Ikaho Onsen Kishigon Ryokan
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.53 out of 5 (1,554 reviews). Many guests praise the Kogane no Yu onsen flowing straight from the source and the tour of 13 baths, the delicious food including Akagi beef, the convenient location next to the stone stairway street, and the attentive service from the staff.
Kids Facilities
Amenities for families with children
Amenities for families with children
Alongside yukata, toothbrushes and face towels, the ryokan provides items such as children's chairs and Bumbo seats, so families with children can stay with peace of mind. Please ask at the front desk if you would like to use them.
- •Children's chairs are limited in number
Children's meals
Children's meals
Children under school age are served a kids' meal with sashimi and more, and children of elementary school age and over but under 12 are served a meal based on the adult menu. Baby food is not provided, but plain white rice porridge or warm udon can be ordered for a fee.
- •Single-ingredient allergies such as egg, crustaceans and fruit can be handled by leaving that ingredient out
- •Allergies to dashi stock cannot be accommodated
Baby beds in the communal baths
Baby beds in the communal baths
The communal baths Mataemon no Yu (1st floor) and Rokuzaemon no Yu have beds for children. Babies can bathe too, but because the onsen's spring water is stronger than a home bath, guests are asked to avoid long soaks.
- •Because the onsen's spring water is stronger than a home bath, guests are asked to avoid long soaks
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Overview
Ikaho Onsen Kishigon Ryokan is a long-established ryokan founded in the Muromachi period, right next to the stone stairway street of Ikaho Onsen. Its Kogane no Yu onsen flows straight from the source and can be enjoyed in both the communal baths and the private-hire baths. The rooms are mainly Japanese-style tatami rooms, some sleeping up to 7 guests, and children are welcome from age 0. Family-friendly touches for an onsen trip include a kids' meal for children who have not yet started elementary school, private-hire baths and baby beds in the communal baths. Note that some rooms and meal plans cannot be used by children of elementary school age and under.
Rooms
The guest rooms are mainly Japanese-style tatami rooms.
Non-smoking
The 8-tatami-mat Japanese-style room sleeps 1 to 4 guests. The 10-tatami-mat Japanese-style rooms, facing either the Haruna side or the Akagi side, have space to lay out futon bedding for 5. The 12-tatami-mat triple on the Haruna side can also be used by 4 guests, and one extra set of futon bedding is added when 4 stay. The suite of two connected Japanese-style rooms, 15 and 6 tatami mats, suits two-generation families and groups. The rooms that combine beds with a tatami area have no steps apart from a single step at the entrance. Children's futons are not provided, so any extra futon is the same one adults use. The Kishigon Suite and the larger Japanese-Western room with a private-hire bath (Momiji) are reached by 5 to 6 steps from the elevator hall, and children of elementary school age and under cannot stay in them.
Dining
Dinner is a kaiseki course featuring Gunma's renowned beef, prepared to suit each of the four seasons. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet served from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., with last entry at 8:20 a.m. The dining venues include Kajika on the 2nd floor, with a banquet hall and semi-private rooms, and Haruna. Kajika's semi-private seating consists of 3 rooms seating up to 8 guests each and 4 areas seating 4 guests each. Children's meals vary by age: children of elementary school age and over but under 12 are served a meal based on the adult menu, while children under school age get a kids' meal with sashimi and more. Baby food is not provided, but plain white rice porridge or warm udon can be ordered for a fee. Bumbo seats or children's chairs are available at the dining venues, though numbers are limited. Single-ingredient allergies such as egg, crustaceans and fruit can be handled by leaving that ingredient out, but allergies to dashi stock cannot be accommodated. Yamazato Kaiseki, where steak is grilled in front of you, is available only to guests of junior high school age and above, so children from age 0 through elementary school age cannot have it.
