Published date: September 6, 2024
A large hot spring ryokan that's fun to stroll around
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Experience of the stay
This is a huge hot spring ryokan located a little away from the stone steps street of Ikaho.
Though old, it was well maintained, with a variety of baths, and the rooms were spacious and clean.
There are two types of baths: a large rock bath and a regular large bath, with the rock bath alternating between male and female use at certain times.
I enjoyed both, but the rock bath was particularly great. It had an interesting design, really carved out of rock, with a sauna, cold bath, and outdoor bath that were the best.
Dinner is buffet style, and it seems there are options on the 3rd and 9th floors, but if you make a reservation here, you'll have a buffet meal at the 9th-floor restaurant called Amanogawa (probably the higher grade one??).
The buffet is very interesting with a cart for the buffet, and it was delicious.
Then for breakfast the next day, it was on the 3rd floor.
Breakfast had a really rich variety, and I had trouble deciding what to eat. Everything was delicious, but definitely try the pudding for breakfast. It's exceptional.
Inside the ryokan, there are foot baths, table tennis, karaoke, and more, so you can enjoy just strolling around the premises.
I spent a relaxing time and checked out at 11 AM.
I had a fulfilling holiday. I recommend this ryokan.
By the way, it's a little far from the stone steps street, but there is a bus, and access is good. I walked back, and it probably took about 10-15 minutes. There is also a delicious onsen manju shop nearby.
Experiences during the trip
I ate udon at Hanayama Udon located on the stone steps street, and it was delicious. I think I might get hooked on the Oni Himokawa Udon. It seems to be very crowded in Ginza, so I definitely recommend eating it in Ikaho. I would like to go eat there again.