Great place to visit. Not too crowded area but has good tourism support infrastructure. Access is relatively easy to walk through with break areas and shops scattered along the way. Main area was being renovated at September 2024 so its view was limited but overall place and the walk still make it a beautiful place to visit.

Beautiful, serene and tranquil shrine in the mountains of Takasaki City. This shrine is really old and now undergoing major renovation works. It's still very much worth a visit if you're in the area.

It is a beautiful place! We loved the walk to the main building that you can see the waterfall along the way. Unfortunately, there are still ongoing preservation work at the main shire. Anyhow, the whole walk and surrounding scenery worth the visit. May 20025.

A very good place to visit for those who are looking for a solemn place to pray. It's my second time to visit this Shrine and it seems the construction is not yet finished so I can't rate it 5 stars. From Takasaki Station, we ride a bus and stop on the foot of the Shrine. When we arrived, there are remains of snow from the last day. It took us 15minutes to reach the Shrine since we enjoyed the scenery Haruna Shrine offers. The road is cemented, there are few sloppy stairs but it's not that hard to ascend. I've seen a shop where you can buy foods in case you've got a hungry stomach. For those who have cars, there is parking near the entrance of of the Shrine.

Not too touristy, 1,300 year old campus of shrines curved out on the side of mountains in Gunma Prefecture. Very somber, impressive buildings - not because they are foiled in gold or they have the record ranking size, but because they have quietly endured the time, and still existing. When I went there, it was the 2nd day of the New Year, and yet still, not too many people were there, daring the bitter cold air of the cedar woods and frozen water falls. I live in western NY, so I know cold - this place carried it's own winter bitter! True to the essence of Shintoism, even the smallest and the most eroded structures are still kept, tendered and their dieties are well respected. A little Cha-Ya (tea house) half way up the lane that's leading up to the main shrine, reminded me of how things were perhaps 1,000 years ago, treating those who have traveled days or weeks, or even month to get there, on foot. ( I'm pretty fit BUT their official "15 minutes to the top shrine" was a bit of a stretch - a handful of really old ladies in their 80- 90 something were walking with a cane, taking rest every few steps up a very steep stone starts) This place is famous for the plums. Their Plum Cake (Ume Manju) was very tasty, with a whole cooked plum inside, wrapped inside of not too sweet red bean paste.

A tranquil place with solemnity where you'll find a nice trail leading to a Japanese shrine of hundreds years old inside the mountain. Everything is so original without much artificial decoration. Lucky that not many foreign tourists (particularly.those from.mainland Chinese) know this place, the site remains quiet and one can really enjoy an escape of busy life here walking leisurely deep in mountain. Definitely a five star tourist site as of today.

The shrine area was magical. It felt like walking into a fairy-tale. Also, I highly recommend the hike from the shrine to Haruna lake. It is difficult, but the view over the lake is amazing.

Didn’t meet the full expectation but the lake is calm and serene. Lots of free parking. Lots of paddle boats. Lots of horses. Ropeway seems not worth it.

The best place as photo spot during autumn. If you love to take a drive, it’s the best place to take a break. Some local restaurant provides delicious foods and snacks. There are also a very large parking space around. You can also enjoy a horse/horse cart ride.

Locals are so nice and friendly here. Came for an afternoon by the lake and my car refused to start. Luckily, a local mechanic in a green Nissan happened to be nearby and offered to help. Slightly awkward, but got everything handled quickly. I never saw them again, but I’m grateful for their help. Minus a star thanks to cigarette ashes in the tofu at the nearby shop. Maybe he would’ve noticed if he’d actually looked.

The lake water was completely frozen. The snow is porous and soft, can create a snowman on the lake shore I like to see the lake in winter, it has a very special beauty

Nice, because not too busy! but beautiful!

Nice place for family visiting but don’t go at winter 🥲

Excellent . Colors of Autum leaves , beautiful lake and horse riding experience.

