The easiest way around Ikaho Onsen is on foot, since the major sights and attractions are within walking distance from each other. Though, some sights are located a bit further ahead, where a car or bus might be necessary. If you decide to rent a car, it is advised to do so from the nearest airport in the vicinity. You can use our car rental widget in the FAQ menu below. 

Public transportation:

To get from Tokyo to Ikaho Onsen by public transportation, travelers need to take a train and a bus. Detailed instructions are as follows:

• Bullet Train:

  1. Take the JR Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Takasaki Station. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes.

  2. Transfer to the Joshu Bus at Takasaki Station bound for Ikaho Onsen, and get off at Ikaho Bus Terminal. The bus ride takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
      

• Regular Train:

  1. Take the JR Takasaki Line from Ueno Station to Takasaki Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

  2. Transfer to the Joshu Bus at Takasaki Station bound for Ikaho Onsen, and get off at Ikaho Bus Terminal. The bus ride takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Valid rail passes:

• Japan Rail Pass

• JR East Nagano Niigata Area Pass

• JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass

• JR East Tohoku Area Pass

• JR Tokyo Wide Pass

Nearest airport: 

The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes

• by public transport (partly with bullet-train): approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes

Rental cars:

We recommend staying in Ikaho Onsen between one and two days.
 

The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes

• by public transport (partly with bullet-train): approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes

Hiking: 

The hiking season in this area typically runs from Spring until Autumn.
 

Scenic rides:

• Ikaho ropeway: click here to go the official website

• Mount Haruna ropeway: click here to go the official website

There is one famous festival in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of the festival, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

• Haruna Lake Fireworks Festival

  • Date: August 2nd

  • Time: 19:30 - 21:00

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