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

#NewYearNewTrip Ikaho Ropeway 🚠 📍Address: 558-1 Ikahomachi Ikaho, Shibukawa, Gunma 377-0102 Japan https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ho6KyCCgc4kK6yDD8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy 🕰️bOpening hours: Open daily from 09:00-16:45 Shibukawa Ropeway You can take the ropeway up to see beautiful views of the city or take pictures. The ropeway runs every 15 minutes. The ropeway ride takes about 4 minutes.

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

#0yentravel Tourist spots other than the hot springs in Ikaho, Gunma Prefecture✨ [Bukkou-san Hosui-ji Temple]🏮 This is apparently the location where the hugely popular movie "KINGDOM" was shot😆 I was lost in the thought that Yamazaki Kento and his friends had also visited here while I was walking around! lol The large temple that stands at the top of a long staircase is a temple in Taiwan, so it feels like you're overseas, and the view from there is indescribably beautiful, and you can feel like you're the main character of Kingdom😆💓 You can worship, there's a cafe inside, and spend your time freely🙌🏻 It seems you can even experience becoming a monk!! 👩🏻🦲 It's very hot at this time of year, so the stairs are tough, but you can drive up to a certain point, so it was easy😊 If you go to Ikaho, this is a spot you should definitely visit✨ 📍Location: 637-43 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture 💰Price per person: Free #Gunma #FilmingLocationTour

Location: 2261 Shirai, Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture On the way back from Ikaho Onsen, I stopped by the popular Mura no Eki. There was a wide selection of souvenirs, sashimi bento, fresh vegetables and fruits, flowers, seasonings, and more, so I had a hard time deciding what to buy. The recommendation is of course the one made with green onions. I went during the daytime on a weekday, but the cashier was quite crowded. *You can use electronic coupons for nationwide travel discount support. #tourist spots#Gunma#gourmet#souvenirs #national travel support #coupons #trip2023

#HotSpringTrip #CouplesTrip #HotSpring #IkahoOnsen #Gunma #Gourmet 🚃From Tokyo to Shibukawa Station 🚌From Shibukawa Station to the entrance of Ikaho Onsen Ikaho Onsen is a hot spring resort that can be reached in about 2 hours from Tokyo! There are many shops lined up along the stone steps, and you can eat things like tama konnyaku while walking around🍴 There are many hot spring inns in Ikaho Onsen, so you can relax and enjoy a meal at the inn, take a bath in the hot spring, and refresh yourself from the fatigue of everyday life🧖‍♀️ The next day, we recommend going to eat the famous Mizusawa udon!

I went there just after it had snowed. Snow piled up here and there. A lot of tourists have returned. When I tried to have lunch, I was told there was a 180-minute wait. I gave up 🤣 There is a foot bath, so please warm up in the cold winter #trip2023 #ikahoonsen #ikahoonsenstonestairs

#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

#AutumnFoliage #IkahoOnsenStoneStairs #MountHaruna It was a little early, but I went to Ikaho Onsen and Mount Haruna for the first time to see the autumn leaves😊 The leaves were only about half-full, so I enjoyed it while thinking how amazing it would be when they're at their best! It was a place I'd like to visit again at a leisurely pace✨

#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

Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps Street!!! I went there during the hot summer months, so there were a lot of stairs and I got tired😂 But the stone steps street has a lot of old-fashioned shops and various other stores, so I could walk around and eat and hang out at the shops, so it was great💯👏🏻✨ Due to the effects of COVID-19, the goshuin stamps at Ikaho Shrine were only available on paper. Ikaho Onsen is famous, so if you haven't been there, you should definitely go at least once🙆🏻‍♀️ #AmazingView #Ikaho #IkahoOnsen #IkahoOnsenStoneSteps

A steep stone staircase with over 400 years of history. Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps Street, lined with restaurants, souvenir shops, and inns, is full of hot spring atmosphere ♨️ Even if it's raining, you can eat hot hot spring manju in the steam rising from the stone steps and warm your body and soul 😊 Enjoy the hot springs to the fullest 😆 #trip2022

365 stone steps in Ikaho Onsen You can climb while strolling The shooting range looks like a hot spring town Many shops are closed New shops here and there No famous things...I guess When you reach the top... Ikaho Shrine The Tanigawa mountain range seen from the stairs is beautiful #Gunma Prefecture #Ikaho Onsen #Ikaho Onsen Stone Stairs

