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Ikeda池田町
Half-day trip from Gifu or Ogaki for the onsen and a quiet rural walk; not a base. One night only if you stay at the onsen ryokan.
Ikeda is a small town in southern Gifu, best known for Ikeda Onsen, a sodium-bicarbonate hot spring that leaves skin noticeably smooth. The town itself is a quiet farming community with a few temples and river views. Most visitors come for a few hours of soaking and a meal, then leave. The onsen ryokan makes an overnight stop possible, but there is little else to fill a full day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airports
- NGO · ITM
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ikeda110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ikeda, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNGO Chubu Centrair (About 1.5 h by train via Nagoya and Ogaki).
- Getting aroundWalkable on foot; the onsen and a few shops are within 1 km (0.6 mi) of each other.Walkable on foot; the onsen and a few shops are within 0.6 mi (1 km) of each other.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at onsen café¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Sit-down mealRyokan dinner course (local vegetables and meat)check¥4,000–7,000 (≈ US$30–50)
- Museum or sight ticketOnsen day entry (Honkan or Shinkan)check¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedRyokan room (Ikeda Onsen Shinkan), a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedRyokan room (Ikeda Onsen Shinkan), a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedRyokan room (Ikeda Onsen Shinkan), a night, per room¥30,000 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NGO Chubu Centrair (About 1.5 h by train via Nagoya and Ogaki) · ITM Osaka Itami (About 2 h by train via Osaka and Ogaki)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ikeda: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable on foot; the onsen and a few shops are within 1 km of each other. A bicycle from the station is useful for exploring the countryside.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ogaki
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Tarumi Railway from Ikeda Station, about 20 min
Ogaki Castle and the Sōfuku-ji temple garden; a good add-on to an Ikeda half-day.
Door to door: About 1 h
Train via Ogaki, about 40 min
The battlefield museum and walking trail; combine with Ikeda for a full day.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Train via Ogaki, about 50 min
Gifu Castle and the cormorant fishing season (May–Oct).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ikeda Onsen Shinkan area
The only accommodation cluster; the ryokan is on the 3rd floor of the Shinkan building.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–15,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ryokan room (Ikeda Onsen Shinkan)1 × 1 night × ¥18,000 | ¥18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥10,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Onsen day entry (Honkan or Shinkan)2 × ¥800 · check | ¥1,600 |
| Tarumi Railway Ikeda → Ogaki, one way2 × ¥400 · check | ¥800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥4,040 |
| Trip total≈ ¥22,220 per person per day, bed included | ¥44,440≈ US$350 |
Includes dinner and breakfast; check
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Onsen day entry (Honkan or Shinkan)check | ¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Ryokan dinner course (local vegetables and meat)check | ¥4,000–7,000 (≈ US$30–50) |
| Coffee at onsen café | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Tarumi Railway Ikeda → Ogaki, one waycheck | ¥400–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The onsen closes at 22:00; last entry is earlier — check the official site.The onsen closes at 10:00 PM; last entry is earlier — check the official site.
- No convenience stores or late-night dining outside the onsen complex.
- Train services to Ogaki are infrequent; check the timetable before heading back.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Ikeda池田町
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US consulate in Nagoya is the nearest; most other countries have consulates in Osaka or embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ikeda Station → Ogaki, Tarumi Railway: about ¥400–500 (≈ US$3–4), about 20 min (check)
- Taxi Ikeda Station → Ikeda Onsen: ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- 温泉の入場料はいくらですか？ — How much is the onsen entry? (onsen no nyūjōryō wa ikura desu ka)
- 温泉は何時に閉まりますか？ — What time does the onsen close? (onsen wa nanji ni shimarimasu ka)
- 駅はどこですか？ — Where is the station? (eki wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ikeda. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Onsen hours and last-entry times verified with the official site.
- Train timetable from Ikeda Station to Ogaki checked for return connections.
- Ryokan room types and meal plans added with price bands.
Sources
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