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

#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

Transportation: JR Shibukawa and bus Ikaho Onsen is located next to Mount Akina, a must-see spot for those chasing Initial D Recommended to visit in autumn or winter In autumn, the mountains are covered with maple leaves, and in winter, you can see the snow-covered Akagi Mountain in the distance. The hot spring street requires climbing up the stairs There are many interesting little shops The locals are famous for their konjac and udon noodles, but there are many people and you need to queue

📍Address: 2844-1 Kanai, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, 〒377-0027 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-16:00 🏖️Environment/Facilities: Ikaho Green Ranch was built in 1970 and is located at the foot of a dormant volcano in Gunma Prefecture. The ranch is an experiential tourist ranch with the themes of experiencing, eating, touching, viewing and shopping. Visitors can watch sheepdogs herding sheep on the big slopes in the ranch, or play archery and golf with family and friends. There are also many interesting and exciting experience activities to participate in in the park.

📍Address: Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, 〒377-0102 🏖️Environment/Facilities: There are two types of hot springs in Ikaho Onsen. One is the golden hot spring rich in iron. The other is the colorless and transparent silver hot spring, which has a good therapeutic effect and is widely praised. The Ishidan Street is full of nostalgic style. There are many shops and hotels. It is very lively. 🗓️Transportation method: Take the Ikaho Onsen Bus from Takasaki Station West Exit No. 2 Bus Stop and get off at Ikaho Information Center. The journey takes about 80 minutes and the fare is 1170 yen

#Spring0yenTrip "Bukkou-san Hosui-ji Temple" located near Ikaho Onsen in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, is a temple built in 2018 as the head temple of Taiwanese Buddhism🏯. It is attracting attention as a unique spot where you can feel the atmosphere of Taiwan while in Japan🌏.  👀 ① A spectacular view that spreads out at the top of the 238 steps! The symbol of Hosui-ji Temple is the 238 steps leading to the approach⛰️. With each step, you feel like your heart is being purified✨. Along the way, there are a row of cute stone statues of young monks that soothe visitors😊. And when you reach the top, you can enjoy a magnificent view from an altitude of about 700m, and you can see the mountains of Joshu, including Mount Akagi🏞️.  💡 ② Exotic architecture and cultural experience🏯 Hosui-ji Temple's buildings incorporate traditional Taiwanese architectural styles, and you can enjoy a slightly different atmosphere from Japanese temples🏯. Inside the main hall, Buddhist statues such as the Thousand-Armed Kannon and Shakyamuni Buddha are enshrined, and Taiwanese monks sometimes explain them carefully in Japanese🗣️. You can also receive a temple seal, so be sure to get one as a souvenir of your visit✨.  🍵 ③ Enjoy Taiwanese cuisine at the cafe "Tekisui-bo"🍍 After visiting the temple, take a break at the cafe "Tekisui-bo" located inside the temple grounds☕. Here you can enjoy healthy and delicious vegetarian dishes such as Taiwanese specialties pineapple cake and grass milk tea🍍🥤. From the seats by the windows, you can enjoy a meal while looking at the beautiful view, which is sure to heal your mind and body💖.  📍Basic information (check the website for the latest information) ✴︎Address 637-43 Ikaho, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture  ✴︎Access • 🚗 By car: About 20 minutes from the Shibukawa Ikaho IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway. It is located along Prefectural Route 15 (Maebashi Ikaho Line) and has a large parking lot.  • 🚌 By bus: Take the bus bound for Ikaho Onsen (Platform 3) from JR Shibukawa Station and get off at "Bukkosan Hosui-ji Temple". The timetable is here.  ✴︎Price Admission is free (additional charge for food and drinks at the cafe) ✴︎Opening hours • Admission hours: • February to November: 9:00 to 17:00 • December to January: 9:00 to 16:00 • Cafe "Tekisuibo": • Weekdays: 10:30 to 16:00 • Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 10:00 to 16:30 "Fukkou-san Hosui-ji"⛩️, where Taiwanese culture and beautiful scenery blend together. Be sure to visit for a moment of spiritual cleansing✨.  #GunmaTourism #DomesticTrip #Ikaho #TempleTour #HotSpringTrip #HotSpringTrip #Temple #Kingdom #DomesticTripTrip #DomesticTripRecord

#Spring0yentrip Hotel Kogure, Ikaho Onsen If you want to spend a "luxurious time" at Ikaho Onsen, a famous hot spring in Gunma Prefecture, we recommend "Hotel Kogure"♨️✨ This hot spring inn has a history of over 400 years and boasts the largest amount of hot water in Ikaho, the "Golden Hot Spring"♨️🌿 You can enjoy the seasonal scenery from the open-air bath and spacious public bath, and relax your mind and body🍁🌸 The rooms are available in a wide variety of designs, from pure Japanese to modern🛏️ The food is also luxurious, and the kaiseki cuisine made with Joshu beef and fresh local ingredients is exquisite🍽️✨ You can enjoy both the hot springs and the food, making it the perfect inn for a "reward trip"🎁 📍Basic information (check the website for the latest information) ✴︎Address 135 Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma Prefecture ✴︎Access 🚗 About 20 minutes by car from Shibukawa Ikaho IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway 🚌 About 25 minutes by bus from JR Shibukawa Station (to Ikaho Onsen) ✴︎Price 1 night with 2 meals from 25,000 yen (varies depending on room type and season)💰 ✴︎Business hours Check-in 15:00~ / Check-out 10:00 A luxurious inn where you can enjoy Ikaho's famous hot springs to the fullest✨ If you want to heal your mind and body, be sure to stay here♨️💕 #I want to connect with people who like hotels #Domestic travel #Ikaho Onsen #Kaiseki cuisine #Hot spring inn #Inn #Christmas trip #Blue sky