Ikaho Onsen in Gunma ♨️ The stone steps are very charming and lovely ☺️ But going up from the bottom to the top is a good workout 😂 lol There are candy shops, souvenir shops, shooting gallery, and more on the stone steps, so you can enjoy the hot spring town ✨ There is also a free foot bath, so be sure to bring a towel 🙌 When you get to the top, you will find Ikaho Shrine ⛩ If you go further, you will find Kawajika Bridge, a famous spot for autumn leaves, so please be sure to check it out 🥰 ＊Ikaho Onsen 〒377-0102 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture ■ 25 minutes by bus from Shibukawa Station #Breathtaking view #Autumn leaves #Hot spring #Ikaho Onsen #Gunma #Gunma sightseeing #Stone steps #Hot spring town

The biggest attraction in Ikaho Onsen is the Stone Steps Street. We recommend checking into a ryokan and going out in a yukata! #CouplesTrip #IkahoOnsen #StoneStepsStreet

Fukuichi is a long-established inn located close to the stone steps of Ikaho Onsen in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture. It is said to have been founded during the Tensho era (about 400 years ago) and is one of the prestigious inns that has walked alongside the history of Ikaho Onsen. It is one of the few inns where you can enjoy two hot springs, the famous Golden Hot Spring and Silver Hot Spring, and the hotel features a quaint large public bath, an open-air bath, and a relaxing Japanese atmosphere. It is also popular for its high-quality Japanese banquet meals and attentive service, and is popular with a wide range of people of all ages. ⸻ Basic information •Location: 8-banchi Ikaho-ko, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma •Access: Take the bus bound for Ikaho Onsen from JR Shibukawa Station for about 25 minutes, get off at the "Ikaho Onsen" bus stop, and walk for about 5 minutes Approximately 20 minutes by car from the "Shibukawa Ikaho IC" on the Kan-etsu Expressway •Check-in: From 15:00 •Check-out: 10:00 Number of rooms: Approximately 70 rooms (Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, special rooms, etc.) Parking: Available (free) ⸻ Characteristics and highlights •A luxurious hot spring resort where you can enjoy two types of hot springs, the Golden Hot Spring and the Silver Hot Spring •Conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Ishidan-gai. An ideal base for sightseeing •Enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine in your room or in a private room at the restaurant •A wide variety of room types, from modern Japanese-Western rooms to special rooms with cypress baths •There is also an esthetic salon and souvenir shop on-site. Fully equipped to make your stay enjoyable #Fukuichi #Ikaho Onsen #Long-established inn #Golden and silver hot springs #Ikaho stay #Right next to the stone steps #Gunma inn #Hot spring inn #Ikaho gourmet #Gunma sightseeing #Domestic hotel reviews

#0yentravel A cafe called TO BE COFFEE is attached to the inn "Ikaho Shusuien" at the edge of the hot spring town of Ikaho☕️ It happened to be near the inn where I was staying and had good reviews, so I decided to drop by, and it turned out to be a hidden gem with a great view😍⛰️ When I was guided to the cafe located at the very back of the inn, a very open and beautiful view spread out before me!! Since it is located on a hill, you can see famous mountains such as Mount Akagi from the cafe. 🔭 If you order the seasonal "Affogato Shake - Summer" menu, they will carefully make it after you order, and it was also delicious. 🩵 The rich shake is delicious on its own, but it contains mango, and the process of pouring hot coffee over it to make an affogato is fun. 😋 The coaster is also a cute handmade tile coaster, and you can enjoy the retro cuteness. 🫶🏻 The corn cheese toast is also delicious. 🍞 The owner is also very kind, and it is a cafe that you will want to visit again and again. ✨ The time flows slowly and leisurely, and it is a very hidden spot and recommended cafe. ✨ 📍Location: 557-27 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture 💰Price per person: About ¥1000 #HotSpringTrip #HotSpring #GourmetTrip #Gunma

