HotelMatsumotoro

Soak in the spectacular views of Shibukawa Ikaho while fully enjoying this auspicious inn's panoramic open-air baths and two famous gold and silver springs

Gunma Shibukawa City

"Hotel Matsumotoro" is a hot spring ryokan nestled in Ikaho Onsen in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, offering hospitality that is "kind to everyone," from babies and seniors to guests with barrier-free needs. It is one of the few inns that simultaneously has access to two of Ikaho's renowned springs: the historic tea-brown Kogane no Yu and the clear, skin-friendly Shirogane no Yu. Each of its two baths, the panoramic bath Kicchou no Yu on the top eighth floor and Daikoku no Yu on the second floor, where the golden Daikokuten welcomes guests, is equipped with a full-fledged dry sauna and a comfortable cold plunge bath.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Large Bath Kicchou no Yu (Kogane no Yu / Shirogane no Yu)

TypeNatural Hot Spring

An observation bath on the top eighth floor with an overwhelming panoramic view of Mount Akagi, Mount Komochi, and the Tanigawa mountain range. In both the indoor bath and the open-air bath, you can luxuriate in two hot springs at once: the tea-brown Kogane no Yu, said to be a bath for fertility, and the gentle-to-the-skin Shirogane no Yu. The indoor bath of Kicchou no Yu features a uniquely auspicious design with a pure gold koban coin embedded in the bottom, allowing you to enjoy a lavish bathing experience together with this historic, golden-glittering famous spring.

Large Bath Daikoku no Yu (Kogane no Yu / Shirogane no Yu)

TypeNatural Hot Spring

An auspicious and friendly large bath where the golden Daikokuten, the guardian deity of the property, gently watches over the bath from the center. Here too, two types of water, Kogane no Yu and Shirogane no Yu, are drawn at the same time, and the bath includes unique tubs such as a carbonated bath using the smooth, skin-friendly Shirogane no Yu, and a deep bath where you can stand and savor the buoyant feel of the water. It is a space where you can slowly soothe the day's fatigue while feeling the warmth of the wood on your skin.

Private Baths Kigokoro no Yu and Magokoro no Yu

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Two atmospheric private family baths where you can enjoy the hot spring ambiance in complete privacy with someone important to you. Kigokoro no Yu features a charming round tub and a space filled with the warmth of wood, while Magokoro no Yu offers a barrier-free design with almost no step-up, making it safe for small children, elderly guests, and guests with physical disabilities. Both baths use the very gentle Shirogane no Yu, offering a blissful private time to enjoy togetherness.

Sauna

Second-floor Large Bath Daikoku no Yu Sauna

85°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity6people

Men'sWomen's

A full-fledged dry sauna located in the open-air area of the second-floor Daikoku no Yu large bath, with the refreshing scent of wood. Designed for smooth entry while feeling Ikaho's cool outdoor air, it lets you quietly enjoy the warmth of wood while gradually encouraging deep, full-body perspiration. A cold plunge bath and relaxation chairs are placed right in front of the sauna exit, promising a perfect totonou experience amid the rich atmosphere of the open air.

Eighth-floor Observation Large Bath Kicchou no Yu Sauna

85°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity4people

Men'sWomen's

A compact dry sauna installed in the indoor bathing area of Kicchou no Yu, the panoramic bath on the top eighth floor. Clean and very calm in atmosphere, the room lets you quietly center yourself while enjoying a mild yet evenly spread, pleasant heat. Using it between visits to the panoramic open-air bath overlooking the mountain ranges and the two famous gold and silver springs adds an even more luxurious sense of relaxation.

Cold Bath

Second-floor Large Bath Daikoku no Yu Cold Plunge Bath

18°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity2people

Men'sWomen's

A refreshing cold plunge bath placed directly in front of the open-air sauna room in the second-floor Daikoku no Yu. Its clear, gentle water quality, evoking the blessings of Ikaho's rich natural environment, briskly and pleasantly tightens your body after the sauna. Relaxation chairs are lined up right in front, making this a superbly designed space where you can enjoy an ideal alternating bath cycle, breathing in Ikaho's fresh mountain breeze and transitioning into an outdoor air bath.

Eighth-floor Observation Large Bath Kicchou no Yu Cold Plunge Bath

18°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity1people

Men'sWomen's

A luxurious cold plunge bath in a ceramic tub style, quietly standing next to the sauna in Kicchou no Yu on the eighth floor. It comes with a faucet for topping up water as desired, and its biggest appeal is that you can enjoy a private, immersive experience suited to one person while taking in its sharp, cold water. At just the right moment after the sauna, you can cool down your whole body while slipping into your own world.

Business Hours

Monday
15:00〜00:00
05:00〜10:00
Tuesday
15:00〜00:00
05:00〜10:00
Wednesday
15:00〜00:00
05:00〜10:00
Thursday
15:00〜00:00
05:00〜10:00
Friday
15:00〜00:00
05:00〜10:00
Saturday
15:00〜00:00
05:00〜10:00
Sunday
15:00〜00:00
05:00〜10:00
Holiday
15:00〜00:00
05:00〜10:00
💡 [Large baths] 15:00-24:00, 05:00-10:00. Men use the second floor from 15:00-24:00 and the eighth floor from 05:00-10:00. Women use the eighth floor from 15:00-24:00 and the second floor from 05:00-10:00 (time-swapping system). Sauna hours are 15:00-22:00 and 05:00-09:00. [Day-use bathing] 10:30-14:00 (last admission 13:00, adults 1,000 yen). *Day-use guests cannot use the sauna.

Closed Days: Open all year

Address

164 Ikahomachi Ikaho, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture 377-0102

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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Tattoos in the Communal Bath
No Tattoos

The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.

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