Great breakfast, clean facilities, very friendly staff.

Great staff, great location, great honsen

“Nice location for ikaho onsen.”

Enjoyable stay at ikaho onsen

“A nice ryokan with good facilities and staff. A very enjoyable stay.”

A good number of baths and breakfast and dinner were excellent

Beautiful ryokan with amazing onsen right by the Ikaho steps. Everything was very well maintained, and the staff were incredibly attentive.

“We would not recommend this property to other travellers.”

We have had an amazing 3 weeks in Japan but unfortunately this Ryokan has let us down, and interestingly, it was our most expensive accommodation during our whole trip! The wonderful Japanese hospitality that we have become familiar with was unfortunately absent at this hotel. In addition, our room was noisy. Our neighbours were clearly audible until late into the night. The room didn’t have air conditioning. There were limited Western breakfast options and we were seated to eat in an “overflow” room which was empty! On check-out, we were handed the bill without any other conversation including any pleasantries. We were offered no assistance with our luggage.

“Lovely!”

Onsen temperature was perfect, onsen rooms are exceptionally clean even though the establishment is old. You don't have that icky feeling of slimy floors or funky odours like many old onsen bathrooms do. I like the onsen water in Ikaho a lot better than that of Kusatsu as it is not as acidic. Personal preference. The staff are very sweet and helpful, even though most of them do not communicate well in English, they do try their very best. Ryokan is just a few steps away from the famous Ikaho stone steps! lots of fun eats and shopping there

“Beautiful location in Gunma”

The location was great as it was close to a variety of shops and restaurants. The onsens were very relaxing, clean and comfortable. The staff are very polite, helpful and friendly. The rooms are a great size and very clean. The breakfast menu was delicious and served in a big dining room overlooking the beautiful autumn trees.

“The staff were incredibly accommodating and professional. The location and views are picturesque, Ikaho has become one o”

Amazing staff, great food, beautiful onsens, extremely comfortable and well maintained. Loved this establishment.

“Relaxing”

Very spacious and luxurious. Onsen were not overcrowded and the location is great. Staff were friendly.

“Authentic Japanese Inn”

Authentic Japanese inn with excellent food and service

“Lovely stay at the Kishigon Ryokan - Nice place to stay out in the country!”

Loved the main street and the views. Loved the spa / baths.

We received a nice welcome, very traditional rooms, friendly staff. All you can eat buffet style breakfast with a variety of things to eat was great. Didn't get time to visit the onsens available due to running out of time during our one night stay.

“A welcoming, traditional ryokan in a nice little town off the beaten path.”

Great location. The variety of onsen available was nice. Food was delicious - both dinner and breakfast. Wait staff spoke English, which helped my friends and I relax during meals.

“Great value ryokan with plenty of facilities and many types of hot springs”

Located somewhere halfway up the Ikaho stone steps. There's a massive sign on the building's roof with the ryokan's name on it so you can easily spot it from far away. If you've got large suitcases it may be better to book a taxi so you don't have to drag them up the steps or the parallel steep roads. Upon arrival we were given complimentary green tea and manju 🙂. They have English speaking staff who can explain the layout of the hotel and onsen facilities available. At first the whole ryokan layout might be a bit confusing but it's actually quite easy to navigate. The breakfast buffet is pretty good - you get a mix of standard western-style food and traditional Japanese food including some local Gunma specialties. There are many options for onsen available - indoor, open-air, private etc and they're all pretty well maintained. You also get amenities like yukata, socks and slippers (though I do wish they had more sizes available for socks). There are vending machines throughout the ryokan, some with alcohol, some with ice cream.

Good location

the lack of foreign tourists

“Shouldn't come again.”

Interior decoration is aging. Hard ware is not enough, e.g. shower facilities. Water pot in guest room is not clean .

“Shouldn't come again.”

Interior decoration is aging. Hard ware is not enough, e.g. shower facilities. Water pot in guest room is not clean .

Good location. If you drive, the entrance is abit tricky.