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Rakuten Travel rating 4.57 out of 5 (310 reviews). Founded in the Hoei era, this long-established Ikaho ryokan conveys a sense of period atmosphere through its main building "Taisho Roman," built entirely of hinoki cypress. Guests can enjoy Ikaho's celebrated Kogane no Yu spring water flowing straight from the source, with communal baths open through the night as well as 3 private-hire baths free of charge with an advance reservation. Dinner can be taken in the dining room or in your guest room, so families with children can settle in comfortably.
Kids Facilities
Private-hire baths with Kogane no Yu water (free of charge)
Private-hire baths with Kogane no Yu water (free of charge)
A ryokan where you can enjoy Ikaho's celebrated Kogane no Yu spring water flowing straight from the source. The 3 private-hire baths are free of charge and reserved in advance, so even families with young children can take their time in the onsen on their own. The communal baths are open through the night.
- •The private-hire baths are free of charge and reserved in advance
- •The communal baths can be used through the night
Dinner in the dining room or in your room
Dinner in the dining room or in your room
Dinner is prepared by the head chef using local ingredients, and you can choose between the dining room and in-room dining. Families with children can settle in and enjoy their meal without worrying about other guests.
- •You can choose either the dining room or in-room dining
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Overview
Yokotekan is a long-established ryokan standing partway up the stone-step street of Ikaho Onsen, with a main building built entirely of hinoki cypress in the ninth year of Taisho (1920) and registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property. Guest rooms come in three types: the atmospheric West Wing without a bath or toilet, the East Wing with a bath and toilet, and the reinforced-concrete Tokiwaen annex, which is recommended for families with young children. The Kogane no Yu spring water, flowing straight from the source, fills 2 communal baths as well as 3 private-hire baths that are free of charge, so families can enjoy the onsen on their own. There are also plans where you can choose dinner in a private dining room or in your guest room.
Rooms
Guest rooms come in three types. The main building's West Wing, built entirely of hinoki cypress in the ninth year of Taisho (1920), has no bath or toilet in the rooms; the toilets and washbasins are shared on each floor. The Japanese-style tatami rooms range from a main room of 8 to 14 tatami mats with an additional side room and a broad window-side space. Guest-room floors run from the 2nd to the 4th floor, but the elevator is in the East Wing section and goes only as far as the 3rd floor, so the 4th floor is reached by stairs. The main building's East Wing, renovated in the 22nd year of Heisei (2010), has a bath and toilet in the rooms, with 7 Japanese-Western rooms and 1 Western-style room. The Tokiwaen annex is of reinforced concrete construction and has a washbasin, toilet and bathroom; alongside Japanese-style tatami rooms (main room of 8 to 12 tatami mats), it also has Western-style twin-bed rooms.
Dining
Dinner is based on the Yama no Kaiseki course. Besides being served in the dining room, there are plans on which it is prepared in your guest room or in a private dining room. The private dining room plan, aimed at families and groups, has your dinner prepared in a private room of your own, so you can relax without worrying about other guests. On the in-room dining plan, a Japanese meal made with local ingredients is set out right in your guest room. Meals accommodating allergies can also be arranged, so please confirm what is possible when you book. On the other hand, some simpler plans, such as room-only and breakfast-included plans, are not set up to accept children, so please check when booking.
Baths and Onsen
There are 2 communal baths, Gekko no Yu and Orizuru no Yu; they alternate between men and women, so you can enjoy both. The brown Kogane no Yu spring water distinctive to Ikaho is heated and served flowing straight from the source, with no recirculation. There are 3 private-hire baths free of charge, reserved in advance for about 50 minutes each; you pick up the key at the front desk. You can soak in the onsen just with your family, without worrying about other guests. In addition, there are 2 more private-hire baths, Sawarabi and Matsukaze, which carry a charge. All of the baths are unavailable from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day for cleaning.
Family-Friendly Features
Because the main building's West Wing is Taisho-era architecture, its rooms have no bath or toilet and the 4th floor is reached only by stairs, so the Tokiwaen annex, with its own separate bathroom facilities, is recommended for families with young children. There are plans that let you choose a private dining room or in-room dining, and some plans, including the private dining room plan, have child rates set. Child rates apply to children of elementary school age and under: 70% of the adult rate when meals and bedding equivalent to an adult's are provided, 50% when children's meals and bedding are provided, and free of charge for children under school age who have neither meals nor bedding. The 3 private-hire baths are free of charge, and with an advance reservation you can enjoy the onsen just with your family. Wheelchair use is listed as possible in the barrier-free information, and meals accommodating allergies can be arranged, though please confirm what is possible when you book. On the other hand, some room-only and breakfast-included plans are not set up to accept children, so check carefully when choosing a plan. Children are welcome to stay.
Access
The address is 11 Ikaho, Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma, partway up the stone-step street of Ikaho Onsen. By car, it is about 20 minutes from the Shibukawa-Ikaho IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway via Route 17; by train, it is 30 minutes by public bus from JR Joetsu Line Shibukawa Station. From Shinjuku Station it is about 2 hours by highway bus. Parking is in a dedicated lot away from the ryokan, and a free shuttle car takes you to the ryokan. On arrival you can hand over your car in front of the main building entrance, and a free valet service is available, with an attendant moving it to the parking lot. The shuttle covers only the nearest bus stops within the Ikaho Onsen town area; it does not run to Shibukawa Station or outside Ikaho-machi.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 11 Ikaho, Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma 377-0102 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About 20 minutes from JR Joetsu Line Shibukawa Station, or from the Shibukawa-Ikaho IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway via Route 17. A shuttle car is used for the trip to and from the ryokan. |
| trainNearest station | Shibukawa Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available free of charge; a shuttle car is used for the trip to and from the ryokan. |
| callPhone | +81-279-72-3244 |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.yokotekan.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Yokotekan 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 Yokotekan?
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Parking: Parking is available free of charge; a shuttle car is used for the trip to and from the ryokan.
How do you get to Yokotekan?
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About 20 minutes from JR Joetsu Line Shibukawa Station, or from the Shibukawa-Ikaho IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway via Route 17. A shuttle car is used for the trip to and from the ryokan.
Are there private-hire baths at Yokotekan?
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Yes. Private-hire family baths are available. You can reserve a time slot when you book your stay, and you can also check availability at the front desk on the day of your stay.
Which room type suits a family with young children?
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The main building is mainly wooden Japanese-style tatami rooms, but there are also Western-style twin-bed rooms, which are recommended for families with young children who feel uneasy about the wooden main building.
Can we bathe in the onsen if we have tattoos?
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Out of consideration for other guests, bathing with visible tattoos is asked to be refrained from, and guests are asked to cover them, for example with a tattoo cover.
Is co-sleeping free for children under school age?
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Co-sleeping is free of charge for children under school age who have neither meals nor bedding. If children's meals and bedding are provided, the rate is 50% for children of elementary school age and under, and if meals and bedding equivalent to an adult's are provided, it is 70% of the adult rate. These apply on plans that have child rates set.
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