The filming location of Initial D! Stroll through a Japanese hot spring street.

Ikaho Onsen, located on the northeastern slope of Mount Haruna in Gunma Prefecture, is not only one of Japan's top three hot springs, but also the real-life location of "Mount Akina" in the movie Initial D. 1️⃣ Stroll along the stone steps The stone steps are the most iconic attraction of Ikaho Onsen. The street is located on a slope and has a total of 365 steps. On both sides of the central street, there are traditional Japanese inns, restaurants, hotels, souvenir shops, and restaurants, all full of traditional Japanese style. 2️⃣ Draw a fortune slip at Ikaho Onsen Shrine At the top of the steps is Ikaho Onsen Shrine. Because of the tragic love novel "Hototogisu" written by the famous Japanese novelist and essayist Tokutomi Roka, Ikaho Onsen has become a place to pray for love. 3️⃣ Akiko Yosano's poem "Ikaho Street" The steps are also engraved with Akiko Yosano's poem "Ikaho Street," adding a literary atmosphere to this hot spring town. 4️⃣ The sweet taste of hot spring buns You must try the buns at "Shogetsudo," which also appeared in Initial D. As for why they are this color, they are specially made to be the same tea color as Ikaho Onsen. 5️⃣ Relax in the open-air hot spring There is an ancient red wooden bridge near Ikaho Onsen called Kajika Bridge, which is said to be very beautiful during the autumn leaves season. In addition, you can enjoy the famous Ikaho open-air hot spring. Generally, Japanese hot spring towns with a long history will have such a public open-air hot spring.