It was a very beautiful mountain ⛰️ where you can climb up by rope way! If the weather is fine, this place has wonderful scenery guaranteed! You’ll see Takasaki and Tokyo, and Mt. Fuji! Come and see the nice scenery of it! Cheers 🥂

I drove to Mount Haruna on Japanese Battleship Haruna's launch day in a rental R33 skyline. It was one of the best days of my life. 2024/12/14.

Mount Haruna offers easy access to stunning summit views via ropeway, with beautiful Lake Haruna in the foreground and distant cityscapes and mountains creating a picturesque panorama. This mountain is famously known as the tofu delivery route from the popular anime Initial D, adding some cultural significance to the natural beauty. The drive around Mount Haruna itself is delightful, passing lovely flower fields and areas where students enjoy nature and fresh mountain air. Taking the ropeway to the summit provides that perfect open-sky feeling and sense of freedom that makes mountain visits so refreshing. It’s a great stop if you’re traveling to Ikaho and want to add some scenic variety to your trip.

The drive up the mountain was a bit difficult for my friend's little car, but it was a really lovely area. Had a nice walk around.

If you see a kid in the white AE86 Trueno with some japanese writings on the right door early in the morning - don't try to race with him, you will not be satisfied by the outcome.

Aside from the fact that Initial D is my favorite anime. This journey and this hike up this mountain was one of the best hikes and journeys, I have ever done in my life. I started from Onogami station, and then made it all the way to the top of mount Haruna right as the sunset. Unfortunately the cable cars weren't operating at the time so i had to climb to the top after hiking all the way up myself. Anyone climbing or exploring around this area. This place is a must.

The closest major train station is takasaki, and if you don't wanna walk 30km to the top, there's a bus that goes all the way to the lake. The actual top is accessible by ropeway for a few hundred yen, and has a decent view. Around the lake is a little town, restaurants, horseback riding, hotel, and pedal boats you can rent. Quiet little place, I really enjoyed it.

Small local shrine at the top of the famous ‘365’ steps. Worth the visit if you’re in the area. There are many wonderful smaller details to look out for around the shrine and it has a good view of the town. It is also the start of a walk up the mountain.

The temple was rather OK, but what steal the show is the surrounding shops and village that has a lot of character and vibe. Some buildings are old and shut down, an old memory of the great economy times of the era. I felt nostalgic and trapped in time. It was great that I stopped over to see this place.

2023.04.07 A very small but nice shrine and even buying omori were self service.

Worth all the cold winds and the steps 👍🏼

Very serene small shrine at the top of the steps of Ikaho Onsen. It is worth a visit, there were nice sakura trees blooming when I was here. As it is not a peak time, there is minimal crowd, so it makes for a nice experience.

On top of the 365 steps really peaceful area in the morning shrine area was pretty

I went to Ikaho Shrine for the first time. It is in the place where I climbed the stone stairway. Scenery is splendid.

we climbed 365 stone steps, view from top is so beautiful. if you are initial D fans is recommended to go there to find the initial d scene. plenty of onsen here, 2 days 1 night trip is enough to cover the whole place.

A place if you need a great workout ! 365 steps to hike up but was too quiet to continue on my own to see the Onsen. So just visited the shrine n wander around the shops n lanes… shops are quaint n there are the 12 Chinese horoscopes plates embedded along the footpath. I took a break soaking my feet in the public foot bath

This is a cute stairway lined with shops of all kinds and providing incredible views of the surrounding mountains. There are 365 stairs to climb up, and lots of small details to discover along the way. Try not to get too caught up in taking photos, and use the opportunity to set your eyes on a distant horizon. Breathe deep.

This quaint onsen town was extremely pleasant and enjoyable. There were plenty of souvenir stores, and snack stores selling sweets and pastries. Some cafes also serve lunch and they are all just along the stone steps leading up. You can take the JR express bus from Shinjuku, or a local bus from Maebashie.

An interesting village where these stone steps were originally built to promote the area during the Edo period. Now a popular hot spring destination, it’s filled with shops and restaurants offering various local specialties. The steps also provide a lovely view over the village.

