Ikenoya Ryokan

⛷️A family onsen inn run by Olympic skiers, right by Imori Pond

Niigata · Ikenoya Ryokan

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A family inn beside Imori Pond

• 🏔️The closest inn to Imori Pond, the famous spot with sweeping views of Mt. Myoko, run by the same family.
• 🌸Skunk cabbage in spring, cool air in summer, autumn leaves and winter skiing make Myoko Kogen a year-round destination.
• 🏡A small inn of 15 rooms that also welcomes groups and training camps.

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The Olympians' inn

• ⛷️It began when the founder, captivated by skiing, opened a mountain hut at Ikenotaira Onsen.
• 🏅The second-generation owner coached many Olympic cross-country skiers and served as wax technician and adviser to Japan's Paralympic team from 1998 to 2006.
• 🎿Today's okami competed in four Olympics from Lillehammer 1994 as a cross-country skier, and skis and memorabilia are displayed inside.

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Free-flowing source onsen

• ♨️Abundant hot spring water nurtured by Mt. Myoko flows straight from the source (kakenagashi).
• 🛁A cozy indoor bath finished in tile and stone.
• 💴A bathing tax of 150 yen per person is charged separately.

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Rooms

• 🛏️11 Japanese-style rooms and 2 Western rooms: a twin for two and a four-person room with bunk beds.
• 📺Rooms have TV, phone, Wi-Fi, desk lamp, toothbrush set, yukata, slippers and washbasin.
• 🚻Refrigerators and bidet toilets are in some rooms only.

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Meals and lobby

• 🍚Breakfast and dinner are both served in the dining hall.
• 🛋️A snug lobby lounge lit by hanging lamps.
• 📦Parcel delivery, fax sending, two washing machines and Wi-Fi are available.

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Ski and sports camp facilities

• 🏋️A training room and ski wax room; please check in advance (and reserve if needed) before using the training room.
• 🦶A foot bath and icing facility operate in the green season.
• 🎿Ski, ski wear, snowboard and bicycle rentals should be requested when booking.

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Nearby sights

• 🦆Imori Pond is right outside, and the Myoko Kogen Visitor Center is a 5-minute walk.
• 💧Naena Falls is 8 minutes by car, and Akakura Onsen's Taki-no-yu public bath is 7 minutes by car.
• ⛷️Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Ski Area is 3 minutes by car (12 on foot), and Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area is 5 minutes by car.

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Access and parking

• 🚗About 5 minutes by car from Myoko-Kogen IC.
• 🚌From Myoko-Kogen Station, take the Suginosawa–Ikenotaira line bus to Imori-ike Iriguchi; the inn is a 10-second walk.
• 🅿️Free parking for 10 cars (call ahead for large buses); a shuttle bus is listed among services, so ask when booking.

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Free-flowing source onsen

• ♨️Abundant hot spring water nurtured by Mt. Myoko flows straight from the source (kakenagashi).
• 🛁A cozy indoor bath finished in tile and stone.
• 💴A bathing tax of 150 yen per person is charged separately.

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Rooms

• 🛏️11 Japanese-style rooms and 2 Western rooms: a twin for two and a four-person room with bunk beds.
• 📺Rooms have TV, phone, Wi-Fi, desk lamp, toothbrush set, yukata, slippers and washbasin.
• 🚻Refrigerators and bidet toilets are in some rooms only.

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A small inn with an Olympic ski family story, free-flowing source onsen and ski slopes close by. There are no in-room open-air baths or luxury fittings, and fridges and bidets are in some rooms only, so expect a simple mountain-lodge feel.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 16:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 19:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ikenoya Ryokan?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Ikenoya Ryokan located?

It is in Myoko. Address: 2275-48 Sekigawa .

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.