The invention provides a recording medium comprising a substrate and an ink receiving layer that is provided on the substrate and contains alumina hydrate and a binder. A surface of the ink receiving layer is covered with a partial coating formed by a plurality of coatings containing a cationic polyurethane. The plurality of coatings have an average major diameter of 0.03 μm or more and less than 1.00 μm. The partial coating provides a coverage of 10% or more and less than 70% with respect to the surface of the ink receiving layer.