Entire area is really small, it can be done in 15-20 minutes. The only initial D thing is the drain cover at the bottom of the stairs & a poster higher up the stairs. I would not think it’s worth a day trip here on public transport but if you’re staying at the onsens it’s a really nice excursion.

Cool place to visit. Easy on tourists. Please support the businesses and buy delicious snacks! So many restaurants and cafes around. Please try it

It's like a castle floating in the sky!? Enjoy the spectacular views at the Taiwanese temple "Bukkouzan Hosui-ji" in Ikaho. Located on top of a mountain and offering spectacular views, the Rinzai sect temple "Bukkouzan Hosui-ji" is a popular tourist spot in Ikaho. At the top of the stairs, you can enjoy Taiwanese sweets and light meals at the main hall, draw fortunes, and participate in free copying of sutras and zazen. Why not take a stroll around the temple and enjoy the differences from Japanese temples?

Loved this Taiwan ‘s style temple. The view from the top of the hill, facing Gunma’s mountains is amazing. The monk kindly explained us the features of the temple. Being constructed in 2018, it is ♿️ accessible, with an elevator that allows all to reach the second floor.

A garden of inspiration. The temple is such a beautiful and peaceful place I can’t really put it into words - it is just one of those places you don’t want to skip on your way around shibukawa. Highly recommended temple.

Quiet space P/S : The door to the main hall is on the left side from the temple gate looking in. Can't go upstairs by stairs right in the middle of the temple

Amazing place and amazing view! They sell food and drinks too which was a nice surprise. Friendly monks we felt very welcomed.

A very relaxing place where you can also relax your mind.

Famous Buddhist temple from Taiwan. Great view,but you have to prepare in summer season,it’s too hot to endure.

You would not think much of it being in a corner of a market. But this place far far exceeded all of my expectations. Great torotoro curry.

Absolutely very good.. We surprised.. Delicious foods.. GARAMACHA Is best one.. But very hot in the shop.. I will come again.

(Translated by Google) As expected, curry at udon and soba restaurants is delicious. There is no mistake in that theory. The curry was sticky and had a lot of flour in it so that it would stick to the udon easily. I had the mild Japanese style, but it was not too spicy. The summer vegetables were a nice touch, and it added a nice touch to the flavor. I ordered a regular portion, but my friend who went with me ordered a large portion. When I tried it, I felt that the large portion was about normal. (Maybe it was a little too much.) I love udon and curry, so I'm picky about curry udon. The one here is so delicious that it's worth trying. (But it's expensive in a tourist area. I think there must be other things to eat for this price, but well, if I say that, I can't eat in a tourist area, so please take it as a voice in my heart.) I went there by motorcycle, so after parking my bike, I had to climb quite a few stone steps to get to the restaurant. If it's hot in the middle of summer, you'll be drenched in sweat, so be careful. (Original) やはり、うどん屋やそば屋のカレーは美味しですね。その定説に間違いはないです。うどんに絡みやすいように、粘り気があり、小麦粉を多めに入れたような粘りのあるカレーでした。私はマイルド和風を食べましたが、辛さはまぁまぁ。夏野菜がいい感じで、味にメリハリつけてます。私は普通盛りにしたのですが、一緒に行った友人は大盛。食べてみると、大盛りが普通くらいの感覚です。(若干多めって感じかな) 元々うどんもカレーも大好きなので、カレーうどんにはこだわりがあります。ここのは食べてみる価値があるくらい美味しいです。(が、いかんせん観光地値段で高いです これだけ出せば他のものもあるんじゃないかと思ってしまいますが、まぁそれを言ったら観光地で食事はできないので、心の声と思ってください。) バイクで行ったので、駐輪してからお店までは、石段を結構上がります。真夏で暑いと、汗だくになってしまいますので、要注意です。

