2025 Shibukawa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Shibukawa Ueno Park 📍Address: 3695-2 Shibukawa, Gunma 377-0008 Japan https://maps.app.goo.gl/B1EU6oFTmamg3NWA9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy 🕰️bOpening hours: Open daily from 09:00-16:30 Shopping area of ​​Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Here, there are many products to choose from. There is also a food zone. #tripพาไปไปพรภพใหม่

TO BE KOFFEE 📍Address: 557-27 Ikahomachi Ikaho, Shibukawa, Gunma 377-0102 Japan https://maps.app.goo.gl/yccVK4FUyumLGpu26?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy A cafe in the ikaho syusuien hotel in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, which is a cafe with a very beautiful mountain view. You can see the mountains in full view. The shop is beautifully decorated. There is a piano in the shop. And there are binoculars to see the beautiful view. There are quite a few drinks to choose from. The price is not expensive. Hojicha is very delicious #tripflyingtoprayforNewYear

I stayed at the Moriaki Ryokan in Ikaho Onsen, Gunma last summer. The ryokan is located near the stone steps of Ikaho Onsen and is quite large. The room had a small garden, and I really liked the view from the window. The food was also very delicious, and I enjoyed the ryokan's meals. The meat was especially tender and tasty, and I had multiple servings of rice, haha. There is an old-fashioned stone step street nearby, where you can enjoy sightseeing. I enjoyed the Japanese summer by eating tamakonnyaku and ramune. Although Gunma Prefecture is close to the metropolitan area, you need to take a bus from the station, so the travel by public transportation was long.

#FuriTabi I went to Ikaho Onsen in Gunma Prefecture☺️ It takes about 3.5 hours by highway bus from Tokyo Station. It was very convenient because the bus terminal is at the entrance to Ikaho Onsen. Ikaho Onsen is famous for its stone steps. There are 365 steps. If you want to climb the stone steps, I recommend wearing comfortable shoes. At the top of the stone steps is Ikaho Shrine⛩️ It is said to be a power spot, and is also famous for its benefits in praying for children, safe childbirth, and matchmaking☺️ If you go further in, you will find the Ikaho Onsen drinking fountain where you can drink the hot spring water. It had a very unique taste🥹 Below Ikaho Shrine is the famous Katsugetsudo☺️ This is the birthplace of onsen manju. This popular store was founded in the Meiji era. It was delicious♪ And this time, for lunch, I enjoyed Mizusawa udon at Osawaya, which is located halfway up the stone steps😋 It was chewy and very delicious. I also took the ropeway🚡 and visited the memorial museum. It's not a very big hot spring town, but the air is clean, the food is delicious, and I was able to refresh myself. The quality of the spring water was also good♪ #100TravelStyle #mayu✈️trip🇯🇵 #domestictravel

#spamagic We were both excited and nervous for the Onsen as it was our first experience spa-bathing in own private onsen! We enjoyed a gorgeous view of the mountains from our room on the top floor. #japan #spa-bathing

#celebratewithtrip It is a famous shop of Mizusawa Udon. The head office is in front of the gate of Mizusawa Kannon, and this is a branch. Mizusawa udon is one of the three major udon in Japan, and it has a chewy texture that goes down easily and is delicious. Udon, soup and tempura are all delicious. I think that it is a good shop with a good location almost in the middle of the stone steps, a beautiful interior, etc. Definitely recommended 👍 #japan #friendstrip

#celebratewithtrip This place is a hot spring town. It says one of the old planned Onsen town in Japan. Original steps and town were build in 1580's Amazing! Hot spring water flows down the waterway in the middle of the stairs.In winter, it steams and welcomes many tourists. There were hotels, souvenir shops, retro-modern shooting shops, etc. Great place, highly recommended! #japan #friendstrip

#celebratewithtrip A healthy Japanese-style breakfast tray including millet porridge is served. We love the piece of homemade tofu served with soya milk. All the food is really yummy. We enjoyed much and plan to come back and experience at Oyado Tamaki.

