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Ikenotaira Onsen A convenient tourist base for anywhere you go

Ikenotaira Onsen is a quiet highland resort surrounded by abundant nature,
It also offers excellent access to surrounding areas such as Myoko City, Joetsu City, Shinano Town, and Nagano City.

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At Ikenotaira Onsen, overlooking Mt Myoko, you can feel the changing seasons up close.
Why not enjoy a leisurely stroll while opening up your five senses?
If you have a car, we recommend using our accommodation as a base to visit the famous sites of Joetsu and Nagano.
There are 11 golf courses within an hour's drive, so you can spend consecutive nights immersed in golf.

  • 【Myoko -Togakushi Mountains National Park】

    • Imori Pond

      It is popular as a picturesque spot with skunk cabbage and other sights.
      It is a place that shows a completely different look with each season.

    • Naena Falls

      This famous waterfall has been selected as one of the "100 Best Waterfalls in Japan."
      It is about 55m tall.
      It is one of the highlights of sightseeing Myoko, with its impressive beauty, easy access, and seasonal beauty.

  • 【Nearby spots】

    • Shinanomachi

      Located on the border between Nagano and Niigata prefectures, this town is rich in nature and overlooks the five mountains of Hokushin (Kurohime, Iizuna, Myoko, Togakushi, and Madarao).
      It is known as the first town in Japan to conduct scientific research into the medical effects of forest environments, and effects such as stress reduction and immune improvement have been confirmed.
      In addition to being able to enjoy winter and water sports, the area also offers a variety of attractions, including flower fields and historical and cultural attractions.
      Corn Road, lined with shops selling the area's famous sweet corn, is a summer tradition.

    • Sogensai Festival

      Sogensai Festival, which heralds the arrival of spring at the foot of Mt. Myoko, is an event to express gratitude for the blessings of the mountains.
      The climax of the festival is marked by the local people joining forces to create the fire character "grass" on the plateau where the melting snow wind blows through.
      There are many food stalls offering local and neighbouring flavours, making it the perfect place to create some memorable memories from your trip.
      Spend a special day experiencing the spring in Myoko at Sogensai Festival.

  • 【Nearby golf courses】

    We will introduce golf courses within 80 minutes of Ebisuya and golf courses in Nagano Prefecture.

  • 【Other recommended spots】

    • Zenkoji Temple(Zenkoji)

      As an ancient temple representing Nagano Prefecture and one of the leading "temples that anyone can visit" in Japan, it is a special place with a history of nearly 1,400 years.
      The overwhelming presence of the national treasure, Zenkoji Temple Main Hall.
      The main hall, which was rebuilt in 1707, is one of the largest wooden buildings in Japan, with a unique structure called "shumoku-zukuri," and is truly majestic both inside and out.
      It is a center of faith that people are said to visit at least once in their lifetime, and because Zenkoji Temple does not belong to any sect, it is known nationwide as a temple that anyone can visit in the hope of attaining rebirth in paradise.

      The "Okaidan Meguri" tour, which takes place in complete darkness, is a popular experience in which you grope your way through the pitch-black passage below the main hall, and if you touch the "Lock of Paradise," it is said that you will be connected to the principal image of Buddha.
      The grand unveiling ceremony, held once every seven years, is a public event in which the Zenritsu Honzon, an incarnation of the principal image of the temple, which is kept absolutely secret, is unveiled to the public.

    • Takada Castle Ruins

      This park was developed on the site of Takada Castle, which was built as the residence of Matsudaira Tadateru, the sixth son of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
      It is a historic site designated by Niigata Prefecture.
      There are about 4,000 cherry trees in the park and surrounding area, and the highlight is the night cherry blossoms, with the triple tower and cherry blossoms lit up by lanterns.
      It is considered one of the three best night cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, and the Takada Castle Ruins Park Cherry Blossom Viewing Event is held here.
      The huge lotus colonies that fill the 19 hectares of the outer moat are said to be the largest in the Orient.
      The best time to see the flowers is from late July to mid-August.