Recommended sightseeing information for Shibukawa and Ikaho. In addition to the Ikaho Hot Springs, sightseeing spots in Shibukawa and Ikaho include Mizusawa Kannon, Kawaga Bridge, Takehisa Yumeji Ikaho Memorial Museum, Ikaho Green Pasture, Ikaho Shrine, Shibukawa Skyland Park, Hara Museum ARC, Ikaho Toy, Doll, and Car Museum, and the Ikaho Ropeway.
Also recommended are local delicacies such as Mizusawa udon noodles, onsen manjyu, which are said to have originated in Ikaho, tofu sweets, and oshikirikomi.
Historically a famous therapeutic hot spring resort, Ikaho Onsen attracts a large number of spa visitors. Located on the east side of Mt. Haruna, the hot spring resort is spread out over an elevation range of 650 to 800 meters above sea level. Because it is spread out on a mountain slope, visitors c...»
This ancient shrine is said to have been built during the reign of the 31st Emperor Yomei (585-587). The main shrine was rebuilt in 1806, and the main hall is connected to the "Misu-Ga-Iwa" behind it, and the deity is enshrined in the cave of the rock. The shrine grounds are dotted with many cultur...»
Lake Haruna is located on the west side of Mount Haruna, one of the three highest mountains in Japan. The lake is a caldera lake formed by the eruption of Mt. Haruna, and offers beautiful views of "Haruna Fuji," the central crater hill. The lake is an attractive spot for outdoor enthusiasts, used fo...»