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Rakuten Travel rating 4.26 out of 5 (604 reviews). A small family-run ryokan with 21 rooms, about a 3-minute walk from Ishidan-gai, the stone stairway street that is the symbol of Ikaho. Guests describe an inn full of onsen atmosphere where families can take their time, with the top-floor open-air bath Ukigumo, the paid private-hire open-air bath Komochi no Yu, and the Joshu Kakaa Zen dinner that parties of up to 3, children included, can have served in their room.
Kids Facilities
Open-air bath with a view and private-hire bath
Open-air bath with a view and private-hire bath
Ukigumo, the open-air bath on the top floor, looks out over the Joshu mountain range. There is also a paid private-hire open-air bath with a view, Komochi no Yu, which can be reserved for 50 minutes, so even families with young children can enjoy the onsen on their own.
- •The private-hire bath Komochi no Yu is 50 minutes and costs extra
- •The open-air baths in the communal bath are swapped between men and women
Joshu Kakaa Zen (in-room dining)
Joshu Kakaa Zen (in-room dining)
Dinner is the Joshu Kakaa Zen, with a choice of three main dishes made with Joshu beef and Joshu Mochibuta pork. Parties of up to 3, children included, staying in Kodama no Ma can choose in-room dining, so the family can take their time over the meal without worrying about those around them.
- •Parties of up to 3 staying in Kodama no Ma can choose between dining in their room and dining in the dining hall
- •There is a choice of three main dishes
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Overview
Mimatsukan is a small family-run ryokan with 21 rooms, about a 3-minute walk from Ishidan-gai, the stone stairway street that is the symbol of Ikaho Onsen. From Ukigumo, the top-floor open-air bath, guests look out over the Joshu mountain range, and there is also a paid private-hire open-air bath with a view, Komochi no Yu. Dinner is the Joshu Kakaa Zen, a Japanese set meal made with Joshu beef and Joshu Mochibuta pork, and parties of up to 3, children included, staying in Kodama no Ma can choose between in-room dining and the dining hall. The rooms are mainly spacious Japanese-style tatami rooms, alongside tatami rooms with twin beds and Japanese-Western rooms. Low-temperature ganbanyoku (a heated-stone sauna) and table tennis add to the stay at this inn full of onsen atmosphere.
Mimatsukan stands in Shibukawa, Gunma, about a 3-minute walk from Ishidan-gai, the stone stairway street that is the symbol of Ikaho. It is a small ryokan with 21 rooms, run by the family with the okami (proprietress) at its heart.
Open-Air Bath with a View and Private-Hire Open-Air Bath
Ukigumo, the open-air bath on the top floor, looks out over the majestic Joshu mountain range. Akagi no Yu, which looks out toward Akagi, and Haruna no Yu, which looks toward Haruna, are swapped between men and women. There is also a paid private-hire open-air bath with a view, Komochi no Yu, which can be reserved for 50 minutes so that families can soak together at their own pace.
The Joshu Kakaa Zen, Served in Your Room
Dinner is the Joshu Kakaa Zen, with a choice of three main dishes. It is a Japanese set meal made with Joshu beef and Joshu Mochibuta pork, and parties of up to 3, children included, staying in Kodama no Ma can choose between dining in their room and dining in the dining hall.
Spacious Japanese-Style Rooms and On-Site Facilities
The guest rooms are generously sized, from calmly furnished Japanese-style tatami rooms to tatami rooms with twin beds and airy Japanese-Western rooms. On-site facilities that feel private to use include the low-temperature ganbanyoku (heated-stone sauna) Honoka, table tennis in the banquet hall and a karaoke room.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 131 Ikaho-machi Ikaho, Shibukawa, Gunma 377-0102 |
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| directions_carAccess | From Shibukawa Station on the JR Joetsu Line, take the bus bound for Ikaho Onsen to the last stop, then walk about 2 minutes. Ishidan-gai, the stone stairway street, is about a 3-minute walk away. |
| trainNearest station | Shibukawa Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 50 cars, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| callPhone | +81-279-72-2655 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Mastercard, Saison |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.mimatsukan.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Mimatsukan 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 Mimatsukan?
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Parking: Parking is available for 50 cars, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do you get to Mimatsukan?
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From Shibukawa Station on the JR Joetsu Line, take the bus bound for Ikaho Onsen to the last stop, then walk about 2 minutes. Ishidan-gai, the stone stairway street, is about a 3-minute walk away.
What are the rates for children at Mimatsukan?
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Elementary school children pay 70% of the adult rate, and children under school age with futon bedding and meals pay 50%. Children under school age with meals only pay 40%, and children under school age with futon bedding only pay 3,300 yen. Rates may differ by plan.
Is the onsen water gentle enough for a baby?
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The spring water is a gentle type suited to young children and older guests, and because it is warm, guests praise it as water that children and older family members can use with peace of mind.
Can we have dinner served in our room?
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If you stay in Kodama no Ma, parties of up to 3, children included, dine in the room. For parties of 4 or more, or in other rooms, both dinner and breakfast are served in the dining hall.
Is there a private-hire bath?
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Yes. The private-hire open-air bath with a view, Komochi no Yu, is on the top floor and can be reserved for 50 minutes between 3:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. The charge is 2,200 yen per group for 50 minutes, including tax.
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