Fukuichi

The hotel is located at the highest point on Ikaho Street, which is very convenient when going out. The hotel room has a Japanese-style tatami, and the mattress is very thick and comfortable. You won't feel any back pain after sleeping. The room is also very spacious, with a sofa and dining area, so it doesn't feel cramped at all. The hotel staff was very friendly. Seeing that we were non-locals, a foreign staff member who was good at English took the initiative to help us. After knowing that we did not purchase dinner at the hotel restaurant, she also introduced nearby restaurants. Thanks to her introduction, we found an izakaya nearby and the food was of very high quality. The hot springs are divided into men's and women's, and they are switched at specific times so that customers can enjoy all the hot springs. The hot springs are divided into indoor and open-air baths, both of which are very comfortable. The whole hotel is very large, and the decoration is also in Japanese style. If I come to Ikaho next time, I will choose Fukuichi again, a hotel with high CP value.

First of all, this is my first comment since returning to Japan. It's probably been 8 years since my last comment, but I'll be writing steadily from now on. What surprised me about Fukuichi was that I didn't see any foreign guests even though it was this time of year. Of course, it could be because the check-in time was early, but that was the first thing that made an impression on me. Instead, there was an Italian employee who spoke very fluent Japanese, and I happened to have the opportunity to hear him answer the phone, and I was impressed by his way of speaking. It's not uncommon to see foreigners at the front desk these days, but this was the first time I've seen one person working alone at the front desk. It shows how thorough Fukuichi's employees are in training. Also, I thought it was great to see how he expressed his gratitude in a loud voice at breakfast. However, the only thing that bothered me was checking the materials that were handed out to customers. Actually, I was following the bus timetable I was given, but due to the recent revision of the bus timetable, the bus didn't come and I missed the Shinkansen. Of course, I won't deny that I made a mistake in checking, but as long as it's a document to be handed over to a customer, I want them to be as thorough as possible. This is why I took off one star. The food, the service, the cleanliness of the room, and above all, my wife was pleased with the in-room bath. She said that taking a bath in the early morning snow was the best. This is an inn that we would definitely like to visit again.

期待していただけに非常に残念でした。ますロビー、売店、食事処や温泉のある建物と宿泊する部屋のある建物が離れていてエレベーターの乗り換えとエスカレーター移動が必要となりました。石段街へ行くのは便利だがこれが結構面倒でした。荷物も自分で部屋まで持って行かなくてはなりませんでしたし、廊下やホールにある花はほとんどが造花でした。また、廊下のカーペットがとても疲労していて悲しい気持ちになりました。自分が期待していた伊香保の老舗旅館の印象とは大きく相違して残念でした。　ただ、スタッフの対応や温泉施設、食事処は期待以上でした。

The water temperature at Ikaho Onsen is just right, so you can relax and enjoy it even in the middle of summer with children. Ikaho Onsen has a limited amount of hot water, but as you'd expect from a long-established inn, you can enjoy both the Golden Hot Springs and the Silver Hot Springs. It is also directly connected to the stone steps, making it convenient for strolling. There is a kettle in the room, but drinks and snacks are free in the spacious lobby, making it the perfect place to plan your trip. Dinner is served in the restaurant and requires a reservation. Breakfast was a buffet. Both dishes used local ingredients and were very delicious. Hot springs are great for relieving stress and refreshing!

個室の食事処が、静かで寛げました。 サーブしてくれた方も、スマホを持っていたら、お写真撮りましょうかと声をかけてくださり、和やかな雰囲気を作ってくださいました。また、薬を飲みたい主人には、ただの水を私には、氷の入った水を用意してくれて、細やかな気遣いが心に響きました。

Even though we stayed in a room on the top floor... There were stains on the carpet in the room The ceiling of the bathroom in the room was covered in mold The bathroom in the room was so dirty you couldn't use it There were no amenities in the room The ceiling of the large communal bath was covered in mold, you can see why it was dimly lit The beef in the sukiyaki for dinner was dry and stale Overall the dinner was bad Yukata and slippers for the children were not provided in the room, you had to get them yourself We paid about 30,000 yen per person for business hotel quality The staff acted like they were just letting us stay I will never stay here again