(Translated by Google) I wanted to walk around Ishidan-gai and have a drink, but... There were no shops around... My eye was on Akagi Chicken Karaage... Not realizing it was a udon restaurant, I took a number and waited outside. (*^^*) I looked at the menu - ̗̀ 👀It's a udon restaurant, Well, they do have a la carte options... I ordered two Heartland beers and Akagi Chicken Karaage and a mini shrimp and maitake mushroom tempura bowl on my phone. The waiter was very nice. ε-(´∀｀;)ﾎｯ The fries, fried chicken, and mini shrimp and maitake mushroom bowl were all delicious. (❀ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)" (Original) 石段街を周り呑みたかったのですが…… お店が無く…赤城鶏からあげに目が… うどん屋さんとは、思わずに入店番号を取り 外で待ってました(*^^*) メニュー表を観て- ̗̀ 👀うどん屋さんだと まぁ〰️単品もありましたし…… 携帯にて ハートランドビールを2本と赤城鶏からあげ ミニ海老舞茸天丼をポチっと 店員さんとても感じが良かったε-(´∀｀;)ﾎｯ ポテトもからあげもミニ海老舞茸丼も全て 美味しかったです(❀ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)"

(Translated by Google) Halfway up the stone steps, I was a little out of breath. I suddenly stopped. It doesn't feel like sightseeing, Without a clear goal of destination, However, today I was hoping that I could meet something warm somewhere. And what I found was this steam. Steam slowly rises from inside the white bowl. It's not cold on a spring afternoon. But for some reason, the steam felt deep inside my chest. The spiciness of the keema quietly permeates your tongue. The aroma of maitake mushrooms fills your nose. Fried paprika and zucchini It's as if the colors are speaking to you, Sweet potatoes and carrots are slightly nostalgic. The moment you think something is delicious while traveling, It's not just the taste, Air, light, sound, and even your current body temperature. I think it's like everything is wrapped up in one. That's why, This bowl is not just “just curry udon”, It will become a “memory that can only be enjoyed here and now.” Beyond the steam, The trouble in my heart that I was wearing every day, It unraveled without a sound. (Original) 石段街の途中、少し息があがって、 ふと立ち止まった。 観光というほどの気負いもなく、 目的地という明確なゴールも持たず、 ただ今日は、どこかで“あたたかいもの”に会えたらいいなと思っていた。 そして見つけたのが、この湯気だった。 白い器の中から、ゆらゆらと立ちのぼる蒸気。 春の午後、寒いわけじゃない。 でもその湯気は、なぜか胸の奥のほうに触れてきた。 キーマの辛さが、静かに舌に染みわたり、 舞茸の香ばしさがふっと鼻を抜ける。 揚げられたパプリカやズッキーニは、 まるで色彩で語りかけてくるようで、 サツマイモとにんじんは、ほんのりと懐かしい。 旅先で何かを「美味しい」と思う瞬間、 それは味だけじゃなく、 空気や光や音や、そして今の自分の体温までもが 全部まるごと一つに包まれているようなものだと思う。 だからこそ、 この一杯が“ただのカレーうどん”ではなく、 “今ここでしか食べられない記憶”になっていくのだろう。 湯気の向こうで、 日頃まとっていた心の蟠（わだかま）りが、 音もなくほどけていった。

(Translated by Google) August 17, 2025, around 12:30 PM I ordered a large portion of curry udon and rice. The menu said "Gara Macha." The restaurant was recently renovated and is now very clean. You order by scanning the QR code on the table and choosing from the menu. This is smartphone-only. You can also call a staff member and they will recommend ordering via the QR code. Thoughts on the Food The udon was soft and the curry was just spicy, so I ordered a large portion, but the portion was small, so it seemed to be aimed at women with smaller appetites. The curry was thick, reminiscent of European curry. In my personal opinion, the curry lacked depth; it was just spicy. My choice was a mistake. There are value sets on the menu, but it's best to check to see if they're really worth it. It might be better to order multiple individual items. (Original) 2025.8.17.午後12時半頃 カレーうどん大盛りとご飯を注文 メニューでは、ガラマーチャとかかれています。 お店は最近改装されて小綺麗になっています。 注文は机の上にあるQRコードを読み取り自分でメニューから選んでいくスタイル。 スマホ限定です。店員に声をかけてもQRコードからの注文をすすめられます。 料理の感想 うどんは柔らかくカレーはただ辛いで大盛りを頼みましたが量は少なめですので少食の女性を対象とされている感じが読み取れました。 カレーにとろみがついており欧州カレーを思わせるような感じでした。 個人的な意見ですがカレーにコクは感じられませんでした、本当にただ辛いカレーでした。私の選択ミスです。 メニューにはお得セットがありますが本当にお得かどうか確認した方がよろしいです。単品を複数注文した方がいいかもです。

