[Tokyo] [Departure from Ikebukuro/Shinjuku] Ikaho Onsen, Oedokawagoe, and Award-Winning Strawberry Picking Day Trip | Lunch Includes A5 Grade Black Wagyu Beef "Kobe Beef"

• With a history of 1,300 years, Ikaho Onsen is a famous hot spring resort in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The heart of the hot spring town consists of 365 steps (symbolizing the four seasons) and is lined with hot spring inns, souvenir shops and foot baths.
• Enjoy all-you-can-eat strawberries in 20 minutes. The farm's strawberries have won numerous awards at the Japanese Strawberry Competition. Every year from around December to late June, you can enjoy the fun of strawberry picking.
  
• Kawagoe's traditional earthen houses, dating back to the Meiji era, feature historical buildings full of Edo-era charm. Black-tiled roofs stand side by side with traditional earthen houses, showcasing a unique retro appeal.
• Kobe beef is the highest grade "A5" among Tajima beef. Only beef that reaches this grade can be given this name, making it a prestigious brand of beef with a worldwide reputation.
  

Starting from Ikebukuro or Shinjuku, the symbol of Ikaho Onsen is its 365-step stone staircase, the heart of the hot spring town. Lined with inns, souvenir shops, and restaurants, the staircase creates a charming landscape. Climbing the staircase leads to Ikaho Shrine, a popular energy-boosting spot. Kawagoe City retains its Edo-era charm, allowing visitors to travel through four distinct periods: Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and Heisei. Historical buildings, cultural heritage sites, year-round spring-like natural beauty, and the retro streets of Kawagoe, reminiscent of Little Edo, offer a unique and enriching experience. At the strawberry farm, you can enjoy a variety of sweet and large strawberries. Kobe beef, graded "A5" from Tajima beef, is a prestigious brand of beef renowned worldwide, reserved only for beef of this grade.