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Ikaho Hotspring Baths	# 1   of 6 most visited sights in Ikaho Onsen
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Water fountain offering iron enriched onsen water on the left Ikaho is one of Gunma Prefecture's most renowned onsen. While not as famous as nearby Kusatsu, Ikaho's baths are nevertheless a unique experience due to their unusually high iron content. This iron gives the water a very brown color and metallic taste. Bathing in the water, and even drinking a cupful, is said to be effective in treating certain disorders. The source of the hot spring is found about 500 meters past the top of the stone steps. It can be viewed through a clear casing near the public outdoor bath (Ikaho Rotemburo). The rotemburo itself is a pleasant outdoor experience with two baths offering different water temperatures. The iron colored onsen river Ikaho's onsen source Ishidan no yu is another public bath option for day tourists. This indoor bath is conveniently located on the stone steps. Day tourists can also enter the many ryokan baths for a fee of about 500 to 1500 yen (prices and hours vary depending on location). Ikaho Rotemburo Top of stone steps, a five minute walk past Kajika Bridge Hours: 9:00 to 19:00 (Apr to Sep), 10:00 to 18:00 (Oct to Mar) Closed: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month (except for holidays) Admission: 450 yen The public rotemburo is just a few steps from the hot spring source. The rotemburo is divided into hot and warm baths, though neither is especially hot. Ishidan no Yu Lower portion of the stone steps Hours: 9:00 to 21:00 (Apr to Oct), 9:00 to 20:30 (Nov to Mar) Closed: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month (except for holidays) Admission: 400 yen This public onsen is located near the bottom of the steps. Inside is one indoor bath for each gender featuring Ikaho's signature rusty brown hot spring water. The walkway leading up to the entrance is paved with stones that were salvaged from the stone steps when the stairs were renovated. Ratings:    best of the best    best of Japan    outstanding Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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Ishidan no Yu Information on the Shibukawa City website. Ikaho Rotemburo Information on the Shibukawa City website.