#celebratewithtrip We were very impressed with dinner. Fantastic experience. From start to finish you will be blown away by the food and the attention to detail. The wagyu was undeniably tasty, the presentation was beautiful and classy, and the portion was perfect. The food was excellent and the skill of the chef is top-notch with the blend of ingredients and matching of different foods. The service from all the staff was polite, warm and thoughtful. #japan #kaisekicuisine

#celebratewithtrip We stayed in a Japanese style room with a private onsen. Nice room and great views as the room is located at the top floor rooms. The hotel is nicely decorated in Japanese style. Staff is very polite and helpful. The room is clean and comfortable. The food was delicious both breakfast and dinner. #japantrip #friendstrip

#fallingforfall Ikaho Stone Steps - We walked the 365 steps to the top. Fun gift shops, sweets, and restaurants along the way. Even carnival game shops on the way. Half way up is a onsen foot bath for free. Make it to the top to see the shrine. After climbing the 365 stone steps, there is Ikaho Shrine, and if you go further, you will find an open-air bath and a red arched bridge called Kajika Bridge. #couplestrip #japan

interesting place to explore, we made it climbed 365steps to the shrine. the view is nice. you can find all initial D manhole cover, we managed to find 3. It has 7, if not mistaken. but we are tired and it's too cold stay outside..

Winter trip to Japan, hot springs are not over. Today, the fourth episode is to visit the filming location of the movie "Initial D". Ikaho, a famous hot spring town in Japan, is still in the nostalgic Japanese style. I chose the Kishigon Ryokan, one of the three major hot spring hotels in the area with a history of 100 years. The hotel was founded in 1576. It is a well-known old hotel that has been in existence from the Muromachi period to the Heisei era. It is located in the middle of Ikaho Ishidan Street. The door is the very representative "Golden Bath Foot Bath" of Ikaho Onsen. Walking into Anquan, the entire hot spring hotel still maintains a very traditional atmosphere, but it is very different from the previous hot spring hotels. I like to call it the déjà vu of the Beijing Office in the 1980s. Check-in is done in the lobby bar. We were greeted by a foreign lady (I have met her twice in the past two days). She served refreshments and patiently introduced the various facilities of the hotel. The room is relatively spacious. Hot spring hotels usually offer one night and two meals. Dinner is quite colorful, but it is said that their breakfast is the best. I look forward to it tomorrow morning. Let's talk about hot springs. The spring water of Ikaho Onsen is rich in sulfates, which is very helpful for relieving muscle fatigue and beautifying the skin. Take a walk around the entrance during the day and take a relaxing bath after a kaiseki meal in the evening. It's really fun. A very unique hot spring hotel. If you come to Ikaho, I strongly recommend this hot spring hotel.

The red bridge, Kajika Bridge 🧶 The vermilion color amidst the greenery is very beautiful 📷✨ It's a hidden gem because there aren't many people around 🧸 The autumn foliage season is also recommended 🍁 Ikaho used to have a streetcar running 🚃 The rest area where the very cute streetcar is on display is a photogenic spot - ̗̀ ☺︎☺︎☺︎ ̖́- ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸ Recommended spot information 📍Kagika Bridge ✤ Address: 586-2 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture Nearby ✤ Parking: Available ✤ Cost: Free ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ #Ikaho Onsen #Hot Spring Trip #Gunma #Gunma Tourism #Beautiful Spots #0 Yen Trip January 2025

#0yentravelJanuary2025#Ikahoonsen 🔥Reasons to recommend Shrine, museum, treasure museum, etc. The Ikaho area is also full of gourmet food. Recommended for a day trip from the metropolitan area. 📝Travel record Toys, dolls and automobile museum A retro Showa-era museum. You'll be excited by the nostalgic space! I went in a Showa-era outfit, so I had a lot of photos taken. Haruna Shrine An interesting fortune slip where the letters emerge when exposed to water. I took a break at 📍Enjutei, just outside the shrine. The zenzai was soaked in my body. They also sell souvenirs, so be sure to check them out. 🍴Tamaruya I had an image of soba in the hot spring town, but they also have udon! It's chewy and delicious. -------------------------------------------------------- 📍Area surrounding Ikaho Onsen 〒377-0102 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture

