Good service, very attentive staff and nice Japanese room, bath with outdoor bath and good dinner and breakfast.

Stayed in February 2025

No shower on room

Stayed in December 2024

private onsen

Stayed in September 2024

Located on a steep slope, so need to climb up quite a bit if not driving.

Very clean. Staff friendly. Japanese room of good size.

Stayed in September 2024

Atmosphere, service, baths and amenities, views from the room and the private onsen on the roof top, staff that did utmost to make our stay memorable and comfortable.

Stayed in September 2024

None

The room is clean and the outdoor hot spring commands great view. The meals are well prepared with Japanese style. The lounge is well decorated too.

Stayed in July 2024

The hotel is on a steep slope, so you can come by car, but you have to figure out which bus you take. It is not in the centre.

The location was nice and the food very nice. It was very close to the 365 stone steps.

Stayed in April 2024

The only downside is that they take you futon early in the morning, so if you want to rest after breakfast there won't be anywhere to lay down.

The food was great, the service exceptional. The private onsen is paid separately, it is pretty small and the water was not that warm, but it was enjoyable. It was a great experience for me and my wife.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing!

Located just next to Ikanho steps. Owner was helpful to drive our car from the open car park down the hill into the hotel’s sheltered car park making it easy and convenient on check out day.

Stayed in March 2024

- No laundry services, so you need to find alternatives if staying longer - Toilet is sort of “outside” of the room, so it can get very cold in the winter - A lot of their facilities cost extra money

- Outdoor and Indoor onsens were great - Staff were great, very respectful and even would help you to valet your cars - Room was very comfortable

Stayed in February 2024

Location is perfect!2

Stayed in November 2023

1. There were not enough electrical outlets in the room. 2. It would have been nice if the big bath had written information about the benefits of the hotsprings. 3. When we arrived the hotel, lobby was dark, not light. It maybe better the bright lobby for the first time guest even if before check in time.

Outdoor hotspring bath war wonderful. Staff was very friendly.

Stayed in January 2024

We didn't realise the Japanese rooms did not have a shower, so you can only shower in public onsen nude. Not a bad thing, just to be prepared ;)

Hospitality and traditional Japanese stay and dinner

Stayed in October 2023

2nd floor and 6th floor bath are too small

Water of hotspring was beautiful quality

Stayed in October 2023

The staff were exceptional and found ways to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The public and outdoor onsen were fantastic.

Stayed in September 2023

Perfect place but they have a limited check-in time (only 3pm to 7pm), the place has 6 floors but it is kind of older Japanese couple managing the place so I get it. We arrived at 10:30pm, there was an emergency phone on the front desk and she came down, apologetic and allowed us into our room. So, check-in (even phone calls) after 7pm is an issue, but they are absolutely accommodating and kind. Best to plan arrival earlier than we did.

Stayed in July 2023

Quite old and onsen is relative small

Staff very helpful

Stayed in July 2023

The downstairs onsen could use a bit of fresh air. Some of the curtains in front of the bathrooms/onsens look like they have not been washed in ages.

Rooftop onsen has a great view

Stayed in June 2023

It was not a big problem but the shower pressure was a little low.

It was clean, the room was adequately sized, the futons were comfortable and the service was great!

Stayed in April 2023

The lady we encountered at check in was absolutely first rate & amazing to watch work... she basically had a phone in one hand, was greeting with body language & directing traffic with another hand..Could not rave about this women enough even had to offer her a job. The hotel is high up built on a ridge & commands great views. Make sure you stop at the 'farmers' supermarket at bottom of hill before you go upas not a great deal around the area. We were supplied a carpark & it was free. The hotel room was Tatami style good size with a seating area by the window, sep wc & a bathroom. Then it has two onsen areas, the first is general public bath large & relaxing then of course for those instagrammers that roof top onsen/spa area with a great view. Really enjoyed this stay & will return again There is a temple & very nice golf course nearby.

Stayed in March 2023

suggest to have shower foam / shampoo bottles in the toilet for the individual rooms ( instead of sachets )

staff were very helpful and tried their best to understand us although they could only speak minimal english. outdoor onsen was great with a fantastic view recommend to get dinner from the hotel as restaurants close early ( as early as 6 pm )

Stayed in March 2023

nothing. all was great

lovely hotel run by a lovely couple. they couldnt do enough for you. onsen was large and clean. yakatas to wear each day. it must be very difficult for business people to make a living. more tourists need to visit ikaho onsen. the town is suffering badly. all credit to the lovely ryokan that I stayed in. i wish you every success.

Stayed in October 2022

You should be aware that staff only speak some very basic English. But it was enough for my stay.

The outdoor bath is pretty nice. The rooms are clean and spacious. The food is good. The town itself is small and very touristy, but still kind of idyllic.

Stayed in August 2022

Old world style and class, a very well kept premises

Stayed in October 2024