Around JGM Royal Oak Golf Club × Accommodation With The Charm Of Wooden ArchitectureRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

With only ten rooms, Kounkan. When you visit us, let your five senses relax and enjoy, escaping the daily hustle. Our hospitality is dedicated to your five senses.

A historic Ryokan established in the Edo period, located midway along the famous "Stone Steps Street" of Ikaho. The main building is a "Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan." You can choose your Room from the western wing built in 1920 with cypress wood or the western wing renovated into a modern Japanese style. Experience the warmth of cypress and Taisho-era charm alongside our golden hot spring water directly sourced from its origin.

In the wooden main building, constructed from the Taisho era to the early Showa period, each Room features its own unique character and design, offering a calm atmosphere shaped by years of history. At every bath in the Accommodation, enjoy Ikaho’s signature tea-brown hot spring, “Kogane-no-Yu,” with 100% free-flowing natural spring water—no added water and no circulation. In addition to a large public bath and an open-air bath, we also offer private baths that require no Reservation. Some Rooms also let you enjoy free-flowing hot spring water in your guest Room for a stay that suits your style. For dinner, we serve a Japanese kaiseki course featuring seasonal ingredients. After strolling along the Stone Steps Street, unwind in the timeless charm of this historic Accommodation and enjoy a refined getaway that lets you truly relax. We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable stay filled with travel-inspired moments.

The birthplace of the Onsen symbol, Isobe Onsen has been cherished by many poets since the Edo period. This long-established Ryokan embodies Japanese tradition, featuring spacious Japanese-style rooms "Kafukan" built in the Sukiya style, a bicarbonate strong saline cold mineral Onsen known as "Beauty's Bath," seasonal Kaiseki Japanese cuisine using local ingredients, and the popular soft tofu in the Japanese-style breakfast.

Enjoy an exclusive private getaway in a villa crafted by master carpenters, with mountain views from the garden. Bring your own food and drinks; gas BBQ and hot pot party equipment are available to borrow free of charge. The elegant single-story “Mitsuba Residence” is a renovated historic villa, offering warm, family-run hospitality. With three Japanese-style Rooms and one Western-style Room with a king bed, you can stay in comfort. Special amenities for everyone from infants to seniors make this Accommodation ideal for large family vacations. The sunroom and living room feature games, toys, and a table tennis set, so family and friends can enjoy memorable time together. Isobe Onsen is just 4 minutes away by car—perfect as a base for sightseeing. About 3 minutes by car from JR Isobe Station, about 10 minutes from Matsuida-Myogi IC, and about 35 minutes to Karuizawa by car. Maximum occupancy: 16 guests

Enjoy a private getaway on the 1st floor and terrace of Kiyomizu Residence. Bring your own food and drinks; gas BBQ and hot pot party equipment are available to borrow free of charge. This historic mansion in the quiet center of a castle town, surrounded by gardens and parks, has been renovated for group stays—offering the warm hospitality unique to a family-run property. Facilities include a spacious 50-tatami great hall, a Showa-retro dining room, and an earthen-floor area with a table tennis set. Bedroom layouts can be arranged flexibly. Limited to one group per day, so you can relax without worrying about neighbors. Premium timber sourced from Gunma’s Jomo Sanzan mountains soothes both body and mind. Many day-use Onsen are nearby, making it an ideal base for sightseeing. Takasaki, Maebashi, Ikaho, and Haruna are about 25 minutes by car. About 25 minutes by car from Maebashi IC, and about 27 minutes by bus or car from JR Takasaki Station. Maximum occupancy: 20 guests.