#0yentripJanuary2025 When I went to Ikaho Onsen, I took the Ikaho Ropeway to the hilltop for the first time🚡 I took a 4-minute ride from Hototogisu Station in the hot spring town to Miharashi Station. If you walk a little further up the mountain path from Miharashi Station, you will find an observation deck called Tokimeki Deck at the top🔭 It is a popular tourist spot with a great view of the mountains of Gunma, and you can even ring a large bell🔔 It is very photogenic, the air is fresh, and it is recommended as it is refreshing🏔️ 📍Location: Kaminoyama Park, Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture, 377-0102 #Gunma #Wintertrip #Hotsprings

#0yentripJanuary2025 SARA'S terrace Arraiya, a cute restaurant located in Ikaho Onsen Ishidan-gai 😋 I had the popular Joshu beef roast bowl 🍽️ It's delicious when you put a hot spring egg on top of the meat 🥚 Ikaho Ishidan-gai was crowded with people during the three-day weekend, and there were lines everywhere, but I was lucky to be able to get in here without having to wait in line ✌🏻 This is a restaurant where you can enjoy stylish drinks and meals such as iced coffee, and they also have goods that can be purchased exclusively at this store. 📍Location: Ikaho 20, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture #HotSpringTrip #Gunma #GourmetTrip

#0yentravelJanuary2025 [Kartle Club] is located on the stone steps of Ikaho Onsen. Here, you can enjoy stylish drinks such as craft beer, sours, and cocktails from noon until 10:30pm. Of course, they also have non-alcoholic drinks, so even those who can't drink alcohol can enjoy the atmosphere. The store is very lively, and it's recommended to go at night for a very tasteful atmosphere. There was also a large monitor, so it was a perfect chill time. I ordered plum sour and lemon sour, but the plastic cups were OK to take home! They're also heat-resistant, so they're great for souvenirs. There were also retro games in the store, so I had a great time. 📍Location: 45 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture #wintertravel #hotsprings #gunma #hotspringtrip

#FuriTabiWinter When you think of Ikaho, famous for its hot springs, you think of Mizusawa udon! There are many Mizusawa udon restaurants lined up, but I went to the most popular one in the area, [Ganso Tamaruya] ✨ It's much larger than you'd imagine from the outside, and the parking lot is also large, so you can rest assured! You can take a numbered ticket and wait in your car or in the waiting room inside the restaurant ♪ I was about 17th in line, but there are a lot of seats, so the turnover is very fast and I was shown to my seat in no time 🙌🏻 There are two large rooms separated by an aisle, so I was surprised at how spacious it is 🫢 There are many menus to choose from, but I ordered the Hotei Fukuzen, which is probably the signature menu 🥰 First, I tried the udon without dipping it in the soup, and it was chewy and firm, with a light saltiness and was very delicious 😋💕 Of course, the tempura was also crispy, hot and delicious! ! The atmosphere of the restaurant made me glad I came 😌🫶🏻 📍Location: 206-1 Mizusawa, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture 💰Price per person: ¥1950 #Gunma #GourmetTrip #HotSpring #WinterTrip

Ikaho Onsen in Gunma Prefecture♨️ Especially famous is the atmospheric "Stone Steps Street" During the day, the lively atmosphere unique to hot spring towns spreads, and you can enjoy visiting long-established Yunohana Manju and miscellaneous goods stores🤍 When you reach the top of the famous stone steps, there is a wonderful view from the observation spot🌞 At night, the stone steps street is lit up, and the atmosphere changes to a fantastic one🌙 The stone steps lit up by warm light are like another world. Enjoy a special moment in the hot spring town where you can enjoy two different expressions during the day and at night✨ 📍Ikaho Onsen 📮76-5 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture 🚌About 30 minutes by bus from Shibukawa Station #Domestic Travel Record #Ikaho Onsen #Ikaho #Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps #Gunma Tourism #Gunma Trip #Hot Spring Trip #Hot Spring #Hot Spring Inn

