Location: Gunma Prefecture
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Gunma Prefecture (群馬県, Gunma-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region. Its capital is Maebashi.
Restaurants in Gunma Prefecture
1. Yubatake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,402 reviews
Kusatsu is recognized along with Gero and Arima as one of Japan's three most famous hot spring resorts. The Yubatake (Hot Water field) is a central meeting and sightseeing spots in Kusatsu Onsen. This is the source water field for the bubbling Onsen water supplied throughout Kusatsu village. An abundant quality of hot water with a strong acidity of pH2.1, gives the water strong anti-bacterial powers with superior therapeutic and spiritual qualities, and has attracted many people for hundreds of years. The Yubatake (hot water field) is the symbol of Kusatsu Hot Spring. Located in the center of the spa resort, Yubatake is the source of hot springs that gush some 4,000 liters of hot water per minute amid clouds of rising steam. This so-called "hot water field" is surrounded by a promenade made of ceramic roof tiles and there is even a bench in the shape of Mt. Shirane, a nearby volcano. Here, visitors can stroll after taking a bath and relax while enjoying the unusual and very warming atmosphere of this unrivaled resort.
Reviewed By richardgG1237GW - Portland, United States
The source of the Kusatsu Hot Springs water is very impressive with the hot water running out at 52 C at this mountain town located at about 1,200 meters. Lots of little shops and places to eat. Several demonstrations throughout the day of people at a location close by of people stirring this hot water to help cool it down a bit.
2. Kusatsu Onsen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 417 reviews
Reviewed By chenoa
We have been to Kinosaki Onsen and enjoyed the onsen-hopping culture over there. In Kusatsu, onsen-hopping is not as flourishing. Kinosaki is the up-market cousin, attracting more foreign tourists than locals with its old charm - traditional buildings lining a beautiful canal that runs through the town, and many establishments offering boutique ryokan experiences complete with beautiful kimono or yukata for that instagram, and 7 public onsens free to visit as long as you are staying in 1 of the town's ryokans or hotels. Kusatsu, while its beauty pale in comparison with the yubatake in its town centre, appeals with more modest establishments and affordability. Unknown to many visitors, there are 3 public baths (free) to hop around. However, these baths do not have showering facilities. It is thus recommended that one stays in a ryokan or hotel that has a good onsen facility. This "poorer" cousin is actually richer. This area's springs' water is high in mineral content. Comparing the water quality, I would say that I enjoyed Kusatsu's water more. Both towns are accessible by JR transport. Kinosaki has its own train station (Kinosaki Station) while Kusatsu needs a JR bus connection from Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station. The JR bus timing coincides with the trains' arrival so connection is not a problem. The JR pass covers the JR bus from Nagonohara-Kusatsuguchi to Kusatsu Onsen. Winter and summer offers different scenery and atmosphere. Since summer is the low season, the town is relatively quiet. You can enjoy the onsen better without the crowd and at a discount off peak season prices.
3. Gunma Natural Museum
4. Kusatsu Onsen Otaki no Yu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By vrkung - Hong Kong, China
Located about 5 minutes walk from Yubatake, offering two indoor onsen and an outdoor onsen with 2 pools. One of the indoor onsen has 6 pools in different temperatures. Quite challenging and good fun. We were very glad with our choices.
5. Jizo no Yu
6. Takehisa Yumeji, Ikaho Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By utahc2017 - Shibukawa, Japan
If you notice to small things,... bits and pieces are artifacts Wether it is door mobs, handles, glass window, chair, Door, sliding doors, pond, rocks... Every 45mins, you can Listen to over 100 yrs (minimum..) Music Box which made in America, Switzerland, etc Best to go even before that to watch only in Japanese video about Yumeji Museum... Every hour ??:00 little guide tour starts if you already paid for all the entrances... You better take free guide with you to translate... For people who just take a glance... may only take 30mins plus,... We took about Video, Music, walking, looking, Cafe on 3rd floor, we took around 2hrs... If you make advance booking and pay ¥3,000+tax, you’ll get guided tour with anaza cafe, ¥5,000+Tax with guided tour and lunch at noodle shop beside this place (also good Mizusawa Udon)... Every 1day of z month you can enter into another tea place advance booking required... Every 10days in Around 10th September, you can go into another tea house and take a excursion there... Come here to feel what he felts...
7. Netsunoyu
8. Ikaho Toy, Doll and Car Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By sohlman33 - Brookfield, United States
As a car enthusiast and fan of Initial D, I have known about the Ikaho Toy, Doll, and Car Museum for quite some time. However, besides the sizeable Initial D presence from both the exhibit and the gift shop I was pleasantly surprised by the huge collection of cars throughout. They did a pretty good job of marketing the large collection of classis Minis which is good fun to walk through, but there are two other full floors of cars with the Initial D exhibit only taking up a small area. The museum is definitely worth it from a car enthusiast perspective regardless. That said, the rest of the museum was very cool as well - parts of it feel like an old Japanese street in the 50's, then turn the corner and you're welcomed by 1980's and 1990's video games. It's quite the range! They do force you through a particular path in this museum and you will end up going through 4 or 5 different gift shops by the time you get to the end.
9. Takumi no Sato
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By upandbeyond - Tokyo, Japan
We went in January as a day trip from skiing in Minakami. Not everything was open, and we had young children. But we enjoyed the strawberry greenhouse (Ichigo no Ie), making bracelets (Iyashi no Ie), and also painting bells (Suzu no Ie). On the way back we stopped by the farm near the middle where we pet the horses and bought food to feed their rabbits. The farmer was super nice and they also had a kids merry go round and swings. The kids thoroughly enjoyed it.
10. Kawarayu Onsen Oyu
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