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Shibukawa, Gunma / 伊香保石段街

Ikaho Stone Steps

The 365 stone steps at the heart of Ikaho Onsen, laid out in 1576 with hot-spring water channelled beneath them, lined with inns, souvenir shops and shooting galleries.

Wide stone steps of Ikaho climbing between autumn trees under a blue sky
The stone steps of Ikaho OnsenPhoto: Photo AC · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there

About 25 minutes by bus from JR Shibukawa Station; about 20 minutes by car from Shibukawa-Ikaho IC.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Parking

Paid parking available.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
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Address: Shibukawa, Gunma (Japanese address: 群馬県渋川市伊香保町伊香保94-2付近)

Official site: https://gunma-kanko.jp/spots/1391

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Visiting respectfully

  • Local etiquetteYosano Akiko's poem "Ikaho no Machi" is carved into the steps; steps were added on the north side in 2010, making 365.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site

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