Ikaho specialty "Shogetsudo" - simple sweetness to be enjoyed at the long-established shop that originally sold hot spring manju

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