Hotel berhampiran Stesen Yagihara, Shibukawa

Stayed for 2 nights in early Dec 2024. Booked the mountain view twin room with cypress bath which comes with both dinner and breakfast. The ryokan styled hotel is located diagonally opposite from the shibukawa bus stop and about 5 mins walk (turn right from the hotel) to the Ikaho stone steps around the mid section of the steps. The hotel is old ryokan style but well maintained and does not see much wear and tear. The lobby which is on the 3rd floor (ground level) is big. No shoes allowed in the hotel, guests have to deposit their shoes at the entrance. Staff were all friendly and polite though not all can speak well in English. They do go much more to make you feel at home. Yutaka is provided at the lobby. My room which is located on the 4th floor corner is considered big. Old styled ryokan kind of design but with western bed. Though the room is laid with tatami on the floor but can still hear people walking if they area heavy or run. Corridor noise does filter in as well but muffled. Unblocked view of the mountain as the hotel sits on an elevated hill. I would recommend to stay with mountain view. The cypress bath can fit 2 person but takes a while to fill, I rather go to the public onsen. Besides the usual amenities, they even provide face wash, face moisturiser, etc in the room. Safe box is provided in the room as well. Wifi seems weak. No place in the bathroom however to hang your clothes or towel. There is an indoor onsen on the first floor and an outdoor one on the 8th floor. The onsen are gender separated. They rotate the male and female onsen on the first floor though both has the same look and facilities. The onsen on the 8th floor has a nice view of the city but no shower facilities. There is a massage chair on the first floor as well. Breakfast and dinner are served on the 2nd floor. I would not say that this is the best, but definitely delicious and sufficient. Check in at 3 pm and check out at 10am which I find a bit too early. Hope they can consider to extend. Overall I would recommend this place to stay if you are coming to ikaho.

Very clean and tidy. Room as pictured. Staff lovely... thank goodness for google translate. Private hot pools great...large. You had to get in quick as no booking - but good sysyem on co.outer to see when free. I American breakfast good (except tomato sauce ON tge omelette). Omelette was light and fluffy. Only about 10 minutes walk to the steps.

เป็นเมืองที่ต้องตั้งใจมาจริงๆ ikaho onsen รถเมล์วันเสาร์,อาทิตย์ มีน้อยมากตอนมาพัก รอ 2 ชั่วโมง เลยต้องนั่งแท้กซี่ สามารถคุยขอแวะไหว้พระวัดเก่าแก่ วัด Mizusawa ก่อนถึงที่พัก โรงแรมน่ารัก มากๆๆ บรรยากาศมีเสน่ห์แบบตะโกน ไม่คาดหวังแต่คือเริ่ดมาก เริ่ดที่สุดคืออาหาร 100 คะแนนไม่มีหัก อิ่มจุก สวย อร่อย ดีงาม ที่พักมี ออนเซนสีน้ำตาลทอง บรรยากาศดี แนะนำเลย ที่พักอยู่บนเนิน ถ้ามีกระเป๋าหนักๆ คือลากเหนื่อย จากจุดรถเมล์จอด เป็นทางลาดขึ้นเขา ชัน นั่งแท้กซี่สะดวกมาก เดินไปตรงทางที่จอดรถของที่พักจะ เป็นเส้นทางลัด เข้าจุดท่องเที่ยวเลย สะดวกสุดๆ เที่ยวญี่ปุ่นมาเยอะ นี่เป็นเมืองและที่พักที่หลงรัก และประทับใจ ขากลับแนะนำแท้กซี่ ไบปส่งสถานีรถไฟ บอกทางที่พักจองไว้ได้ แนะนำค่ะ

Thanks for the hospitality of the hotel, especially staff lǐhǎi yáng. He is re really helpful and always provides details explaining of Japan traditions. We feel grateful. We were arranged the smoking room, which was unexpected. With the help and the assist of Trip.com cs team and the translate of lǐhǎi yáng. We are promptly upgrade the room to newly decorated. Special thanks to Trip.com and staff lǐhǎi yáng.

Kinchoro is the more exclusive wing of Fuikuichi. The rooms come sight private onsen and it’s similar to most 10 tatami rooms. The service from the staff is good. They are almost invisible when you don’t need them but will magically appear when you need help, during meal times and check in/out time. The food unfortunately seem to be so so only. I didn’t find it spectacular, and in fact fringing on being a bit too inventive. Otherwise, all okay.

The service was excellent there. Very helpful but not overbearing. When we were there in November they offered a private pre-booked onsen for 1 hr. It was unexpected and so luxurious. It was right next to the Ikaho steps and they had plenty of parking.

Stayed there for 2 nights as a solo traveller. Most staff couldn't speak English but tried their best to communicate via translator apps and provided excellent service. Breakfast & dinner were served in the common rooms at Level 2, and the spread was different for each day. Food was pretty decent and very generous servings. Access to the public baths & rooftop onsens are limited by timings, staff will inform you at check in. Location is excellent, very near to the Ikaho bus stop that has the buses to Shibukawa JR station. Note it is on a very steep slope so you will have difficulties if travelling with heavy suitcases. Generally a very pleasant stay, and was very warmed by the heartfelt service.

Awesome hotel. Rooms are traditional Japanese with tatami. Very spacious. Hotel onsen was very nice and traditional. Not crowded and very cozy and relaxing environment. Staff are super friendly. Perfect getaway type hotel. It’s closer to the top of the steps so if you’re carrying lots of luggage best not to walk and reserve the shuttle for pickup.

위치가 이카호 돌계단 바로 앞이어서 너무 좋았고 숙소 크기나 상태도 너무 좋았습니다 샤워기가 고정이 안되어서 자꾸 세면대랑 변기쪽으로 고개를 돌리는것 빼고는 너무 만족스러웠습니다(온수 잘나옴) 체크인때는 수기로 써서 드리고 주차장도 작게 있었어요(무료주차) 체크아웃때는 키만 카운터에 놓고 가는 형식이었습니다 유카타도 무료로 빌려주셔서 입을수있었어요

The room is very nice and spacious with an attached private onsen. The front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. Buffet dinner and breakfast are very delicious. We enjoyed our stay very much.