IKAHO ONSEN FUKUICHI


history



History of Ikaho



Ikaho has a long history as its name even appears in the Manyoshu, Japan's oldest surviving collection of poems.

The current hot spring town was founded in 1576 when a warrior Takeda Katsuyori ordered to built the famous Ikaho Stone Steps. Pilgrimage was a common thing among people from Edo period.

Mizusawa Udon Street, in front of Mizusawa Kannon temple, always draws crowds to the city.



FUKUICHI



The present company was founded in 1951.

With a change of times, it has been repaired many times and from a wooden building it became the present inn.

However, no matter how different the building has become, the heart of Japanese hospitality remains the same and sticks to its traditions.



OMOTENASHI



Japanese hospitality "omotenashi" is different from so-called "manners" and "service".

The closest analog in English would be probably 'hospitality'.

Omotenashi is one of unique aspects in Japanese culture and mentality.

It goes way deeper than the way of providing hospitality, it means to entertain guests wholeheartedly. Omotenashi plays an important role in tea ceremony in order to have a special moment with the guests.

It is about exceeding expectations and anticipating the needs of the other person in advance.



Chronology





1576

Katsuyori Takeda orders the 7 warriors to build the stone steps.


1868

Ichiro Fukuda inherits "Fukuichiro"


1877～

Ryokan «Kaichoro» is established


1920　

Big fire at Ikaho


1921

"Fukuichiro" new construction


1950

Fukuichi Ryokan Co., Ltd. launched


1959

The wooden ryokan is replaced with the reinforced concrete ryokan.


1965

Construction of large public baths, banquet hall, rooms with baths and toilets


1983

Opening of Manyo-kan


1991

Opening of Senju-kan


2002

Negative ionisation is implied thought a whole facility


2003

Private baths are installed


2006　

Private dining space is added


2008

Opening of the travel house Kaichoro

2009

Water fountain offering iron enriched onsen water is established


2010　

60th anniversary of the company




service/OMOTENASHI



WELCOME DRINK





Upon arrival you will be guided to the lobby first.

We will offer you a welcoming drink special to the present season.

Also, at the lobby lounge you can order coffee and other drinks any time you like. (charged)



JAPANESE　FLOWER　ARRANGEMENT－IKEBANA－





Many Ikebana flowers are displayed in the hall.​

Ikebana, a flower of the four seasons in Japan, is one of the traditional core aspects of Japanese culture of 'Omotenashi' to welcome customers.



aesthetic　salon





Enjoy visiting a beauty salon after relaxing in a hot spring.

There is a much higher effect on your beauty and health after applying enough treatment with professional technology on the body and skin warmed by hot springs.



souvenir　SHOP





Our souvenir shop is tax free.

You can buy a lot of different souvenirs, including special gifts from Ikaho hot springs and Gunma prefecture.​


IKAHO ONSEN fukuichi


Ko 8, Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture
TEL　0279-20-3000