Shogetsudo is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop located near the entrance to the stone steps of Ikaho Onsen in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture. Founded in 1910, it is known as the first shop in Japan to make onsen manju, which has become a specialty representative of Ikaho Onsen. It is characterized by a fluffy skin and a refined sweetness of smooth bean paste, and has a simple yet timeless taste. There are often queues from early in the morning, so it is a shop that you should definitely stop by if you visit Ikaho. ⸻ Basic information •Location: 591-7 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma •Access: Take the Kan'etsu Kotsu bus bound for Ikaho Onsen from JR Shibukawa Station for about 25 minutes, get off at the Ikaho Onsen bus stop, then walk for about 5 minutes •Business hours: 9:00-17:30 (ends when sold out) •Closed: Tuesdays ⸻ Product information •Original Onsen Manju (1 piece) 140 yen •Souvenir boxed set (6 pieces, 10 pieces, 15 pieces, etc.) •The expiration date is short, only 2 days from the date of manufacture, so it is recommended to enjoy it as soon as possible ⸻ Highlights and recommended points •You can enjoy freshly made Onsen Manju on the spot •The perfect balance of fluffy thin skin and smooth bean paste •The simple and rustic taste continues to be loved by people of all ages •Perfect as a gift or a treat for yourself ⸻ #Shogetsudo #Ikaho Onsen #The birthplace of onsen manju #Ikaho gourmet #Gunma souvenirs #Ikaho sightseeing #Eating your way through the stone steps #Ikaho sweets #Gunma specialties #0 yen travel

Located a little outside the stone steps of Ikaho Onsen, New Bellbara is a unique restaurant that combines wild game cuisine with a cafe and bar. It operates as a cafe during the day and a bar at night, making it the perfect spot to take a break between sightseeing or enjoy an evening out. ⸻ Basic information Address: 131-15 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Opening hours: Mondays and Tuesdays: 11:30-17:00 Fridays: 14:00-23:00 Saturdays and Sundays: 11:30-23:00 Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays Access: About 5 minutes on foot from Ikaho Stone Steps Number of seats: 4 counter seats, 3 tables ⸻ Features and menu The interior of the restaurant features colorful lighting and a unique interior, creating an extraordinary atmosphere. The menu features wild game dishes made with locally caught venison and boar, such as the popular "wild game Neapolitan" and "venison sausage." They also offer unique drinks, such as a cream soda inspired by the "golden hot springs" of Ikaho Onsen, and an alcoholic "adult cream soda."   ⸻ Usage Scenes During the day, it can be used as a cafe to stop by between sightseeing, and at night, it can be used as a bar with a relaxed atmosphere. It has an atmosphere that makes it easy to enter alone, and it is equipped with counter seats. It is recommended as a place to enjoy a meal, a break, or a night at Ikaho Onsen. ⸻ #New Bell Rose #Ikaho Cafe #Ikaho Bar #Gibier Cuisine #Ikaho Gourmet #Ikaho Onsen #Ikaho Sightseeing #Near the Stone Steps Street #Gunma Gourmet #Ikaho Stroll #0 Yen Travel

Rakusui Rakuzan is a cafe bar tucked away inside Chiaki Jinsentei on the Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps in Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture. Located in a quiet area of ​​the stone steps, it has a relaxing space that can be used as a cafe by day and as a bar by night. It is a hideaway for adults where you can spend your time however you like, whether that be enjoying a coffee in between your travels or a quiet drink in the evening. On this day, we had Gunma's local beer. ⸻ Basic information •Location: 45-1 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma •Access: Take the Kan'etsu Kotsu bus bound for Ikaho Onsen from JR Shibukawa Station for about 25 minutes, get off at the Ikaho Onsen bus stop, and walk for about 10 minutes •Business hours: 12:00-23:00 •Closed: Irregular holidays •Payment method: Cash and various electronic money accepted ⸻ Menu example Cafe time •Home-roasted coffee •Herb tea •Sweets plate Bar time •Various whiskeys •Cocktails •Wine •Light snack menu available ⸻ Highlights •Wooden interior with a relaxing atmosphere befitting a hot spring town •A space designed to let you relax and forget the hustle and bustle of a tourist spot •Counter seats also available for solo travelers •Limited menus using seasonal local ingredients are also available ⸻ #Rakusui Rakuzan #Ikaho Onsen Cafe #Ikaho Onsen Bar #Stone Steps Cafe #Ikaho Tourism #Gunma Gourmet #Hot Springs Town Hideaway #Cafe Bar Hopping #Adult Ikaho Trip #Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps #0 Yen Trip