Baths and Onsen
The onsen is Ikaho Kogane no Yu, flowing straight from the source, with no recirculation and no added water. There are 3 communal baths: Gonzaemon no Yu, Rokuzaemon no Yu and Mataemon no Yu. Of these, Mataemon no Yu on the 1st floor will operate on an alternating schedule for men and women from September 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027 (planned) because of renovation work; the other two baths operate as usual. The private-hire baths, newly opened in April 2026, are Akagi and Ikaho (2,750 yen for a 45-minute session) and Fuchina (4,400 yen for a 90-minute session). Reservations are taken at the front desk after check-in on the day. Mataemon no Yu and Rokuzaemon no Yu have beds for children. Babies can bathe too, but because the onsen's spring water is stronger than a home bath, guests are asked to avoid long soaks. Under Gunma Prefecture regulations, children aged 7 and over are asked not to bathe with the opposite sex; the private-hire baths are not covered by that rule, so the whole family can use them together. The communal baths are not barrier-free, but the private-hire baths are. Renovation work on the communal baths is scheduled from September 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, and during that period Mataemon no Yu will operate on an alternating schedule for men and women.
Family-Friendly Features
Co-sleeping is available for up to 2 children. Children's rates depend on age and on whether meals and bedding are included. Children of elementary school age and over but under 12 pay 70% of the adult rate, and children under school age with meals and bedding pay 50% of the adult rate. For children under school age, bedding only costs 3,300 yen and meals only cost 4,400 yen, while children aged 1 to 5 who need neither meals nor bedding pay 2,200 yen. Babies aged 0 stay free of charge. Strollers can be used in the public areas but not inside guest rooms, and the adjoining stone stairway street is made up of steps, so it is not well suited to strollers. There are no barrier-free guest rooms, but you can ask for a room near the elevator when booking. The Yamazato dining venue, the Kishigon Suite and the 15-tatami-mat Japanese-style room with twin beds accept children aged 12 and over only, so children aged 0 to 11 cannot use them.
Access
Step out of the entrance and the stone stairway street is just a few seconds' walk away. The dedicated parking lot, across the road from Ikaho Elementary School, has 150 free spaces, and a shuttle runs from there to the ryokan. The nearest convenience store is about a 5-minute walk away.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 48 Ikaho-Ko, Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa, Gunma 377-0102 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 20 minutes by car from the Shibukawa-Ikaho IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway. From Shibukawa Station on the JR Joetsu Line, it is about 30 minutes by bus or about 15 minutes by taxi (a shuttle runs from the dedicated Parking Lot 4). |
| trainNearest station | Shibukawa Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 150 cars (a shuttle runs from the dedicated Parking Lot 4). |
| callPhone | +81-279-72-3105 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, Rakuten Card, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.kishigon.co.jp/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Ikaho Onsen Kishigon Ryokan 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 Ikaho Onsen Kishigon Ryokan?
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Parking: Free parking for 150 cars (a shuttle runs from the dedicated Parking Lot 4).
How do you get to Ikaho Onsen Kishigon Ryokan?
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About 20 minutes by car from the Shibukawa-Ikaho IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway. From Shibukawa Station on the JR Joetsu Line, it is about 30 minutes by bus or about 15 minutes by taxi (a shuttle runs from the dedicated Parking Lot 4).
What are the check-in and checkout times?
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Check-in is from 3 p.m. and checkout is at 10 a.m. Times may differ depending on the plan and room.
Can we book the private-hire baths in advance?
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No. Advance reservations are not accepted for the private-hire baths; you book them on the day, after check-in, at the dedicated reception desk on the 1st floor.
Can the ryokan accommodate our child's food allergy?
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For single-ingredient food allergies such as egg, crustaceans and fruit, the kitchen can avoid using that ingredient. Removing allergens contained in dashi stock or seasonings, and keeping cooking utensils completely separate, are not possible. Requests must be made at least 3 days before your stay.
Are there chairs for small children?
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Children's chairs and Bumbo seats are provided as part of the items for families with children.
What are the rates for young children, and is co-sleeping allowed?
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Co-sleeping is available for up to 2 children. Children's rates depend on age and on whether meals and bedding are included. Babies aged 0 stay free, and children aged 1 to 5 who need neither meals nor bedding pay 2,200 yen. Children under school age pay 50% of the adult rate with meals and bedding, and children of elementary school age and over but under 12 pay 70% of the adult rate.
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