(Translated by Google) The appearance and service were good, but the curry was lightly salted and the udon noodles were not chewy. You could say that the light saltiness makes it a gentle flavor, but I don't think it's suitable for young people. I still regret not asking for some salt. The curry was spicy but not very rich, so it wasn't to my liking. (Original) 見た目とさーびすはいいが、カレーの塩味が薄く、うどんはコシがない。 塩味が薄いのは優しい味という言い方もできますが、若い人向けではないと思います。 「塩をください」と言えば良かったと未だに後悔。。 カレーのスパイスは効いてましたがコクがあまりなく、好みではありませんでした。

Not easy to find opening restaurants at night time in Ikaho closed to Ishidangai area.

Had a quick lunch here and opted to try the Mushroom & Cheese and Vegetable curry options out of the three choices presented as the Lunch menu is limited with no Ramen, Gyoza or other dishes available. Also no Coke or other drinks available apart from strictly menu items (Tea, Coffee, Water etc.). The Curry set was not too bad for around JPY 1500 including Salad, a slice of Orange and your drink choice. Food came simmering hot like molten curried lava, but the taste was a little sweet and good. Portion size was decent and the set wasn't bad overall. Staff were friendly, helpful and polite despite our very basic Japanese and the menu also being all in Japanese. Nice, cozy atmosphere with good music.

It was the only restaurant open late at night. Food was okay. Serving bowl was unnecessarily huge as serving was small. Cozy ambiance with jazz music playing in background. We heard sound of microwave oven so possibly how the food was prepared.

pancake is average, not the soft and thick one, taste light, relatively expensive

Best ramen I've ever had. The dumplings and coke are excellent too. Come here.

Great ramen and gyozo, some of the best I've had.

Best ramen I've ever had!

I was looking for Udon shop and I saw this restaurant. We went here for lunch and arrived past 12nn. As expected, there are a lot of people waiting. You need to get a number first. After almost an hour, our number got called. There are shoe lockers in the entrance and you need to wear slippers. The place is huge and there are tatami areas and western style table. You can choose your preference once you get your number. I saw some private rooms as well. The udon noodles taste good and there are few choices on the menu. There are course meals as well. There is a parking lot across the street.

Absolutely stunning building to eat in. Mizusawa Udon was chewy and delicious. They had some amazing dipping sauces for the cold Udon. The slow ground flat wheat noodles were also tasty and served with olive and salt like it was bread. Delicious tempura as well

Delicious udon noodles with tempura.

Has to be the best udon in the world

A beautiful restaurant. Cost performance is so-so.

Best cold udon noodles I've ever had. Their house specialty, a sesame dipping sauce is perfect!

This is definitely the spot for mizusawa udon. I need to go back and try some of the other various udon dishes.

Intimated restaurant by Mizusawa temple. You have numbers of noodle places there, it might be hard to find better place. A shop guy was so friendly. Dip sauce of fresh sesame was tasty and personally says, I loved egg roll. I’ve felt to come back there again.

The food is very wonderful. The owner is nice and speaks English. He is very friendly! Listen to his recommendations about the food. The cold saru udon is very delicious.

the texture is very special.. make sure u try the sauteed mushroom buy some udon home, it kept fresh for many days

Delicious udon and tempura

Extremely slow service.

Taste 3 Volume 3 Value 2 Service 3 Atmosphere 3 Oyaji −5

Great Udon master