2025 Higashiagatsuma Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

*A secluded hot spring inn in Gunma Prefecture. *Only seven guest rooms on a site of about 23,000 square meters. *A wonderful place where you can fully enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere. *The hot spring water has been flowing since the Edo period and has skin-friendly effects. Day-trip bathing is also available. [Accommodation] Kayabuki no Sato Yakushi Onsen Hatago [Room type] Seseragikan Ozasa-juku [Access] ・About 60 minutes by car from Shibukawa Ikaho IC ・About 40 minutes by free shuttle bus from Nakanojo Station (Reservation required 2 days in advance) Rating (out of 5): ★★★★★ #Breathtaking view #Hot spring inn #Open-air bath in guest room #Gunma sightseeing #Gunma prefecture #Yakushi Onsen #tripmemory2022

#Japanese Hotel Yakushi Onsen is hidden in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture This hot spring hotel called Hatago It's really a secret soup. If you are a Japanese hot spring lover I have visited many famous hot springs so far. So from now on Maybe it’s time to consider entering the Japanese secret hot spring stage If I could only use one sentence to describe the uniqueness of this place, Then I would like to say Yakushi Onsen Hatago It is definitely a milestone in the record of a Japanese traveler. Just standing at the entrance of Hatago Onsen Ryokan You will be shocked by its unique and magnificent gate. The mountain is already secretive enough. This traditional longhouse door with thatched structure One in and one out, it's more like isolating a paradise

Kayabuki no Sato Hatago We visited here on a trip to celebrate my grandmother and mother's 80th and 60th birthdays. I like beautiful and luxurious inns, but the thatched roofs are full of atmosphere as if you've traveled back in time. Of course the food, scenery, and hot springs are great, but the highlight is the hospitality-filled service. As it was an anniversary trip, we had champagne and chanchanko 🎉 We even received a souvenir on the way out, and we were grateful for the generous hospitality. If we have the time and money, this is an inn we'd like to visit again. #Breathtaking views #Gourmet trip #Summer trip #Supporting tourism

The nationally designated scenic spot "Azuma Valley" stretches 3.5 km from the Karugazawa Bridge to the Yamba Bridge, and features strangely shaped rocks and valleys known as Azuma Valley Tokachi. You can enjoy the steep yet beautiful beauty of the valley. The greatest attraction is that you can enjoy the seasonal scenery with Mitsuba Azalea in April, fresh greenery in May, and autumn leaves from late October. Please come and visit us! ! #Breathtaking views #Trip to enjoy spring #Summer trip #Autumn leaves #Free spots #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Amazing nature #Breathtaking views #Trip to enjoy spring #Trip with children

📍Yamba Dam Kawaharahata, Naganohara-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture 《Access》 Bus stop Kamigumi (Matsutani) / 26 minutes on foot from Kanetsu Kotsu ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ Destination of bicycle trolley "Yamba Dam" This dam was built for flood control and water use, such as flood control for the downstream Tone River and power generation for Gunma Prefecture. When you arrive, you can take the elevator from the bottom of the dam to the top of the dam and freely tour it. Inside the dam, there is also a facility called "Yamba Chaya" that offers snacks and souvenirs. You can view Lake Yamba Agatsuma from the snack corner, and you can also dine on the terrace. #Gunma #Yamba Dam #Yamba Dam Lake #Dam #Bicycle Trolley #Terminal #Chaya #0 Yen Trip

