Ikaho Onsen is a historic hot spring resort that was also mentioned in "Manyōshū". Among them, the 365-step stone staircase street, which is also a symbol of the city, is lined with a long-established inn, as well as a manju shop and an amusement park. If you do your best to Ikaho Shrine at the top, climb up and visit, then walk down the stairs and eat hot spring gourmet♪Do not miss the foot bath or retro cafe.

Walk through the stone steps street where old travelers also came and went to Ikaho Shrine

As a summer resort for the samurai wounded during the Battle of Nagashino, Ishidanji was built by Takeda Katsuyori in 1576 when he ordered Sanada Masayuki to build it. It is said that it was renovated and extended in 2010, and it became 365 steps with the wish of "prospering 365 days a year".

As you go up the stone steps to the middle, a poem by Akiko Yosano called "Ikaho no Michi", likening the stone steps to the outer theater of Rome, is engraved on the side of the steps. There is an outdoor resting place "Pocket Park" nearby, so when you are tired, let's take a breather here.

There were plates on the stone steps showing the number of steps here and there was a small information board at the top of the line, Ikaho Shrine, which was drawn in Roman letters. It is said that when you go up, there is a benefit of gold luck.

"Ikaho Shrine" is located at the top of the stone steps street. The festival gods are the gods of onsen and medicine, and the prosperity of commerce, such as Ona-Muchi-no-Mikoto and Sukuna-hikona-no-Mikoto, and are celebrated as guardian deities of Ikaho Onsen. It is also known as a power spot, as it is said that there is a benefit in such things as curbs and child treasures.

If you're out of breath after climbing the 365 steps, take a deep breath, relax in the sacred atmosphere of the temple grounds, and pray for a good relationship.

There are three types of ema at the shrine office: "Good Relationships," "Children," and "Good Fortune." Write your wish on them using the provided pen. In the shrine grounds, you can also find a chair that is said to have been used by the Edo period samurai Takayama Hikokuro, as well as a monument to Matsuo Basho.

■ Ikaho Shrine

Address: Ikaho 2, Ikaho-machi, Shibakawa-shi
TEL:0279-72-3151 (Shikagawa Ikaho Onsen Tourism Association)
Opening hours: Precinct Freedom
Closed: No Closed
Fee: Precinct Freedom

The birthplace of Yunohana Manju, a must-visit place in the morning

Located just below Ikaho Shrine, "Shogetsudo" is a manju shop founded in 1910. The first owner came up with the idea for "Yunohana Manju," a brown-skinned manju made with brown sugar, inspired by the brown Yunohana flowers of hot springs. The current owner is the fourth generation, and the shop continues to maintain the original appearance, manufacturing method, and flavor from the time of its founding.

The skin is made from brown sugar to recreate the color of the waters of Ikaho Onsen, and is stuffed with smooth bean paste made from the finest Hokkaido azuki beans. The shape of each manju is different because they are handmade. You can eat freshly made Yunohana manju in the morning.

The plump skin is wrapped with a moist and fine serving paste. The paste is modest in sweetness and has an elegant taste. Since no preservatives are used at all, the shelf life is 2 days at normal temperature. A line is formed from early morning, and it can be sold out before lunch. When you want to buy, let's come to the store early.

■ Shogetsudo
Address: 591-7 Ikaho, Ikaho-machi, Shibakawa-shi (under Ikaho Shrine)
TEL:0279-72-2121
Opening hours: 9-18 (end when sold out)
Closed: Unregular holidays

Hot stone-grilled curry with condensed umami of vegetables and meat

"Taisho Roman Kurofuneya" is a cafe and restaurant located just a short walk down the cobblestone street from the 263rd step of the stone steps. It is a nostalgic space that renovates an old private house, and you will have your own roasted coffee and sweets from beans.
"Kinako and Black Nectar Pancake" will be filled with black honey with honey. It will definitely be photographed with a cute mini-dango.

The vaunted stone-yaki curry makes a sound and is carried in a hot state. "Seasonal Vegetable Curry" topped with plenty of seasonal vegetables is 1290 yen for a single item, 1490 yen for a single item "Ishiyaki Luxury Curry" with a full-simmering Joshu brand pork, and 1290 yen for a single mushroom and cheese curry where cheese melts.

Chic tables & chairs make you feel at home. Coffee cups and machines are displayed on the window shelves, like a gallery.

It is located along a street lined with inns, and you can stay calm in a space full of Taisho romance. Of course, you can use only drinks such as "Kurofuneya Blend" 650 yen and "Hot black honey cafe au lait" 790 yen. Self-roasted coffee is also sold in packs.

■ Taisho Roman Kurofuneya

Address: 20 Ikaho, Ikaho-machi, Shibakawa-shi
TEL:0279-20-3962
Opening hours: 11-15 (Saturday, Sunday, public holidays-16)
Holidays: Thursday, other holidays

There are still a lot of attractive gourmets and souvenirs in the stone steps town. Walking up and down the stairs, peering through the surrounding shops. In the evening, stone steps and monuments of "IKAHO" are lit up, and the atmosphere is fantastic. Enjoy walking by all means!

• This article is created based on the contents of "Rurubu Information Edition" or "Rurubu & more." "Rurubu +".
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