line; once you get off, contact the hotel and staff will come to collect you at the bus stop. The Ishidangai stone stairway street is about a 10-minute walk away.
Can we bring baby food and have it warmed?
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The hotel does not provide a microwave, but if you ask a staff member or the front desk, they will warm the baby food and bring it to you.
Are there chairs for small children in the communal bath?
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Bumbo seats and several types of children's chairs are available, though the number of them is limited.
Can the hotel accommodate a child with food allergies?
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If you let the hotel know at least 3 days before the date of your stay, it can accommodate allergies within its stipulated range, limited to the 8 major allergens. However, the hotel may not be able to accommodate complete removal at the ingredient level, or groups of 15 or more.
How much does it cost for a young child to stay?
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From age 1, an admission fee of 2,200 yen applies. On a plan with one night and two meals, children who have not yet started elementary school pay 50% of the adult rate, and elementary school children pay 70%.
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