📍Azuma Gorge Rail Bike Agattan 868-1 Matsutani, Higashi-Azuma-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture 《Access》 Bus stop Kawanaka Onsenguchi/About 1 minute walk from Kanetsu Kotsu Opening hours 8:30-17:15 Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ Using part of the track that was replaced due to the construction of the Yamba Dam, a bicycle-type trolley (Azuma Gorge Rail Bike) Agattan) The nickname Agattan is a combination of "Agatsuma" and "Gattan" This is an experience course where you can enjoy the vibrations coming from the rail joints, the clanging sound, and the pleasant breeze. Azumakyo Shuttle Bus is running for a limited time🚌💨 Operating period: Saturday, April 26th to May 6th, 2025 Fare: ◎Per ride Adults 300 yen, Children 100 yen 　　　　　　◎1-day pass Adults 700 yen, Children 200 yen Reservations can be made on the website or by phone... Departing from Karasawa Station → Arriving at Karasawa Station Departing from Karasawa Station → Arriving at Karasawa Station There are 5 trips of each route. Please check in 15 minutes before departure, and they will explain the process, lend you helmets, and guide you to the boarding area. The course takes about 30 minutes. 3-seater: 3,000 yen one way, 5,000 yen round trip 4-seater: 3,500 yen one way, 6,000 yen round trip Two people can ride in a 3-seater and place their luggage in the middle seat. All bikes are electrically assisted, so you can drive smoothly even on slopes. While keeping a certain distance from the person in front of you, you can enjoy the idyllic scenery while passing through a tunnel on the way, which is lit up inside, and feel refreshed. We paid the one-way fare, visited the Yamba Dam, and returned to the starting point on foot. It is a hiking course, so you can see the waterfalls and, at this time of year, enjoy the green autumn leaves. #Gunma #Azuma Gorge #Azuma Gorge Rail Bike #Agatan #Abandoned Line #Railway #Experience #0 Yen Trip

📍Oyama Farm 849-2 Iwai, Higashi-Azuma-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture Business hours: 9:00-17:00 ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ Oyama Farm is one of the top konjac potato producers in the prefecture. They have been a dedicated konjac farmer for over 75 years. They are the first in the prefecture to be certified as an eco-farmer for konjac. They have won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award for three consecutive years, and their high level of technology has been recognized. They also offer konjac potato harvesting experiences. Experience fee: 1500 yen A great deal with a lot of konnyaku, and there was konnyaku in many different flavors. The lady at the store was very nice and helpful. #Gunma #konnyaku #healthy #harvesting experience #0 yen trip

#asiatrip Nestled in the scenic landscapes of Gunma Prefecture, the Iwabitsu Castle Ruins offer a fascinating glimpse into Japan’s feudal past. This historical site, once a formidable fortress, now stands as a testament to the region’s rich heritage. Visitors can explore the remnants of the castle walls and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, which are particularly stunning during the cherry blossom season. The hike to the ruins is both invigorating and rewarding, with well-marked trails that guide you through lush forests and past serene streams. The tranquility of the area, combined with the historical significance of the ruins, makes Iwabitsu Castle a must-visit for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike

We headed straight for Yamba Dam from Ikaho IC. It was a hot day, but water was being released from the dam, so we took the elevator down and were able to watch it being released up close. Because it hadn't rained, the amount of water around seemed low, but the dam was spectacular! New soba restaurants and hot spring inns have opened nearby, as well as a bungee jumping platform. It's a little far from the highway, but it was worth a visit. It was nice to feel the coolness. #Travelingwithme #Hotsprings #IkahoHotSprings

We went there for a staff social and training trip. It is a hatagoya in Kayabuki-no-Sato Yakushi Onsen. The grounds are vast and you can also stay overnight. In addition to the hot springs, there are also other recreational activities such as shooting, quoits, and archery. We ate at a table around the hearth. I was impressed by the only ingredient, which was wild makomo, which was a first for me, and I also ate a whole grilled salted rock trout. There were lots of wind chimes on display, fitting for summer, and there were also displays of things like trick chests. I would definitely like to go back again. #Ikaho #Travelingwithme

The huge structure is impressive! It's a recommended spot. You can view it from above and below by using the elevator inside Yamba Dam. There is also a beautiful shop, souvenirs, and a museum, so you can learn and enjoy gourmet food. I stopped by on the way back from Kusatsu Onsen. I was surprised to learn that this dam began operation in April 2020, which was surprisingly recent! It took 68 years to complete from planning, and it is an important dam that affects the population of 13 million people in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The red Yamba Momiji Bridge near the dam was impressive. #0 yen trip #Yamba #Gunma sightseeing

Iwai Waterside Park in Higashiagatsuma-machi, Gunma Prefecture. The rows of cherry trees and daffodils are amazing! When I visited on April 14, 2024, they were in full bloom and looked like a paradise. I think they usually bloom a little earlier. Free parking and portable toilets available. 200 yen flower donation. #GunmaScenery #CherryBlossomViewingSpot

Location: 1567 Hayashi, Naganohara-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture I stopped off here for a rest on the bus route. The supermarket next door sold local vegetables and souvenirs. The scenery around was amazing!! #trip2023#restingspot#Gunma#souvenir#roadsidestation

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