3-Sterne-Hotels in Präfektur Gunma, Japan

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.

Love this ryokan! Such a gem in winter time with steaming onsen and dramatic snow falling on the river. If you need mental reset, you must come. Great food, super clean place and hospitable people. Highly recommend to bring snacks and your own beverages as there is no cafes nearby. Overall experience is memorable.

Die hervorragende geografische Lage liegt direkt vor Yubatake. Das Badezimmer, das Badezimmer und das Gesicht sind sehr klein, weil es sehr alt ist, aber die Bier und die Lady Roo sind sehr lecker. Ich wusste nicht, dass der Parkplatz die letzte Zeit für den Bus hat, so dass ich nach der Ankunft des letzten Fluges ankam, aber ich bekam einen speziellen Flug und habe ihn sicher ins Hotel gebracht. Das nächste Mal wollte ich zu einer Promenade in Grassing gehen, damit ich früher ankommen kann.

Excellent service. I will give 10 out of 5 if I could. There was a staff who rushed out to us and asked if we were going to stay at the Ryokan. Very helpful for lost travelers overwhelmed by the cold weather. Greeted us warmly when we arrived. Explained the important information to us as best as they could in English, which is perfectly fine. Room was big. Decorated meticulously in the traditional Japanese style. Yukata and Obi provided added on to the immersive experience. Dinner was exquisite. Dishes gave us a taste of what traditional Japanese cuisine was like. The food was sincere (didn’t feel like frozen / canned / ready made food), served and plated meticulously. There were 2 onsens, indoor and outdoor. They were clean and spacious enough. Water (I believe) is from the hot spring nearby and was immensely therapeutic. Ryokan was near the heart of the town and everything was within walking distance. Kindly shuttled us to the bus terminal when we checked out (we didn’t have to wait for fixed timings) and carried our (heavy) luggage. All in all, we enjoyed the one night stay very much and they set a high bar for Japanese hospitality.

Das Hotelzimmer ist groß und bietet Platz zum Schlafen. Das Hotel hat eine gute Lage. Die Treppe vor der Tür führt bereits zum Yubata. Restaurants, Restaurants und Hoteleinrichtungen in der Nähe sind durchschnittlich, aber Sie können es beim nächsten Mal wählen! Die Umgebung ist angenehm und das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt! Kein Aufzug zum Gepäcktransport

The staff here was amazing. The service was exceptional and the sanitary also really good. Not just that but the food wasn’t just good but also offered an amazing in depth experience into the deep depths of Japanese cuisine. I would recommend anyone to come here if seeking a quick easy nights rest as its close to transportation.

Das Hotel ist sehr empfehlenswert für alle, das Personal ist freundlich und hilfreich. Das Abendessen und das Frühstück sind auch gut. Auch unsere sind großartig. Ich genieße den Aufenthalt wirklich.

The surroundings are exceptionally quiet, making it ideal for relaxation or even a bit of meditation. It may not be the best choice for families with children, as there are very limited amenities catered for them. Service, however, was outstanding. The staff went above and beyond — when my rental car had a brake light issue, they noticed it before I did, stepped in to assist, contacted the rental company, and ensured it was resolved the very next morning. That level of attentiveness is rare. Location-wise, it is quite remote. There’s little within walking distance, so getting around or finding food requires some planning. But if you’re here for peace and an onsen experience, that quiet isolation becomes part of the appeal. A memorable stay overall, especially for those seeking calm, comfort, and genuine hospitality.

Unser Übernachtung in diesem Hotel in Kusatsu war einfach das beste, was wir in Japan erlebt haben. Wir kamen ein wenig früh und wir konnten vor 3 anmelden, da es ein Zimmer zur Verfügung stand. Der Service war ausgezeichnet, und das Zimmer war geräumig, komplett mit allen Einrichtungen, die wir brauchten. Obwohl die Dusche in den Untergeschoss im privaten Wachsen gelegen war, war es nie besetzt, und ich hatte das Wachsen alle für mich. Das Hotel bietet uns auch Yukatas, und wir haben einen schönen traditionellen Kontakt zu unserem Aufenthalt. Das Frühstück wurde morgens in unserem Zimmer serviert, und das Personal hat unsere Anfrage nach einer Änderung der Frühstückszeit genießend begegnen, da wir einen Onsen besuchen wollten, der um 9 Uhr eröffnet wurde. Das Hotel war unglaublich sauber und wir schliefen wie Babys die Nacht. Ich möchte hier beim nächsten Besuch von Grassland nochmal bleiben. Das ist ein sehr guter Ort, danke 😊❤️

We arrived early (about 11:00) at the ryokan and were met by a very helpful young lady receptionist who spoke good English. She accepted our luggage, arranged a ground floor room for us (my wife has difficulty climbing stairs) and recommended us where to eat and what to do. The room was clean and sizeable. The bed was comfortable. The ryokan provided a simple buffet breakfast (much to our surprise and delight).  It is located just a short distance from the Yubatake and is very convenient.  Overall, we are very happy with the ryokan.