UNESCO Site · 60 minutes by car
Tomioka Silk Mill
Tomioka Silk Mill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a fascinating glimpse into Japan’s industrial history during the Meiji era. It is about a 60-minute drive from the inn.
Sightseeing
Discover Ikaho Beyond the Ryokan
Explore Ikaho from Your Doorstep
The Ikaho Stone Steps are about a five-minute walk from the inn. Ryokan Omori is also conveniently located near the ropeway and Ikaho Ishidangai Bus Stop. During your stay, our front desk staff can help you plan your day. Here are some of the places our guests enjoy most.
Places We Recommend
Discover · 20 minutes by car
Lake Haruna & Mount Haruna Ropeway
A caldera lake at the foot of Haruna Fuji. Just a short drive from Ikaho, Lake Haruna is one of Gunma’s most scenic destinations throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy sightseeing cruises, rowboats, and swan boats on the lake. The lakeside is especially popular in summer, and the ropeway offers panoramic views from Mount Haruna. Nearby, colonies of yusuge (daylilies) bloom in summer.
Don’t Miss · 5 minutes on foot
Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps
The iconic 365-step stone staircase forms the heart of Ikaho Onsen. Rebuilt over five years from 1980 and paved in granite, it is lined with souvenir shops, manju sweet shops, and small stalls that still give the street the feel of a classic onsen town.
A Favorite · 12 minutes on foot
Takehisa Yumeji Ikaho Memorial Museum
The museum is dedicated to Takehisa Yumeji, the painter and poet associated with Taisho Romanticism and best known for his bijin-ga portraits. The museum complex includes the Black Ship House. On display are portraits, design drawings, watercolors, and sketches, and changing exhibitions present more than ten thousand related documents.
Perfect for Families · 7 minutes by car
Ikaho Green Ranch
One of the area’s most popular family attractions. It’s easy to reach, and the ranch’s own soft-serve ice cream is excellent. Activities include horseback riding, a horse-drawn carriage, butter-making, archery, and putting golf. The ranch is home to goats, sheep, cattle, horses, rabbits, and sheepdogs, and a popular sheepdog show is held daily.
Famous for Mizusawa Udon · 8 minutes by car
Mizusawa-ji & the Mizusawa Udon Street
Mizusawa-ji is a Tendai Buddhist temple with a history said to span around 1,300 years. The surrounding area is also famous for Mizusawa udon. Admission for worship is free. Temple stamps (goshuin) are available from 8:00 to 17:00; the Shaka-do is open from 9:00 to 16:00. Mizusawa udon is one of Japan’s best-known regional udon styles, with a history of more than four hundred years. The temple is said to have once served it to pilgrims.
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Gunma Glass Art Museum
7 minutes by car
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Shibukawa Skyland Park
9 minutes by car
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Ikaho Toy, Doll and Automobile Museum
13 minutes by car
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Chikyuya Haruna Glass
13 minutes by car
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Usaburo Kokeshi
17 minutes by car
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Japan Chanson Museum
19 minutes by car
Golf near the Inn
Stay a little longer and enjoy one of several excellent golf courses within easy reach of the inn. Some courses have floodlights, making a late tee time possible.
Ikaho Country Club — 6 minutes by car
Guests may be able to book Ikaho Country Club through Ryokan Omori, as the inn is a member. Please ask us when you book.
Ikaho Kokusai Country Club — 8 minutes by car
Ikaho Golf Club — 10 minutes by car
Shibukawa Country Club — 10 minutes by car
Sightseeing FAQ
How far are the Stone Steps?
The Ikaho Stone Steps are about a five-minute walk from the inn. Ryokan Omori is also conveniently located near the ropeway and Ikaho Ishidangai Bus Stop. See Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps.
Can the front desk help me plan my sightseeing?
Yes. Our front desk staff can help you plan a sightseeing itinerary based on the places featured on this page. See also Access for how to reach the inn.
How long does it take to reach Tomioka Silk Mill?
About 60 minutes by car. See Tomioka Silk Mill.
When can I visit Mizusawa-ji?
Admission for worship is free. Temple stamps (goshuin) are available from 8:00 to 17:00; the Shaka-do is open from 9:00 to 16:00. The temple is about eight minutes by car, among the Mizusawa udon shops. See Mizusawa-ji.
Can Ryokan Omori help with a golf booking?
Guests may be able to book Ikaho Country Club through Ryokan Omori, as the inn is a member. Please ask us. Other courses nearby are listed under Golf.
Where is the Takehisa Yumeji museum?
About 12 minutes on foot from the inn. See Takehisa Yumeji Ikaho Memorial Museum.
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