Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps
伊香保温泉 石段街
Ikaho Onsen is a traditional hot spring town with a long history that goes back to around 759. Its main street is a set of 365 stone steps. At the top of the steps stands Ikaho Shrine, which dates back to 825 and honors deities of hot springs and medicine. Locals say climbing the steps brings good luck.
Visitor information
- Getting there
From Shibukawa Station, take the local bus to Ikaho Onsen (25 minutes).
Highway buses from Shinjuku Bus Terminal in Tokyo take about 2.5 hours.
Ikaho Shrine is about 10 minutes on foot from Ikaho Onsen Bus Terminal.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- There is a free footbath about halfway up the steps.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- At Ikaho's main open-air hot spring bath, there are separate baths for men and women.
- A free outdoor footbath is located two-thirds of the way up the stone steps, so you can enjoy the hot spring water without undressing.
- There are 365 stone steps up to the shrine at the top, so allow time and energy for the climb.
- At most public hot springs in Japan people bathe naked, in baths separated by gender, and swimwear is usually not allowed. If you prefer privacy, look for a private bath (kashikiri-buro), an in-room bath or a foot bath.
- Wash your body at the shower area before entering the bath. Many visitors who want to stay covered choose a foot bath instead.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Gunma and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Gunma
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:33
- Sunrise06:10
- Dhuhr11:29
- Asr14:22
- Maghrib16:44
- Isha18:11
Times are calculated for Maebashi. Times may differ elsewhere in Gunma.
Places to pray near Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visit-gunma.jp