Ikaho Onsen is one of the four most famous hot spring resorts of Gunma Prefecture. Its thermal waters are characterized by a high concentration of iron. Located at the eastern slopes of Mount Haruna, an active volcano, Ikaho is best known for its stone stairs, which lead up through the town center and are lined by ryokan, old fashioned game arcades and shops. Ikaho's main attraction, besides its uniquely colored baths, is the stone steps (ishidan gai) which progress upwards through the center of this mountain town for about 300 meters. The steps have been reconstructed in recent years, but original examples of the stone work are still visible near Ishidan no Yu, a public bath. At the bottom of the steps is a former checkpoint for travelers on one of the old foot roads that connected the towns and cities of pre-modern Japan. The building now houses a small museum. Ikaho Shrine is located at the top of the steps. As the center of town, the stone steps are the main thoroughfare for visitors seeking restaurants, ryokan, gifts (omiyage), or arcade game shops. These shops offer old arcade style games with various prizes for about 300 to 500 yen. Games such as ring toss, or "target shooting" are popular examples. Source: japan-guide.com

Ikaho Onsen is one of the four most famous hot spring resorts of Gunma Prefecture. Its thermal waters are characterized by a high concentration of iron. Located at the eastern slopes of Mount Haruna, an active volcano, Ikaho is best known for its stone stairs, which lead up through the town center and are lined by ryokan, old fashioned game arcades and shops. Ikaho's main attraction, besides its uniquely colored baths, is the stone steps (ishidan gai) which progress upwards through the center of this mountain town for about 300 meters. The steps have been reconstructed in recent years, but original examples of the stone work are still visible near Ishidan no Yu, a public bath. At the bottom of the steps is a former checkpoint for travelers on one of the old foot roads that connected the towns and cities of pre-modern Japan. The building now houses a small museum. Ikaho Shrine is located at the top of the steps. As the center of town, the stone steps are the main thoroughfare for visitors seeking restaurants, ryokan, gifts (omiyage), or arcade game shops. These shops offer old arcade style games with various prizes for about 300 to 500 yen. Games such as ring toss, or "target shooting" are popular examples. Source: japan-guide.com

Ikaho Onsen is one of the four most famous hot spring resorts of Gunma Prefecture. Its thermal waters are characterized by a high concentration of iron. Located at the eastern slopes of Mount Haruna, an active volcano, Ikaho is best known for its stone stairs, which lead up through the town center and are lined by ryokan, old fashioned game arcades and shops. Ikaho's main attraction, besides its uniquely colored baths, is the stone steps (ishidan gai) which progress upwards through the center of this mountain town for about 300 meters. The steps have been reconstructed in recent years, but original examples of the stone work are still visible near Ishidan no Yu, a public bath. At the bottom of the steps is a former checkpoint for travelers on one of the old foot roads that connected the towns and cities of pre-modern Japan. The building now houses a small museum. Ikaho Shrine is located at the top of the steps. As the center of town, the stone steps are the main thoroughfare for visitors seeking restaurants, ryokan, gifts (omiyage), or arcade game shops. These shops offer old arcade style games with various prizes for about 300 to 500 yen. Games such as ring toss, or "target shooting" are popular examples. Source: japan-guide.com