I went to Ikaho Onsen! This is a hot spring resort in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, blessed with history and nature. It has been loved by many people since ancient times and is characterized by its charming streetscape called "Stone Steps Street"‼ ️ The streetscape with 365 stone steps is lined with hot spring inns and souvenir shops on both sides, so you can enjoy the atmosphere of the hot spring resort while strolling♨️ There are also two types of hot springs here, Golden Bath and Silver Bath, which are said to have skin-beautifying and relaxing effects♨️ It is also about 2 hours by train from Tokyo, so it is recommended for weekend trips✨ Why not relax in the historical townscape and hot springs of Ikaho Onsen♨️ 📍Location: Ikaho Onsen, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Charming streetscape #Domestic Travel Record

Mizusawa Temple (Mizusawa Kannon Temple) is one of the must-see attractions when traveling to Ikaho. Go up the stone steps and pass through the bright red gate to enter the temple. There are the main hall (Guanyin Hall), the Sakya Hall, a bell tower and a pagoda. The two-story hexagonal pagoda has a Vairocana Buddha statue on the second floor, and a rotating pedestal on the first floor, on which six Ksitigarbha Bodhisattvas are enshrined. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is the patron saint of children and travelers. It is said that if you turn the base three times to the left, you will have good luck. According to legend within the temple, the Mizusawa Kannon here has a history of more than 1,300 years; the main hall, bright red gate, and pagoda were built during the Edo period (1603-1868). #2024TravelReview

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.

#0yentravelnovember This is a yakiniku restaurant that also serves lunch! You can enjoy delicious meat at a reasonable price here! It's a popular restaurant that has been in business for quite some time! The meat here has a perfect amount of fat, so I'd like to go back and try other dishes! The place is also very clean, and I was able to eat in a comfortable environment! You should definitely go there too!! 📍 Shibukawa 999, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture 🕰️ 11:30-21:30 💰 Budget: Lunch 1800 yen Dinner 3500 yen

#0 yen trip November 1. Address: 1 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma 377-0102 Recommended point: Beautiful autumn leaves! This shrine is located at the top of the famous 365 steps in Ikaho. The photo was taken when I visited at the end of October, but I was able to see the autumn leaves that I can't see in Tokyo yet! There is a free foot bath on the way, so you can really relieve your tired feet on the way up and down, so I recommend it! Evaluation: The autumn leaves were just so beautiful! I also visited on a weekday to get a goshuin stamp, but when I actually went there, I found out that you can only get goshuin stamps on weekends and holidays, so if you want to get a goshuin stamp, I recommend going on weekends and holidays! 2. Address: Kawajika Bridge 586-2 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma 377-0102 Recommended points: Experience the world of Ghibli at this bridge, which is said to have been the model for Spirited Away! Evaluation: It is lit up at night, and although I only saw it on a poster, it was fantastic and beautiful! I want to go see it someday! When the leaves turn a little more intense, it will be a wonderful sight with a blanket of red leaves! 3. Address: Usaburo Kokeshi Ikaho Cafe & Gallery 50-3 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma 377-0102 Recommended points: There are kokeshi dolls of Disney, Demon Slayer, and various other characters, from mini to large sizes, and it was a lot of fun to look at them! Evaluation: I was given a kokeshi castella cake, and it was a fresh experience to eat it with the maple syrup that came with it! A castella cake shaped like a cute kokeshi doll!

#0yentripautumn I went to Ikaho Onsen in Gunma Prefecture☺️ This time, I stayed at the popular Inn Tamaki. It was conveniently located right next to the Ikaho bus terminal. Ikaho is famous for its stone steps, but I thought it would be better to stay at an inn that is located at the bottom of the steps, so I chose this one. The stone steps could be seen from the room, and the view was beautiful. I chose a room with an indoor bath, and it was very spacious and I was able to relax☺️ The food was also delicious👏👏 On the way back, even though the bus terminal was close, the inn staff were very kind and gave me a ride home because I had luggage. ——————————————————— 📍Location: 87-2 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture 　　　　　　It's right next to the bus terminal. #mayu✈️trip🇯🇵