Ikaho’s stone steps are the onsen town’s backbone and its most iconic walk. The staircase has shaped daily life here for about 400 years, with ryokan, public baths, souvenir shops, manju stalls, and old-school game corners lining both sides. A major renewal began in 1980, replacing the route with granite paving; in 2010 an extra flight brought the total to 365 steps, along with small plazas, and the Japanese zodiac signs at your feet. Stroll in yukata and geta from your inn and climb at an easy

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