Ikoma Onsen has a commanding presence on the interface between the old winding neighborhood roads of Jōtō-ku and the newer, larger multi-lane roads between the sento and the station. On the 10 min walk between Morinomiya station and the sento, you can see how large road development has modified the environment. It is also well worth looking around this neighborhood's many eateries and bars.

This is a larger sento with a big open changing room offering lots of space, so you'll never feel cramped. In the baths, the feeling is the same. It is best to pay attention to all the small details in this place. In particular, take time to check out all the various tiles. You can see where changes have been made and stone replaced on the floor and basins. Run your hand over the granite edges of the tubs and feel the years of use.

In typical Osaka style, the main bath is in the middle for washing off using the bath water rather than the showers. Uniquely, a circular bath makes a fun little nook in the main bath. From my observations, this design is rare. Additionally, it's covered in various oblong green tiles-a style I am fond of. Sadly, all the jets in this alcove are now broken. Still, this is a great place to chill out while enjoying the water.

Besides the main bath, there is a dry sauna, cold water, sleeping, electric, and treated baths. The cold bath was not as cold as I would have wanted on the hot summer evening of my visit, but it was more than adequate. The treated bath also stood out to me.

While all the baths are heavily chlorinated, the shower water is fresh and clean. I would not be surprised if this was a well-water sento. Considering the heavy chlorination, I was happy that a shower near the entrance was suitably cold to rinse off and not as smelly.

I was also happy to see that many special needs bathers are here. It is good to see places where everyone is welcome.

And! If you can't read the signs in the baths, they are admonishing the bathers to throw small plastic trash away in the trash cans as they clog up the drains.

Interesting place and a good option in the area.