[2025 Shibukawa Stay] Travel Guide for Fukuichi (Updated May)

Fukuichi is a long-established inn located close to the stone steps of Ikaho Onsen in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture. It is said to have been founded during the Tensho era (about 400 years ago) and is one of the prestigious inns that has walked alongside the history of Ikaho Onsen. It is one of the few inns where you can enjoy two hot springs, the famous Golden Hot Spring and Silver Hot Spring, and the hotel features a quaint large public bath, an open-air bath, and a relaxing Japanese atmosphere. It is also popular for its high-quality Japanese banquet meals and attentive service, and is popular with a wide range of people of all ages. ⸻ Basic information •Location: 8-banchi Ikaho-ko, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma •Access: Take the bus bound for Ikaho Onsen from JR Shibukawa Station for about 25 minutes, get off at the "Ikaho Onsen" bus stop, and walk for about 5 minutes Approximately 20 minutes by car from the "Shibukawa Ikaho IC" on the Kan-etsu Expressway •Check-in: From 15:00 •Check-out: 10:00 Number of rooms: Approximately 70 rooms (Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, special rooms, etc.) Parking: Available (free) ⸻ Characteristics and highlights •A luxurious hot spring resort where you can enjoy two types of hot springs, the Golden Hot Spring and the Silver Hot Spring •Conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Ishidan-gai. An ideal base for sightseeing •Enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine in your room or in a private room at the restaurant •A wide variety of room types, from modern Japanese-Western rooms to special rooms with cypress baths •There is also an esthetic salon and souvenir shop on-site. Fully equipped to make your stay enjoyable #Fukuichi #Ikaho Onsen #Long-established inn #Golden and silver hot springs #Ikaho stay #Right next to the stone steps #Gunma inn #Hot spring inn #Ikaho gourmet #Gunma sightseeing #Domestic hotel reviews

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 #Ikaho ♨️Ikaho Onsen is located halfway up Mount Haruna in Gunma Prefecture It is a resort with rich natural beauty and hot spring culture. Among them, the Fuyi Hotel, which has a history of more than 440 years, is located at the top of the famous Shiduan Street. However, because it is at the top, you have to climb many stairs, so it is recommended to bring light luggage. 🚌How to get to Ikaho Fukuichi Hotel from Tokyo: 1. Tram and bus combination: From Ueno Station, take the JR Limited Express Kusatsu Shiman Train and arrive at Shibukawa Station in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. At Shibukawa Station, transfer to the Kan-etsu Kotsu Bus bound for Ikaho Onsen. The ride takes about 25 minutes and you get off at the Ishidan-gaiguchi bus stop. It takes about 5 minutes to walk from Shiduan Street to Fuyi Hotel. 2. Direct express bus: Take the Ikaho Shima Onsen Express Bus from the Yaesu South Exit of Tokyo Station and arrive at the Ishidangaiguchi Bus Stop in about 3 hours. After getting off the bus, it takes about 5 minutes to walk to Fuyi Hotel. We chose the express bus to go directly, so we didn't have to transfer with our heavy luggage. It was very convenient. 🏨Fukuichi Hotel consists of two main buildings: Manyo Building and Qianshu Building We stayed in a traditional Japanese-style room. From the window, we could see the entire red leaves, which was breathtaking! The dinner for one night and two meals is kaiseki cuisine, which combines seasonal ingredients and is exquisite and delicious. Breakfast was a buffet. We sat by the window and enjoyed breakfast while watching the red leaves. ♨️There are multiple hot spring facilities in the hot spring hotel, and the spring water comes from Ikaho’s famous Golden Hot Spring and Silver Hot Spring. The men's large public bath "Fuku-no-Yu" offers spacious indoor baths and open-air baths, allowing you to relax in the fresh air; the women's large public bath "Ichi-no-Yu" is surrounded by natural scenery that changes with the seasons, creating a peaceful bathing atmosphere.

Located at the top of the Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps, this is a long-established inn where you can enjoy two types of hot springs, "Golden Bath" and "Silver Bath". From the Japanese modern room where I stayed this time, I could see the amazing autumn leaves. The inn and the stone steps are adjacent to each other, and there is an entrance that allows direct access. The famous "Kagabashi Bridge" is also nearby, making it a very convenient location for sightseeing! For dinner, we had a kaiseki meal made with plenty of local ingredients in a private dining room. Sukiyaki with Joshu beef, dobinmushi with matsutake mushrooms, and more. In the lobby, you can enjoy soft drinks such as coffee and sweets such as walnut yubeshi. The bathroom in the room is a little old, but... I was able to enjoy the hot springs at a leisurely pace, and it was a very satisfying inn. (Access) 5-4 Ikaho Kayu, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture #AccommodationReview #HotSpring #AutumnFoliage #Gourmet #Inn