Gunma Prefecture Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

Hot-spring in Kusatsu japan

If would you like to go there. Best option is rental car. Because other transportation doesn’t have that. Additional one things is you can chose local bus. But it’s going to be hard situation. Rental car is 60USD from There’s couple of souvenir shop restaurant amusement place. Best Buy is tamago pudding If you can pay extra fee you can see performance of paddling girls. That’s traditionally things. #kusatsu #onsen #japan #hotspringsvisit #hotspringshotel

【Kusatsu City】Kusatsu Onsen

Kusatsu Onsen is known as one of Japan's three famous springs. In the center of the hot spring town, which is filled with the scent of sulfur, there is a Yubatake (hot water field). Every minute, 4,000 liters of hot spring water gushes out, and steam is always rising. There are also footbaths and hand baths around the Yubatake, and you can enjoy strolling around. Indeed, there are many foreigners, and the area around the Yubatake is crowded with stylish eateries and souvenir shops. The streets are narrow and sloped, and it can get very crowded depending on the time of day. The hot spring water, being rich in sulfur, felt very effective.

Kusatsu, Gunma

#thingstodo 📍Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan 🇯🇵 ♨️Yubatake - the symbol of Kusatsu; the surrounding resorts’ main source of hot spring water. 1️⃣ Ranked in the country as the single most productive hot spring source (Source: Japan Guide) 🏨 A lot of hotels and ryokans as well as public bath around the area. ✔️Do not miss to try the FREE foothbath places around the area to feel recharged after long and tiring walks during your travel. 😉 🚞 2.5 hours away from Tokyo #Gunmaken #yubatake #hotspring #japantravel #japan #kusatsu #kusatsuonsen

Hot Spring at Kusatsu Onsen Town

#fallishere This is an amazing onsen town! Kusatsu is one of the most famous in the country centered around its voluminous spring, Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts and is blessed with large volumes of high quality hot spring water said to cure every illness but lovesickness. I enjoyed the boardwalk around the entire spring that has endless photo opportunities in this unique environment. It’s surrounded by cute shops and cafes. We enjoyed some snacks like yakitori & beef skewers. We had a traditional onsen at Ohtaki No Yu. its crazy hot but relaxing. Afterwards we enjoyed some cold milk in the cafe to cool down. Overall, it’s an interesting town and very beautiful. Should visit if you are nearby.

Private Onsen Experience

#spamagic We were both excited and nervous for the Onsen as it was our first experience spa-bathing in own private onsen! We enjoyed a gorgeous view of the mountains from our room on the top floor. #japan #spa-bathing

Healthy Japanese-style breakfast

#celebratewithtrip A healthy Japanese-style breakfast tray including millet porridge is served. We love the piece of homemade tofu served with soya milk. All the food is really yummy. We enjoyed much and plan to come back and experience at Oyado Tamaki.

Fantastic experience @ Oyado Tamaki

#celebratewithtrip We were very impressed with dinner. Fantastic experience. From start to finish you will be blown away by the food and the attention to detail. The wagyu was undeniably tasty, the presentation was beautiful and classy, and the portion was perfect. The food was excellent and the skill of the chef is top-notch with the blend of ingredients and matching of different foods. The service from all the staff was polite, warm and thoughtful. #japan #kaisekicuisine

Room with Private Onsen @ Oyado Tamaki

#celebratewithtrip We stayed in a Japanese style room with a private onsen. Nice room and great views as the room is located at the top floor rooms. The hotel is nicely decorated in Japanese style. Staff is very polite and helpful. The room is clean and comfortable. The food was delicious both breakfast and dinner. #japantrip #friendstrip

Great Kaiseki Dinner Course

#celebratewithtrip Kaiseki, or Kaiseki-ryori 懐石, is a traditional style of dining in Japan where a multi-course meal is prepared of fresh seasonal ingredients. Much like the high dining experience in the west, the number of courses can vary from a handful to more than 10. The kaiseki dinner course has been a highlight. The set was some of the best meals of my life. Definitely worth it.

Great Stay @ Kashiwaya Ryokan

#celebratewithtrip We had an amazing stay at Kashiwaya Ryokan! The three private onsen baths were stunning. Staff were very welcoming. We would definitely stay again! The food, service, and onsen are all of an extremely high quality, but what makes them truly exceptional are the flexibility of the private onsen (you do not need to book specific times). Highly recommended for the stay! #japantrip #couplestrip

Michelin Star - Kashiwaya

#celebratewithtrip Kashiwaya is a 3 Michelin Star restaurants tucked away in the north side of Osaka. The restaurant has 7 private dining rooms. Although the meal was served in a private room we were never neglected when it comes to service. Food is delicate and delicious, and always prepared and presented in an enjoyable way. The staff are friendly and attentive.

Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps

#celebratewithtrip This place is a hot spring town. It says one of the old planned Onsen town in Japan. Original steps and town were build in 1580's Amazing! Hot spring water flows down the waterway in the middle of the stairs.In winter, it steams and welcomes many tourists. There were hotels, souvenir shops, retro-modern shooting shops, etc. Great place, highly recommended! #japan #friendstrip

【Ikaho】Recommended Gourmet on the Stone Steps Street.

①Mizusawa Udon Osawaya 📍〒377-0102 Gunma Prefecture, Shibukawa City, Ikaho Town, Ikaho 45 One of Japan's three famous udon noodles! It has a firm texture and the noodles slide down the throat nicely. GOOD! It can get crowded during lunchtime, so it's wise to check in first and then take a stroll through the stone steps street! ②Rungo 📍〒377-0102 Gunma Prefecture, Shibukawa City, Ikaho Town, Ikaho 66-6 A cafe located midway up the stone steps street ☕️. It's the perfect spot to take a break when you're tired, and they serve delicious coffee. Both takeout and dine-in are OK! Great for souvenirs too!

Autumn in Japan is full of autumn colors, and this season's scenery, food and hot springs are always fascinating. Gunma Prefecture, which is very close to Tokyo, has a lot of long history and humanities worth exploring. There are not only the famous mountain of the movie "Initial D", but also the island of Sado, the origin of the drum boy, and the appeared in Spirited Away. Tub boat. "The first letter D" is the coolest mountain road. The Yixiangbao Hot Spring in the rolling hills of the famous county of Gunma Prefecture (named the famous autumn mountain in the movie) has a history of more than a thousand years. It is a very long-established hot spring town. . Shijie Street is the most representative spot of Yixiangbao Hot Spring. The street is located on the slope. There are 365 steps. There are traditional Japanese-style hotels, restaurants, hotels, local shops and restaurants on the left and right sides of the central street. Style. We are very recommended in the "Heart of the Heart" in Ikaho Onsen, Gunma Prefecture. This hot spring hotel will have a 100-year anniversary next year. The open-air hot springs have a great view. You can enjoy the hot springs while overlooking the mountains and the mountains. Close the eye ~~

Amazing Onsen experience...

#takaragawa #onsen #trip Ambiance/Facilities: Amazing calming scenery love everything I experience in this journey...

it’s the most wonderful time of the year to visit an onsen 😍#holidayvacation #wintergetaway #decembertravel#holidayvacation#wintergetaway#staycation#happynewyear