Ikaho Onsen is a representative hot spring area in Gunma Prefecture, known for having two distinct spring sources, Kogane no Yu and Shirogane no Yu. You can understand the origins of the hot spring town and its main sightseeing elements.
Day-use bathing availability, access routes from major cities, and nearby tourism resources are organized here. Essential transportation information can be confirmed concisely for English-speaking visitors.
Ikaho Onsen History and Overview

Ikaho Onsen is a historic hot spring town located in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, with two distinct spring sources, Kogane no Yu and Shirogane no Yu. It developed as a therapeutic bathing area and is known as one of the representative hot spring destinations in Japan’s Kanto region.
Ikaho Onsen Highlights and Nearby Spots



Highlights of Ikaho Onsen
- View the 365-step stone stairway and the Yutaki waterfall
- Spend quiet time at Ikaho Shrine
- Take the Ikaho Ropeway to the summit observation area
Nearby Spots Within a Two-Hour Range
- Visit Haruna Shrine and its main hall surrounded by massive rock formations
- Enjoy the lakeside scenery at Lake Haruna
- Tour the World Heritage Site at Tomioka Silk Mill
Things to Do at Ikaho Onsen

You can climb the stone stairway while visiting souvenir shops and restaurants, and use footbaths or day-use hot springs along the way. You can bathe in an open-air bath near the spring source while enjoying the surrounding natural scenery. It becomes a route that includes taking the ropeway to Miharashi Station and looking out over the mountains of Joshu.
Access to Ikaho Onsen
Check the latest weather forecast before your visit.
From Tokyo Station, it takes about 50 minutes to reach Takasaki Station by Hokuriku Shinkansen or Joetsu Shinkansen, then about 25 minutes to Shibukawa Station by transferring to the Joetsu Line or Agatsuma Line at Takasaki Station. The nearest station is Shibukawa Station.
From Shibukawa Station, it takes about 25 minutes by a route bus operated by Kan-etsu Kotsu Co., Ltd. toward Ikaho Onsen. There is also a route of about 2 hours and 40 minutes by highway bus bound for Ikaho Onsen from the Tokyo area.
Ikaho Onsen Visitor Information

The stone stairway area around Ikaho Onsen can be explored throughout the year, and facilities such as the Ikaho Ropeway and Ikaho Rotenburo each have their own operating hours and closed days. It is necessary to confirm the latest operating information before use.
During the autumn foliage season, the area around Kajika Bridge changes color and attracts many visitors. Crowds tend to appear around the stone stairway during consecutive holidays and peak travel seasons. Please confirm the latest information on the Ikaho Onsen Tourism Association Official Website.
Planning a Visit to Ikaho Onsen
Ikaho Onsen is a hot spring area structured around its stone stairway and two distinct spring sources. By combining ropeway views and nearby sightseeing, it becomes a base for exploring Gunma that can be toured within half a day to a full day.

